Demesne
- March 11, 2016
- Demesnegame
Get on SteamThe main objective of the game is to survive in the taiga.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has beautiful graphics and a large open environment that shows potential for exploration.
- The concept of realistic survival without the typical zombie or predator elements is intriguing and could lead to a unique gameplay experience.
- Some players express hope for future updates and improvements, indicating that there is a foundation to build upon.
- The game has been largely abandoned by developers, with no updates for an extended period, leading to frustration among players.
- There is a severe lack of content, with minimal interactive elements, crafting options, and wildlife, making gameplay feel empty and unengaging.
- Many players experience frequent crashes, poor optimization, and bugs that hinder the overall experience, leading to disappointment.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of depth and interaction, with some players uninstalling the game shortly after starting due to its simplistic mechanics and reliance on random killing. While it is noted that the game is in early access and may improve, many users feel that it currently lacks sufficient content and creativity to be engaging.
“Random killing is just too easy, and there are enough games in which that is the core gameplay; therefore, I like creative ideas like these as countermeasures.”
“... understand that the early access release of this game is a representation of the core build of the game and contains the basic mechanics and gameplay elements...”
“I uninstalled the game after 15 minutes of its gameplay and would not recommend anyone wasting their $20 on this so-called 'game'.”
“There simply are no gameplay elements, save one.”
“Hope the devs will add some interaction and gameplay content soon.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their impressive visual quality, especially on high settings, creating a lush world despite being in an early build. However, some users note issues with blurriness and potential optimization problems, indicating that further refinement is needed. Overall, the graphics receive a mixed but mostly positive reception, with a score of 7 out of 10.
“For now there is not much to do in the game, but on the highest graphic settings, I'm really impressed with how the world looks. Even though it's such an early build, it looks really lush.”
“Love the concept; it just needs way more content. The graphics are nice, but sometimes quite blurry—perhaps early optimization problems.”
“For now, there is not much to do in the game, but on the highest graphic settings, I'm really impressed with how the world looks. Even though it's such an early build, it looks really lush.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to performance issues that detract from the overall experience. Players have reported significant frame rate drops and long loading times, indicating a need for better technical refinement.
“The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“Despite its potential, the optimization is lacking, making it difficult to enjoy the experience on lower-end hardware.”
“I was disappointed with the optimization; it feels like the game was rushed and not properly tested on various systems.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that the controls are buggy, leading to a lack of stability in gameplay.
“Controls are buggy.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
