Crushed
- November 23, 2020
- NipoBox
Get on Steam"Crushed" is an open-world first-person survival sandbox game that can be played in single-player or multiplayer/co-op modes. The game features crafting, building, farming, hunting, and cooking, with mechanics for item durability, natural needs, and food expiration. Players must gather resources, build shelter, and hunt or farm for food to survive in harsh conditions.
Reviews
- The game shows potential for improvement and the developers are actively working on updates.
- Graphics and user interface have received positive feedback, with some players enjoying the aesthetic and simplicity of building mechanics.
- Some players find the game enjoyable in its current state, appreciating its unique take on the survival genre.
- The game lacks content and activities, leading to a quickly boring experience for many players.
- Technical issues such as poor optimization and bugs, including problems with saving progress, have been reported.
- Many players feel the game is not worth its price, describing it as an asset flip with minimal gameplay elements.
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the visual quality, such as the sun glistening on water and improved UI elements, others find the overall aesthetic generic and uninspired. Additionally, there are concerns about performance issues, with some users experiencing high GPU temperatures and usage even on low settings, which detracts from the gaming experience.
“The graphics are great, I like watching the sun glisten on the water. Building is simple, walls and ceilings snap easily in place.”
“Nice graphics with upgraded UI and icons.”
“The small map makes everything seem generic in the game: sounds, animations, buildings, graphics, and loot.”
“I had to set the graphics to completely low settings, which definitely decreases the quality. However, my graphics card still reaches almost 90°C and is permanently at 100% usage, which has never happened before, not even in Halo Infinite. Because of this issue, I am unable to play, and I don't think the problem lies with my NVIDIA 2060 RTX 6GB.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers express significant concerns about the game's optimization, noting that it performs poorly even compared to other high-demand titles like Elden Ring and God of War. While acknowledging that the game is in alpha, the overall sentiment is that the optimization is severely lacking.
“Not even Elden Ring or God of War use anything close to 50%. I understand that it's an alpha, but the optimization is clearly horrible.”
“The game runs like a slideshow on my high-end PC. Optimization is a major issue that needs to be addressed.”
“I can't believe how poorly optimized this game is. It stutters and lags even on the lowest settings.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is criticized for being empty and lacking depth, with players describing it as an asset flip that fails to deliver a cohesive survival experience. The overwhelming feeling is one of incompleteness, exacerbated by clunky mechanics and a scarcity of essential resources.
“Update 1.0.85: still a horrible experience, the world is empty as usual, zombies are overtuned, the crafting system feels clunky and overwhelmingly incomplete, the pickaxe still doesn't do anything (you pick small rocks with your hand, lol), and the entire atmosphere feels like an asset flip with basic survival systems that don't work, as most types of resources are missing, like animals.”
“The atmosphere is lifeless and uninspired, making exploration feel pointless and dull.”
“Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is marred by repetitive environments and a lack of engaging elements.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the gameplay, labeling it as a cash grab due to the excessive time required to unlock content, with one reviewer indicating a lack of substantial gameplay features. Many are waiting for future updates to enhance the experience.
“The cards feel like a final cash grab; it took me a whopping 4 hours to unlock all 3 of them, and there's no option to refund. I'll check back in a few months to see if they finally add actual gameplay to their 'game'.”
“Gameplay is lacking and feels unfinished; it seems like the developers are more focused on monetization than creating a fun experience.”
“The mechanics are clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to play. It feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable game.”
