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ANGST: A TALE OF SURVIVAL (free demo)

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90%Game Brain Score
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90% User Score Based on 50 reviews

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ANGST: A TALE OF SURVIVAL (free demo) is a single player survival survival game. It was developed by Mickey_Scorez and was released on October 14, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

WISHLIST ON STEAM! In ANGST, you awaken alone in a vast, frozen wilderness, where survival is your only goal. The icy winds howl, wolves prowl the dark forests, and every resource must be fought for. Chop down trees to build fires that stave off the biting cold, craft weapons from scavenged materials, and struggle to stay alive. The world of ANGST is unforgiving, but beneath the snow and ice l…

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Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews
story4 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • Charming art style and engaging atmosphere that enhances the survival experience.
  • Offers a fun mix of survival mechanics and narrative, making it easy to get into and enjoy.
  • The game runs smoothly on various platforms, including the Steam Deck, and has a decent crafting system.
  • Combat mechanics are simplistic and can feel unrefined, leading to frustration during encounters.
  • The game may feel short and lacks depth in content variety, making replayability limited.
  • Resource management can be punishing, with equipment durability issues and a steep learning curve for new players.
  • story
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is engaging and immersive, with a playtime of 4-12 hours depending on side content. While some players find the plot straightforward and occasionally nonsensical, others appreciate its psychological depth and visual storytelling, which unfolds through subtle hints and environmental cues. Overall, the narrative balances simplicity with intrigue, encouraging exploration and crafting as players uncover its mysteries.

    • “I love how quickly I was sucked into this game and how easy it was to grasp the story and what was needed of me to do next.”
    • “The tone is immediately oppressive in a quiet, psychological way: the environment seems to carry a story that it refuses to reveal all at once, turning each step into an attempt not only to survive, but to understand.”
    • “Visual storytelling replaces traditional exposition, and the game prefers subtle hints over explicit explanations.”
    • “Through scattered clues and brief encounters with mysterious beings, threads of story gradually emerge.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming and unique art style that enhances its engaging atmosphere. Users appreciate the balance between simple, low-resolution visuals and the immersive environment, which contributes to the overall relaxing yet mysterious experience. The art style is consistently praised for its appeal, making the game visually enjoyable.

    • “A fun mix of Don't Starve and The Long Dark, simple yet engaging game with a charming art style.”
    • “The art style is fantastic too!”
    • “Great atmosphere and unique art style.”
    • “It's an isometric version of The Long Dark with low-res graphics.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by unforgiving realism and high-stakes survival mechanics, which may be challenging for newcomers but is balanced by a steady progression system that allows for growth between runs. Players appreciate the incorporation of emotional elements like loneliness and fear, alongside basic survival needs, while the crafting mechanics and engaging story enhance the overall experience. Despite a minor bug that was quickly resolved, the game is considered enjoyable, though some feel it may be slightly overpriced.

    • “While the mechanics lean into unforgiving realism, Angst attempts to soften the blow with a steady progression system that retains growth between runs.”
    • “Very fun little game with simple crafting mechanics and a nice story.”
    • “While the mechanics lean into unforgiving realism, angst attempts to soften the blow with a steady progression system that retains growth between runs.”
    • “For players unfamiliar with high-stakes survival mechanics, the harshness of the early game may feel punishing.”
    • “It treats loneliness, fear, and desperation as gameplay elements just as significant as hunger or cold.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its unique art style and well-crafted design, contributing to a quaint yet creepy survival thriller experience. Reviewers highlight its compelling psychological depth and slow-burning tension, making it a haunting and immersive journey for fans of atmospheric survival titles.

    • “The game is well crafted and the unique style adds a lot to the atmosphere of a quaint, creepy survival thriller.”
    • “Atmosphere is angst's most compelling quality.”
    • “For those who appreciate atmospheric, slow-burning survival titles with a strong psychological dimension, Angst: A Tale of Survival offers a distinct, haunting experience worth exploring as it continues to grow.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game highly replayable due to the impactful choices and progression paths that encourage multiple playthroughs, not just for alternative endings but also to explore different experiences.

    • “Maybe it was the way I progressed through the game or the choices I made, which is why I started a new run and why I think it is replayable, not only to get the other ending.”
    • “The variety of choices and paths you can take makes each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
    • “With multiple endings and different character interactions, I find myself coming back to explore all the possibilities.”
    • “The game lacks meaningful choices, making it feel repetitive on subsequent playthroughs.”
    • “Once you've experienced the main story, there's little incentive to replay the game.”
    • “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    "Angst: a tale of survival" effectively emphasizes emotional endurance alongside physical challenges, creating a deeply immersive experience. The intentionally sparse environment of Hopeward Hollow enhances the emotional weight of the narrative, allowing players to engage with the game's themes on a profound level. Overall, the game prioritizes emotional immersion over spectacle, successfully resonating with players.

    • “Angst: A Tale of Survival, developed by Cherrypick Games and published by Games Operators and Cherrypick Games, is a survival experience built as much around emotional endurance as it is around physical struggle.”
    • “Hopeward Hollow feels intentionally empty yet emotionally charged.”
    • “Despite these shortcomings, Angst succeeds in crafting a survival experience grounded not in spectacle, but in emotional immersion.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game demonstrates excellent stability on the Steam Deck, consistently achieving 60 fps during gameplay.

    • “Runs great on the Steam Deck, hitting 60 FPS.”
    • “The game maintains a solid frame rate, providing a smooth experience throughout.”
    • “I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs, which makes for a very stable gameplay experience.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be monotonous and overly repetitive, often feeling formulaic. However, some users express a sense of enjoyment in the grind, particularly when engaging with various activities like hunting and farming, which adds a layer of charm to the experience.

    • “It's bland, formulaic, and intensely grindy for such a small game.”
    • “Or that's what I thought... cold check, wolves check, farming mats, check... and then there's the bunnies!!!”
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ANGST: A TALE OF SURVIVAL (free demo) is a survival survival game.

ANGST: A TALE OF SURVIVAL (free demo) is available on Windows, Xbox and PlayStation.

ANGST: A TALE OF SURVIVAL (free demo) was released on October 14, 2024.

ANGST: A TALE OF SURVIVAL (free demo) was developed by Mickey_Scorez.

ANGST: A TALE OF SURVIVAL (free demo) has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

ANGST: A TALE OF SURVIVAL (free demo) is a single player game.

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