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Don't Starve: Pocket Edition

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78%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
stability, optimization
78% User Score Based on 6,118 reviews

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Don't Starve: Pocket Edition is a single player survival action adventure game. It was developed by Klei Entertainment Inc. and was released on July 9, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Don't Starve: Pocket Edition+ is a survival game now available on Apple Arcade, including the original game and Reign of Giants expansion. Play as various characters, each with unique abilities, in a wilderness filled with strange creatures and dangers. Gather resources, craft items, and uncover the world's mysteries to escape and return home.

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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 6,118 reviews
graphics98 positive mentions
stability168 negative mentions

  • The game captures the essence of the PC version, providing a similar experience on mobile.
  • The art style and atmosphere are unique and engaging, making the game visually appealing.
  • The game offers a challenging survival experience that encourages learning from mistakes.
  • The controls are clunky and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating at times.
  • There are frequent crashes and bugs, particularly when entering certain areas like the caves.
  • The game lacks multiplayer functionality, which limits the social aspect of gameplay.
  • graphics
    198 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the unique art style and beautiful visuals, while others criticize issues such as blurriness, graphical glitches, and poor resolution on mobile devices. Some players appreciate the option to adjust graphics settings for better performance on slower devices, but overall, there is a consensus that the graphics need improvements to match the quality of the PC version. Despite these issues, the game's aesthetic and atmosphere are often highlighted as standout features.

    • “Amazing graphics, great feel, and it has nice cinematics.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful, the controls are a little wonky.”
    • “Graphics are amazing, gameplay is off the charts, and it feels just like the console version.”
    • “The graphics are completely blurred.”
    • “The graphics and sprites resolution is too low for full HD screen.”
    • “My only complaint is that the graphics are low res and blurry; other than that, it's good.”
  • stability
    173 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and unresponsive controls, particularly on mobile devices. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay, a significant number have encountered issues such as freezing during gameplay, problems with inventory management, and audio glitches. Overall, the game is considered enjoyable but is hampered by its buggy performance, leading to frustration for many users.

    • “This game is awesome with no glitches.”
    • “Awesome game looks and runs great on my S9.”
    • “However, all of the content is here and it runs great on my 2013 Nexus 7.”
    • “Unfortunately, controls are clunky on mobile and it glitches a lot.”
    • “The same general experience as console or PC, but a little buggy right now.”
    • “One of the most annoying glitches is whenever I pick up an item I no longer have space for in my inventory, then I move my character with the virtual stick. I can no longer tap on anything on screen and must exit out of the game, losing a lot of unsaved progress.”
  • gameplay
    140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its depth, engaging mechanics, and beautiful graphics, closely resembling the PC version. However, many users report issues with controls, particularly on mobile devices, which can detract from the overall experience. While the game offers a challenging and enjoyable experience, it suffers from bugs and optimization problems that need addressing to enhance playability.

    • “The gameplay, graphics, and controls have been nicely modified into a mobile format.”
    • “With a great mix of fun and challenging gameplay, you can't help but love this game.”
    • “Deep and engaging gameplay coupled with some nice and unique graphics make this game a must-have on a smartphone.”
    • “This game would have 5 stars if the developer would fix the gameplay and make the controls work better.”
    • “The controls are really bad, and there are a lot of game mechanics that need major improvements.”
    • “Gameplay clearly not optimized for pocket edition.”
  • optimization
    49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization on mobile devices is inconsistent, with some users reporting smooth performance on specific models while others experience significant lag, audio stuttering, and control issues. Many players express frustration over the lack of optimization for various devices, particularly regarding the user interface and sound quality. While some updates have improved performance, there remains a consensus that further optimization is needed to enhance the overall gameplay experience.

    • “The game runs smoothly on my Galaxy S9, no lag whatsoever.”
    • “Such a good game, bought it on PC and now mobile, still seeing updates for performance while I try to play on my A8, it's a feels good man.”
    • “Very well optimized for Android as well :)”
    • “Unoptimized HUD and controls, texture issues that cause the life bar to turn transparent or cause fire from torches or other sources to not be shown, making night completely dark.”
    • “Not optimized for other phones and is unplayable because of its poor game mechanics and the RNG of resources. Just poor game development.”
    • “Desperately needs to be optimized.”
  • music
    49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its artful composition and atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall experience. However, numerous users report significant technical issues, including glitches, echoing sounds, and lag, which detract from the enjoyment of the soundtrack. While many appreciate the music's charm, the persistent audio problems have led to frustration and negatively impacted gameplay for a substantial number of players.

    • “Great art style and soundtrack.”
    • “I love the art style and the music.”
    • “The music is gorgeous, the art style is superb.”
    • “When trying to customize the world, the main menu music stops and the game freezes, meaning not being able to customize a new world.”
    • “Terrible, I've tried this on multiple devices and there's the same bug on all; it doubles the background music and any sound such as navigating different options or when you pick something up in-game.”
    • “The game sounds like I'm pressing buttons 2 or more times every time, and the music has an echo to it that doesn't sound anything like the PC version.”
  • grinding
    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players consistently find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to cumbersome controls for tasks like cooking, eating, and crafting, especially on mobile devices. Many reviews highlight that repetitive actions can become frustrating and detract from the overall enjoyment, with some players feeling that the lack of streamlined mechanics makes the gameplay feel monotonous. Despite these issues, some users appreciate the game's unique elements and graphics, suggesting that improvements in control responsiveness could enhance the experience significantly.

    • “It feels grindy and tiresome, and there's little new things to keep you looking forward to playing.”
    • “Only gave it three stars because the touch controls can be annoying, making common repetitive tasks like eating or adding fuel to a fire feel tedious.”
    • “Great game overall, the work put into the port to Android has some breaking bugs and several shortcomings which make several actions such as cooking and eating quite tedious.”
  • story
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is praised for its uniqueness and depth, particularly through characters like Wendy, who has an intriguing backstory. While many players appreciate the imaginative plot and the blend of horror and adventure, some feel that additional backstory and narrative context could enhance the experience. Overall, the game is recognized for its engaging storyline and exploration elements, reminiscent of classic adventure games.

    • “The best combination of horror and adventure, so many new things to discover and a great storyline!”
    • “It's a really great game, confusing when you just jump right into it, but I like figuring out the story and exploring the huge map.”
    • “The story and adventure really make this game great!”
    • “There needs to be a little more story behind it.”
    • “It was great except for the lack of backstory; what I mean is that there are no videos explaining why people other than Wilson got there.”
    • “Not really a storyline game, more of an ongoing survival.”
  • replayability
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with many players highlighting its engaging mechanics, customizable gameplay, and challenging elements that keep the experience fresh. However, some users feel that it lacks the same level of replay value when compared to similar titles, particularly in solo play. Despite this, the consensus leans towards it being a highly replayable and enjoyable game.

    • “It has a good lore, amazing replayability, and a rogue-like exploration combat and survival system!”
    • “The game is a great stylistic game where you can play in any style you want and with limitless replayability.”
    • “There's a lot of replay value, and it's pretty challenging.”
    • “Also really wish that this was a Don't Starve Together because it's really boring and doesn't have much replay value for me without playing with friends.”
    • “It's a very unique take on the survival/crafting genre, but it lacks the replay value of its competitors.”
    • “Solid gaming experience, a challenging game worth playing, but it has a lot of replay value.”
  • monetization
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game is largely praised, with many users appreciating the absence of ads and in-app purchases, emphasizing that it offers a complete gaming experience without microtransactions. However, some players express disappointment over ads appearing in the paid version, suggesting that if ads are included, they should not be charged for the game. Overall, the game is seen as fair and enjoyable, with a strong preference for maintaining its ad-free and microtransaction-free status.

    • “No ads or in-app purchases at all after you have the game.”
    • “It's legit, not a watered-down, full of microtransactions version of the full game, and it's super fun as it should be.”
    • “Great and fun game without in-app purchase nonsense.”
    • “Disappointed to be getting ads on my paid version.”
    • “If you want to put ads you should not make people pay for the game.”
    • “I love the game otherwise but it needs to stop with the ads.”
  • humor
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its quirky and entertaining elements, with players enjoying the funny character designs and amusing moments throughout gameplay. Despite some frustrations with controls, the comedic aspects enhance the overall experience, making it both challenging and hilarious. Many reviewers highlight the game's unique visual style and the humorous interactions with various monsters as standout features.

    • “I love the style of the characters and the tiny details with a great sense of humor.”
    • “Challenging and hilarious at the same time.”
    • “Unique visual style and plenty of humor abound.”
  • atmosphere
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its moody and eerie qualities, enhanced by impressive graphics and music that create a thrilling experience, especially at night. While some players note minor issues with controls, the overall ambiance is described as captivating and immersive, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “Wonderful survival game with an amazing atmosphere.”
    • “The graphics are nice and it gives a moody atmosphere which is a really nice touch to the game.”
    • “But somehow, this game never gets old, it has this incredible atmosphere that feels strange and creepy.”
    • “I always seem to tense up and get scared whenever night comes because the graphics and music create an eerie atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere, graphics, and music are lacking.”
    • “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, failing to immerse me in the game.”
  • emotional
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express frustration with the emotional impact of gameplay due to control issues on mobile devices, describing the experience as "heartbreaking." The difficulty in accurately placing items and the unresponsive controls detract from the overall enjoyment, contrasting sharply with the positive experience reported on other platforms.

    • “My girlfriend plays this game on her laptop and it's excellent, but the way it plays on a mobile device is heartbreaking.”
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Don't Starve: Pocket Edition is a survival action adventure game.

Don't Starve: Pocket Edition is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Don't Starve: Pocket Edition was released on July 9, 2015.

Don't Starve: Pocket Edition was developed by Klei Entertainment Inc..

Don't Starve: Pocket Edition has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

Don't Starve: Pocket Edition is a single player game.

Similar games include Don't Starve: Shipwrecked, ARK: Survival Evolved, Minecraft Classic, On My Own, Titan Quest and others.