City 20

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In "City 20," survive in a quarantined, radioactive city twenty years after a leak. Interact with the game world to shape your experience, including building relationships with factions, contributing to social tension, and managing resources. Each NPC has unique traits, and the world adapts to your actions, making every playthrough different.

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Play Modes

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

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has great potential and a unique design, with an immersive world that feels alive and dynamic.
The developers are responsive to feedback and actively working on updates, which gives hope for future improvements.
The survival mechanics and crafting elements are engaging, allowing for a variety of gameplay experiences.

The game is currently plagued by numerous bugs, including frequent crashes and game-breaking issues that hinder progress.
There is a lack of clear direction and guidance, making it difficult for players to understand objectives and navigate the world.
Many core gameplay elements feel underdeveloped or missing, leading to a sense of emptiness and confusion during play.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
70%
15%
The gameplay of City 20 is ambitious and features in-depth crafting and survival mechanics reminiscent of titles like Kenshi and Project Zomboid, but it currently suffers from significant bugs and a lack of content, leading to a frustrating experience for players. While the core mechanics show potential for development, many users feel that the game is missing essential features and quality of life improvements, making it less engaging over time. Overall, it is seen as a playable early access title with room for growth, but players are advised to wait for further updates before fully committing.
- “By the looks of the mechanics, I can almost say that this game will be awesome in every sense.”
- “The survival mechanics, while familiar, are balanced well enough to avoid the usual tedium.”
- “If you’re intrigued by deep world-building, a gritty narrative aesthetic, and a sandbox that offers more than just survival mechanics, you’ll want to check it out.”
- “I noticed that after game 6 or 7, some of the NPCs won't talk to you or be aggressive against you. After some time, no NPC will be aggressive against you and will neither talk to you, hence stopping any progression in the game. I will change the review after all the game bugs are fixed, but for now, I don't recommend playing this game. After 24 hours of gameplay, it let me down.”
- “But after 5 hours of gameplay, it wears on you.”
- “It feels like there's still a chunk of the core of the game missing in terms of content and mechanics.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The game's story is intricately tied to resource management and player choices, allowing for a dynamic narrative shaped by interactions with NPCs and the environment. However, players have noted that the quest system lacks clear guidance, often leading to frustration as they navigate without sufficient direction. Despite these issues, the world is described as beautifully crafted, with a deeper narrative hinted at through exploration and survival.
- “Maybe it was the grey, mysterious 'narrative aesthetic' that teased at a deeper story beneath the surface, or the fact that the developer clearly poured their heart into creating a bleak yet beautiful world.”
- “It promises a world shaped by dynamic AI, a complex and ever-changing environment, and a story that emerges naturally through exploration and survival.”
- “Every location tells a story, even if it’s a bleak one.”
- “Quest system is currently wandering around aimlessly hoping to find that quest location while constantly running out of resources, which was not really fun.”
- “It's just annoying to get a quest to deliver something, and there's no sort of 'where can I find him?' or 'what does he look like?' so you just have a quest and have to randomly come upon the spot or person you need.”
- “I found almost every task to be this way with a basic instruction but no follow-up to know where to actually go, so hopefully the navigating and quest marker system gets a robust upgrade.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The game's graphics feature a quirky and beautiful art style, complemented by a solid isometric perspective that enhances its expansive world. While some players find the aesthetic intriguing and unique, others note a certain oddness, particularly in the intro and the overall narrative presentation. Overall, the visuals contribute to a gritty yet captivating atmosphere that supports deep world-building and exploration.
- “Quirky graphics style, looks beautiful.”
- “Spent most of the time gathering sticks, plants, etc. Graphically, the game looks solid.”
- “There's something 'off' about the graphics.”
- “Maybe it was the grey, mysterious 'narrative aesthetic' that teased at a deeper story beneath the surface, or the fact that the developer clearly poured their heart into creating a bleak yet beautiful world.”
- “Artwork is unique and the game feels expansive with lots to explore.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unfulfilling, particularly noting that saving and sleeping feels like a chore. There is a desire for more engaging activities, such as farming and combat, to enhance the experience.
- “Saving a game and sleeping is a tedious and unfulfilling chore.”
- “I'm not too far into the game, so I will change my review based on that if I remember to do so, but things like having farming and more combat would be awesome.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users consistently highlighting its exceptional quality and immersive experience.
- “Love the atmosphere.”
- “First off, the atmosphere is top-notch.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's stability is currently lacking, with frequent typos in dialogue, missing features such as DLSS and FSR support, and options like disabling mouse smoothing. Players also report issues with resolution detection in windowed-fullscreen mode and consistent freezes or lag during area transitions.
- “I understand it's early access, but the dialogue had frequent typos. The game doesn't have DLSS or FSR support yet, so some features aren't ready to use. There are missing options, like being able to disable mouse smoothing. The game fails to detect my actual resolution when in windowed fullscreen, and I run into consistent freezes or lag when rotating or loading a new area.”
- “The game is plagued by stability issues, including frequent crashes and long loading times that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that caused the game to freeze, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game has been criticized for its lack of variety, with many users noting that it consists mainly of monotonous and depressing sounds that fail to enhance the overall experience.
- “The music is barely there, just a constant stream of depressing sounds.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks any real variety or excitement.”
- “The audio design feels uninspired, making the overall experience feel dull.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers significant replayability, allowing players to experiment with various choices that can lead to different outcomes.
- “Nevertheless, it has the potential for enormous replayability and experimenting with different choices.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players report a smooth experience with no performance issues encountered during gameplay, indicating strong optimization.
- “There are no performance issues that I've encountered during my time playing.”
- “The game runs smoothly on my system, showcasing excellent optimization.”
- “I've experienced consistent frame rates and quick load times, which really enhance the gameplay.”