Burned Land
- August 9, 2021
- Koya Game
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Burned Land" is a post-apocalyptic, open-world survival game. Explore a vast wasteland, scavenge for resources, and fight off mutated creatures to survive. Build and customize your own base, and make decisions that will impact the world around you.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique and interesting concept that combines city-building and survival mechanics, offering a rich gameplay experience.
- The developer is actively working on updates and improvements, showing commitment to enhancing the game based on player feedback.
- The game provides a challenging experience that encourages strategic thinking and resource management, making each decision impactful.
- The game suffers from a lack of polish, with a poorly designed UI, missing tutorials, and insufficient explanations of mechanics, making it difficult for new players to understand.
- There are significant balance issues, including reliance on RNG for resource availability and unpredictable enemy behavior, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Many players report bugs and technical problems, including crashes and unresponsive controls, which detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a city-building-roguelike core that, while currently feeling generic and unfinished, shows significant potential with interesting mechanics and a simple yet challenging learning curve. Players can expect a variety of management tasks and exploration, with the developers planning to introduce more content and features in future updates. Overall, the game offers a solid foundation that could evolve into a more engaging experience as it progresses through early access.
“Looks a bit generic, but has a nice city-building-roguelike core gameplay loop.”
“The gameplay is simple to pick up but difficult to master, with lots to do and manage while exploring the map.”
“Gameplay-wise, the developers intend to add a lot of content and are really open to suggestions.”
“Game has a lot of potential, but it's quite unfinished, and the features/mechanics that are there are quite simple.”
“Once you start to understand the mechanics (which is not easy right now due to lack of polish, as it is still in early access), you might get delighted to discover what the gods will throw at you and how you will manage that, given your development.”
“The gameplay is 'simple' to pick up but difficult to master with lots to do and manage while exploring the map.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics have received mixed feedback; while some players find them amazing and reminiscent of historical art, others criticize the lack of graphic settings and note minimal improvements since the early access version. There are hopes for future enhancements, including a potential shift to 3D graphics, but the current state is seen as needing significant work.
“Everything else is pretty simple, and I really like the graphics and sounds.”
“The graphics are amazing, but I honestly can't tell a difference between the 1.0 release and the early access version.”
“On the surface, it is a 4x4 game with survival aspects and random events, battles, etc. The graphics are, in my view, wonderful, reminding me of the old pictures in my history.”
“No graphic or video settings; you cannot even mute the music.”
“The game as it stands needs some tremendous work to be done, but I am hopeful for the next year that it will be a great game. The dev is even considering switching to 3D graphics.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as relaxing and atmospheric, reminiscent of classic titles like Age of Empires II, enhancing the overall experience. However, players have noted a lack of options to adjust or mute the music, which can be frustrating. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's seductive and immersive vibe.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“It's a seductive 4X game with an atmosphere that reminds me of the ambiance of Age of Empires II, with music and voice that feel a little old school, combined with rogue-lite mechanics.”
“No graphic or video settings, you cannot even mute the music.”
“Can't turn off the music and settings are greyed out.”
“It's a seductive 4X game with an atmosphere that reminds me of the atmosphere of Age of Empires II (music and voice maybe, a little old school), with rogue-lite mechanics.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected outcomes. It conveys a personal journey without imposing a moral directive, allowing players to draw their own conclusions.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a clear direction.”
“There are no missions to guide you on what to do next.”
“The narrative fails to engage, leaving players feeling lost.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is reminiscent of classic titles like Age of Empires II, featuring nostalgic music and voice elements that evoke an old-school feel, while integrating modern rogue-lite mechanics.
“It's a seductive 4X game with an atmosphere that reminds me of the ambiance of Age of Empires II, featuring nostalgic music and voice, combined with rogue-lite mechanics.”
“The atmosphere feels outdated and lacks the immersive quality I was hoping for.”
“The game tries to create a rich atmosphere, but it ultimately falls flat and feels uninspired.”
“While the visuals are decent, the overall atmosphere is bland and fails to engage the player.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game's premise, particularly in the irony of being labeled the "master of my destiny" while having no actual control over the game's outcomes, which adds a comedic twist to the experience.
“The game is a master of my destiny, which I find hilarious because one can't change or alter anything.”
“The humor in the dialogue is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks feel entertaining.”
“I love how the game uses absurd situations to create laugh-out-loud moments that keep me engaged.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight that the game's replayability is strong, as experimenting with different strategies can lead to varied outcomes, encouraging players to try again for better results.
“I tried another game with the same strategy and it went very bad, which tells me that the replay value is great!”
“Every time I play, I discover new strategies and outcomes, making each run feel fresh and exciting.”
“The variety of choices and paths keeps me coming back for more; I never get bored!”
