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Fear The Wolves

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46%Game Brain Score
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45% User Score Based on 913 reviews
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Fear The Wolves is a multiplayer survival shooter game with warfare and science fiction themes. It was developed by Vostok Games and was released on February 6, 2019. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

"Fear the Wolves" is a competitive Battle Royale FPS set in a radiation-ravaged Chernobyl by Vostok Games. Players must survive not only other survivors, but also deadly anomalies, dynamically-changing weather, and mutated creatures. Protective gear allows exploration of dangerous radioactive zones for powerful loot. The game features unique elements inspired by classic FPS games, with the added twist of player-voted weather conditions.

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45%
Audience ScoreBased on 913 reviews
gameplay34 positive mentions
optimization20 negative mentions
  • The game has a unique twist on the battle royale genre with its incorporation of PvE elements like wolves and radiation zones.
  • The graphics and atmosphere are praised, providing a visually appealing experience reminiscent of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series.
  • The developers have shown dedication to improving the game with regular updates and responsiveness to community feedback.
  • The player base is extremely low, making it difficult to find matches, often resulting in long wait times.
  • The game suffers from performance issues, including lag, frame drops, and crashes, which detract from the overall experience.
  • Many players report that the game feels unfinished and lacks polish, with bugs and glitches affecting gameplay.
  • gameplay
    101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising the shooting mechanics, weapon variety, and immersive atmosphere, particularly the dynamic weather effects. However, significant concerns have been raised regarding server population, technical issues such as lag and glitches, and the overall lack of direction and content, which detracts from the experience. While some players find the gameplay enjoyable and unique, others feel it is marred by poor optimization and a need for further development.

    • “The gameplay is immersive and the gunplay is phenomenal, leading to some pretty adrenaline-inducing gun fights.”
    • “The map and shooting mechanics are great, but right now I feel it lacks direction.”
    • “The gameplay mechanics are solid!”
    • “The servers are empty and the gameplay is boring.”
    • “The game mechanics are also really poorly done, especially gun handling.”
    • “It has pretty unique mechanics but that's it; optimization is very bad, gunplay is very bad, it just feels like a very early access project.”
  • graphics
    65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful visuals, realistic weather effects, and smooth performance, particularly when using the Unity engine. However, some players criticize the graphics for being mediocre or poorly optimized, with reports of blurriness and performance issues on certain hardware. Overall, while the game showcases appealing design and atmosphere, there are calls for further enhancements and optimizations to meet player expectations.

    • “The graphics are awesome, the grass moves under the wind, the rain and fog are one of the most realistic ever seen, besides the players can vote for the weather during the match!”
    • “The graphics in this game are great, the weather effects are awesome, it runs smooth for me, I have noticed no glitches or issues of any kind in general.”
    • “The graphics are among the best with beautiful design, the colors and lighting are appealing to the eye.”
    • “The graphics are mediocre and the performance unacceptable (I had frame drops to 25 fps with a GTX 1060, AMD FX-8370, and 16 GB RAM).”
    • “One of my biggest let-downs with this game was the quality of the graphics.”
    • “The graphics look bad, yet the FPS is still horrible somehow, the PvE aspect of the game is basically non-existent because the wolves get stuck in the ground.”
  • optimization
    59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including frequent crashes, frame drops, and stuttering, making it nearly unplayable for some. While there are occasional mentions of improvements in performance and graphics, the consensus is that the game is still poorly optimized and requires significant work to reach an acceptable standard. Overall, players express frustration with the current state of optimization, suggesting that it detracts from an otherwise promising game experience.

    • “Graphics are great, the game runs smoothly, a good variety of weapons, and different elements in the game that shift constantly so that every game doesn't feel the same.”
    • “Just in the few large updates they've released, they have introduced so many new features, improved the visuals and the optimization, and added scaling to address gameplay concerns.”
    • “New update just came out today, and I must say... the performance optimization has gotten a lot better since release.”
    • “Buggy as hell, badly optimized, and basically unplayable.”
    • “I'll put it bluntly, the game is not worth any amount of money in its current state, the optimization is piss poor and even my PC which has an i7 6700k and a GTX 1080 struggles to run it on medium settings, getting constant frame drops and only running in the mid 50s.”
    • “Terrible optimization; I have stuttering all the time. I have an AMD Fury OC, 6700k, and 16GB RAM, and I experience FPS drops and low FPS even on medium and lower settings, making it impossible to play.”
  • atmosphere
    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive design, reminiscent of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series, with many players highlighting its beautiful graphics, sound design, and the ability to evoke a tense, desolate environment. However, some critiques mention inconsistencies in rendering and a lack of polish that detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the atmospheric elements are considered one of the game's strongest features, appealing particularly to fans of atmospheric gameplay.

    • “Fear the Wolves creates a beautiful atmosphere reminiscent of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.”
    • “The atmosphere of the game is amazing, the Stalker, Chernobyl.”
    • “It also has a great atmosphere with the map and audio design, making the experience feel desolate and tense.”
    • “It adds no atmosphere and is a completely useless thing.”
    • “But unfortunately it doesn't catch the atmosphere of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.”
    • “That coupled with the choppy framerate, lack of actual Stalkerish atmosphere and obvious lack of polish has me not very happy with the experience.”
  • stability
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is widely criticized, with many users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and performance issues that hinder gameplay. While some players experience smooth performance, others face significant lag, freezing, and unresponsive mechanics, particularly in multiplayer settings. Overall, the game is seen as needing substantial optimization and a larger player base to improve its stability.

    • “The game runs great.”
    • “The graphics in this game are great, the weather effects are awesome, it runs smoothly for me. I have noticed no glitches or issues of any kind in general.”
    • “The game runs great.”
    • “Buggy as hell, badly optimized, and basically unplayable.”
    • “The game isn’t stable; it lags and freezes so often!”
    • “Very very buggy at the moment to the point where I finally land with my parachute, I start running and my screen freezes for about 10 seconds and now I'm randomly at the building where I was running to.”
  • monetization
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with many users expressing disappointment over the lack of advertising and player engagement. While some believe that transitioning to a free-to-play model with in-game purchases could enhance the game's longevity and community size, others feel that the current state of monetization is inadequate and hinders the overall experience. Overall, there is a strong call for improved advertising and monetization strategies to attract more players and sustain development.

    • “Most battle royale games have been transitioning to the free-to-play arena because of how successful in-game purchases have become.”
    • “Game would have benefited greatly from going the free-to-play route and adding in-game purchases.”
    • “In-game purchases keep the income flowing and allow budget for continual development of the game.”
    • “All around cash grab by shady developers; I wouldn't trust another Volstok game if they are even still around.”
    • “Just another mediocre, boring battle royale cash grab.”
    • “If its current state/monetization is its final state, this would be a thumbs down.”
  • story
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate a significant dissatisfaction with the game's story, as players feel it lacks depth and engagement, relying too heavily on PvP elements instead of a well-crafted narrative. Many express a desire for a single-player campaign that could provide a richer storytelling experience, akin to the beloved "Stalker" series. Overall, the consensus is that the current story is minimal and does not enhance the gameplay experience.

    • “Maybe a future DLC which does a single-player campaign, explaining the story in its fullest and letting you get acquainted with everything in its finest detail.”
    • “I agree that the story of radiation and Chernobyl is the same script but is not the important point; the point is that the type of game is totally different.”
    • “The developer gambled that other players would be an acceptable substitute for adding storytelling, level design, etc. to the game.”
    • “No story, no exciting play, no fun weapons.”
    • “Imho, if Vostok would have made a single-player campaign on this map as a spiritual successor to Stalker with its own story but similar gameplay to the original trilogy, it would have been wonders for me and many fans.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally described as atmospheric and fitting, enhancing the overall experience with a mix of creepy sounds and a promising opening track. However, some users feel that while the soundtrack contributes to the ambiance, it ultimately falls short of being memorable.

    • “A song of silence as the night flies.”
    • “The game has other neat features like good graphics and good atmospheric sound/creepy music, making you feel less alone than you are.”
    • “I was hopeful with the opening menu music, where it sounded like Stalker.”
  • humor
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as addictive and amusing, particularly for fans of its unique blend of genres. Players find comedic value in the game's quirky mechanics, such as the janky animations of wolves and the clumsy gunplay, which contribute to a lighthearted experience despite some technical flaws. Overall, the humor seems to enhance the enjoyment of the gameplay, making it a notable aspect for players.

    • “I realized you can change the servers you play on, but the funny thing is there is only one server... and it's in Europe!!!!!”
    • “I'm no Shroud, but I don't completely suck =] and apparently I can be funny?”
    • “The gunplay is terrible, the melee is choppy and laughable, and the wolves' janky animations jumping around are straight up hilarious.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, with some describing it as "a bit grindy" at times, particularly in relation to encounters with wolves.

    • “It can be a bit grindy sometimes, but the rewards make it worth it.”
    • “The grinding aspect adds depth to the gameplay, keeping me engaged.”
    • “While it can feel grindy at times, the sense of progression is very satisfying.”
    • “While you might think the wolves are the main attraction of the game, they are one of its most tedious features.”
    • “It's a bit grindy sometimes.”
    • “It's a bit grindy.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting a sense of fear and anticipation regarding the developers' updates and content additions, which they view as crucial to the game's experience.

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Fear The Wolves is a survival shooter game with warfare and science fiction themes.

Fear The Wolves is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 25 hours playing Fear The Wolves.

Fear The Wolves was released on February 6, 2019.

Fear The Wolves was developed by Vostok Games.

Fear The Wolves has received neutral reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its optimization.

Fear The Wolves is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

Similar games include Battalion Legacy, Islands of Nyne: Battle Royale, World War 3, The Culling, Survive the Nights and others.