Beasts of Bermuda
- December 21, 2018
- Sastrei Studios, LLC
- 170h median play time
Get on Steam"Beasts of Bermuda" is a multiplayer survival game where players control various prehistoric creatures in an open world environment. The objective is to grow, survive, and form alliances with other players to dominate the island of Bermuda. Customization options allow for unique creature builds and behaviors, adding depth to gameplay.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Unique gameplay mechanics with a focus on growth and customization.
- Diverse selection of dinosaurs and a vibrant community for social interaction.
- Regular updates from developers show commitment to improving the game.
- Toxic community with a high prevalence of KOS (kill on sight) behavior.
- Severe balance issues, making it difficult for new players to compete against established ones.
- Frequent bugs and performance issues, leading to crashes and loss of progress.
- gameplay1,606 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Beasts of Bermuda" is characterized by a mix of engaging mechanics and frustrating balance issues. Players appreciate the variety of unique abilities and the depth provided by systems like talent trees and environmental interactions, but many criticize the game for its repetitive loop, lack of meaningful content, and a toxic community that can detract from the experience. While the game shows potential with its innovative mechanics and frequent updates, it struggles with optimization and player balance, leading to a gameplay experience that can feel unbalanced and punishing, especially for newcomers.
“The mechanics are well thought out and easy to grasp, but they are hard to master.”
“Branching playstyles, player freedom, fun gameplay loop that doesn't punish you for dying; in fact, it rewards you.”
“The gameplay, progression, and general mechanics are a ton of fun.”
“The game does a great job of selling the fantasy of stalking the earth as a dino, but the moment-to-moment gameplay is really empty.”
“The gameplay loop is basic: spawn, eat, sleep, grow, die, and repeat.”
“The game lacks mechanics and content so it's hard to set self-motivated goals, and the ones it gives you are just enough to get you to walk around so that you can run into other players and fight on occasion.”
- graphics716 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while they are not as realistic or polished as competitors like "The Isle," they have improved over time and can be visually appealing in certain contexts. Some players appreciate the colorful, cartoony art style, while others criticize the graphics as outdated and lacking detail, often comparing them unfavorably to other dinosaur survival games. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics may not be the game's strongest aspect, the engaging gameplay and unique mechanics often compensate for these visual shortcomings.
“Amazing dinosaurs, cartoony graphics at times, but overall an amazing game.”
“Graphics and animations are really good, and seem to be improving with updates.”
“The graphics may not be as good as the Isle, but gameplay is much better in my opinion and the community is great and funny.”
“But holy cow, the graphics are awful.”
“The graphics look like something from the PS3 days, and that's being generous.”
“This game is full of bugs and broken models/systems/etc, isn't optimized whatsoever, and even at the highest graphic levels looks flat and undetailed, more becoming of an early-gen PS2 game or mobile game than a PC developed game.”
- stability248 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous players reporting frequent crashes, bugs, and glitches that can lead to lost progress and frustrating gameplay experiences. While some acknowledge that it is still in early access and that the developers are working on fixes, the overall sentiment is that the game is currently too unstable for a satisfying experience. Many recommend waiting for further updates before investing time or money into it.
“Bugs and glitches are rare, or you must be actively seeking them to find them.”
“Bugs and glitches are uncommon; the game is quite stable.”
“If you're looking for a bug-free experience, then don't buy this game yet unless you want to support the developers.”
“This game is a buggy mess; you will get crashes all the time, lose all your dinos to crashes, and can die for no reason. It is a bad game, not worth buying.”
“The game is incredibly buggy, crashes frequently, and you can lose days of progress when it does.”
“Game constantly bugs out and glitches; servers take forever to join, even for small 0 player ones, or completely crash while trying to join.”
- optimization198 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including low frame rates and high system demands even on lower settings. Despite some updates aimed at improving performance, players feel that the game remains poorly optimized, often leading to lag and crashes, particularly on less powerful systems. While there is hope for future improvements, the current state of optimization is a significant barrier to enjoyment for many users.
“I like the devs, they seem pretty observant. Even with slow updates (because of the small team), they bring out small patches to fix performance and bugs before moving onto other things.”
“I originally gave this game a bad review last year, but since then the developers have put in some real work to smooth things over, both performance-wise and gameplay.”
“Although it still is a work in progress and desperately needs optimization and polishing, that said, it can still be a lot of fun and has a lot of neat mechanics!”
“It's incredibly taxing on computers, and little has been done to help improve its performance over the years.”
“This game will destroy your computer by memory overload or thermal throttling, and with every 'optimization' patch, little to no progress is made, and many previous problems are made much worse.”
“Possibly one of the most poorly optimized games I've ever run.”
- grinding92 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 89 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized, with many players feeling it is excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring hundreds of hours to achieve meaningful progress. Solo players particularly struggle, facing overwhelming competition from more experienced players, which can make the experience feel like a chore rather than enjoyable. While some players appreciate the depth of grinding for skins and growth, the overall sentiment leans towards it being a frustrating and unfulfilling endeavor.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The community is so toxic it somehow makes playing this unbearable grindy chore of a game so horrible I just had to delete all my dinosaurs and uninstall the game.”
“I don't suggest anyone get this game unless you want a slow, grindy, annoying process that will make you just hate your experience with time.”
“You can sacrifice hours that you will never get back grinding for good trials on your creature only to not be rewarded for any of it.”
- story88 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely considered nonexistent, with players emphasizing that it focuses more on survival mechanics rather than a narrative. While some users appreciate the freedom to create their own stories through gameplay, many express frustration over the lack of structured quests or engaging content, leading to a repetitive experience. Overall, the consensus is that the game could benefit from more meaningful story elements and objectives to enhance player engagement.
“You can make your own story... it's about the journey!”
“Even though it's very unrealistic with quests where you collect stuff, it really gives you a meaning walking or flying across the map and it makes it really stand out from the others.”
“A great potential and a lot of ways to make your own unique story.”
“No story.”
“Story: nonexistent.”
“New update titancrap is just some shitty new map with the same old story; nothing new, don't waste your money.”
- humor74 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players frequently highlighting its comedic elements, such as funny dinosaur antics, amusing interactions, and quirky gameplay mechanics. Many reviews mention the joy of shared funny moments with friends and the game's ability to embrace silliness, making it a source of entertainment despite its flaws. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's charm, creating a lighthearted atmosphere that resonates with its community.
“The game has been really embracing the unusual, fun, and entertaining aspects and I think that it really draws strength in its ability to have a sense of humor.”
“I've made a lot of friends and had some really funny, fun, and special moments playing the game and meeting other players who I'm still in contact with daily.”
“Meanwhile you have the coah, a dino that can shoot you across the map by just looking at you funny, the rex, a large tank with several chainsaws attached, the mosa, a dino that can grab pretty much every other dino, even ones it looks like it shouldn't even be able to move, and drag them into the ocean, and the velo, a running bullet with a hitbox half its size.”
- replayability52 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its high replayability, offering various gameplay styles and character specializations that encourage players to return for new experiences. While some users note that it can become repetitive over time, many appreciate the vibrant world and engaging mechanics that contribute to its enduring appeal. However, there are calls for more content and improvements to balance and graphics to enhance the overall experience.
“With potentially infinite replay value and various ways to play, it’s a worthwhile experience.”
“The gameplay, replayability, nesting and genetic mechanics and environmental events make for an incredibly fun, unpredictable adventure at every turn.”
“Best survival simulation I've ever come across; replay value is immense, the world is vibrant and beautiful yet chaotic and deadly.”
“Empty official servers, only private servers are playable.”
“This game may be replayable a couple of times, but it gets boring quickly.”
“You can return to this game often, but it doesn't have a gameplay loop.”
- music28 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising the soundtrack as enjoyable and engaging, though some find it occasionally intrusive. However, the sound effects are inconsistent, with reports of technical issues like audio cutouts and a lack of realism in sound design. Overall, while the music enhances the experience for many players, there are calls for improvements in sound effects and better alignment with the game's themes.
“Everything down to the sound design/music is amazing, definitely a hard game depending on what servers you play, but can also be a really social game.”
“The music is great.”
“It's enjoyable and it doesn't distract me like a lot of the music in other games do.”
“While the sound design is atrocious in my opinion (not including the soundtrack, which is nice), it is the least realistic and has a ton of fun mechanics to offer.”
“It needs more dinosaurs and better sound that fits the dinosaurs; some dinosaurs have soundtracks you can find in movies that don't even match the dinosaur.”
“Low player base means just sitting in one place and listening to music.”
- atmosphere26 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is frequently praised for its vibrant and immersive environments, with players appreciating the diverse and stunning biomes that enhance the overall experience. While some criticize the community as unwelcoming and stifling, many find the atmospheric qualities to be a standout feature, even if the graphics are not cutting-edge. Overall, the atmosphere is described as unique and engaging, making it a key aspect of the game's appeal.
“Wonderful graphics, realistic landscapes, and an awesome atmosphere.”
“I have gone through phases of my life where I've poured my heart and soul into growing a dinosaur, while enjoying the vibrant and luscious environments, atmosphere-rich biomes, and locations while migrating for hours with the people that surround me.”
“Pros: atmospheric and unlike anything else I've played.”
“This allows the hardcore player to devote hours of their day getting as large as possible in order to stomp on anything smaller and, let's be honest, it creates a very unwelcoming atmosphere for the newbie.”
“Predatoria's refusal to allow its members to play the game the way they want has created a stifling atmosphere that undermines the essence of what gaming communities should be about: enjoyment, freedom, and creativity.”
“Not a very friendly atmosphere at all, and I'm not saying that to be negative, it just simply isn't a very friendly community from what I've interacted with so far.”
- emotional26 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional response to the game, describing it as an "emotional rollercoaster" that can evoke feelings of excitement and frustration. While some appreciate the frequent updates and new content, many are disheartened by persistent bugs, poor design choices, and a perceived lack of direction from the developers, leading to a sense of emotional damage and disappointment. The community's mixed nature adds to the emotional complexity, with players feeling both attachment and frustration towards the game's evolving state.
“This game will put you through the emotional rollercoaster you've wanted and fill the empty 'what to game today/ I have it all and I'm bored' feeling.”
“This one is a bit heartbreaking.”
“It will frustrate you, consume your time to borderline unhealthy amounts, and emotionally abuse you with you being incapable of breaking away.”
- monetization12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with players feeling that community events and advertisements are misleading and primarily serve to promote the game rather than provide genuine engagement. Many users express dissatisfaction with the quality of the game mechanics and visuals, which do not align with the promotional material. Overall, the monetization practices are viewed as exploitative and lacking transparency.
“The hidden new world server is legit the worst of its kind, a cash grab, and the discord is just the works.”
“The 'community events' for the fancy skins seem like scams to get free advertising out of the community, and in my personal opinion, it's gross. Here is the link to the rules and guidelines from the official discord if you want to see for yourself: [url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bvkygbcsj28-unm0xtrp_5kbjaea0k7xh-snkovisje/edit#gid=0] shimmer event rules (tropeo) [/url]”
“There's a server advertisement channel on the official discord.”
