# Emerald Shores

> 2018 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q122377782](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122377782)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/emerald-shores

## Summary
Emerald Shores is a 2018 single-player action role-playing video game developed for digital distribution on Microsoft Windows and Linux, with a separate PlayStation 4 release. It was published via Steam on November 21, 2018, and received a review score of 46/100 from OpenCritic.

## Key Facts
- **Entity Type**: Video game (instance of).
- **Release Date**: November 21, 2018.
- **Genres**: Action game; role-playing video game.
- **Game Mode**: Single-player.
- **Platforms**: Microsoft Windows; Linux; PlayStation 4.
- **Distribution**: Digital distribution via Steam.
- **Distributor**: Steam.
- **Language**: English.
- **Review Score**: 46/100 (OpenCritic Top Critic Average, determined March 16, 2019).
- **Steam Application ID**: 970470 (for Microsoft Windows and Linux).
- **Rawg Game ID**: emerald-shores.
- **OpenCritic ID**: 6868.
- **TuxDB Game ID**: 6270.
- **Lutris Game ID**: emerald-shores.
- **Mod DB Game ID**: emerald-shores.
- **SteamGridDB ID**: 32505.
- **VGChartz ID**: 223859 (Microsoft Windows); 223860 (PlayStation Vita).
- **PCGamingWiki ID**: Emerald_Shores (wiki page ID 122054).
- **GameSpot Game ID**: emerald-shores.
- **HowLongToBeat ID**: 126366.
- **Indie DB Game ID**: emerald-shores.
- **IsThereAnyDeal ID**: emerald-shores.
- **MobyGames Game ID**: 117493.
- **GamesMeter Game ID**: 18578.
- **Riot Pixels Game ID**: emerald-shores.
- **OrbisPatches Game ID**: CUSA04403 (United States region).
- **VGList Video Game ID**: 72267.
- **GamerProfiles Game ID**: 19JL2.
- **GamingOnLinux Database ID**: 13771.
- **PlayStation Store Concept ID**: 233232.
- **Giant Bomb ID (former scheme)**: 3030-71059.
- **Internet Game Database Game ID**: emerald-shores (database ID 111470).
- **North America PlayStation Store ID**: UP0770-CUSA04403_00-EMERALDSHORES001.

## FAQs
**What is Emerald Shores?**  
Emerald Shores is a single-player action role-playing video game released in 2018 for Microsoft Windows, Linux, and PlayStation 4. It was distributed digitally through Steam and is presented in English.

**When was Emerald Shores released and on which platforms?**  
It was released on November 21, 2018, for Microsoft Windows and Linux via Steam, with a PlayStation 4 version also available. The Steam version is identified by application ID 970470.

**What genres and gameplay modes does Emerald Shores feature?**  
The game is classified as both an action game and a role-playing video game, designed exclusively for single-player experiences.

**What is its critical reception?**  
OpenCritic aggregates a review score of 46/100 based on its Top Critic Average, a determination made on March 16, 2019.

**How can I purchase or access Emerald Shores?**  
It is available as a digital purchase through Steam for Windows and Linux. A PlayStation 4 version exists, accessible via the PlayStation Store using concept ID 233232 or the North American store ID UP0770-CUSA04403_00-EMERALDSHORES001.

**Is Emerald Shores available in languages other than English?**  
The game's language is English, as documented on its Steam store page.

**Does Emerald Shores have a presence on gaming databases?**  
Yes, it is cataloged across numerous gaming databases and platforms, including MobyGames (ID 117493), HowLongToBeat (ID 126366), and Rawg (ID emerald-shores), among many others.

## Why It Matters
Emerald Shores represents a niche example of an indie action RPG with a multi-platform release strategy that includes Linux—a less common target for commercial games—alongside Windows and PlayStation 4. Its extensive cataloging across over 15 gaming databases and storefronts, despite a modest OpenCritic score of 46/100, highlights the breadth of digital distribution and archival practices in the modern gaming ecosystem. The game serves as a data point for studying how even poorly reviewed titles achieve widespread metadata presence through platforms like Steam, PlayStation Store, and aggregators such as OpenCritic and Rawg. Its digital-only distribution model reflects industry trends toward direct-to-consumer releases without physical media.

## Notable For
- **Low Critical Score**: Received a 46/100 on OpenCritic, indicating generally unfavorable reviews.
- **Linux Compatibility**: Released for Linux alongside Windows, which is relatively uncommon for commercial video games.
- **Extensive Database Presence**: Listed in a wide array of gaming databases (e.g., MobyGames, HowLongToBeat, Rawg, Indie DB) with unique identifiers for each.
- **PlayStation 4 Release**: Despite its low review score, a PlayStation 4 version was published, with specific region identifiers like OrbisPatches ID CUSA04403.
- **Digital-Only Distribution**: No physical release is indicated; available solely through digital storefronts like Steam and PlayStation Store.
- **Single-Player Focus**: Designed exclusively for solo play, with no multiplayer or co-op modes documented.

## Body

### Classification and Genres
Emerald Shores is explicitly categorized as an action game and a role-playing video game. These classifications are consistently referenced across multiple databases, including Steam and Rawg. The game is an instance of a video game and is designed for single-player gameplay only, with no indication of multiplayer or cooperative modes.

### Release and Distribution
The game was published on November 21, 2018. Its distribution format is digital, with Steam serving as the primary distributor for the Windows and Linux versions. The Steam application ID is 970470. A separate PlayStation 4 version exists, distributed through the PlayStation Store, identified by concept ID 233232 and the North American store ID UP0770-CUSA04403_00-EMERALDSHORES001. The OrbisPatches game ID for the PS4 version is CUSA04403, specific to the United States region.

### Platform Availability
Emerald Shores is available on three platforms:
- **Microsoft Windows**: Supported via Steam (application ID 970470) and listed on VGChartz (ID 223859).
- **Linux**: Also distributed through Steam (application ID 970470) and cataloged on GamingOnLinux (database ID 13771).
- **PlayStation 4**: Released through the PlayStation Store, with identifiers including OrbisPatches ID CUSA04403 (US region) and PlayStation Store concept ID 233232. VGChartz also lists a PlayStation Vita version (ID 223860), though this platform is not mentioned in the core platform property.

### Critical Reception
The game's aggregated review score is 46/100 on OpenCritic, based on the "Top Critic Average" method. This score was determined on March 16, 2019. The OpenCritic ID for Emerald Shores is 6868. No other review scores or critic aggregates are provided in the source material.

### Language and Localization
The language of the game is English, as stated on its Steam store page. There is no indication of additional language support or localization efforts.

### Database and Store Listings
Emerald Shores is extensively cataloged across gaming databases and storefronts, each assigning a unique identifier:
- **Rawg**: Game ID `emerald-shores`.
- **TuxDB**: Game ID 6270.
- **Lutris**: Game ID `emerald-shores`.
- **Mod DB**: Game ID `emerald-shores`.
- **SteamGridDB**: ID 32505.
- **PCGamingWiki**: Page ID `Emerald_Shores` (wiki ID 122054).
- **GameSpot**: Game ID `emerald-shores`.
- **HowLongToBeat**: ID 126366.
- **Indie DB**: Game ID `emerald-shores`.
- **IsThereAnyDeal**: ID `emerald-shores`.
- **MobyGames**: Game ID 117493.
- **GamesMeter**: Game ID 18578.
- **Riot Pixels**: Game ID `emerald-shores`.
- **VGList**: Video game ID 72267.
- **GamerProfiles**: Game ID 19JL2.
- **GamingOnLinux**: Database ID 13771.
- **Giant Bomb (former scheme)**: ID 3030-71059.
- **Internet Game Database**: Game ID `emerald-shores` (database ID 111470).

These listings demonstrate the game's presence in both general and niche gaming databases, including those focused on Linux gaming (GamingOnLinux) and modding (Mod DB). The consistency of the `emerald-shores` slug across multiple platforms suggests a standardized naming convention for the title.

## References

1. Steam
2. OpenCritic
3. GameSpot
4. RAWG
5. Q124398839
6. GamesMeter.nl
7. PlayStation Store
8. Q117506892
9. VGChartz