Flooded
- April 12, 2023
- Artificial Disasters
- 18h median play time
Get on SteamFlooded is a single-player real-time strategy game where you must survive a global flood by extracting resources to build an ark. Manage production, defend your island from other survivors, and explore diverse islands, all while dealing with rising water levels. The game features amazing gameplay and takes about 18 hours to beat.
Nintendo Switch
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Playstation 4
Steam Deck
Windows
Xbox One
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- The game features a unique and engaging mechanic where players must manage resources while their island is gradually flooded, creating a thrilling gameplay experience.
- It offers a variety of maps, biomes, and challenges, providing a good amount of replayability and depth to the gameplay.
- The pixel art style and overall aesthetics are charming, contributing to an immersive atmosphere despite the game's simplicity.
- The gameplay can become repetitive, with little variation in mechanics or story progression throughout the campaign.
- Many players found the campaign to be short and lacking in depth, with some levels feeling trivial and easy to complete.
- Technical issues such as lag and unclear mechanics can detract from the overall experience, making it frustrating at times.
- gameplay24 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the reviewed games varies significantly, with some titles offering a straightforward experience that can be completed in 6-12 hours, while others feature unique mechanics like rising tides and resource management that enhance strategic depth. While some players find certain mechanics unengaging or poorly introduced, others appreciate the blend of classic and modern elements, immersive atmospheres, and randomized challenges that keep the gameplay fresh and addictive. Overall, the gameplay is often highlighted as the standout feature, despite some criticisms regarding its complexity and execution.
“Flooded has an excellent core gameplay mechanic where water is closing in on your island from all directions and you have to complete objectives while either fighting the rising tides, staying away from them, or deciding which resources or land to lose if you can't fight it.”
“Randomized elements and a variety of biomes with unique characteristics keep the gameplay loop fresh and make individual missions continuously fun.”
“The game combines beautiful graphics, an immersive atmosphere, and intricate gameplay mechanics to keep strategists hooked for hours.”
“The gameplay isn't interesting, and doesn't change throughout the campaign--despite adding a few structures that are very situational.”
“This game is so bad, you can literally, I swear to god, ignore 100% of the mechanics in it and win anyway if you just focus on maximizing resource production.”
“Why does this game introduce mechanics that destroy your building before introducing you to how you can deal with it?”
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally considered weak, with some reviewers describing it as simplistic and lacking depth, while others find it adequate for the gameplay experience. Although the narrative and characters do not stand out, the game offers a solid story mode that complements its engaging gameplay and replayability. Overall, while the story may not be a highlight, it serves its purpose within the context of the game.
“It plays really well, has a decent tutorial and a decent story with everything else about this game being almost perfect for what kind of game it is.”
“- a solid story mode”
“- challenges in story mode”
“The story could have been written by a child, and the attempts at humor are an embarrassment for humankind.”
“The story, characters, and music really are not a draw either.”
“The writing of the story felt just a little too light for me.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the charming art style and unique aesthetics, while others criticize the simplistic and pixelated visuals that can hinder performance. Despite the basic graphics, many agree that the gameplay and overall concept compensate for any visual shortcomings, creating an immersive experience for players.
“Some people are put off by the simple graphics, but they really work for this game.”
“Cool concept and very charming graphics!”
“The game combines beautiful graphics, an immersive atmosphere, and intricate gameplay mechanics to keep strategists hooked for hours.”
“I had to lower every graphic setting for this game to be remotely playable, and even then I can't open the upgrade menu without having a single-digit FPS.”
“Okay, so while this game might not look like much because of its pixelated graphics.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some users finding it unremarkable and not a significant draw, while others describe it as a solid soundtrack.
“The soundtrack is solid and enhances the overall experience.”
“The story, characters, and music really are not a draw either.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely criticized, with many reviewers likening it to the simplistic and immature style of a child's writing, resulting in attempts at comedy that are seen as embarrassing.
“The humor in the writing is clever and keeps the gameplay light-hearted.”
“The game is filled with witty dialogue and hilarious situations that had me laughing out loud.”
“The comedic elements are perfectly timed, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users highlight that production optimization in the game focuses on upgrading buildings and effectively utilizing the unique skills of the leader to enhance overall efficiency.
“Production optimization involves upgrading buildings and utilizing the unique skills of our leader.”
“The game's optimization mechanics allow for a seamless experience, enhancing both performance and strategy.”
“I love how the optimization features encourage players to think critically about resource management and building upgrades.”
“The game's optimization is severely lacking, leading to frequent crashes and long loading times.”
“I find the optimization to be frustrating; the performance drops significantly during intense gameplay.”
“Despite the potential for great gameplay, the poor optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by stunning graphics and an immersive environment that captivates players, complemented by complex gameplay mechanics that engage strategists for extended periods.
“The game combines beautiful graphics, an immersive atmosphere, and intricate gameplay mechanics to keep strategists hooked for hours.”
