AREAZ
- October 23, 2019
- areazgame
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Reviews
- The game has a beautiful environment and graphics, making it visually appealing.
- There is potential for unique gameplay mechanics and crafting, which could enhance the overall experience.
- The developer is responsive to player feedback and seems committed to improving the game.
- The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to lag and bugs that hinder gameplay.
- Updates are infrequent, raising concerns about the game's long-term development and support.
- Many mechanics are unintuitive, and the lack of a proper tutorial makes it difficult for new players to understand how to progress.
- stability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag; while some players report being able to play without crashes or major glitches, many others highlight significant bugs, poor loot spawning, and unintuitive mechanics that detract from the experience. Overall, the game shows potential but requires further development to address these stability issues.
“Let's make a simple game first and actually finish it and make it bug-free before we try to create the next single-player 'Rust'.”
“Let's make a Pong game, a twist on Tetris, or even Tic-Tac-Toe, and complete it to ensure it works bug-free before we slowly expand our vision from there.”
“I actually see 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 feels as if the character does not physically move its limbs but instead moves the same in actions, along with other various bugs that penalize the game.”
“It is buggy at times, but it's still in development, so I can accept that.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics are well-received, with users appreciating the vibrant and imaginative visuals, particularly in the island and environmental design. However, some elements, like the underwater graphics, are described as disorienting. The consensus suggests that while realism is important, fluidity and enjoyment in gameplay take precedence.
“I like the graphics of the island and environment.”
“Gotta say, I like the premise, and I love the graphics.”
“I like the graphics and the idea!”
“Before being realistic in graphics and textures, a game must be fluid, intuitive, and fun.”
“You can build a campfire underwater; if you go underwater, the graphics turn into an LSD trip.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users citing significant issues such as poor optimization and broken mechanics that hinder the experience. However, there are also mentions of decent gameplay and cool game mechanics, suggesting that while the game has potential, it currently suffers from critical flaws.
“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.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting severe lag even at the lowest resolutions, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. Many users have found the mechanics to be poorly implemented, contributing to an overall negative impression of performance.
“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.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of clear guidance, as players may find themselves confused about objectives, such as locating a water source, even when they are in close proximity to it. This can lead to frustration, particularly when certain actions are required, like having empty hands, to progress.
“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.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users calling for its removal from Steam due to its exploitative practices.
“This game feels like a cash grab; it should be removed and banned from Steam.”
“The monetization is so aggressive that it ruins the overall experience.”
“I can't believe how much they charge for basic features; it feels exploitative.”
