Better Days

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Better Days is a single player and multiplayer hack and slash game with horror and thriller themes. It was developed by 全自动花花 and was released on January 15, 2026. It received neutral reviews from players.

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47%Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Affordable price with generous in-game currency and free character unlocking via gacha system.
Varied characters with unique combat styles and RPG-like progression encouraging replayability.
Interesting mix of shooter combat, exploration, and light survival mechanics creating moments of genuine intensity and atmosphere.

Numerous bugs and poor optimization causing crashes, UI issues, and frustrating gameplay interruptions.
Confusing and poorly explained game mechanics, including sanity system and mission objectives, leading to steep learning curve for new players.
Tedious and slow looting process, awkward controls, lack of controller support, and inconsistent balance issues limiting overall polish and enjoyment.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
72%
17%
The story in this game is minimal and fragmented, relying on environmental cues and mission descriptions rather than a traditional, scripted narrative. While it offers an abstract, slowly uncovered lore that emphasizes player freedom and exploration, many players find the plot elusive and the objectives unclear. Those seeking a clear, character-driven story may be disappointed, though others who enjoy piecing together subtle narrative elements might appreciate its approach.
- “Rather than guiding the player through a tightly scripted narrative, the game emphasizes freedom of movement and experimentation, encouraging players to explore hostile environments, complete missions at their own pace, and gradually uncover fragments of a broader, more abstract story about humanity, power, and the consequences of tampering with forces beyond comprehension.”
- “Instead of delivering long cutscenes or extensive dialogue, the game relies on environmental storytelling, mission descriptions, and implied lore to convey its themes.”
- “After the first mission, there is still nothing to tell you what you are supposed to do or where to go. I looked at all this crap that I have no idea what it's for or why I should care to pick it up.”
- “The story almost ceases to exist. The game is not that grindy, it is a little bit buggy but nothing major (most of the bugs are UI rather than gameplay).”
- “This fragmented storytelling style will resonate most with players who enjoy piecing together meaning through observation, while those seeking a clear, character-driven plot may find the narrative elusive or underdeveloped.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The gameplay of "Better Days" combines shooting, RPG progression, and light survival elements in an open-ended extraction shooter format. While the game offers a decent and varied experience with free characters and crafting mechanics, it suffers from unclear explanations of some mechanics, UI bugs, and a somewhat detrimental "sanity" system. Overall, it provides a solid foundation with ongoing updates expected to enhance and expand the gameplay further.
- “Better Days is an ambitious indie title that clearly aims higher than its modest origins, blending action shooting, exploration, RPG-style progression, and light survival mechanics into a single, loosely structured experience.”
- “At the heart of Better Days is its open-ended gameplay loop, which revolves around venturing into expansive maps filled with enemies, resources, and objectives that can be approached in multiple ways.”
- “"Better Days" is a shooting game where you start with 3 characters, each with her own unique weapon, and unlock others using a gacha system with in-game money/items. You earn money by gathering and selling relics, while increasing your characters' level/class and crafting better weapons and clothes. It's not fancy, but for the price, it's good enough.”
- “The game holds no controller support, and the story almost ceases to exist. The game is a little bit buggy but nothing major (most bugs are UI rather than gameplay).”
- “There could be some things explained better, like the 'sanity' mechanic that drains your health when it gets too low and can spawn minibosses.”
- “As you can imagine, sanity is a very bad mechanic that significantly hurts the game.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's graphics are modest and reflect its indie-scale production, lacking high fidelity but creating a strong atmosphere that somewhat compensates for visual limitations. Overall, the graphics are considered just okay without standout qualities.
- “With the exception of the graphics being okay, this game has no other redeeming qualities I could find even for the price.”
- “Although the visuals are clearly constrained by indie-scale production values, the world design compensates through atmosphere rather than raw fidelity.”
- “This game is graphically okay.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is mixed, with most bugs being minor UI issues rather than gameplay-breaking flaws, though some users find it noticeably buggy. Overall, while it may have occasional glitches, the stability is acceptable and doesn't severely impact the core experience.
- “The game is so incredibly buggy.”
- “I really wanted to like this game but as it stands, it is too buggy.”
- “It is a little bit buggy but nothing major; most of the bugs are UI rather than gameplay.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game involves slow and tedious looting mechanics, with items taking several seconds to load individually, which can be sped up but remains a chore. However, the overall grind for leveling characters and crafting is described as manageable and not overly punishing, making it acceptable given the game's price.
- “The looting is a joke. It takes about 5 seconds to loot a box, then another 3-4 seconds for each item to load, one at a time. Even if you can speed this up with a perk, it's stupidly tedious.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Optimization is inconsistent, with stuttering during acceleration and fluctuating performance that can disrupt immersion, affecting animations and interface responsiveness.
- “Stuttering while accelerating.”
- “Animations, interface design, and performance can fluctuate depending on the situation, occasionally disrupting immersion.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere in the game is praised for its strong and immersive world design, effectively compensating for limited visual fidelity. It emphasizes a bold, multifaceted indie experience that values freedom and variety above polish and accessibility.
- “Although the visuals are clearly constrained by indie-scale production values, the world design compensates through atmosphere rather than raw fidelity.”
- “Ultimately, Better Days stands as a bold and multifaceted indie effort that prioritizes freedom, variety, and atmosphere over refinement and accessibility.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers high replayability by allowing players to switch characters, which significantly changes the experience of familiar missions and environments. This dynamic approach keeps gameplay fresh and engaging.
- “This structure encourages replayability, as switching characters can dramatically change how familiar missions and environments feel.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game’s emotional impact stems from its thought-provoking narrative that explores humanity’s relentless quest for power and the inevitable cycles of collapse, adding depth and a philosophical dimension to the investigation and retrieval gameplay.
- “The central idea of investigating anomalies and retrieving powerful objects gradually hints at a larger philosophical backdrop, touching on humanity’s repeated pursuit of power and the cycles of collapse that follow.”