Drift Into Eternity
- December 13, 2016
- We Are Bots
Get on SteamDrift Into Eternity (D.I.E) is an immersive First Person Survival Game. Trapped in a wrecked ship, you will struggle to stay alive: repair the damaged systems, close the many breaches and try to withstand your thirst, hunger and moral. Of course, you are also trying to figure out what happened and if there's a chance of survival. Otherwise, it will just be a matter of when you'll die. Observe, s…
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- The gameplay is engaging and offers a rewarding challenge, requiring players to strategize and prioritize tasks effectively.
- The developers are actively updating the game and listening to player feedback, which enhances the overall experience.
- The game has a unique concept of survival in a spaceship, providing a sense of isolation and urgency that can be quite immersive.
- The inventory management and UI are poorly designed, making it difficult to navigate and respond quickly to in-game events.
- The game can be excessively difficult, especially for new players, with a steep learning curve and little guidance.
- The graphics and sound design are lacking, contributing to a bland atmosphere that detracts from the overall experience.
- gameplay17 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring a mix of survival mechanics where players must manage hunger, thirst, and health while fixing ship problems and researching upgrades. However, it can be challenging and sometimes confusing, with a steep learning curve and a lack of clear guidance on objectives. While the atmosphere effectively conveys isolation, some players feel the gameplay lacks depth and variety to maintain long-term interest.
“The core gameplay is essentially fixing problems on the ship, researching new abilities/technologies, crafting upgrades, and maintaining your hunger, thirst, morale, and health.”
“The gameplay involves you running around the ship fixing breaches and in the process keeping up your basic needs such as hunger, thirst, morale, oxygen, etc. It’s a good concept and the atmosphere of the game really gives that all alone in space scary feeling.”
“Although the game is a bit lacking in sound design and story, its gameplay is pretty good, and I found it entertaining.”
“Just like Don't Starve, this is a game where you will die repeatedly over and over and start from the beginning each time while you try to figure out how the game mechanics work.”
“The gameplay itself just doesn't have enough substance at the moment to retain interest for very long.”
“Gameplay: it's hard to survive 3 days let alone more days, but when you understand the ship better, each playthrough goes a little easier. For example, the infirmary on T|01 changes position on every new playthrough. The game is sometimes a bit too hard at certain points; for some objectives, you need to make an item, but they don't really tell you where that item is, they only give you a tip. Honestly, you should have a minimap in this game.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as average, with some reviewers noting that they are good but not exceptional, especially compared to larger titles. While the visuals are smooth and the game runs well, there are calls for further polishing and improvements, particularly given its early access status. Overall, the graphics are solid for an indie title but may not meet the expectations of players seeking high-end visuals.
“The graphics are simple, but smooth.”
“Pros: good graphics.”
“The graphics are average, nothing fancy, but the FPS is good and the game runs smoothly.”
“The graphics aren't great, and even the current visuals caused numerous hitches on my machine.”
“Graphics: good, not great like The Division or something, but this is an indie developer/game so don't expect superb graphics but still great.”
“The graphics are average, nothing fancy; the FPS is good and the game runs smooth.”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is polarizing; while some players appreciate the lonely and tense feeling of isolation in space, enhanced by the gameplay mechanics of survival and maintenance, others criticize the lack of engaging sounds and the stuttering movement, which detracts from the overall experience. The repetitive nature of tasks contributes to a sense of desperate futility, but this can also lead to a lack of entertainment value. Overall, the atmosphere is seen as a double-edged sword, effectively conveying loneliness and tension for some, while feeling empty and frustrating for others.
“Great atmosphere.”
“I guess it adds to the lonely atmosphere.”
“The gameplay involves you running around the ship fixing breaches and in the process keeping up your basic needs such as hunger, thirst, morale, oxygen, etc. It’s a good concept and the atmosphere of the game really gives that all alone in space scary feeling.”
“Walking around is stutter city, with no atmosphere to talk about. The AI that talks to you has a very grating voice.”
“Limited sounds add to the atmosphere, but the game feels a bit too quiet.”
“This repetition definitely adds to the atmosphere of desperate futility the game seems to be going for, but it doesn't provide much in the way of entertainment value.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game features a notable absence of music during gameplay, which effectively enhances the themes of isolation and loneliness. However, players appreciate the lovely piano intro music, which sets a positive tone at the beginning. Overall, the music aspect is minimal but impactful.
“Be aware of the rotten food which can cause you illness and make sure that your state of mind is at its optimum by reading comic books, magazines, or listening to music.”
“I loved the intro music; the piano makes me feel great.”
“Lovely intro music.”
“There's no music in the game; this helps build a feeling of isolation and loneliness.”
“There isn’t any music or voice acting in the game other than the one line at the start.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered lacking, with some players expressing a desire for a more developed narrative or campaign. While the gameplay is entertaining, the absence of a compelling story detracts from the overall experience for some users.
“Although the game is a bit lacking in sound design and story, its gameplay is pretty good, and I found it entertaining.”
“I personally would have liked a story or campaign, but again, this is just my opinion.”
“Bug fixes should be addressed, and some sort of story should also be added.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players highlight the significant replayability of the game, as they are motivated to continually improve their survival skills and extend their time on the ship, akin to a "Groundhog Day" experience.
“The replay value is immense, as you will find yourself constantly trying to survive for more and more days on this Groundhog Day ship.”
“Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making it hard to put down.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps the game fresh, encouraging multiple runs.”
“The replay value is so big, as you will find yourself constantly trying to last more and more days alive on this Groundhog Day ship.”
“After completing the game once, I found little incentive to go back and play again; the experience felt repetitive and lacking in variety.”
“While the initial playthrough was enjoyable, I quickly realized that there were no significant changes or new challenges in subsequent runs.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be very engaging, noting that it never feels like tedious busy work.
“The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find the grinding to be a chore rather than a fun challenge.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding takes away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report minor glitches during recording, but these issues have been addressed in the latest version, indicating a generally stable experience.
“There are a few glitches I found during recording, but these have already been fixed in the current version.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its good PC optimization, ensuring smooth performance and efficient resource management.
“The game features excellent PC optimization, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I was impressed by the game's optimization; it runs flawlessly on my setup without any noticeable lag.”
“The developers have done a fantastic job with optimization, ensuring that the game performs well across a wide range of hardware.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization approach of the game is viewed positively, as players appreciate the developers' effort and commitment to creating a quality experience rather than resorting to a cash grab strategy.
