Desolation
- March 17, 2023
- TROLL STUDIOS
Get on Steam"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."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has beautiful graphics and a well-designed atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
- The developers are actively working on updates and engaging with the community, showing dedication to improving the game.
- The game offers a unique concept and potential for interesting gameplay, especially in multiplayer mode.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and lacks essential gameplay features, making it feel incomplete.
- Players often experience confusion due to the absence of a map, health indicators, and clear objectives.
- The gameplay mechanics are frustrating, with issues like unresponsive enemies and a lack of meaningful interactions.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues, including low frame rates and numerous bugs. While some appreciate the potential of the game's mechanics and acknowledge its early access status, many feel that the current state lacks sufficient gameplay and polish, leaving them disappointed.
“There may not be much gameplay and a few game errors, but it is still in early access and there's still much that is planned to come.”
“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.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising them as beautiful and better than expected for a low price, while others criticize them as graphically weak and buggy. Despite the visual appeal, concerns about the overall quality and gameplay persist, though developers are noted for their commitment to updates and improvements.
“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.”
“The graphics are a lot better than I expected for a $5 game.”
“Graphically weak, and the developers seem to really disregard this aspect.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is limited to a single mission that mirrors the previous version, but it effectively conveys its narrative through environmental storytelling and collectible documents that reveal the city's backstory. While the focus is on multiplayer horror, the storytelling elements are well-integrated into the gameplay 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.”
“I recommend familiarizing yourself with the story areas to collect documents to reveal what happened to the city.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from numerous bugs and visual glitches, leading to a frustrating experience for players. However, the developers are actively addressing these issues with daily updates, indicating a commitment to improving stability and enhancing the game's potential. Overall, while the early access state is disappointing, there is hope for future improvements.
“The game is pretty buggy but receiving daily updates.”
“It is buggy, there isn't much content, but the developers are dedicated and it has great potential.”
“For an early access game, 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.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in "Desolation" is highly praised for its immersive and haunting design, effectively capturing the essence of a dark, dystopian city ravaged by infection. Players appreciate the gradual transition from a forest to the encroaching darkness of the city, which enhances the sense of desolation and foreboding. Overall, the game's atmospheric foundation is seen as a promising aspect of its 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, the daylight fades, and you're quickly engulfed in darkness.”
“The work that has gone into designing the atmosphere is spot on.”
“Just to start things off, Desolation is currently in early access, but the foundation for the game is promising. The atmosphere is dark and dystopian, set in a 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, you're quickly engulfed in darkness.”
