EDEN STAR

50%
Game Brain Score Based on 779 reviews
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  • story
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Eden Star is a sci-fi survival game set on a mysterious alien planet. Gather resources, build structures, and defend against hostile creatures to ensure your survival. Use intuitive crafting and physics-based mechanics to manipulate the environment and create advanced technology for your survival. Explore, gather, build, and conquer in this immersive and beautiful world.

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50%
Audience ScoreBased on 779 reviews
gameplay50 positive mentions
stability18 negative mentions
  • The game has beautiful graphics and a well-designed environment.
  • The combat mechanics, including the ability to throw enemies, are fun and satisfying.
  • The developers are responsive to community feedback and actively update the game.
  • The game lacks content and can become repetitive quickly.
  • There are significant performance issues, including long loading times and crashes.
  • The tutorial is minimal, leaving players confused about gameplay mechanics.
  • gameplay119 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its solid mechanics, immersive graphics, and enjoyable base-building and crafting systems, though many players express frustration over a lack of content and updates. While the core gameplay loop is engaging, with elements like survival and resource gathering, it often feels repetitive after a few hours, leading to concerns about long-term engagement. Overall, the game shows great potential but is still in early access, requiring further development to fully realize its capabilities.

    • “The gameplay is incredible for an early access game.”
    • “The game looks beautiful and the mechanics seem well polished and in fairly good working order, particularly when you take the development point of the game into account.”
    • “Awesome graphics, fun resource and crafting mechanics, and it controls like a pretty good shooter.”
    • “There is no game here, no mechanics and no word on development in any official capacity.”
    • “At the moment however, for how much the game costs it isn't really worth the gameplay (obviously, since it's still early access).”
    • “Within a couple hours of starting gameplay I got the distinct impression I had already experienced all this game has to offer.”
  • graphics109 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful visuals and artistic design, particularly highlighting the use of Unreal Engine 4. However, some players report issues such as blurriness, low-resolution textures, and performance problems, especially on lower-end systems. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered impressive for an early access title, there are notable concerns regarding optimization and clarity.

    • “This game has come far from where it first began, great graphics and overall great feel.”
    • “The graphics are great, the gameplay is smooth.”
    • “The graphics are absolutely beautiful ... stunning graphics.”
    • “The graphics are blurred.”
    • “The graphics are also very blurry, and the audio is buggy.”
    • “The environment is boring to look at, the graphics and texture work leave much to be desired.”
  • story50 mentions

    The game currently lacks a substantial story, with many players expressing frustration over the absence of clear objectives or narrative direction. While some appreciate the open-world and survival aspects, they feel that the gameplay suffers from a lack of motivation and context for their actions. However, there are indications that the developers are working on integrating a more defined storyline and progression system in future updates.

    • “I hope this game becomes a shining star of story-guided open-world survival.”
    • “You are basically a pioneer who is stranded on this unknown world with unknown creatures, flora, fauna, etc. Your mission: establish a base, defend your Eden kit (lifeline of your character), survive, and thrive.”
    • “All in all, the game is progressing greatly; gameplay still continues to be smooth, though with many things added on the map, it is also starting to gain a bit of a story.”
    • “If you're looking for a content-driven game with missions and a storyline, I'm afraid to say there isn't much here in that regard.”
    • “Not only this, but after the initial opening cinematic, there are no further instructions, quest objectives, destinations, or otherwise overarching goals to keep you motivated and enjoying the story of the game.”
    • “This game needs either something in the area of a story to follow or some target other than survive the next attack.”
  • stability20 mentions

    The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting a significant number of bugs and glitches, particularly in multiplayer and VR modes, while others have experienced minimal issues and praised the developers for their consistent updates and responsiveness. Many users caution against purchasing the game in its current state due to its early access status and ongoing stability problems, although a few commend the overall smoothness and lack of major crashes. Overall, the consensus suggests that while there are notable stability concerns, some players find the experience enjoyable despite these issues.

    • “It's very smooth and seems bug-free for an early access.”
    • “Started out as a very simple survival build game that was really fun... has been turned into a bug-ridden, abandoned, hardcore survival game where you need to make water to not die. RIP.”
    • “Now it's completely different again, buggy, and abandoned.”
    • “It is very buggy and you should not buy it yet until they get their act together and patch the bugs that make you not want to play the game.”
  • optimization19 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance and improvements in recent patches, others experience significant issues such as stuttering, lag on dedicated servers, and poor performance at high resolutions. Many users acknowledge that the game is still in early development, which contributes to these performance challenges, particularly on lower-end systems. Despite these concerns, some players find it runs better than many AAA titles, indicating potential for future optimization.

    • “Game is visually stunning, runs smoothly, a very cool survival crafting game.”
    • “I didn't have any performance issues that one would expect in a pre-alpha title.”
    • “I mean the game ran better, far better than many AAA titles I have played recently, which says something for the level of optimization this game has.”
    • “Dedicated servers show really bad performance (ping over 100, lagging and port style gameplay [running on a dedicated server with 16 cores and 16GB RAM]).”
    • “I cannot even pass the game intro menu... maybe it is because I have an AMD card, or because I have two monitors or something else, but taking into consideration that this is an Unreal Engine-based game, the performance is poor so far.”
    • “My main gripe is with the performance, which is very poor at high resolutions even with other settings set to low.”
  • grinding16 mentions

    Reviews highlight a significant divide in player experiences regarding grinding. Many find the grinding aspects tedious and frustrating, citing poor controls, bland designs, and a lack of engaging combat, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Conversely, some players appreciate the simplicity and ease of resource farming and crafting, suggesting that those who enjoy grinding may find satisfaction in the game's mechanics.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The combat isn't fun and is quite tedious.”
    • “It's tedious for the sake of making you do something so that the devs can call this a game.”
  • music12 mentions

    The music aspect of the game has received significant criticism, with many users noting the absence of a soundtrack and minimal sound effects, which detracts from immersion and overall enjoyment. Reviewers express disappointment over the monotonous droning track that plays throughout the game, highlighting the lack of variety and ambiance that could enhance the experience. Overall, the sparse audio design contributes to a feeling of emptiness in the game world, making resource gathering and gameplay feel tedious.

    • “I got the game a good 7-8 years ago now and loved it; the game looked great, had great sound and music with really good mechanics and base building.”
    • “Imagine if iconic games like Halo or Skyrim didn't have their soundtracks to help draw you in?”
    • “The game is fantastic so far; my only quirk is that it's a very quiet world. Some sound packs and maybe a soundtrack would really bring this game home for me.”
    • “No music.”
    • “Secondly, and possibly the worst aspect of this game, is a lack of a soundtrack.”
    • “No music, very little movement sound effects, and this crazy glowing thing on your hand that rips trees down and pulls boulders apart makes almost no sound at all.”
  • atmosphere7 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive and visually stunning design, enhanced by elements like floodlights and the transition to a toxic environment at night. Players appreciate the balance of danger and survival, with the need to build bases adding to the overall tension and engagement within the game's world.

    • “I loved the floodlights; they added to the atmosphere.”
    • “Fidelity-wise and atmosphere-wise, this game is one of the prettiest games available on PC.”
    • “You need to build a base to survive the night, because during the night, the atmosphere turns toxic and you are only protected from the toxicity by your base.”
    • “Besides the danger of facing hordes of mobs, you'll also be exposed to toxic air, as the atmosphere of the planet turns toxic when the sun sets.”
  • humor5 mentions

    The game is praised for its humor, with players finding the "god glove" weapon particularly hilarious and satisfying to use. The comedic elements are highlighted in both combat scenarios and the overall tone, making the experience enjoyable even in its early stages. Players appreciate the lightheartedness, comparing the game's charm to an unattainable crush.

    • “The one gun I got was solid and satisfying, and holy crap, that 'God Glove' is the most hilarious and satisfying weapon ever!”
    • “The game is really funny in spite of its early stage.”
    • “Combat is really funny when you grab your enemies and smash them against trees.”
  • monetization4 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a "fraudulent cash grab," with concerns about its prolonged early access status and eventual abandonment after generating revenue. Additionally, the lack of effective advertising has contributed to low visibility and sales, leaving many players unaware of the game's existence.

    • “It's a fraudulent cash grab.”
    • “Put a game out as early access, leave it as early access for years, and then abandon it after you have gotten your cash grab.”
    • “I think the problem with not many people buying Eden Star is the lack of advertisement, because I never heard about the game until today, and I found out about it accidentally through Steam recommendations.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    Players find the game to have significant replayability, even with its current single map and pre-alpha status, thanks to its sandbox nature and strong community support. However, some users note that it may not be fully playable yet, suggesting potential for improvement in the future.

    • “Amazing replayability.”
    • “Even as a sandbox with a single map to play, it still has replay value.”
    • “Developers are super friendly towards the general community, and the game has lots of replay value.”
    • “I know it's pre-alpha, so eventually it will be more playable... but not right now.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Reviewers note that the character development features improved design, blending elements reminiscent of Halo with a survival theme, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

    • “The character development is incredibly immersive, allowing players to truly connect with their heroes and villains.”
    • “Each character evolves in a meaningful way, making choices feel impactful and personal.”
    • “The depth of the characters adds layers to the story, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.”
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Play time

7hMedian play time
20hAverage play time
5-38hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 10 analyzed playthroughs

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