Burden

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You’ll see RPG the other way round: choose diseases instead of skills. Survive in the world of limited resources and constant danger.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

33%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

optimization1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game presents an intriguing and challenging survival experience that can be engaging for players who enjoy difficulty.
The post-apocalyptic setting is visually interesting and creates a sense of desolation that fits the theme.
There is potential for the game to develop into something worthwhile as updates are released.

The gameplay is frustratingly difficult, with unbalanced combat and a lack of intuitive guidance, leading to frequent deaths.
NPC interactions are often broken or nonsensical, detracting from the overall experience.
The game feels unfinished and buggy, with many players reporting issues that make it nearly unplayable.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay lacks a proper tutorial, relying instead on vague in-game messages and a poorly explained text guide, which can leave players feeling unprepared. While the mechanics may seem straightforward, many users report being quickly overwhelmed by stronger enemies, suggesting a steep difficulty curve that could benefit from better onboarding.
- “There's no tutorial, though some pre-release gameplay videos show an option on the main menu that seems to have been removed, and the game introduces you to gameplay through a handful of in-game messages and the aforementioned poorly explained text guide.”
- “Though the gameplay itself seems simple and familiar enough to make me feel that I should know what I'm doing, I keep being overrun within a couple of days by packs of raiders with far better equipment than I can find.”
- “Please test the gameplay first before release.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The music in the game is minimal and generally aligns with the overall tone, though some tracks, particularly the rock/metal combat theme, feel out of place. While the soundtrack is functional, many users feel it lacks variety and could benefit from enhancements.
- “The music is minimal, but mostly fits the tone; the rock/metal combat track doesn't quite fit, though.”
- “The soundtrack basically works, I suppose, but could definitely use some improvement.”
- “Music is minimal, but mostly fits the tone; the sort-of rock/metal combat track doesn't quite fit, though.”
- “Limited soundtrack.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that while performance is generally stable on mid-range hardware like the GTX 1070, there are occasional short freezes and stutters, particularly during specific actions like looting. The game shows promise but requires further polishing to address these bugs.
- “Performance was mostly good on my GTX 1070-based laptop, but I did encounter a few short freezes and stutters, mainly when looting bodies.”
- “Great concept but needs polishing and is a little buggy.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics have been criticized for feeling underwhelming, with limited visibility contributing to a sense of abandonment that some reviewers view as a gimmick rather than an effective design choice. Overall, the visuals are perceived as lacking depth and richness, leaving the world feeling sparse and uninviting.
- “The limited visibility does provide a sense of abandonment, but ultimately it feels like a gimmick, or an excuse for poor graphics and an empty world.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, optimization is generally satisfactory, particularly on mid-range hardware like the GTX 1070, though some users report occasional freezes and stutters during specific actions, such as looting.
- “Performance was mostly good on my GTX 1070-based laptop, but I did encounter a few short freezes and stutters, mainly when looting bodies.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Character development in the game features a unique mechanic where players experience backwards progression, accruing penalties instead of traditional benefits as they advance. This unconventional approach may leave some players feeling disconnected from the overarching story, as they struggle to engage with the game's gimmick.
- “The character development in this game is truly unique, featuring a backwards progression system where you accrue penalties instead of benefits as you advance.”
- “I appreciate how the game challenges traditional character development by introducing a system that makes you rethink your strategies and choices.”
- “The depth of character development keeps me engaged, as I constantly adapt to the evolving challenges and penalties that come with progression.”
- “It's possible that there's some sort of overarching story that I simply haven't seen; I haven't managed to last long enough to see the game's gimmick: a sort of backwards character development where you accrue penalties rather than benefits as you advance.”
- “The character development feels incredibly shallow, with no real growth or meaningful choices that impact the story or gameplay.”
- “I was expecting a rich character arc, but instead, I found myself stuck with static characters that lack depth and evolution throughout the game.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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300%
The story in the game appears to be elusive, with some players struggling to engage long enough to uncover any overarching narrative. The unique mechanic of backwards character development, where players face penalties instead of rewards, adds an intriguing twist but may hinder overall story comprehension.
- “The story unfolds in a captivating way, drawing you in with its unique narrative style and character development.”
- “I was genuinely surprised by the depth of the plot; it kept me engaged and eager to uncover more.”
- “The intertwining of character arcs and the overarching narrative creates a rich storytelling experience that is hard to forget.”
- “It's possible that there's some sort of overarching story that I simply haven't seen; I haven't managed to last long enough to see the game's gimmick: a sort of backwards character development where you accrue penalties rather than benefits as you advance.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to engage with the characters or care about their fates.”
- “I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, with no real twists or depth to keep me invested.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised as very funny and engaging, contributing to an enjoyable experience for players.
- “Very funny and interesting.”