Erzurum
- February 10, 2021
- Proximity Games
- 3400h median play time
Get on Steam"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."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a glimpse into beautiful Turkish culture, showcasing its traditions and heritage.
- Graphics are decent, capturing the picturesque landscapes and architectural beauty of Erzurum.
- Some players found the game relaxing and enjoyable, appreciating its unique atmosphere despite its flaws.
- The gameplay is largely a walking simulator with little to do, leading to a lack of engagement and replayability.
- The game is plagued with bugs, clunky controls, and poor mechanics, making it frustrating to play.
- Many reviews describe it as a cheap knockoff of 'The Long Dark', lacking originality and polish.
- story48 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as short and lacking depth, with players noting a repetitive focus on long-distance trekking rather than engaging narrative elements or side quests. While some enjoy the story mode, many feel it could benefit from more direction, alternative storylines, and improved writing to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the narrative is seen as a missed opportunity for greater engagement and replayability.
“Enjoying the story mode so far.”
“Obviously a new chapter is coming to the story.”
“I hope the developers can continue adding new features and 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.”
- gameplay38 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Erzurum has received largely negative feedback, with many players criticizing its linearity, lack of depth, and limited interactions, which make it feel more like an educational experience than a full game. While some find the atmosphere cinematic and the mechanics simple to grasp, the overall execution is marred by bugs, janky mechanics, and a lack of engaging content, leading to a struggle for enjoyment beyond the initial hours. Improvements in gameplay complexity and replayability 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.”
“Game's full of bugs and unrealistic fatigue mechanics.”
- music32 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the traditional and immersive soundtracks that enhance the atmosphere and cultural authenticity. However, others criticize the audio design choices, such as the inability to adjust music volume independently, and express dissatisfaction with the integration of certain musical styles. Overall, while many find the music enjoyable and atmospheric, opinions vary on its execution and relevance to the game's setting.
“The inclusion of traditional music, dance, and historical narratives adds authenticity to the game and makes it a valuable resource for cultural preservation.”
“Overall very nice atmosphere and great in-game music.”
“Best soundtrack”
“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.”
- graphics32 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the impressive environmental details and artistic design, particularly in capturing landscapes and cultural elements. However, many users criticize the overall quality as mediocre to poor, citing issues like bad optimization, low frame rates, and janky mechanics. While some find the graphics acceptable, others express disappointment, suggesting that they detract from the overall experience.
“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, are 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).”
- optimization16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance with minimal issues, others experience significant frame rate drops and poor graphics quality, even on high-end systems. Many reviewers highlight the need for better optimization and enhancements, particularly regarding system requirements and overall performance. Overall, the game appears unpolished and in need of substantial improvements to meet player expectations.
“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.”
“Enhancing physics (mostly movement-wise), enhancing the performance, and being able to use the Esc key to exit the pause menu would be the first improvements I'd like to see in the near future.”
“There are huge performance problems.”
“It needs optimization especially system requirements due to 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 inside).”
- stability10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs, glitches, and lag affecting gameplay. Players report problems such as losing items in the inventory, inconsistent sound effects, and unreliable mechanics, leading to a perception of the game as unfinished and in need of extensive balancing and refinement. Overall, the stability concerns detract heavily from the gaming experience.
“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!!”
“Game has a lot of glitches and developers probably have no idea about physics.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game "Erzurum" has been criticized for its low replayability, with multiple reviews indicating a score of 2/5. Players find it lacking in gameplay complexity and overall replay value, with some stating it has virtually no replayability at all.
“The Erzurum game, unfortunately, lacks significant replay value.”
“It falls short in terms of gameplay complexity and replayability.”
“It has zero replayability.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 improvements, the atmospheric elements stand out positively among user reviews.
“Overall very nice atmosphere and great in-game music.”
“Gameplay mechanics still need improvements, but the atmosphere is cinematic.”
“I like the atmosphere, and the mechanics of the gameplay.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
“Filled with funny traditional Turkish props and textures, no cheap asset flips.”
“The humor in this game is cleverly woven into the narrative, making even the serious moments light-hearted.”
“The quirky characters and their hilarious dialogue kept me laughing throughout the entire game.”
