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Desolation

46%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
gameplay, atmosphere
59% User Score Based on 29 reviews

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"Desolation is a single-player and multiplayer action game, where up to 5 players can co-op to escape a quarantined city filled with dangerous creatures. As a member of a task force, you must uncover the truth behind the city's mysterious past while fighting for survival. With randomized gameplay elements, each playthrough offers a unique experience."

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59%
Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews
graphics5 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful graphics and an immersive atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
  • The developers are actively working on updates and improvements, showing dedication to the game's development.
  • The game offers a unique take on the horror genre, with interesting concepts and straightforward objectives.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs and performance issues, making it frustrating to play.
  • Gameplay is lacking, with unclear objectives and mechanics that can lead to confusion and boredom.
  • Many players feel the game is not ready for early access, citing a lack of content and poor optimization.
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users praising them as beautiful and immaculate, highlighting the developers' apparent care and ongoing updates. Conversely, others criticize the graphics as weak or awful, suggesting a lack of attention from the developers. Overall, while many appreciate the visual quality, there are concerns about bugs and gameplay issues.

    • “Graphically beautiful and the devs seem to really care.”
    • “The graphics are gorgeous, but it's certainly a game with its bugs; however, you guys have released so many updates and are working on things.”
    • “It's got some really fantastic graphics, with great audio design as well.”
    • “Graphically awful and the devs seem really indifferent.”
    • “Graphically weak and the devs seem to really disregard.”
    • “The graphics are a lot better than I expected for a $5 game.”
  • gameplay
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay experience has received mixed reviews, with many users expressing disappointment due to poor performance, bugs, and a lack of content, especially for an early access title. While some appreciate the immersive feel and sound design, others criticize the limited objectives and overall gameplay quality, suggesting that significant improvements are needed before it can be considered satisfactory.

    • “The gameplay could be longer; I'd love to see more objectives.”
    • “Gameplay in general has a very pleasant and immersive feel where the sound design adds greatly to the experience.”
    • “I enjoy the aspect of the game and the mechanics that are going to be implemented.”
    • “Sadly, a very poor gameplay experience.”
    • “Runs at about 8 fps, settings don't work, gameplay doesn't exist.”
    • “Too many bugs and lack of gameplay in general.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its exciting and mysterious qualities, effectively immersing players in a dark, dystopian world. The combination of haunting music and detailed environmental design enhances the sense of exploration and desolation, particularly as players transition from a forest to a shadowy, infected city. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a strong foundation for the game's early access experience.

    • “Just to start things off, Desolation is currently in early access, but the foundation for the game is promising. From a dark but dystopian city ravaged by an infection, my first trek through the city had me lost in the atmosphere, starting off near a forest and then moving closer to the city as the daylight fades and you're quickly engulfed in darkness.”
    • “The work that has gone into designing the atmosphere is spot on.”
    • “The game is set in an exciting and mysterious atmosphere that makes the player want to explore and wander around the post-apocalyptic world.”
    • “Just to start things off, Desolation is currently in early access, but the foundation for the game is promising. It features a dark, dystopian city ravaged by an infection. My first trek through the city, I got lost in the atmosphere, starting off near a forest and then moving closer and closer to the city. The daylight fades, and you're quickly engulfed in darkness.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is primarily centered around a single mission that mirrors an older version, with straightforward tasks that fit well within the narrative context. Players are encouraged to explore story areas and collect documents to uncover the city's history, while the game effectively balances storytelling with its multiplayer horror experience.

    • “The game does a good job of telling a story just as much as it works to impart a multiplayer horror experience.”
    • “Only one mission, which is the same as the old version.”
    • “The tasks are very straightforward and make sense in the context of the story.”
    • “I recommend familiarizing yourself with the story areas to collect documents to reveal what happened to the city.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game currently suffers from numerous bugs and visual glitches, leading to a less than satisfactory experience for players. However, it is receiving daily updates, and many users express optimism about its potential as the developers demonstrate dedication to improving stability over time. Overall, while the game is not yet polished, it shows promise for future development.

    • “The game is pretty buggy but receiving daily updates.”
    • “Currently the game is buggy and needs some fixing, but I am excited for when the game comes together over time with updates and definitely recommend it as one to watch.”
    • “For an early access, you'd assume that there would be some sort of decent gameplay to pursue, but this has shocked me. I can't believe the developers thought it was ready for early access with the amount of bugs and visual glitches.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere, contributing significantly to the overall experience.

    • “I love the atmosphere and music.”

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