Adapt or Perish

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Adapt or Perish is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Phr00t's Software and was released on February 11, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

"Adapt or Perish" is a single-player strategy game that offers a unique experience with procedurally generated enemies and worlds. Players can design their own units and buildings with precision, and change them on the fly during gameplay. The difficulty level is adjusted in real-time to provide a challenge for veterans while allowing newbies room to learn. Virtual reality mode is available for those who want to immerse themselves fully in the game.

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Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique twist on the RTS genre with complete freedom in unit design and procedural generation, allowing for endless strategic possibilities.
The gameplay is highly addictive and encourages creativity, with a dynamic AI that adapts to player strategies, making each session feel fresh and challenging.
The developer is actively involved and responsive to the community, which adds to the game's potential for growth and improvement.

The difficulty spikes too quickly and does not scale to player preferences, making it frustrating for those who are new to RTS games.
The game suffers from various technical issues, including a clunky UI and glitches that detract from the overall experience.
Some gameplay mechanics feel shallow or unbalanced, leading to a lack of replay value as certain strategies become overly dominant.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The gameplay is praised for its innovative mechanics, including functional unit customization, procedural generation, and adaptive difficulty, making it a standout in the RTS genre. While initially engaging, some players find it becomes repetitive after extended play. Overall, the game offers a unique experience with a distinct style, though it could benefit from visual and UI improvements.
- “Functional gameplay customization (unit creation), procedural generation, and auto-adjusting difficulty.”
- “Very fun RTS with interesting mechanics; you should give the game a try, you will not regret it.”
- “The customization options and building your own units just makes a gamer feel powerful. Mix that with some very interesting gameplay, a smooth tech ride, and you've got a winner.”
- “The gameplay needs a bit of polish visually and in the UI; otherwise, the game's mechanics are frustrating.”
- “The gameplay in 'Adapt or Perish' is unique, but it can feel unbalanced at times.”
- “While the gameplay is solid, it lacks depth and variety, making it feel repetitive.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The graphics are described as procedural and simple, effectively encouraging players to use their imagination, reminiscent of ASCII roguelikes, while still providing essential information. In VR, even minor graphical elements can have a significant impact, enhancing the overall experience and requiring players to adapt their tactics to the unique topographical challenges presented by the generated maps.
- “The unique maps you generate hold their own topographical challenges and once again your tactics need to adapt or perish.”
- “Let me be clear, I'm playing in VR, so what's a small graphic detail is a big graphic detail in VR.”
- “Let me be clear, I'm playing in VR, so what's a small graphic issue is a big graphic issue in VR.”
- “Let me be clear, I'm playing in VR, so what's a small graphic issue is a big graphic issue in VR.”
- “Graphics, while procedural and simple, are well suited to filling in the blanks with imagination (think ASCII roguelike graphics) while still conveying important information.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The game features a sandbox-style experience with no definitive storyline, focusing instead on survival against AI troops and defeating overseers. Players appreciate the challenging adaptive AI, the freedom to create large armies without build limits, and the inclusion of side missions, which enhance the gameplay despite the lack of a structured narrative.
- “The game features a compelling narrative that keeps players engaged throughout their journey.”
- “The story is rich and immersive, with well-developed characters that add depth to the gameplay.”
- “Players are drawn into a captivating world where every decision impacts the unfolding story.”
- “It is more of a sandbox type of game due to there being no definitive story besides just surviving the AI's troops and defeating overseers.”
- “The game lacks a coherent narrative, making it feel more like a series of random events rather than a structured story.”
- “While the gameplay mechanics are solid, the absence of a compelling story leaves the experience feeling hollow.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The game offers some replayability due to multiple viable strategies, but players may struggle to avoid repeating previous approaches, as there are few incentives to explore different paths. Overall, while it has potential, many users feel it currently lacks significant replay value.
- “There are a number of viable strategies, so there's definitely some replay value. However, you'll need to avoid falling into the same paths you've used before, as there is very little to force you to approach the game in a particular way.”
- “There are a number of viable strategies, so there's probably some replay value, but you'll have to try not to fall into the same paths you used earlier, as there is very little to force you to do anything a particular way.”
- “Fun game, but in its current state, there is zero replay value.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is characterized as cute and bouncy, contributing to an upbeat and cheerful atmosphere.
- “The music is cute and bouncy!”