Brinefall

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Brinefall is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Qwerty Studio and was released on April 3, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Brinefall is a single-player Role Playing Game that takes about 8 hours to complete. Experience an epic adventure in a vast open-world, gathering resources, building and expanding your own village, and battling fierce enemies. With sandbox and RPG gameplay, Brinefall offers endless possibilities for player choice and creativity, including the option to build your own boat and discover new areas."

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54%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and offers a unique concept with engaging gameplay elements, especially in resource gathering and building.
The developer is very active and responsive to feedback, frequently releasing updates to fix bugs and improve the game.
Graphically, the game is impressive for a solo developer, featuring beautiful environments and a dynamic day/night cycle.

The game feels unfinished and is plagued by numerous bugs, including game-breaking issues that can hinder progress.
Combat mechanics are poorly implemented, with frustrating hitboxes and enemy spawn rates that can overwhelm players.
Many players report a lack of guidance and clarity in quests, making it difficult to navigate and enjoy the gameplay experience.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The story aspect of the game is marred by numerous bugs that hinder quest progression, such as NPCs failing to provide necessary information and unclear quest markers that leave players confused about their objectives. Players frequently encounter issues with quests not being properly tracked or displayed on the map, leading to frustration and a lack of clarity in the narrative experience. Overall, the storytelling is significantly impacted by technical problems that detract from immersion and enjoyment.
- “I ran into a bug where the same NPC was meant to fix my boat and tell me about a quest - this broke him entirely and locked me out of the first quest.”
- “When it's time to build the boat, the NPC just goes quiet and you have to go into the quest log to figure out you need certain materials to build it, and then you have to figure out to click on the flag next to the boat to build it.”
- “Quests pins are not added to the map, so you don't know where to go after building the workbench when you're given the next quest and the map tutorial.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay features a vast game world with diverse enemy types and deep mechanics, providing an engaging experience overall. However, some players have reported lag issues and dissatisfaction with core mechanics, leading to mixed feelings about the game's potential. While many find the gameplay enjoyable, others express disappointment, suggesting room for improvement.
- “The game offers many different enemy types, an insanely large game world as well as gameplay elements with a lot of depth!”
- “The gameplay is fun.”
- “A lot of different gameplay.”
- “Had hope for this game and those hopes were destroyed in the first 15 minutes of gameplay.”
- “Refunded and I do not recommend this until it fixes/improves the core mechanics.”
- “The game has some lag issues, but for an open-world game, nothing too dramatic that harms the gameplay.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy and glitchy, with issues affecting gameplay such as building mechanics and audio. However, players note that the developer is actively addressing these problems with regular patches, indicating a commitment to improving stability over time.
- “It's a little buggy right now, but the developer is actively patching things up.”
- “It is so buggy and the audio and hit markers are really bad.”
- “Laggy, buggy, empty, boring...”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The graphics in Brinefall are praised for their dynamic day/night cycle and beautifully rendered environments, including vegetation and water. However, some users report framerate issues even on high-end hardware, and while the visuals are appealing, they evoke a nostalgic, older style reminiscent of classic games like the original Diablo.
- “Graphically, Brinefall scores with a fully dynamic day/night cycle as well as beautifully rendered vegetation, water, and characters.”
- “Graphically speaking, the grass, trees, lighting, and all the scenery are absolutely beautiful.”
- “Graphics are reminiscent of an older style game like Diablo, but how many pixel games are out there now when we have games that look realistic?”
- “Running on a 3090 and even on medium graphics, there is framerate loss.”
- “Graphics are like that of an older style game, like Diablo (the first maybe), but again... how many pixel games are out there now when we literally have games that look realistic?”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by lighthearted anecdotes, such as friendly rivalries that lead to amusing outcomes, fostering camaraderie among players. Overall, the humor contributes to a fun and engaging atmosphere.
- “Funny fact: we were rivals that day, and we both lost that contest, haha, but we stayed very good friends since then.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The reviews suggest that the music in the project has elicited mixed reactions, indicating that while it may resonate with some, it also faces criticism. Overall, the sentiment reflects a recognition of the challenges in releasing music that can be both praised and scrutinized.
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The audio quality is subpar, and the music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, leaving me disappointed.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization has seen numerous fixes and performance tweaks recently, reflecting the developer's dedication to enhancing the experience and ensuring the game is well-received by players.
- “The list of fixes and performance tweaks I have witnessed in the last day are too many to mention and demonstrate how passionate this developer is in ensuring his 'baby' grows into a game appreciated by many.”
- “The optimization updates have significantly improved the game's performance, making it smoother and more enjoyable to play.”
- “I am impressed by how quickly the developers respond to feedback and implement changes that enhance the overall gaming experience.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization approach of the game is commendable, as the developer chose to invest time and effort into creating a quality experience rather than resorting to cash grab tactics.