Far Lands

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Far Lands is a single player and multiplayer open world action adventure game. It was developed by Scalpel Softworks and was released on January 19, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Far Lands is a first-person open-world survival and exploration game. Traverse treacherous environments, mine for resources, and engage in intense combat against dangerous creatures. With day and night cycles, dynamic weather systems, and a rich, immersive world, Far Lands offers countless hours of discovery and adventure.

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Audience ScoreBased on 208 reviews

graphics24 positive mentions

story6 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and is enjoyable, especially for fans of survival and crafting genres.
The graphics are impressive for an early access title, and the game runs smoothly.
The developer is active in the community, frequently updating the game and responding to player feedback.

The game is currently plagued by bugs, glitches, and a lack of content, making it feel unfinished.
The crafting and building mechanics are clunky and not intuitive, leading to frustration for players.
There is a significant balance issue with enemies, making gameplay feel unchallenging or overly punishing at times.

graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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8%
The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many users praising their quality and immersive atmosphere. While some players noted issues with frame rate drops, the visuals are often described as beautiful and on par with similar titles like Rust. Overall, the graphics contribute to an enjoyable gameplay experience, despite some concerns about content and performance.
- “The graphics are stunning, even when you load back into the game all the trees you chopped down have magically grown back.”
- “Great relaxing game, very nice visuals, runs super smooth, immersive atmosphere, and the mechanics are pretty interesting too.”
- “Love the mechanics, and the graphics are outstanding.”
- “If I had known this, I would have just bought that game instead, which has much better graphics and gameplay.”
- “I was getting constant frame rate drops with an RTX 3080 and i9 processor no matter what I lowered the graphic settings to.”
- “Changing the graphic settings also didn't seem to change much that I noticed.”
gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
49%
9%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of simple and effective mechanics that are easy for new players to grasp, complemented by nice graphics and a smooth experience. However, many users express disappointment with the lack of content, such as missions or character progression, and criticize the wonky controller mechanics and fast item degradation. Overall, while the game offers a pleasant atmosphere and enjoyable mechanics, it is seen as lacking depth and value for the price.
- “Nice graphics, cool gameplay, a little less on the content side but it's very pleasant.”
- “The game mechanics are simple but effective, making it easy for players to understand.”
- “Great relaxing game, very nice visuals, runs super smooth, immersive atmosphere, and the mechanics are pretty interesting too.”
- “The controller mechanics are still very wonky, especially.”
- “If I had known this, I would have just bought that game instead, which has much better graphics and gameplay.”
- “Semi-decent building mechanics.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
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The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, with many players noting that there is no clear storyline, missions, or character progression to engage with. While some mention a potential story progression, it remains largely unexplored and unhelpful, leading to a perception of the game as lacking depth and immersion. Overall, the focus seems to be on mechanics and atmosphere rather than a compelling narrative.
- “I haven't dug into the story that much yet, but there definitely is a story progression to follow.”
- “No story line or beginner tutorial.”
- “Summary: while this game has nice mechanics, movement, atmosphere, sounds, and crafting system, there's not much to the game. It's extremely overpriced because there's nothing really to do in the game except build a base against easily defeated enemies. There's no mission, story line, character progression, or interactive world. This is not immersive. The ambience is good, although the nighttime is so much longer than the day, which is frustrating. Items degrade extremely fast, which doesn't reward the player for crafting certain items.”
- “☑ no story yet.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches, bugs, and random crashes that can disrupt gameplay and lead to lost progress. Despite its potential, players find the experience frustrating due to these persistent technical problems, even in early access.
- “There are still a lot of glitches and bugs that make it very frustrating.”
- “It has a lot of potential but it's very buggy.”
- “The random crashes during gameplay and freezing get a little unnerving when you are in the middle of building, and all of a sudden the game freezes, leaving you with no option but to Ctrl+Tab and stop the game, losing all of your progress.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while base building is described as enjoyable and balanced, the resource gathering and crafting can become tedious and repetitive, leading to feelings of boredom. Overall, some users feel that the amount of grinding required is excessive.
- “Basebuilding is super chill, not too grindy but not too simple.”
- “This becomes tedious and boring.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its relaxing visuals and immersive qualities, contributing to a smooth gameplay experience. However, some players feel that despite the appealing ambiance, the lack of meaningful content, such as missions or character progression, detracts from the overall immersion, making the game feel overpriced and less rewarding.
- “Great relaxing game, very nice visuals, runs super smooth, immersive atmosphere, and the mechanics are pretty interesting too.”
- “Good atmosphere”
- “The ambience is good, although the night time is so much longer than the day.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The game is generally enjoyable but suffers from poor optimization, affecting various aspects such as combat and crafting. While players find it fun, they agree that it requires significant improvements to enhance the overall experience.
- “To begin with, it is poorly optimized.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised as being good, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “The music is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love the soundtrack; it perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
- “The variety of music tracks keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game to be a highlight, particularly enjoying the amusing nature of the mobs, which adds to the overall fun despite the presence of a grind. The humor effectively balances the gameplay experience, making the grind feel less overwhelming.
- “The mobs are really kind of hilarious to me; they make the grind more fun.”
- “The humor in the game adds a lighthearted touch to the overall experience.”