Drunk on Nectar

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"Drunk on Nectar" is a highly detailed nature simulation game where players can experience life as various insects, such as monarch butterflies, jumping spiders, and praying mantises, in a realistic 0.1 mm accurate micro world. Plants are also first-class citizens, featuring dynamic growth and seasonal changes, with additional species and ecological phenomena planned for future updates.

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Play Modes

Single-Player

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 378 reviews

graphics12 positive mentions

stability20 negative mentions

The game features great graphics, beautiful animations, and an engaging storyline that appeals to insect enthusiasts.
It offers a unique gameplay experience by allowing players to live the life cycle of various insects, providing both educational and entertaining elements.
The developer is responsive to community feedback and actively works on updates, showing a commitment to improving the game.

The game can become repetitive and boring after a short period, with limited gameplay variety and challenges.
There are significant bugs and performance issues, including crashes and unresponsive controls, which detract from the overall experience.
The tutorial is lacking, making it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics and controls effectively.

graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
53%
9%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant visuals and beautiful animations, particularly for a title developed by a single person. However, some players report performance issues and graphical glitches, especially on lower-end systems, which can detract from the experience. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered appealing, they may not meet the expectations of players seeking high-end visuals.
- “The graphics are vibrant and the sound effects are great.”
- “I loved the graphics and how detailed and realistic it was.”
- “The game's visuals are amazing and even have settings for players with lower-end computers.”
- “Extreme jank when it comes to graphics, controls, mechanics.”
- “Terrible performance and caused many, many graphical issues.”
- “My GPU heated up to temps it would be when playing a much more graphics-heavy game like Ark.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
65%
12%
Gameplay is a mixed bag, with players enjoying the fun mechanics and diverse playstyles, but expressing frustration over persistent bugs, strange mechanics, and a lack of significant updates over the years. While some find the gameplay loop engaging, others criticize the unrealistic elements and janky controls, noting that the game still feels unfinished. Despite these issues, there is appreciation for the educational aspects and the evident passion for insect knowledge embedded in the gameplay.
- “This game is still really obviously in the works, but it's also got a lot of really fun and well-thought-out mechanics, lots of options for playstyles, and generally has a lot of love and work put into it.”
- “Gameplay loop of birth, grow, die is fun.”
- “You can tell they love insects and arachnids; the knowledge that they have for each individual species is very apparent in the gameplay.”
- “The mechanics, camera views, and some tasks are so absolutely frustrating.”
- “Not much about the gameplay is realistic or educational in the least.”
- “Extreme jank when it comes to graphics, controls, mechanics.”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally considered to be quite buggy, with numerous glitches reported, particularly related to movement and specific interactions like hatching baby ladybugs. However, some players note that it runs well for an early access title and express enjoyment despite the issues. Overall, while stability is a concern, many users appreciate the game's potential and fun elements.
- “I won't call the game flawless, it's very buggy and unless you tune in your settings just right to how you want to play, you may find yourself thinking it's an empty word without much interaction.”
- “Its got a bunch of glitches but it is in early access, so if you do decide to play it... um... I hope you have fun, I guess!”
- “Just as a nitpick; probably the most buggy thing about this game usually can be narrowed down to some sort of movement glitch.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The game is praised for its expansive storylines, colorful characters, and engaging puzzles, complemented by impressive graphics and animation. However, some users feel it currently lacks a compelling plot, suggesting that future multiplayer features may enhance the narrative experience. Overall, while the foundation is strong, there is a call for deeper storytelling to maintain player interest.
- “It has great graphics, great storylines, and beautiful animation.”
- “The game features an expansive story line, colorful characters, and plenty of puzzles and challenges.”
- “Stories and plots (narratives) are what keep people interested; this game has a captivating story.”
- “The game lacks a compelling story or plot.”
- “Stories and plots (narratives) are what keep people interested; this game, as of now, lacks any.”
- “There is a significant lack of story and plot in the game.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
Overall, the game shows potential for replayability, particularly with the promise of future updates like multiplayer features, although it currently lacks significant replay value. While some players find it easy to pick up and play, others note that its replayability is limited in its current state. The developers are aware of this and are working on enhancements that could increase the game's longevity.
- “The game is easy to pick up and play, and it has plenty of replay value.”
- “That will certainly bring lots of replayability to this game.”
- “Another con is replay value.”
- “In its current state it isn't the most replayable, but that is being worked on in the form of multiplayer and other new features, and it's obvious when you play the game that it has potential.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players find it calming and enjoyable, others describe it as repetitive and unappealing, leading them to mute it. Despite the contrasting opinions, the soundtracks are noted for their detailed descriptions and the overall effort put into the game's audio design.
- “This is so obviously a work of love - there are so many features, tweaks and different ways to explore the content like multiple game modes, a sandbox mode etc - even the soundtracks each have at least a page of description.”
- “Calming and relaxing - the game itself is calming (at least to me,) with a happy soundtrack and vibrant visuals.”
- “Controls are janky, menu selections don't look that visually appealing, and the music was awful to me, so I had to mute that part.”
- “It died at the edge of the available world space and then the camera went insane bouncing all over the place while the music looped a couple of notes.”
- “The music was awful to me, so I had to mute that part.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is centered around the quirky and amusing behaviors of bugs, particularly their mating rituals, which players find both entertaining and hilarious. Overall, users rate the game's humor highly, often expressing their enjoyment with playful remarks.
- “Also funny bug game 10/10”
- “Game fun haha bug funny.”
- “But like....bugs have sex in kind of hilarious ways.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting significant performance issues and graphical glitches. While players enjoy the gameplay, they agree that further optimization is necessary for an improved experience. However, there is optimism about the game's potential if developers continue to address these issues.
- “While a little bit of optimization is still needed, I see nothing but greatness if the devs continue on the path they're on with this delightful survival game.”
- “Terrible performance and caused many, many graphical issues.”
- “It's fun but it could use some optimization, and more life cycles and maybe one day multiplayer.”
- “I really only had problems with performance.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have noted that the grinding aspect of the game detracts from the overall challenge, with many feeling that it overshadows other gameplay elements, even on easier difficulty settings. This has led to a perception that the game relies too heavily on repetitive tasks rather than providing engaging challenges.
- “The gameplay isn't impeded by any real challenge besides grinding.”
- “Even on easy, it seemed like the survival was a little too grindy.”
- “The gameplay lacks challenge, relying heavily on grinding.”

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