EDEN STAR

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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 844 reviews

gameplay52 positive mentions

stability22 negative mentions

The game has beautiful graphics and a unique sci-fi aesthetic.
The combat mechanics, including the ability to throw enemies, are fun and satisfying.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and regularly update the game.

The game has been abandoned by the developers, with no updates since January 2020.
There is a lack of content and gameplay depth, leading to repetitive gameplay.
The multiplayer experience is poor, with very few players and server issues.

gameplay
129 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
54%
5%
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its solid mechanics, immersive graphics, and enjoyable base-building and crafting systems, offering a fun experience, especially in multiplayer settings. However, many players express concerns about the lack of content and updates, leading to a sense of repetitiveness after a few hours of play. While the game shows great potential, it is still in early access and requires further development to enhance long-term engagement and gameplay depth.
- “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.”
- “This game is either buggy or mechanically broken.”
- “Lacks gameplay after 8+ hours.”
graphics
117 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
36%
4%
The graphics of the game have received a mixed response, with many praising the stunning visuals and artistic design powered by Unreal Engine 4, while others have noted issues such as blurriness, low-resolution textures, and performance problems on various hardware. Overall, players appreciate the graphical fidelity and immersive environments, but some express frustration with lag and the need for better optimization and settings. Despite these criticisms, the game's graphics are often highlighted as a standout feature, contributing to its appeal in the survival genre.
- “This game has come far from where it first began, great graphics and overall great feel.”
- “The graphics are absolutely beautiful ... stunning graphics.”
- “The graphics and gameplay are amazing especially for an early access game.”
- “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.”
story
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
84%
5%
The game currently lacks a substantial story, leaving players without clear objectives or motivations beyond basic survival and base-building. While some users appreciate the open-world exploration and potential for future narrative development, many express a desire for a more structured storyline and quests to enhance engagement. Overall, the absence of a compelling narrative is seen as a significant drawback, though there are hints of story elements being planned for 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.”
stability
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
88%
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant bugs and glitches, particularly in multiplayer mode, which detracts from the overall experience. While some users have noted a lack of major crashes and appreciate the developers' efforts to address issues, others warn against purchasing the game in its current state due to its unfinished and buggy nature. Overall, the game is seen as a work in progress, with stability issues that need to be resolved before it can be fully recommended.
- “However, at each step of the way, they want the content they have to be fun and bug-free, and they work very hard at that, which is admirable and completely worth your money if you like to support EA games!”
- “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, but has been turned into a bug-ridden, abandoned, hardcore survival game where you need to make water to not die.”
- “My biggest regret is that I also bought my buddy a copy to enjoy in multiplayer before I discovered how many glitches were still present in multiplayer, which were not evident in singleplayer.”
- “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.”
optimization
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
50%
29%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance and improvements with recent updates, others experience significant issues such as stuttering, low frame rates, and poor performance on dedicated servers. Many users acknowledge that the game is still in early development, which contributes to its optimization challenges, particularly for lower-end systems. Despite these concerns, the game's visuals and gameplay mechanics are often praised, indicating potential for future enhancements.
- “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.”
- “A lot of optimization needs to be added to make it playable on low to mid-range machines.”
grinding
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
Reviews highlight a significant divide in player experiences regarding grinding. Many find the grinding aspect 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 of resource farming and crafting, suggesting that those who enjoy grinding may find satisfaction in the game's mechanics, despite its challenges.
- “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.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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25%
The music aspect of the game has received significant criticism, with many users noting the absence of a varied soundtrack and immersive sound effects. Players express disappointment over the monotonous droning track that plays throughout the game, which fails to enhance the gaming experience or complement the environment. Overall, the lack of engaging music and sound design detracts from immersion and enjoyment.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “The environment is boring to look at, the graphics and texture work leave much to be desired, there is no music to keep me company, the ambiance is awful, resource gathering is monotonous and isn't made interesting or entertaining in any way.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
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, as they must build bases to protect themselves from hostile elements and toxic air, creating a compelling and engaging experience. Overall, the atmosphere significantly contributes to the game's appeal, making it one of the standout features.
- “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.”
- “This is their very first release of the game to the public (aside from that tech demo), which is really early, where you go and build an 'eden' which protects you from the night-damaging atmosphere, and it's also your main point of where you can construct structures, weapons, tools, and powers.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a fraudulent cash grab, with claims of it being abandoned after years in early access. Users suggest that the lack of advertisement contributes to poor sales, despite the game's potential.
- “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.”
- “My recommendation is to put a stop to this cash grab by not adding to it.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its absurd weaponry, particularly the 'god glove,' which players find both hilarious and satisfying. The comedic elements extend to the gameplay, with players enjoying the slapstick nature of combat, such as smashing enemies against trees. Overall, the game successfully incorporates humor, making it an entertaining experience even in its early stages.
- “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.”
- “Enemies start out prevalent but fairly easy to manage if you know what you are doing; the one gun I got was solid and satisfying, and holy crap, that 'God Glove' is the most hilarious and satisfying weapon ever!”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find "Eden Star" to have significant replayability, particularly when enjoyed with friends, despite its current pre-alpha status and limited single map. The game's enjoyable mechanics and supportive developer community contribute to its lasting appeal.
- “After playing the game all week while being able to work with John from Flix, my overall impression of Eden Star is 'thoroughly enjoyable with hours of replayability with friends.'”
- “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 development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The character development is praised for its improved design, evoking a sense of both action and survival reminiscent of the Halo series.
- “The character development is incredibly immersive, allowing players to truly connect with their avatars and feel their growth throughout the game.”
- “I love how the characters evolve based on the choices I make, making each playthrough feel unique and personal.”
- “The depth of the characters' backstories adds so much richness to the gameplay, making me invested in their journeys.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices that impact character growth throughout the game.”
- “The characters seem one-dimensional, and their arcs don't evolve in a satisfying way.”