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.
- gameplay803 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 significant issues, including a steep learning curve and a toxic player community. While many players appreciate the variety of mechanics such as talent trees, weather effects, and unique dinosaur abilities, they also express frustration over balance problems, repetitive gameplay loops, and the prevalence of hackers. Overall, the game offers a complex and immersive experience, but its execution can feel unpolished and unbalanced, leading to a mixed reception among players.
“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.”
“Gameplay is not deep enough.”
“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.”
- graphics358 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive 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, particularly on lower-end systems. Overall, the game prioritizes gameplay mechanics over graphical fidelity, which some players find charming, but others see as a significant drawback.
“Amazing dinosaurs, cartoony graphics at times, but overall an amazing game.”
“The graphics look nice and the dinosaurs look cool.”
“The graphics are beautiful and the customization is a lot of fun.”
“But holy cow, the graphics are awful.”
“The graphics look like something from the PS3 days, and that's being generous.”
“The graphics are poor, the animations are stiff, and the UI feels like it was thrown together.”
- stability124 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes, bugs, and glitches that can lead to lost progress and frustrating gameplay experiences. While some players acknowledge the fun aspects of the game, they emphasize that it is still in early access and requires substantial improvements to its stability and performance. Overall, the consensus is that the game is currently too unstable for a seamless experience, making it difficult to recommend to potential players.
“High - bugs and glitches are uncommon; the game is quite stable.”
“Very high - bugs and glitches are rare, or you must be actively seeking them to find them.”
“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.”
- optimization99 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 high-end PCs. Despite some updates aimed at improving performance, players feel that the game remains poorly optimized and often unplayable, particularly on lower-end systems. While there is hope for future improvements, the current state leaves much to be desired, leading to frustration among the community.
“If the developers continue to improve on the PvP balancing and server performance issues, there should be a bright future for this game.”
“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.”
“Now this game is great; it has many more features than the competitors. I have changed my first review (where I said it was not complete); now it is optimized and a blast to play!”
“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.”
“I'm hoping for some better optimization in the near future.”
- grinding46 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 89 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring hundreds of hours to achieve meaningful progress. While some enjoy the depth and complexity of the grinding system, particularly for acquiring skins and leveling up, others criticize it as a frustrating chore exacerbated by a toxic community and unbalanced gameplay. Overall, players suggest that those who dislike grinding or have limited time should consider alternatives, as the experience can feel overwhelmingly grindy and unenjoyable.
“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.”
“There are so many sweaty players who will spend their entire day grinding just to get killed by another player with ease who spent an even longer time on it.”
- story44 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 and player-driven experiences rather than a structured narrative. While some appreciate the freedom to create their own stories through gameplay, many express frustration over the lack of engaging quests or meaningful content, leading to a repetitive and grindy experience. Overall, the consensus is that the game offers little in terms of a traditional story, relying instead on player interactions and personal journeys.
“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.”
“This game has no story.”
- humor37 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is frequently highlighted, with players enjoying the comedic elements of dinosaur interactions, funny animations, and absurd scenarios, such as a dinosaur that can launch others across the map. Many reviews mention the game's ability to create silly moments and foster a lighthearted community, making it a source of entertainment despite its gameplay flaws. Overall, the humor is a significant draw, contributing to a fun and engaging experience for players.
“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 had this game for as long as I can remember and I remember having lots of silly and funny moments on this game with what used to be a fun experience of grouping up with other players and trying our best to collaborate and survive against the harsh elements of the game and other players.”
“You wouldn't believe how hilarious it is to be flying at the fastest speed and crash into a tree, killing you and hearing every bone in your body break.”
- replayability26 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its high replayability, offering various gameplay styles and character specializations that encourage players to experiment and return for more. While some users note that it can become repetitive over time, many appreciate the vibrant world and dynamic mechanics that keep the experience fresh and engaging. However, there are calls for more content and balance to enhance the overall replay value further.
“With potentially infinite replay value and various ways to play, it’s a worthwhile experience.”
“Great survival game with PvP elements using talent trees with varying ways to buff your dinosaur's different abilities; how well it swims, how well it fights, how well it runs, etc. This also supports replayability, as you can try out tons of different combinations of specializations.”
“The gameplay, replayability, nesting and genetic mechanics, and environmental events make for an incredibly fun, unpredictable adventure at every turn.”
“Empty official servers, only private servers are playable.”
“This game may be replayable a couple of times, but gets boring quickly.”
“You can return to this game often, but it doesn't have a gameplay loop.”
- music14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while many praise the soundtrack as enjoyable and engaging, some find it intrusive and not always fitting with the game's themes. Sound effects are noted to be inconsistent, with technical issues like audio cutouts detracting from the experience. Overall, the soundtrack is highlighted as a strong point, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere despite some shortcomings in sound design.
“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 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.”
- atmosphere13 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its vibrant and immersive environments, with players appreciating the diverse and stunning biomes that enhance the overall experience. While some note that the graphics may not be cutting-edge, they effectively contribute to a unique and engaging atmosphere that stands out among similar titles. However, the community dynamics are described as unwelcoming, which can detract from the enjoyment for newcomers.
“Wonderful graphics & realistic landscape & 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 other game 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.”
- emotional13 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a wide range of emotional experiences with the game, from the thrill of an engaging and refreshing gameplay to feelings of frustration and heartbreak due to persistent bugs and poor design choices. While some appreciate the emotional rollercoaster and community dynamics, many are disheartened by the developers' decisions that seem to undermine the game's core identity, leading to a sense of emotional abuse and dissatisfaction. Overall, the emotional impact of the game is marked by both excitement and disappointment, reflecting a complex relationship with its 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.”
- monetization6 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 the mechanics and systems do not match the advertised quality. Community events aimed at promoting skins are viewed as deceptive marketing tactics, further contributing to a negative perception of the game's monetization practices. Overall, players express dissatisfaction with the game's approach to monetization, feeling it prioritizes profit over genuine engagement.
“The hidden new world server is legitimately the worst of its kind, a cash grab with Discord integration.”
“The 'community events' for the fancy skins seem like scams to get free advertising out of the community. 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.”
