Fractured Lands
- July 31, 2018
- Unbroken Studios
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamFractured Lands is a post-apocalyptic vehicular combat game. Scavenge for weapons and resources, engage in high-stakes battles, and modify your vehicle to outmatch opponents. Explore a vast, procedurally generated wasteland and be the last driver standing in this intense online multiplayer experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique Mad Max theme and offers enjoyable vehicle combat mechanics.
- There is potential for growth and improvement, with some players expressing hope for future updates and content.
- The gunplay and vehicle upgrades are fun, providing a fresh take on the battle royale genre.
- The game suffers from a lack of players, making it difficult to find matches, often resulting in long wait times.
- Many players report performance issues, including low frame rates and bugs that hinder gameplay.
- The game is considered overpriced for its current state, with suggestions that it should be free-to-play or significantly cheaper to attract more players.
- optimization27 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag, with some players experiencing stable performance on high settings while others struggle with low frame rates and texture issues, particularly on older hardware. Many users express that the game is enjoyable but requires significant optimization improvements, especially in terms of server population and gameplay mechanics. While some players find the optimization acceptable for an early access title, others recommend waiting for further updates before fully committing.
“As far as performance, I'm running a 4790k and a 970, easily was getting 60 fps on epic; turned down shadows, AA & PP, and was stable at 90-110 fps, with dips down to the 70s here and there around the most populated areas.”
“Optimization isn't perfect but I have a 1080ti, so it ran fine for the most part.”
“Also, optimization is surprisingly good so far.”
“Preety fun game, gameplay is good, mechanic of movement is very good but needs to be polished, optimization is very bad. I set my video settings on low to get around 110 fps with 1080.”
“The texture optimization is really bad. I get like 40 fps on medium on a 780, while on low I get a lot of frames on the other side. Game balance isn't really fleshed out, servers sometimes don't populate, and the code for determining if a player is hit or not is a little rough but it's decent.”
“Performance is a bit unstable and the player count is very low, making it hard to recommend, even if the game itself is a great concept and fun to play.”
- gameplay26 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game offers a unique twist on the battle royale genre, emphasizing vehicle use for mobility and combat, which creates a fast-paced experience. While the gunplay and movement mechanics are praised for their quality, the driving mechanics are criticized for lacking speed and polish. Overall, players find the gameplay enjoyable and engaging, despite some optimization issues.
“The positives on the other hand that it brings new light to battle royale games by bringing a different take on it, placing the player in a wasteland where you drive cars and use them as a mobility mechanic, as a staple to use as a weapon.”
“Another really great mechanic and aspect of Fractured Lands is item's auto equip, so you don't have to mess around trying to get an upgrade using inventory, which makes the game fast-paced and fun... no one wants to spend most of a match looking at their inventory.”
“I went in expecting something mediocre, a fun little time waster, but what I got was a really well-built battle royale with a unique theme, unique mechanics, and phenomenal gunplay.”
“In terms of gameplay, the only thing that I have really noticed so far is the lack of a sense of speed with the vehicles, although that isn't necessarily a bad thing anyways.”
“Personally, I think that movement mechanics from the Quake 3 engine era would fit much better, because the movement is far too slow right now and it is all about hiding behind your car.”
“You would think a game so heavily focused on its driving would have better driving mechanics and physics.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, often laughing at amusing bugs, such as getting stuck after flipping a car. The lightheartedness contrasts with the chaotic nature of other battle royale games, contributing to an enjoyable experience despite occasional technical issues. Overall, the humor enhances the fun, making players appreciate the game even more.
“The bug about flipping over onto my side and not being able to exit the car is just hilarious.”
“Outstanding fun with funny!”
“It's funny, but I really like this game, the way it is now, with not a lot of players looking like chickens running around with their heads cut off like in the popular battle royale games.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their stellar quality, receiving a perfect 10/10 rating. However, players have reported issues with delayed rendering, where graphics appear 10-20 seconds after the action, as well as flickering visuals, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the game's heavy performance demands may impact graphical fidelity.
“The visuals are stellar 10/10.”
“This game has nice graphics and nice weapon customizations but it's really heavy.”
“Graphics render 10-20 seconds after the car has passed them.”
“- Flickering graphics”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game currently experiences stability issues, including bugs and crashes, typical of early access titles. However, players appreciate the developers' proactive approach in releasing timely patches to address these problems, fostering optimism for future improvements. Overall, while stability remains a concern, there is confidence that the game will evolve positively over time.
“Still pretty buggy with crashes, but the devs have been awesome about getting out timely patches to fix issues.”
“Very fun game with lots of potential, but it means it's going to be buggy. The developers have already patched a lot of the bugs.”
“Got a good feeling this is going to get a lot better. Remember, PUBG was awful when it was first released; it was buggy, but by the official release, it was great. However, they managed to mess it up later, but that's irrelevant here.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing frustration and suggesting that the developers should consider implementing advertisements instead.
“Another cash grab, don't buy.”
“Make advertisements or something.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, with users appreciating its style and integration into the overall user interface, which is noted for being easy to navigate.
“I like the style, music, and the UI has been easy to use so far.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with comparisons to H1Z1 highlighting that it feels less engaging than many free alternatives. Players find the fixed weapon mechanics on vehicles limiting, contributing to a less dynamic experience.
“Plays like H1Z1 with fixed weapons on cars; many free games are much more playable.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is heavily reminiscent of a Mad Max setting, characterized by a gritty, post-apocalyptic vibe, enhanced by the presence of automatic weapons. This creates an immersive experience that evokes a sense of chaos and survival.
“I played one map, and the game really reminds me of a Mad Max atmosphere, though here there are automatic weapons.”
“I played one map, and the game really reminds me of a Mad Max atmosphere, though here there are automatic weapons.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is set in a unique, Mad Max-inspired apocalyptic world, drawing inspiration from the battle royale format of PUBG, while establishing its own distinct culture and narrative.
