Erzurum

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"Erzurum is a single-player, open-world survival game set in one of Turkey's coldest cities. With around 3400 hours of playtime, players must navigate harsh winter conditions, find food, water, and shelter, and fight off threats in Story, Sandbox, and Challenges modes. The game simulates a meteor strike's aftermath, adding to the survival challenges."

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

38%

Audience ScoreBased on 247 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique glimpse into Turkish culture and traditions, which is appreciated by some players.
For its low price, the game provides a decent experience for those looking for a survival game similar to 'The Long Dark'.
Some players find the graphics and atmosphere enjoyable, particularly the snowy environments and cultural elements.

The game is criticized for being an asset flip, lacking originality, and feeling unfinished with many bugs.
Gameplay is often described as boring and repetitive, with players having to walk long distances with little to do in between.
Many reviews mention poor mechanics, clunky controls, and a lack of engaging content, making it hard to recommend.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
75%
13%
The game's story is generally perceived as short and lacking depth, with players noting that it primarily involves long-distance trekking without engaging side quests or alternative storylines. While some enjoy the main narrative, many feel it could benefit from more direction and refinement, as well as additional content to enhance replayability. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a weak point, with calls for improvements in both narrative structure and language clarity.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Enjoying the story mode so far.”
- “Looking forward to continue with the story!”
- “The story is too short and not fun.”
- “There is almost no story and the game just makes you continuously walk from one corner of the map to the other.”
- “The story itself is not very informative and could use more direction.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
64%
14%
The gameplay of Erzurum has received largely negative feedback, with many players criticizing its linearity, lack of depth, and poor mechanics that feel outdated. While some appreciate the atmosphere and initial enjoyment, the overall experience is marred by bugs, limited interactions, and a sense of emptiness in exploration, leading to a perception that it resembles a low-quality mobile game rather than a polished title. Improvements in gameplay complexity and mechanics are strongly recommended to enhance the experience.
- “Adding more depth and complexity to the gameplay would greatly enhance the overall experience.”
- “I like the atmosphere, and the mechanics of the gameplay.”
- “Gameplay-wise, you can tell where they got inspiration from, and yes, I'm talking 'The Long Dark' here, and while not as polished as that game, it is still enjoyable.”
- “However, the gameplay can be somewhat linear, with limited choices and interactions, making it feel more like an educational tour than a full-fledged game.”
- “Mechanics of the game are pure garbage and the game seems like it was made in 1-2 days like a school project.”
- “It's not fair that the game is worse than a mobile game and the price is way too much; the mechanics are old and the feeling of gameplay is like 2001.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
47%
24%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the impressive environmental details and artistic design, particularly in capturing the landscapes and cultural elements. However, many others criticize the graphics as mediocre or poor, citing issues with optimization and frame rates, which detract from the overall experience. While some find the visuals acceptable, the general consensus leans towards disappointment, especially regarding performance on various hardware.
- “Erzurum game boasts impressive graphics that effectively capture the picturesque landscapes and architectural beauty of the city.”
- “Its stunning graphics and authentic cultural representation make it a unique addition to the world of gaming.”
- “My first impression was that the graphics on the environmental items, trees and such, is very very impressive.”
- “The graphics are poor and the camera moves even if you're standing still.”
- “The graphics are mediocre at best and the mechanics are a bit janky.”
- “Really bad optimization; even in normal quality, the graphics are really bad and I got a maximum of 25 fps (comparatively, I got much better fps in similar games with even more things and better graphics inside).”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
50%
19%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its relaxing qualities and cultural authenticity, particularly the inclusion of traditional music and historical narratives. However, others criticized the audio design, noting issues with volume control and the repetitive nature of the tracks. Overall, while the soundtrack contributes to the game's atmosphere, opinions vary widely based on personal musical preferences.
- “The inclusion of traditional music, dance, and historical narratives adds authenticity to the game and makes it a valuable resource for cultural preservation.”
- “Best soundtrack.”
- “Overall very nice atmosphere and great in-game music.”
- “Islamic music in the snow, a very weird combination.”
- “Full volume Turkish baglama track in the main menu regardless of your audio settings, basically the Turkish equivalent of Dark Souls 3 menu soundtrack forcing you into immersion.”
- “Very poor version of The Long Dark with Turkish music.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The optimization of the game is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance with minimal issues, others experience significant frame rate drops and poor graphics quality, indicating a need for further optimization. Users with high-end systems have not encountered crashes, but the overall consensus suggests that the game struggles with performance, particularly on lower-end setups.
- “The game runs smoothly with minimal technical issues.”
- “It works and did not have any crashes or performance issues, but I have a fairly beefy system.”
- “There are huge performance problems.”
- “It needs optimization, especially system requirements due to the economic crisis and reduction of income power.”
- “Really bad optimization; even in normal quality, the graphics are really bad and I got a maximum of 25 fps (comparatively, I got much better fps in similar games with even more things and better graphics).”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs, lag, and glitches that affect gameplay, such as losing items in the inventory and inconsistent sound effects. Many users feel that the game feels unfinished and requires substantial balancing and improvements to its mechanics. Overall, the stability concerns detract from the overall experience.
- “Way too buggy, laggy, and unfinished.”
- “The game is quite buggy... you can lose items when trying to move them around in your inventory.”
- “Very buggy, wrong walking sound effects at times (or none at all), easily lose items, cooking water doesn't always work; everything needs balancing big time!”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game Erzurum has been criticized for its low replayability, with users rating it only 2 out of 5. Reviewers note a lack of gameplay complexity and overall engagement, leading to a consensus that it offers little incentive to play again.
- “Erzurum game, unfortunately, lacks significant replay value.”
- “However, it falls short in terms of gameplay complexity and replayability.”
- “It has zero replayability.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its cinematic quality and engaging in-game music, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. While the gameplay mechanics require some refinement, the atmospheric elements stand out positively in user reviews.
- “Overall, the atmosphere is very nice, and the in-game music is great.”
- “The atmosphere is cinematic, even though the gameplay mechanics still need improvements.”
- “I like the atmosphere and the mechanics of the gameplay.”
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and fails to immerse you in the game world.”
- “Despite some interesting visuals, the overall atmosphere lacks depth and engagement.”
- “The game's atmosphere is inconsistent, making it hard to feel connected to the environment.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of satirical commentary on religion and a playful use of traditional Turkish elements, which adds a unique charm without resorting to cheap assets. Additionally, the developer's history of controversial themes, such as incest, is noted as a humorous juxtaposition to their current work.
- “Filled with funny traditional Turkish props and textures, no cheap asset flips.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game deeply emotional, with one user highlighting a particularly moving experience that brought them to tears. The game's ability to evoke strong feelings is praised, contributing to its overall acclaim and calls for recognition as a Game of the Year.
- “This game is so good and perfect for survival tag. Since I played 'Pray to the Imam,' I cried. Everything is perfect for this game; it deserves the Game of the Year award from Steam.”