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Aluna: Sentinel of the Shards

Aluna: Sentinel of the Shards

Released: 5/26/2021

From the heavens, mystic shards rain down upon the earth defying both time and space. Superstition, mysticism and fear of the unknown gave life to a path that went beyond the land of its birth. We meet our heroine Aluna, who as a child has was given the most powerful of these shards that is said to contain the heart of her mother, the goddess of Earth Pachamama. Through a series of circumstances, Aluna must leave her home and journey to the new world. Aluna is fulfilling her destiny, but so is the evil that seeks to fulfill theirs. Aluna’s past guides her future and her enemies will stop at nothing to steal the shard and take control of the world… Your skills will define your fate. Experience fast-paced action using a vast array of weapons abilities to defeat your enemies. Combine your combat abilities with spells and evasion tactics to gain the upper hand in the heat of battle. From large gloomy jungles, to the Sanctuary seaside cliffs, all the way to Nagaric’s Temple in the Volcanic Canyons. Journey through a mysterious unexplored territory. Your travels will be perilous as this land is teeming with dark mythological creatures and demons that stop at nothing to end Aluna’s journey through the New World.

From the heavens, mystic shards rain down upon the earth defying both time and space. Superstition, mysticism and fear of the unknown gave life to a path that went beyond the land of its birth. We meet our heroine Aluna, who as a child has was given the most powerful of these shards that is said to contain the heart of her mother, the goddess of Earth Pachamama. Through a series of circumstances, Aluna must leave her home and journey to the new world. Aluna is fulfilling her destiny, but so is the evil that seeks to fulfill theirs. Aluna’s past guides her future and her enemies will stop at nothing to steal the shard and take control of the world… Your skills will define your fate. Experience fast-paced action using a vast array of weapons abilities to defeat your enemies. Combine your combat abilities with spells and evasion tactics to gain the upper hand in the heat of battle. From large gloomy jungles, to the Sanctuary seaside cliffs, all the way to Nagaric’s Temple in the Volcanic Canyons. Journey through a mysterious unexplored territory. Your travels will be perilous as this land is teeming with dark mythological creatures and demons that stop at nothing to end Aluna’s journey through the New World.

From the heavens, mystic shards rain down upon the earth defying both time and space. Superstition, mysticism and fear of the unknown gave life to a path that went beyond the land of its birth. We meet our heroine Aluna, who as a child has was given the most powerful of these shards that is said to contain the heart of her mother, the goddess of Earth Pachamama. Through a series of circumstances, Aluna must leave her home and journey to the new world. Aluna is fulfilling her destiny, but so is the evil that seeks to fulfill theirs. Aluna’s past guides her future and her enemies will stop at nothing to steal the shard and take control of the world… Your skills will define your fate. Experience fast-paced action using a vast array of weapons abilities to defeat your enemies. Combine your combat abilities with spells and evasion tactics to gain the upper hand in the heat of battle. From large gloomy jungles, to the Sanctuary seaside cliffs, all the way to Nagaric’s Temple in the Volcanic Canyons. Journey through a mysterious unexplored territory. Your travels will be perilous as this land is teeming with dark mythological creatures and demons that stop at nothing to end Aluna’s journey through the New World.

Critics
59
Steam
79

Score Breakdown

58.9

Critic Average

17 reviews

79

Steam User Score

56 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-19.7
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-19.7

Average of both sources

Review Timing

11 launch window (65%)6 late (35%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 17 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 58.9/100. Critics score this game 19.7 points lower than Steam users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 17)+
  1. Paulo Roberto MontanaroviaPSX Brasil
    Aug 5, 2022·Late review
    60/100View review
    Steam 78.6/100 · -18.6 pts
  2. Pierre-Yves LanthierviaChalgyr's Game Room
    Aug 2, 2022·Late review
    57.5/100View review
    Steam 78.6/100 · -21.1 pts
  3. Terrence JohnsonviaZTGD
    Jan 12, 2022·Late review
    40/100View review
    Steam 78.6/100 · -38.6 pts
  4. Josh SpeerviaHey Poor Player
    Jan 7, 2022·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 78.6/100 · +1.4 pts
  5. Emsey WalkerviaGameGrin
    Oct 7, 2021·Late review
    55/100View review
    Steam 78.6/100 · -23.6 pts