Desolation

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Desolation is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game. It was developed by TROLL STUDIOS and was released on May 11, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

"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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Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has a beautiful atmosphere and impressive graphics that enhance 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 take on the horror genre, with potential for interesting gameplay mechanics and story development.

The gameplay is currently lacking, with minimal objectives and many bugs that hinder the experience.
Players often feel lost due to the absence of a map and unclear directions for tasks, leading to frustration.
There are significant performance issues, including low frame rates and poor optimization, making the game difficult to enjoy.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with many users noting a lack of content, numerous bugs, and performance issues, such as low frame rates. While some appreciate the immersive sound design and potential for future improvements, the current experience is considered poor and not ready for early access. Overall, players express a desire for more objectives and a more polished gameplay experience.
- “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.”
- “There just isn't much gameplay to speak of here.”
- “Sadly, a very poor gameplay experience.”
- “Too many bugs and lack of gameplay in general.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as beautiful and immaculate, highlighting the developers' apparent care and ongoing updates. Conversely, others criticize the graphics as weak and indicative of developer indifference. 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.”
- “I'm going to write this review as honestly as I can; the first thing that I noticed that was different from other games was the graphics, they are immaculate!”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive and captivating qualities, effectively capturing a dark, dystopian world that encourages exploration. Players appreciate the combination of music and environmental design, which enhances the sense of mystery and desolation, particularly as they transition from forest to city. Despite some overall negative experiences with the game, the atmospheric design stands out as a strong point.
- “Love the atmosphere and music.”
- “The game is set in an exciting and mysterious atmosphere that makes the player want to explore and wander around the post-apocalyptic world.”
- “The work that has gone into designing the atmosphere is spot on.”
- “The atmosphere in this game is spot on, but it's a bad experience overall.”
- “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.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 backstory, while the game effectively balances storytelling with a 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
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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
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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 the music.”