- July 15, 2016
- Wilderness Journal Games
- 100h median play time
e-River Cabin Journal
Platforms
About
"e-River Cabin Journal" is a survival strategy game set in the Alaskan Wilderness, where players must fight to carve out a new life over the course of changing seasons. The game offers a unique 'diary driven' experience, with daily struggles against starvation, animal attacks, and injuries. With an extensive trading card system, players can collect cards that reflect the passing seasons of the e-River park, creating a truly immersive and long-term gameplay experience.











- The game offers an amazing depth of gameplay with a variety of tasks such as fishing, hunting, and crafting, making it engaging for players who enjoy survival mechanics.
- The real-time aspect of the game adds a unique challenge, requiring players to plan their actions carefully and manage their time effectively.
- The developers are actively involved in the community, responding to feedback and continuously working on updates and improvements.
- The game suffers from severe balance issues, with frequent and unrealistic animal attacks that can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The user interface is poorly designed, making it difficult to navigate and understand the game mechanics, which can deter new players.
- The real-time task completion can feel tedious and unengaging, as players may find themselves waiting long periods for actions to finish without meaningful interaction.
- gameplay10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its poor mechanics, including an ineffective energy/starvation system and imbalanced controls that hinder the overall experience. Many players find the gameplay repetitive and frustrating, with issues like a problematic interface and frequent crashes detracting from enjoyment. Despite some moments of fun, the overwhelming consensus is that significant improvements are needed for a more engaging and playable experience.
“I have clocked over 100 hours of gameplay, and although there have been times where this game has been enjoyable, it does just seem like there are too many things that prevent any actual gameplay.”
“Overall, the energy/starvation mechanic is very poor.”
“Sloppy game, poor interface, poor mechanics, horrible playability, and terrible game experience that easily sums up this 4-day experience in one sentence: this was a total waste of my time.”
“Sadly, it's awful gameplay; it crashes all the time and doesn't save properly.”