Better Late Than DEAD
- March 3, 2016
- Odin Game Studio
Get on Steam"Better Late Than Dead" is a survival sandbox game set on a procedurally generated island. Gather resources, craft items, and build shelters to survive while uncovering the island's secrets. With varying weather conditions, dangerous animals, and the need to maintain hunger, thirst, and health, each playthrough presents new challenges. Online multiplayer allows for cooperative gameplay.
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Reviews
- The game has potential and an interesting concept that could develop into something great.
- The environment and sound effects are immersive, creating a decent atmosphere.
- Some players find enjoyment in the survival mechanics and the challenge of crafting.
- The game is plagued with bugs, glitches, and poor optimization, making it nearly unplayable for many users.
- Graphics are subpar, with many stating they look worse than older games, and the controls feel clunky.
- The game has been abandoned by developers, leading to frustration over lack of updates and unfinished content.
- graphics37 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 24 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as "terrible" and "subpar," often comparing them unfavorably to older titles like those on the PS1. Players have noted issues such as poor animations, motion blur, and a lack of detail, leading to a frustrating visual experience that detracts from gameplay. While some users mention that the graphics are somewhat decent or atmospheric, the overall consensus is that they fall short of modern standards and expectations.
“Its atmospheric, and the graphics are pretty good too.”
“I usually don't care about the graphics, but these... these are hard to look at.”
“Love the opening cinematic and artwork style.”
“This game does not match the screenshots and is buggy and graphically horrible.”
“The graphics are bad to say the least; the screenshots really show the game in a different light compared to how it actually looks in real time.”
“The graphics are hard to look at; trees in the distance give you a headache sometimes, and even with some graphic options pumped up, it still looks subpar.”
- gameplay27 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users citing a lack of content, numerous bugs, and poorly implemented mechanics that hinder the overall experience. While some players see potential for improvement in future updates, the current state is described as boring and frustrating, with basic survival elements failing to meet expectations. Overall, the game is criticized for its broken mechanics and insufficient gameplay to justify its price, despite some acknowledging its early access status.
“In my opinion, you will be much better off saving up a bit more and heading on over to Subsistence and get involved with the thriving community and great gameplay.”
“The gameplay (for me) is smooth, FPS is at 60.”
“For alpha gameplay, it has all the core development done to make it ready to be built into a great game, with consistent updates and added content that isn't like all the typical games; this can be really something.”
“Worst game I ever played, didn't finish and there are lots of gameplay issues.”
“There is no gameplay, no content, no performance, but there are bugs, a lot of them.”
“The mechanics of the game are just broken: movement, looting, inventory, crafting, all together a real pain.”
- story15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story starts strong with an intriguing cutscene, but players quickly find it lacking in depth and continuity, leading to a loss of interest. While some reviewers see potential in the underlying narrative and express a desire for a more story-driven experience, many criticize the game for its minimal plot elements and lack of a clear ending or missions. Overall, the story is seen as a promising concept that ultimately falls short in execution.
“The storyline looks kinda promising.”
“Good story, fun to play, and a little creepy!”
“You can tell this game has a backstory, and I'm willing to put in the time to see how this game develops.”
“It has a story you can complete, but come on; this is not a title you should sell as a full release, nor should anyone be fooled into buying it.”
“After that intro, I found no other plot elements or anything.”
“There is no ending, no missions, still a lot of bugs to work out, and it's completely not thought through.”
- optimization14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with many users reporting significant performance issues, bugs, and a lack of basic functionality that hampers gameplay. While some players acknowledge that improvements are being made, the overall sentiment is that the game currently suffers from poor optimization, making it difficult to enjoy. However, there are indications that future updates may address these concerns.
“Optimization is a bit on the sour side but still playable for the most part (they are working on it).”
“This game is just an alpha version and the developer said they are going to fix the optimization ASAP.”
“Sadly, the game is very poorly optimized.”
“I think this game is a beautiful survival game but has a lot of optimization problems.”
“As most reviewers are saying, I wasn't able to play it at all really due to the poor optimization, which I am aware you are fixing.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with players noting its repetitiveness and abrupt transitions between different areas, which can detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the ambient sounds and the attempt to create a mysterious atmosphere, others find the soundtrack annoying and suggest that it could benefit from improvements. Overall, the option to turn off the music is seen as a positive feature for those who prefer a quieter gameplay experience.
“The ambience is quite pleasant, as the creators of the game are trying to give the game a mysterious feel to it.”
“Audio is nice with some good ambient noises.”
“The music in the game is a bit intense at times, but I really like to have in-game music that is more suited to the instance.”
“Whilst playing the game, you will have the same repetitive soundtrack playing in the background, and when it loops, boy do you notice it.”
“The borky sound/music that plays when you get near a village just annoys the heck out of me.”
“The ambience is quite pleasant, as the creators of the game are trying to give it a mysterious feel, but unfortunately the music changes so abruptly as you scavenge through different villages and forests.”
- stability6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that render it unplayable. Many players express frustration over a lack of updates and support, leading to recommendations against purchasing the game. Overall, it is viewed as unfinished and poorly maintained.
“I bought it with an 80% discount and I have asked for my money back because I couldn't play the game due to bugs and glitches.”
“Don't bother with this game; no work is getting done. It's so buggy it should not even be allowed for sale. Steam, please remove this and stop others from being scammed.”
“Got the game when it was first put up on Steam. It was super buggy, but it was in alpha and they were updating it like crazy. Then silence.”
- monetization5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing frustration over its incomplete state and the developers' lack of effort. Many reviewers advise potential players to avoid the game due to its perceived exploitation of consumers.
“Cash grab and utter nonsense... stay away.”
“Undeveloped cash grab.”
“The game isn't even completed yet, and they released it out of early access, with nothing done... it's a cash grab from terrible developers.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted to be quite effective, with players finding themselves laughing uncontrollably during intense moments, despite some criticisms regarding optimization. Overall, the comedic elements contribute positively to the gaming experience, as evidenced by a significant portion of users appreciating the humor.
“He died... so there we were, him being dead, and both of us laughing like maniacs on the voice chat.”
“Very funny but poorly optimized.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with users noting its impressive graphics that contribute to an immersive experience.
“It's atmospheric, and the graphics are pretty good too.”
