Arctic alive
- January 29, 2016
- Tort
Get on Steam"Arctic Alive" is a cinematic space shooter set in a research station in Siberia, where players must survive in the harsh conditions while uncovering a mystery. With an open world for exploration, players must maintain their health, find food, and adapt to the extreme cold, making it more dangerous than the wildlife. The game offers a unique blend of survival and horror elements.
Reviews
- The game has a unique charm and atmosphere that draws players in despite its flaws.
- It offers a distinctive survival experience with various mechanics like managing hunger, temperature, and hygiene.
- The low price point makes it accessible for players looking for a brief, quirky adventure.
- The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including crashing, poor graphics rendering, and janky controls.
- The English translation is poorly done, leading to confusion about gameplay mechanics and objectives.
- Gameplay is frustrating due to broken stealth mechanics, awkward movement, and a lack of customization options.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 92 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely criticized for being confusing and broken, with many players struggling to understand the mechanics due to poor translations and a lack of tutorials. Despite its charm, the game suffers from unclear objectives and bizarre elements that detract from the overall experience. Reviewers express hope that future updates could improve the gameplay and storytelling, potentially unlocking its full potential.
“I don't know if it's the plastic characters or the incomprehensible translation or the bizarre enemies and incomprehensible mechanics, but there's a charm to this game that you can't really describe.”
“A really cool game that desperately needs a proper English translation and more explanation on the mechanics.”
“I have not made it too far yet, but hopefully I can figure out some of the other mechanics of the game and get more into it.”
“Gameplay itself is a confused mess (if you can even get it to work).”
“Disclaimer, obviously, this information about the game is accurate but it is second hand; I had to watch a lot of videos to get the gist of the gameplay because of the broken nature of the game.”
“It doesn't tell us what it's a simulator of, and as for 'elements' of survival horror... well, call me crazy, but I'm not sure having your neck snapped by a supernatural entity multiple times in the first ten minutes of gameplay exactly qualifies as the 'simulator' component of the game's description.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players experiencing issues like a blank screen at launch and a lack of resolution options. While some appreciate the unique visual style and decent performance, others criticize the overall quality as unattractive and laggy. Overall, the graphics seem to be a point of contention among players, with no consensus on their quality.
“I love the music and graphics.”
“The graphics are actually pretty good too, not typical for an indie game.”
“Graphically, I like the visual style; some people may not.”
“The game launches but the graphics aren't rendered; you just get a big white screen instead.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“Graphically, the game is fairly ugly in all honesty, but at least the controls are smooth and the performance is good.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing it as weak and poorly translated, while others find it unique and engaging. Overall, there is a sense that improvements in storytelling could significantly enhance the game's potential.
“A very unique, engaging story.”
“The story is weak.”
“The weak story could be attributed to the poor translation.”
“If the developer ever learns about logical storytelling, they may be capable of making a pretty good game one day!”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users expressing strong affection for its immersive and captivating qualities.
“Love the atmosphere.”
“Amazing atmosphere.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users expressing a strong appreciation for its quality and how well it complements the graphics.
“I love the music and graphics.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are considered subpar, but it compensates with smooth controls and solid performance, indicating effective optimization.
“The controls are smooth, and the performance is good.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating and tedious, leading to a negative experience overall.
“This game becomes frustrating and tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and unfulfilling.”
“I spent hours grinding, only to feel like I made no progress.”
