Die After Sunset
- February 10, 2022
- Playstark
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Die After Sunset" is a survival horror game set in a mystical island where players must gather resources, craft tools, and build shelters to survive the horrors of the night. During the day, explore and scavenge, but after sunset, the island's creatures come out to hunt. Use stealth and strategy to evade the monsters, or face them in intense combat encounters. With permanent death and a dynamic world, every decision counts in this fight for survival.
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Reviews
- The game features a unique light/dark mechanic that adds depth to the combat, making it more strategic and engaging.
- Visually appealing with bright, colorful graphics and cute enemy designs, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience.
- The game has a solid foundation with fun mechanics and potential for growth, as the developers are actively working on updates and improvements.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and performance issues, leading to crashes and frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Content is lacking, with only a few characters and repetitive gameplay, making it feel underwhelming compared to similar titles.
- Movement and combat mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, detracting from the overall enjoyment and making gameplay frustrating at times.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring a unique light/dark mechanic and a variety of power-ups that enhance combat depth. However, some players feel it lacks variety and can become repetitive, with a need for more engaging enemy interactions and a smoother introduction to gameplay mechanics. Overall, while the game shows potential and is fun to play, it requires further refinement to fully realize its capabilities.
“The gameplay is fast with a great variety of power-ups and upgrades, plenty of action, and the light mechanic gives depth to the combat.”
“The gameplay is good, feels smooth and natural; it does what you'd expect.”
“I'm very surprised to see so many negative reviews. I've played about 4 hours so far, completed the 3 levels in the game, and I would say it's got a lot of potential, with really fun mechanics and gameplay.”
“I was almost in love with this game when I saw the introduction, but I have to say, the gameplay feels far from my expectations.”
“I think they need to take a step back and think about the core gameplay, because it just doesn't feel very varied or different.”
“They can add as much content with characters and maps, but the enemies and gameplay itself just aren't there, when they should be at this stage.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their vibrant, colorful, and cute cartoon aesthetic, which enhances the overall experience without demanding high hardware specifications. While the enemy designs are noted for their humor and charm, some players feel the main characters appear somewhat generic. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's enjoyable arcade style.
“Amazing deck experience with beautiful graphics and no tinkering needed.”
“Also caught my attention the vibrant, colorful, and cute cartoon-style graphics that make the overall game experience very enjoyable.”
“This being said, I had a lot of fun with the game and really enjoyed the arcade style shooting and movement; the look of the game as well as the art style also go a long way in making it visually appealing and vibrant.”
“The graphics and the aesthetics are cute, but they can feel generic for the main characters.”
“The graphics and the aesthetics are cute, but they can feel generic for the main characters.”
“While the game has vibrant and colorful cartoon-style graphics, they are not very demanding in terms of hardware.”
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally seen as entertaining but not particularly deep, with a fun and lighthearted approach that contrasts with more serious titles. While some players appreciate the unique enemies and quest variety, others find certain quests frustrating due to clunky mechanics and automatic failures. Overall, the narrative serves as a backdrop to the gameplay, which prioritizes fun and engaging mechanics over a complex storyline.
“I have found it entertaining; I will continue playing to be able to get three stars in the different missions to reach the final boss more equipped.”
“I really liked the fun approach to the whole plot and its setting, especially the enemies called Murkors.”
“Actually a fun game, and appreciating its early access, I can see that this could be a very interesting game to jump in and out of. It has a more fun feel and is brighter than the likes of Returnal (with the same sort of die and repeat mechanics). The quests that appear during missions are a good addition, and with some added variety - like potentially 'higher risk to higher reward' quests to take or avoid - it adds even more depth!”
“Trap quests are not fun and feel clunky.”
“Some quests won't work with AoE kill effects... you just automatically fail them.”
“The story isn't spectacular, but there are few roguelikes/lites that focus on the story in favor of fun and intuitive gameplay.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, with players enjoying the quirky concepts like the "bikini stealers" and finding the enemy designs both cute and amusing. While the visual aesthetics contribute to the overall comedic tone, some players noted a lack of feedback on gameplay performance, which could enhance the humor experience. Overall, the game's charm lies in its lighthearted and silly elements.
“The bikini stealers concept made me laugh; 10/10 points! I just wish I got feedback on how many could escape or if I was doing good or bad.”
“Some enemies trespass asset collisions, which can be funny at times.”
“I love the cute aesthetics of the game; the enemy design is so dumb and funny.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized due to a lack of bug fixes and performance patches since its release, with players noting that the developers have only added new characters without addressing existing performance issues.
“The devs haven't done any bug fixes or performance patches since the start and just added 2 new characters and called it a day.”
“Performance isn't the best.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that the game features a grindy metaprogression system, indicating that significant time and effort are required to advance and unlock content.
“It has a grindy metaprogression as well.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I find the grind to be repetitive and unfulfilling.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the unique day/night cycle and diverse locations as key elements that enhance the game's atmosphere, setting it apart from others in the genre. This combination creates a compelling and immersive environment for players.
“The day/night cycle concept is really unique and makes the game stand out compared to similar games in the genre. This, paired with the different locations, adds a great sense of atmosphere.”
“The immersive sound design and stunning visuals create an atmosphere that pulls you into the game world, making every moment feel alive.”
“The combination of haunting music and detailed environments creates a captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged and on edge throughout the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's stability has significantly declined over time, with users labeling it as buggy and below average, especially in comparison to other titles like Risk of Rain 2. Overall, the game's performance issues have led to a lack of recommendation from players.
“Edit: 2 years later, the content hasn't improved much, whereas Risk of Rain 2 turned into a masterpiece. I wouldn't recommend it now; it's a below-average, buggy game.”
