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.
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Reviews
- The game has a unique charm and stands out with its quirky elements.
- The atmosphere is engaging and some players find it addictive despite its flaws.
- It offers a different experience from typical AAA games, with a focus on survival mechanics.
- The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including crashing and poor graphics rendering.
- Controls are awkward and uncustomizable, making gameplay frustrating for many players.
- The English translation is poorly done, leading to confusion about game mechanics and objectives.
- gameplay24 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as a chaotic and confusing experience, often hindered by broken mechanics and a lack of clear instructions or tutorials. While there is a certain charm to the game, many players feel it requires a proper English translation and better explanations of its mechanics to fully engage with it. Overall, the game shows potential but suffers from significant gameplay issues that detract from the experience.
“I don't know if it's the plastic characters or the incomprehensible Google Translate 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: 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.”
“Second, there needs to be a tutorial to teach you certain things about the game mechanics.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players experiencing issues such as a blank white screen at launch and a lack of resolution options or graphics tweaks. While some appreciate the unique visual style and consider the graphics to be good for an indie title, others find them unattractive and report significant lag. Overall, the performance is noted to be smooth despite the graphical shortcomings.
“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.”
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it weak and poorly translated, while others appreciate its uniqueness and engagement. Overall, there seems to be a consensus that improvements in storytelling and logical coherence are needed for a more compelling narrative experience.
“A very unique, engaging story.”
“Let me first attempt to explain the gameplay and/or story to you...”
“So if Dima Kiva ever learns anything about logical storytelling and workable gameplay mechanics, he or she may actually be capable of making a pretty good game one day!”
“The story is weak.”
“The weak story could be attributed to the bad translation.”
“If the developer ever learns about logical storytelling and workable gameplay mechanics, they may actually be capable of making a pretty good game one day!”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised by users, with many expressing strong affection for its immersive and captivating qualities. Overall, it creates a remarkable and engaging environment that enhances the gaming experience.
“Love the atmosphere.”
“Amazing atmosphere.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users consistently praise the music, highlighting it as a standout feature alongside the graphics, indicating a strong positive reception overall.
“I love the music and graphics.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally considered unattractive, but it compensates with smooth controls and solid performance.
- grinding2 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.”
“This game becomes frustrating and tedious.”
