FarWest Colony
- December 15, 2023
- JCP
Get on Steam"FarWest Colony: Journey to Freedom" is a sci-fi action-adventure game set in a dystopian future, where a tech mogul named Gates enslaved humanity through a vaccine's nano-chip. As the last free human, players must explore an open world, gather resources, craft tools, and engage in combat to form a resistance and liberate humanity. The game combines survival elements, exploration, crafting, and intense battles across alien planets.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a lot of potential with deep building mechanics and a vast open world to explore.
- Graphics are impressive, especially for a game in early access, and the developer is actively engaged in improving it.
- Despite its challenges, the game offers interesting gameplay elements and a unique space theme.
- The game suffers from poor controls, bad optimization, and numerous bugs that hinder the experience.
- Many players find the gameplay confusing and lacking direction, with a frustrating inventory system.
- There are significant issues with the user interface and tutorial messages, making it difficult to navigate and understand the game.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally satisfactory, featuring deep building mechanics and expansive exploration in a vast universe. However, players note that the game is still in early access, which may lead to bugs and other issues.
“Very good game, with deep building mechanics, exploration is awesome, and the space is enormous!”
“My gameplay was satisfactory, but I remember the game is in early access, so it will have bugs.”
“My gameplay was satisfactory, but I have to remember that the game is in early access, so it will have bugs.”
“Just a bunch of gameplay elements that coexist in the same universe.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users praising them as "good" or "very good," while others criticized them as "very bad." Overall, the visual quality appears to vary significantly among players' experiences.
“The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
“The visuals are incredibly detailed and vibrant.”
“The graphics are top-notch, enhancing the overall gaming experience.”
“The graphics are very poor and lack detail.”
“The visual quality is disappointing and feels outdated.”
“The character models look bland and unpolished.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is noted for its ironic elements, adding a layer of complexity and depth that engages players and encourages them to reflect on the narrative's themes.
“The story is filled with unexpected twists that keep you engaged.”
“The narrative is rich and immersive, drawing you into the world and its characters.”
“I found the story to be both thought-provoking and emotionally resonant.”
“The story is filled with irony, but it often feels forced and lacks depth.”
“The narrative tries to be clever, but it ends up being confusing and unengaging.”
“While the premise is intriguing, the execution of the story leaves much to be desired.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues.
“The optimization is extremely poor, leading to frequent frame drops.”
“I experienced significant lag and stuttering due to the lack of proper optimization.”
“The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, indicating a serious optimization issue.”
