Collision Course

75%
Game Brain Score Based on 195 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • story
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"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
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Reviews

75%
Audience ScoreBased on 195 reviews
graphics20 positive mentions
stability12 negative mentions
  • The game features stunning graphics and realistic dinosaur models, creating an immersive prehistoric environment.
  • The AI behavior of dinosaurs is impressive, making encounters feel tense and unpredictable.
  • There is significant potential for future updates, with players expressing excitement about the game's direction and possibilities.
  • The game is currently very bare-bones, lacking content and objectives, which can lead to a feeling of aimlessness.
  • There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and glitches that detract from the overall experience.
  • The game has not seen regular updates, leading to concerns about its development and whether it may be abandoned.
  • graphics41 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their realism and beauty, with many users noting impressive environmental design and detailed dinosaur models that surpass those of similar titles. However, some players report bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience, suggesting that while the visuals are a strong point, the game still requires significant polishing and updates to reach its full potential. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing to an immersive atmosphere despite some technical issues.

    • “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.”
    • “Sure there are bugs and graphic glitches, but this could be something if it was polished up.”
    • “The game needs better control of graphics quality.”
    • “Crashes randomly and for no known reason; sometimes you have to restart the whole game as everything goes dark. I guess something graphical doesn't load correctly.”
  • gameplay25 mentions

    Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of innovative mechanics and significant frustrations. While some players appreciate the unique survival elements and refreshing style, many express dissatisfaction with the current balance, limited inventory options, and persistent early access issues. Overall, the game shows potential but requires further refinement and development to meet player expectations.

    • “This game has great AI mechanics and looks really good.”
    • “Already in this stage it has a huge map and very interesting gameplay.”
    • “Alright, I really had hype for this game, I really wanted to enjoy this game, and for the most part the gameplay is probably some of the best I have had in a very long time; it's very refreshing, very fun, and very original.”
    • “My main complaints are things that would obviously be changed in the final release, such as the mini-map, lack of key rebinding options, and current gameplay balance (specifically how few options you have for storage space outside your inventory).”
    • “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, that I am finally uninstalling it. It had a chance for potential, but the devs can't even see what they're doing wrong mechanically.”
  • story23 mentions

    The game's story is currently minimal and lacks depth, with players expressing a desire for more content and narrative development. While the premise of an impending asteroid adds some intrigue, many reviewers feel that the game would benefit from richer storytelling elements, such as quests, NPC interactions, and a more expansive world. Despite these shortcomings, there is optimism about future updates that could enhance the storyline and gameplay experience.

    • “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 direction of this story has none at the moment except hope to find a pod somewhere.”
    • “I made and acquired every item in the game as well as completed the storyline and I'm barely at 8 hours of playtime.”
  • stability13 mentions

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, crashes, and graphical glitches that significantly hinder the experience. While some players see potential in the game, many express frustration over its unfinished state and lack of updates, leading to a recommendation to avoid it until substantial improvements are made. Overall, the consensus is that the game is currently too unstable for a satisfying experience.

    • “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 you, it doesn't make me want to start it up again.”
    • “After 3 and a half years, the game is ravaged by bugs, visual glitches, and crashes.”
  • atmosphere10 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 gameplay.

    • “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.”
  • optimization9 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is criticized for being buggy and underperforming, with many users experiencing significant performance issues and low frame rates. While some players report stable performance on older hardware, the general consensus is that the game requires further optimization and content updates to enhance the experience.

    • “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!”
    • “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

    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.”
  • humor3 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted as entertaining and engaging, with players finding joy in playful interactions like throwing objects at dinosaurs and humorous antics. Overall, it offers a lighthearted experience that resonates well with its audience.

    • “It was funny to watch.”
    • “Much potential, and it's funny to throw stones and sticks at dinosaurs, and don't forget to punch! XD”
  • monetization1 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 system feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “It's frustrating to see essential features locked behind paywalls.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players report that the game effectively evokes strong emotions, with moments of despair and hopelessness, such as feeling vulnerable and isolated during intense scenarios.

    • “I was hiding in some bushes with sepsis in the pouring rain, and the game made me feel utterly hopeless.”
    • “The story's depth and character development left me in tears; I felt a profound connection to their struggles.”
    • “Every choice I made weighed heavily on my heart, making me truly empathize with the characters' journeys.”
  • music1 mentions

    Reviewers suggest that the music in the game should evoke a sense of adventure, danger, and mystery, enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersion.

    • “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 feels repetitive and lacks the variety needed to keep players engaged.”
    • “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, making it feel disjointed.”
    • “There are moments where the music is completely absent, which detracts from the overall experience.”
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Play time

6hMedian play time
5hAverage play time
2-8hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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