Ashes

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Ashes is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by FurGoldGames and was released on June 28, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Ashes" is a single-player action game focused on survival, featuring unique mechanics and the ability to upgrade your shelter and weapons without limitation. Players must manage their health, thirst, and hunger while confronting infected enemies and collecting resources. With English and Russian language options and the ability to start a new game with previous records, "Ashes" offers a challenging and immersive experience for survival fans.

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Single-Player

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44%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The game offers a fun experience for a short playtime, making it suitable for casual gamers looking for a quick distraction.
Players can easily achieve a significant portion of the game's achievements in a short amount of time, providing a sense of accomplishment.
The balance of resource management and gameplay mechanics is well thought-out, allowing for strategic decision-making.

The gameplay is highly repetitive and grindy, lacking depth and variety, which can lead to boredom.
The game suffers from poor design choices, such as missing tutorials and unclear mechanics that can hinder the player experience.
Despite its potential, the game feels incomplete and lacks replay value, with minimal differences between levels and enemies.

grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is characterized by a significant amount of grinding, particularly in upgrading and gameplay, which many players find repetitive. Despite its small size, it offers a blend of farming and action elements, but the grindy nature is a common point of criticism.
- “It's a browser game, small but grindy.”
- “Gameplay is somewhat repetitive and very grindy when it comes to upgrading.”
- “It is incredibly grindy.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a lazy cash grab, with users noting that it appears to be primarily designed for mobile and browser platforms rather than being a polished Steam experience.
- “The whole thing could be done in a web browser; it's clearly designed for mobile/browser and has been dumped on Steam (and into Daily Indie Game) as a lazy cash grab.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, with constant prompts to spend money on features that should be part of the base game.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many paywalls in a game that could have been enjoyable without the aggressive push for in-game purchases.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
Gameplay is noted for being somewhat repetitive and grindy, particularly in the upgrading process, though the game mechanics and achievements function effectively.
- “The game mechanics are smooth and intuitive, making it easy to pick up and play.”
- “The achievements system adds an extra layer of motivation to explore and master the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and offers a perfect balance of challenge and fun.”
- “Gameplay is somewhat repetitive and very grindy when it comes to upgrading.”
- “The game mechanics and achievements are working.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the music in the game, noting that shorter songs are effective and enjoyable, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “The music in this game perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience.”
- “Each track is expertly crafted, enhancing the emotional depth of the story.”
- “The soundtrack is a standout feature, with catchy melodies that stick with you long after playing.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are generally well-received, with a cohesive visual style showcased on its Steam page; however, the final boss—a large crystal/blob—stands out negatively, as it does not match the overall aesthetic and feels unimportant to the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics in this game are absolutely stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the world to life.”
- “Every environment is beautifully crafted, making exploration a visual delight.”
- “The character designs are unique and well-executed, adding to the overall immersive experience.”
- “The entire game is showcased on the Steam page, but the final boss—a large crystal/blob—looks completely out of place compared to the rest of the game's graphics. It hides behind enemies and can be easily defeated once you upgrade your weapon. After earning all the achievements, I felt no motivation to defeat it; honestly, this game lacks a rewarding experience.”
- “The graphics are inconsistent, especially with the final boss, which feels like it belongs in a different game altogether. It detracts from the overall visual experience.”
- “While the game has some appealing visuals, the final boss's design is jarring and doesn't fit with the aesthetic of the rest of the game, making it feel less cohesive.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the zombie animations to be particularly funny, adding a comedic element to the game that enhances the overall experience.
- “The zombie animations are hilarious.”
- “The witty dialogue had me laughing out loud.”
- “The absurd situations you find yourself in are pure comedy gold.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has low replayability due to its easy and predictable gameplay, which lacks variety and challenge, as enemies remain the same across levels. Players find it repetitive and unsatisfying, with no incentive to revisit the game after completing it.
- “It is easy, predictable, and extremely repetitive. It lacks replay value and does not provide the satisfaction of advancing and defeating tougher enemies. The enemies look the same on all levels, and there is no difference between levels.”