Shivers

Posted by Philip Jong.
First posted on 22 October 1997. Last updated on 25 February 2006.
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Shivers is Sierra On-Line’s second attempt to develop an adventure game in the horror genre. The first attempt with Phantasmagoria has met with mixed feelings by game critics. Inspired by a personal interest in archaeology, game designer Marcia Bales also elicits the help of Roberta Williams (who is the writer of Phantasmagoria) as a consultant to the script writing. To enhance the replay value…

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Very Good

I’ve recently replayed this game after years of it gathering dust, and I am still happy to report that it is still a puzzle gamers classic must have.  I rank it right up there the the ancient “Bioforge” I would definitel like to see more of the strategy/horror genre.  Who knows, maybe a Shivers 3?

United States By Mark Wietting • On 02 April 2006 • From Channahon, IL USA

I would like to know where to get hints on the very first Shivers game.

United States By Vicki Maschino • On 02 April 2004 • From North Vernon, IN USA

I just loved this game, and it’s follow-up, Shivers II: Harvest of Souls. Both were highly original & unique, beautifully crafted and had great, convincing stories. Although there were some drawbacks in the gameplay (repetition, or confusing details) I was completely obsessed by both while playing! Both games are a must for any fan of adventure gaming.

Australia By Marvelle • On 05 March 2003 • From Sydney, Australia

I have not played Shivers in a couple of years. I very much enjoyed the game and played it twice. (I did have to go online for some hints because of my frustration) I have been looking for another game to play for a while that has all the technical qualities that this game has. I am now trying The Crystal Key and don’t like the slow moving screens. With Shivers I could maneuver around just as if I was walking in the scene myself. Which other game have you developed that is as exciting and challenging as this. I would like to buy it.

By Vicky • On 30 July 2002 • From Belleville, IL USA

i’ve searched shivers puzzle and arcade games and where i get(free downlowdable demo)them

By manol zahariev • On 10 April 2002 • From sofia,bulgaria

I purchased,"Shivers,"A few years back and it seems to be an interesting game and I have only one problem with it.Even with the lighting control,it’s still too dark to see many of the game’s clues.How does one manage to get it bright enough to see the foreground?

By Frank • On 12 March 2002 • From USA