AREAZ

About

AreaZ is a hardcore survival game where players must manage calories for movement and crafting in various locations. Each action brings risks and rewards, requiring players to use resources wisely and plan carefully to reach extraction points and survive in each Area. Realistic survival strategies are essential as players face the challenges of exhaustion and resource management in this immersive game.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+19

58%

Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game has beautiful graphics and a unique crafting system, showcasing great potential for future development.
The developer is responsive to player feedback and has been actively working on improvements, which is encouraging for the game's future.
The game offers a different survival experience compared to others, focusing on realism and challenging gameplay.

The game suffers from poor optimization, bugs, and unintuitive mechanics, making it difficult for new players to enjoy.
Updates are infrequent, leading to concerns about the game's long-term development and potential abandonment by the developer.
There is a lack of content and goals, resulting in a repetitive experience that may not hold players' interest for long.

stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game exhibits significant stability issues, including bugs and unintuitive mechanics that hinder gameplay, particularly for new players. While some users note that it can be played without crashes, the overall experience is marred by static character movements and problematic loot spawning. Many reviewers express hope for improvements as the game continues to develop, suggesting that it still has potential if these stability concerns are addressed.
- “Let's make a simple game first and actually finish it and make it bug-free before we try and create the next single-player 'Rust'.”
- “Let's make a pong game, a twist on Tetris, or even tic-tac-toe and complete it, ensuring it works bug-free, and then slowly expand our vision from there.”
- “I actually have a decent amount of potential, but it is buggy. Loot spawns are not only horrid but seem to drop only in certain places, and certain loot appears to never respawn. All these things I could forgive if the game was still in active development.”
- “Besides this, it has several bugs and the game itself is too unintuitive for a new player. Character movements are static and often buggy; it is as if the character does not physically move the limbs but moves the same in the actions, along with other various bugs that penalize the game.”
- “As for gameplay, there are a few things I would like to see added or changed, but as the game is right now, you are able to play the game with no crashes or weird glitches.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
Overall, the graphics are well-received, with players appreciating the vibrant and imaginative design of the island and environment. However, there are mixed feelings about certain graphical elements, such as the surreal underwater visuals, which some find disorienting. The consensus emphasizes that while realism is important, fluidity and enjoyment in gameplay take precedence.
- “I like the graphics of the island and environment.”
- “I like the graphics and the idea!”
- “Gotta say, I like the premise, and I love the graphics.”
- “You can build a campfire underwater; if you go underwater, the graphics turn into an LSD trip.”
- “Before being realistic in graphics and textures, a game must be fluid, intuitive, and fun.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users highlighting potential and cool mechanics, while others criticize poor optimization and broken game mechanics that hinder the experience. Overall, the game shows promise but currently suffers from significant issues that affect playability.
- “Cool game mechanics”
- “I couldn't even last 10 minutes in the game; the optimization is terrible, and the mechanics don't work properly.”
- “It has potential, but basically every game mechanic is broken.”
- “Although I admit I still haven't played it a whole lot, but it has fairly decent gameplay.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting severe lag even at the lowest settings, rendering it nearly unplayable for some. Many users have experienced significant issues with mechanics not functioning properly, leading to a frustrating gaming experience.
- “I couldn't even last 10 minutes in the game; the optimization is terrible, and the mechanics don't work properly.”
- “The game is badly optimized; at the lowest resolutions, it has constant lag, which is quite a serious issue.”
- “The game is badly optimized; at the lowest resolutions, it has constant lag, which is quite a serious issue.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of clear guidance, as players often find themselves confused about objectives, such as locating a water source, without any indication unless specific conditions are met. This can lead to frustration and detracts from the overall narrative experience.
- “Even if you have a quest to find a water source and are standing right in front of it, you get no indication unless you have both hands empty.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized by users, who label it as a blatant cash grab that detracts from the overall experience, with some even calling for its removal from Steam.
- “Please god no, this should be removed and banned from Steam as it is just a cash grab and wannabe game.”