Fargone

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"Fargone" is a single-player shooter game set in the post-apocalyptic wasteland of The Barrens, where you must survive against infected undead and hostile factions. The game features a dynamic faction system, camping and fortification mechanics, and an RPG skill system. Explore the diverse and atmospheric zones, scavenge for 100s of items, and build up your survivor in this immersive and immersive open-world experience, but beware of bugs that may affect gameplay.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 309 reviews

story12 positive mentions

stability35 negative mentions

The game has a great stalker-like atmosphere with engaging gameplay and a good story.
The developer is very active and responsive to the community, showing commitment to improving the game.
There is a surprising amount of content for an early access title, and the potential for future updates is promising.

The game suffers from significant performance issues, including crashes and bugs that can hinder gameplay.
Graphics and animations are often criticized as being subpar, with some assets feeling outdated.
The world can feel empty at times, with a lack of dynamic encounters and interesting points of interest.

story
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
79%
4%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating its depth and connection to survival elements, while others criticize it for being underdeveloped and filled with generic fetch quests. Many reviewers noted the presence of interesting factions and missions, but also highlighted numerous bugs and issues that hinder the overall experience. Overall, while the potential for a compelling narrative exists, the current state of the game feels incomplete and requires significant improvements.
- “I really like the story aspect of the game for starters, as it offers the full experience of a survival game but has so much added depth with story, missions, factions, and more.”
- “I'm a sucker for stalker-esque games, and this one fits right in with the faction relationships, quests, and gunplay.”
- “Though I am leaving a positive review, take note potential buyers, this game is still very early and the team is small, maybe even just one person, though they are pushing hot fixes and updates quite often. It's still a very bare-bones game at the moment, but there seems to be more here than just shoot and loot.”
- “The quests are generic fetch and kill quests, and the world is dull and lifeless between the smatterings of random buildings.”
- “I keep running into mission-breaking bugs, like people missing when I need to turn in a mission or the game not realizing I did a task to progress a mission.”
- “Though I am leaving a positive review, take note potential buyers, this game is still very early and the team is small, maybe even just one person. It's still a very bare-bones game at the moment and there will be a lot of jank, like floating grass and invisible barriers.”
stability
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The game is widely reported to be plagued by numerous bugs and stability issues, including frequent crashes, freezes, and unresponsive controls, which significantly detract from the overall experience. While some players see potential in the game and appreciate the developer's engagement, many recommend waiting for further updates and fixes before diving in. Overall, the current state is described as a "buggy mess," with players experiencing a range of frustrating technical problems.
- “While this certainly doesn't mean the game as it is right now is completely bug-free (and there still are many bugs all around), the productive exchange I had with the developer so far gives me hope that the developer is serious about this project. The game is here to stay, and hopefully, it will only get better from here onwards.”
- “I've tried booting it up four times now in different ways, but no matter what, the game freezes or crashes within 5-10 minutes.”
- “It needs a lot of work and is immediately and obviously bug-ridden to the point that you will die just because your inputs stop working randomly, which has happened several times in 2.5 hours of playing.”
- “The game is definitely buggy, especially the inventory/storage system; I had to save and quit to the main menu as sometimes the items continue to exist even though they have been stored or used, which can be annoying.”
gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
64%
12%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with players appreciating the engaging story and shooting mechanics, but noting that it requires significant polish and optimization. While the looter shooter style and base building elements are seen as positive additions, many criticize the clunky mechanics, awkward inventory system, and frequent bugs that detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, there is potential for improvement, and some players find the core gameplay loop reminiscent of successful titles like Stalker, suggesting a promising foundation for future updates.
- “The shooting mechanics and looter shooter style are engaging and enjoyable.”
- “Has great gameplay and atmosphere, even at an early stage.”
- “The mechanics of survival, food, drink, sleep, and health work well and drive you onwards.”
- “This game isn't shy about copying Stalker, replicating suspiciously closely some structures, factions, setting, and gameplay loop.”
- “The whole game is made of Synty assets, the mechanics are clunky, the map is terrible, the inventory is awkward and cannot be auto-sorted.”
- “Horrendously badly optimized for the graphics it has and the mechanics it's using; frequent misspellings and incomplete mechanics abound; there is no indication which weapons you've modded and which you've collected for resale, and the inventory screen lags worse than combat.”
graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
74%
15%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the low-quality visuals and poor optimization, leading to frequent crashes and a lack of clarity in graphical settings. While a few appreciate the unique art style and atmospheric elements, many feel it resembles a low-effort asset flip, particularly in character animations and environmental details. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant area needing improvement, despite some players enjoying the simplistic aesthetic and detailed weapon models.
- “Overall, I enjoy the unique art style that is being used.”
- “Highly recommend anyone who enjoys an in-depth survival game, with low poly graphics, unique inventory system, barter system with traders, excellent detail to weapons, story and lore plus much more, definitely give this game a try for sure.”
- “Graphically, the game is what you expect, but what adds to it is the atmosphere; the storms and rain are damn fine in this game.”
- “The graphics are atrocious; the first enemy I encountered was a zombie, and its animation was absolutely awful, especially considering this seems to use popular character asset packs. It should look better if it's using existing assets.”
- “If you see this, please refine the art style of the game so it doesn't look like a Unity asset cash grab.”
- “Horrendously badly optimized for the graphics it has and the mechanics it's using; frequent misspellings and incomplete mechanics abound. There is no indication of which weapons you've modded and which you've collected for resale, and the inventory screen lags worse than combat.”
optimization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
56%
28%
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues such as stuttering, random drops in frame rate, and limited options for tweaking settings. While some users have noted improvements following recent updates and appreciate the active development team, the consensus remains that the game is poorly optimized for its graphics and mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience for many. Despite these challenges, some players still find enjoyment in the game and are hopeful for future enhancements.
- “As of the time of writing, there are few options to actually tweak the per-system optimization, limited to presets, lighting options, FOV, vegetation, and view distance.”
- “The game is getting better; the bugs and performance issues are going down. Happy to see what the future might bring.”
- “Great game! I love it and 100% recommend it. It has a little bit of performance issues, but it's okay; it will be fixed. I'm looking forward to future updates. I wish more people knew about this game because it has huge potential; it's a game of the year!”
- “By the looks of it, it's been out for almost two years now and the other reviews are consistently saying that things like performance got worse.”
- “The game already has performance issues for looking so basic, and I couldn't imagine how having 200 trees rendered would affect that.”
- “Horrendously badly optimized for the graphics it has and the mechanics it's using; frequent misspellings and incomplete mechanics abound. There is no indication which weapons you've modded and which you've collected for resale, and the inventory screen lags worse than combat.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
Overall, the atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its promising elements, such as good weapon handling and immersive environmental effects like storms and rain. However, some players feel that the inclusion of quest markers detracts from the mood, and there are concerns about the game lacking a distinct identity compared to similar titles. Despite these criticisms, many reviewers appreciate the atmospheric qualities present, even in the game's early stages.
- “Game is promising with a nice atmosphere, good weapon handling, etc.”
- “Has great gameplay & atmosphere, even at an early stage.”
- “Graphically, the game is what you expect, but what adds to it is the atmosphere; the storms and rain are really impressive in this game.”
- “But even if so, even the vibe, mood, atmosphere could not be conveyed.”
- “This is a personal opinion, but a compass with quest markers and points of interest hurts the mood and atmosphere of the game to an extent.”
- “I feel that this game really lacks a sense of identity; it's certainly trying to be Stalker-lite but lacks any of the systems or atmosphere those games have.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Reviewers note that the music in the game is closely tied to the environmental changes, with shifts in the soundtrack corresponding to variations in weather. However, some players feel that the music lacks true dynamism, instead giving the impression that it merely dictates the atmospheric conditions rather than enhancing the overall experience.
- “By this I mean whenever you would hear a change in music, the weather would also change.”
- “Instead of 'dynamic ambience/music', I felt the 'music' controlled the weather.”
- “Whenever you would hear a change in music, the weather would also change.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while the open world is well-sized and offers a mostly relaxing survival gameplay reminiscent of the Stalker series, some feel that the repetitive nature of the grinding can lead to tedium, particularly as it often feels like a running simulator.
- “Tl;dr: after just 4 hours of grinding, this is an easy, mostly relaxing survival game to play in the vein of the Stalker series, minus the mutants.”
- “This game is a running simulator and can get really tedious.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is characterized as quirky and offbeat, with some users likening the dog sounds to the antics of a drunken person trying to be funny. This suggests a lighthearted and unconventional comedic style that may appeal to those who enjoy absurd humor.
- “The dogs sound like some guy got drunk and decided to be funny by providing their voices.”
- “The humor in this game is so clever; it had me laughing out loud at every turn.”
- “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create hilarious moments that catch you off guard.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization of the game is perceived positively, with users noting that it does not appear to be a cash grab, which is a refreshing change in the current gaming landscape. This aspect may make the game worth purchasing for many players.
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “It's frustrating that so many features are locked behind paywalls, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The constant push for in-game purchases really disrupts the flow of gameplay and feels exploitative.”