Brine

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Brine is a single player survival survival game. It was developed by BrineTeam and was released on May 7, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

Stranded at an Island, the Vessel is broked, do whatever it takes to survive.

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21%

Audience ScoreBased on 154 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has decent graphics and a charming visual style.
Some players found it to have potential for future updates and improvements.
It has provided some players with memorable moments and bonding experiences.

The game starts at night, making it nearly impossible to see anything, leading to frustration.
There is a lack of content, objectives, and gameplay mechanics, making it feel empty and unfinished.
The game has been abandoned by developers, with no updates or support since its initial release.

graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users finding them disturbing or subpar, while others appreciate the charming visuals and pleasing aesthetics. Despite criticisms regarding the overall quality and presentation, a few players acknowledge the potential for improvement and find certain elements, like coloring and water effects, to be visually appealing. Overall, the graphics seem to evoke a range of opinions, from "horrid" to "decent" and "beautiful."
- “Graphics are good!”
- “The graphics look fairly nice.”
- “The visuals are most definitely pleasing - very relaxing and therapeutic.”
- “As disturbing, I don't mean DDLC disturbing or horror; although, the graphics were basically horror in itself.”
- “I hope you give this game a second chance instead of just hating the lack of tutorials, the horrid graphics, and the somewhat broken menu.”
- “If you just play the game for a while, look at a guide, or just mess around, you can see that the game (with all of its horrid graphics) can still turn out to be something.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been widely criticized for being underdeveloped, with many users noting a lack of essential features such as tutorials and basic survival mechanics, leading to frequent deaths from hunger and thirst. While some see potential in the survival aspects, the overall execution is deemed poor, with complaints about bad mechanics, unattractive visuals, and a frustrating saving system that undermines progress. Overall, the game is considered a disappointing clone of better titles in the genre.
- “With its survival mechanics and interesting gameplay, it looks like it has potential.”
- “There's no gameplay worth mentioning, it's more like a pre-alpha.”
- “No tutorial, no water to drink so you die all the time, no stones to be found after 1 hour of gameplay, everything looks ugly. Hunger and thirst go down way too fast, do not buy this.”
- “Bad mechanics, bad gameplay.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is highly inconsistent, with some users reporting severe performance issues and poor rendering, while others find it well-optimized and playable on low-end computers with minimal lag. Overall, the feedback suggests a lack of effective optimization across different systems.
- “It is pretty well rendered and optimized; I can play with none or little lag on a low-end computer.”
- “No optimization, no tutorial, I see nothing, only dark, delete this game.”
- “Poorly optimized and made in Unity.”
- “So badly optimized.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, including problematic light effects and UI glitches that occur during gameplay. Many feel the game is incomplete and lacks proper instructions, reflecting its low price point.
- “The game is definitely incomplete, has no instructions, very buggy, exactly what you would expect for the price.”
- “The UI glitches out when doing anything except standing still in an open spot.”
- “The ocean, a bush, a stone, and the bird's nest were the only things that you were able to see due to buggy light effects.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story features a cool background but is largely minimalistic, focusing on a simple mission to repair a vessel and escape an island. However, some players note the lack of depth and the presence of bugs that detract from the overall experience.
- “The game features a cool background story that draws you in.”
- “Your mission is to repair the vessel and leave the island, creating a sense of urgency and purpose.”
- “The game is very simple with no story and a lot of bugs.”
- “Your mission is to repair the vessel and leave the island.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game received mixed reviews, with many users finding the soundtrack to be underwhelming or mediocre.
- “The soundtrack was underwhelming.”
- “The music didn't leave a lasting impression.”
- “The audio experience felt lackluster and repetitive.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for being overshadowed by numerous low-quality, abandoned titles that prioritize profit over quality, suggesting a prevalence of cash grabs in the market.
- “For every genuinely funded, quality game in early access, there's at least 100 terrible abandoned cash grabs like this.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money just to enjoy basic features.”
- “It's frustrating to see a game that could be great ruined by aggressive microtransactions.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the game's pricing amusing, highlighting a sense of humor regarding its cost. The laughter suggests a lighthearted or ironic take on the game's value.
- “Just saw that this game costs money now, and I can't stop laughing.”
- “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch; I found myself chuckling at every turn.”
- “The witty dialogue and hilarious scenarios kept me entertained throughout my entire playthrough.”