Collision Course
- January 7, 2017
- Crynosaurs
- 8h median play time
Get on Steam"Collision Course" is a sandbox survival game set in a prehistoric world 70 million years ago. After crash landing, you must scavenge for resources and fight off dinosaurs and other obstacles to repair your spaceship and return to the present. The game currently offers a free-exploration experience, with plans to add missions and story elements in the future.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has stunning graphics and a beautiful environment, creating an immersive experience.
- The dinosaur AI is impressive, making encounters feel realistic and adding to the suspense.
- There is a lot of potential for future updates, with players excited about the possibility of more content and features.
- The game feels unfinished and lacks content, with many players expressing disappointment over its current state.
- There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and glitches that hinder gameplay.
- The lack of clear objectives and direction can lead to a feeling of aimlessness, making it difficult for players to engage with the game.
- graphics40 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their realism and beauty, with many users highlighting the impressive detail and atmospheric environments. However, some players note the presence of bugs and glitches that detract from the experience, and there are mixed opinions on the overall visual quality, with some describing the color palette as unappealing. Despite these criticisms, the graphics are often seen as the game's strongest aspect, showcasing significant potential for future improvements.
“The graphics are very nice and realistic but not to the point they get in the way.”
“The graphics and lighting are incredible and beautiful.”
“For now I would say it's easily one of the top 5 most gorgeous games on Steam, the detail and the overall real feel of the graphics is astonishing.”
“Other than that, the visuals look very off; the color palette is just ugly.”
“The graphics are middle of the road.”
“It's possibly because the graphic menu is really poor.”
- story23 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story is currently minimal, with players expressing a desire for more content and depth, such as missions, NPC interactions, and a richer narrative. While the premise of an impending asteroid adds some intrigue, many reviewers feel that the game lacks direction and meaningful objectives. However, there is optimism for future updates that could enhance the storyline and introduce more engaging elements, such as factions and side quests.
“Although this game needs a little work, it is an extremely fun survival game, and it's even more enjoyable to imagine the story.”
“The cyborg is an awesome final fight, and I can't wait to see how they expand on the story.”
“Has a super big potential from what I've seen and read, and the story looks like it will be super interesting, with droids, prisoners, and dinosaurs!”
“I quickly realized that story-wise there wasn't much to do.”
“The game is great, but I hope that you guys will add a multiplayer mode and improve the story, which the developers said they are going to do. I have big expectations for this game.”
“I made and acquired every item in the game as well as completed the storyline, and I'm barely at 8 hours of playtime.”
- gameplay20 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is described as unique compared to traditional survival games, featuring interesting AI mechanics and a large map. However, many players express frustration with the controls and the lack of significant updates over three years in early access, leading to a sense of stagnation. While some appreciate the potential and ongoing updates, others feel that the gameplay mechanics have deteriorated and require further development.
“It has a different gameplay than any survival game I know.”
“Already in this stage it has a huge map and very interesting gameplay.”
“Solid raw gameplay.”
“Not much to say... yeah, the graphics are beautiful, and I played this game and got it 3 years ago in early access and did beta with the devs. I got busy with life, came back 3 years later to still find the same old issues honestly. The gameplay and controls are still wacky, and I feel it's new. Don't even start off in a pod anymore like the original game in the swamp forest. Come on, 3 years later and it's still early access. The developers are ruining the game more and more, and there are hardly any dinosaurs to run into still.”
“I am sick of this game and where it is leading, so I am finally uninstalling it. It had a chance for potential, but the devs can't even see what they're doing wrong mechanically.”
“Other than that, the game has yet to develop on the gameplay side!”
- stability12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, crashes, and visual glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over the lack of updates and polish, leading to a consensus that the game feels unfinished and unoptimized. While some see potential in the concept, the current state is deemed unplayable for most, with calls for urgent fixes and improvements.
“The game runs smoothly with minimal crashes, providing a stable experience overall.”
“I appreciate how the developers are committed to improving stability with regular updates.”
“The performance is consistent, allowing for an enjoyable gaming experience without frequent interruptions.”
“Abandoned game, do not buy. Super buggy and unfinished; has not been updated for years.”
“Interesting game, makes me think what it could be, but when the game crashes and freezes your screen so you have to restart your PC just because a dinosaur is walking by, it doesn't make me want to start it up again.”
“After three and a half years, the game is ravaged by bugs, visual glitches, and crashes.”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its realistic dinosaur behavior, stunning graphics, and immersive environments that effectively build tension and suspense. Players appreciate the intense moments, such as surprise attacks from predators and the overall sense of danger, which contribute to a captivating survival experience. While some aspects are still in development, the atmospheric quality is a standout feature that enhances enjoyment.
“Just this unbelievably beautiful graphics and intense atmospheric environment.”
“The atmosphere is great for building up tension and making you look over your shoulder, and I've jumped more than once from a raptor attacking me from a blind spot.”
“The behavior of the dinosaurs is unnervingly real; the way a predator will watch you, the fact that if you kill a raptor there will be another one somewhere, and the way herbivores move in herds. Also, when a meteorite crashes through the atmosphere and explodes, it makes you really jump!”
“But with this one, I felt I had my money's worth just bathing in the swamp and soaking in the atmosphere.”
“If you fancy a walk in the woods with the odd bit of combat and heaps of atmosphere, you can get it here.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report stable performance around 60fps even on older hardware, others experience significant bugs and performance issues. The lack of updates and additional content over the past three years has left many feeling that the game is unoptimized and in need of improvement.
“The game does have a few performance issues, but for me, it has been very stable, maintaining a solid 60fps and only dropping to about 50fps even on an old 780 GPU.”
“Plus, performance is great!”
“The only positive aspects of this game are currently the environment and the performance.”
“If you do download that to add some content to this bread sandwich, be ready for some serious bugs and performance hitches compared to the dry(er) version.”
“Bad performance, very little in the way of progression, and the game was last updated over 3 years ago.”
“The game needs more content and optimization, but it seems to be promising.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game; while some appreciate the lack of tedious grind compared to similar titles like Ark, others find the initial stages to be quite tedious and note that farming can feel grindy at times. Overall, the experience varies, with some players enjoying the grind and others finding it less appealing.
“No tedious grind like Ark.”
“Can be grindy.”
“Almost no grinding.”
“The game is unique, but starting the game is very tedious.”
“The gameplay can be grindy.”
“Farming is a significant aspect of the game.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as entertaining and engaging, with players finding joy in absurd actions like throwing stones at dinosaurs and playful interactions. The comedic elements are described as both amusing and visually appealing, contributing to an overall fun experience.
“It was funny to watch.”
“It's funny to throw stones and sticks at dinosaurs, and don't forget to punch them! XD”
“You won't believe what's funnier: the crazy stuff you see in this game or the ridiculous videos on YouTube!”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express concern that the game may resort to exploitative monetization practices, urging developers to avoid becoming a "cash grab."
“So please don't become another cash grab.”
“The monetization model feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
“It's frustrating to see essential features locked behind paywalls.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the game's music should evoke a sense of adventure, danger, and mystery, enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersion of the gameplay experience.
“The music adds a sense of adventure, danger, and mystery to the game.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“Each track immerses you deeper into the game's world, making every moment feel epic.”
“The music lacks the adventurous and mysterious elements that would enhance the game's atmosphere.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and fails to evoke any sense of danger or excitement.”
“There is a noticeable absence of engaging music that could elevate the overall gaming experience.”
