Fractured Veil

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Fractured Veil is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Paddle Creek Games and was released on October 1, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Fractured Veil" is a massively multiplayer online game set in a post-apocalyptic world filled with supernatural elements. Players must navigate through dangerous environments, fight off hostile creatures, and gather resources to build and fortify their own bases. The game offers a variety of character customization options, PvE and PvP gameplay, and a classless progression system, allowing for a unique and personalized gaming experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 141 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

Fractured Veil offers a unique and engaging post-apocalyptic world with a complex crafting system and dynamic weather, providing an immersive experience.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and actively work on updates, showing a commitment to improving the game over time.
The game features enjoyable base-building mechanics and a variety of quests that enhance gameplay, making it fun to explore and gather resources.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, clunky animations, and performance issues, making it feel unfinished and frustrating to play.
Many players report a lack of content and depth, with limited quests and a sparse world that can feel empty and uninviting.
The game's launch coincided with other major survival titles, leading to low player populations and concerns about its long-term viability.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
62%
14%
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, showcasing potential with its dynamic systems and immersive mechanics, but marred by clunky controls and uneven execution. While early quests effectively introduce players to the mechanics, many aspects, such as the crafting system and gameplay loop, require significant refinement. Overall, the game is still in early access, with ongoing updates promising improvements, but it currently struggles with content depth and user experience.
- “The game's dynamic weather system, intricate crafting mechanics, and multiplayer interactions create a rich and immersive gaming experience that keeps players coming back for more.”
- “Even though it's an early access game, it feels solid and has good gameplay elements.”
- “While there's still work needed on the overall experience to move out of early access, the nice Hawaiian atmosphere and some fresh gameplay ideas truly set it apart from other survival games like Rust.”
- “The gameplay was clunky and uneven, so it was hard to move the character the way I wanted.”
- “The gameplay loop of using the machine in the town is terrible; the method to unlock blueprints is bad and needs to be reworked entirely for this game to have any hope of a future.”
- “The game's mechanics, particularly the crafting system, may be overwhelming for new players.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
45%
20%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them dated and comparable to early PS2 titles, while others appreciate the art style and immersive atmosphere, including dynamic weather and day-night cycles. Although there are mentions of bugs and clunky features, many players still find enjoyment in the visuals, suggesting that while not AAA quality, the graphics can be appealing to those who prioritize gameplay over aesthetics. Overall, the graphics may not meet the expectations of all players, particularly those accustomed to higher standards in modern games.
- “Graphics are very nice as well.”
- “The game also has a great atmosphere and graphics, with a dynamic weather system and a day-night cycle that make the world feel alive and immersive.”
- “I've been watching the development of fractured veil with great interest since well before the kickstarter campaign, and have enjoyed seeing the steady improvement in gameplay, engine, graphics, and best of all lore.”
- “The graphics are really bad even maxed out.”
- “Right now it is comparable to an early PS2 game in graphics.”
- “The art style seems dated, the walking was just terrible.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and narrative, with many players noting that it feels minimal or non-existent, primarily consisting of basic fetch quests. While the quest system helps players learn game mechanics and provides some structure, there is a strong desire for more storytelling elements to enhance the experience, especially given the intriguing setting. Overall, players express hope for future updates to expand the narrative and context of the game.
- “I like the quest system that guides you to get more and more comfortable with the game - and if you're a survival fanatic like me, you will get into it really quickly!”
- “Clearly an early access game, but with potential - the developer takes care of community feedback and implements new things, items, and quests all the time.”
- “They have a great setting in Hawaii, a wild sci-fi premise, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of the story unfold.”
- “No story to speak of.”
- “I’d love to see more storytelling elements present in the game to provide context.”
- “Seems like there are only 15 quests to do, and half of them are like 'gather 5 apples' tutorial quests.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with players reporting numerous bugs and glitches, particularly with ranged weapons and various interactions. While the game shows potential and offers enjoyable gameplay, its early access status means that many features are still clunky and not fully polished, leading to an overall experience that can be affected by these issues. However, most players find the bugs manageable and not game-breaking.
- “Clunky, buggy game that is nowhere near ready.”
- “While the game already shows great promise and potential, being in this early stage of development means that players may encounter bugs, glitches, and incomplete features that can affect their overall experience.”
- “As with many games in early access, Fractured Veil suffers from occasional bugs and glitches.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant input lag and high GPU usage without options to limit performance. While a few users noted surprisingly good performance on high-end hardware, many agree that overall optimization is lacking and requires improvement.
- “The server performance is phenomenal!”
- “I also found the performance to be surprisingly good for the scale of the game, and with a 3080 was able to play in 2K on all high settings with very few drops.”
- “I couldn't move around properly because of input lag and terrible performance.”
- “Bad optimization and bad sound; this game wants to take every % of your GPU, with no options to limit it or even a framerate limiter, mixed with that god awful sound of hitting a tree you can't turn off.”
- “The game optimization does need work for sure (hope it gets better).”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the great music, others express a desire for more atmospheric sounds and music integration. Additionally, there are suggestions for improvements in sound design, particularly regarding the interaction with the environment, such as cutting trees. Overall, the music aspect shows potential but could benefit from further development.
- “Music is great!”
- “Improvements can be made on the mob AI, sounds, and music (not when cutting trees though, that's delightful), but that is why early access exists in the first place.”
- “No music.”
- “Improvements can be made on the mob AI, sounds, and music, but that is why early access exists in the first place.”
- “Atmospheric sounds and music are also needed.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
The game is praised for its unique and immersive atmosphere, characterized by atmospheric sounds, music, and dynamic elements like weather and a day-night cycle. Users note that it stands out among survival games, offering a distinct Hawaiian vibe and fresh gameplay ideas, although some improvements are still needed as it moves out of early access. Overall, the combination of graphics and environmental details contributes to a captivating experience.
- “The game has a very unique atmosphere that I have found to be rarely matched in other games.”
- “While there's still work needed on the overall experience to move out of early access, the nice Hawaiian atmosphere and some fresh gameplay ideas truly set it apart from other survival games like Rust.”
- “The game also has a great atmosphere and graphics, with a dynamic weather system and a day-night cycle that make the world feel alive and immersive.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired.”
- “There’s a lack of immersion; the environment doesn’t draw you in.”
- “The game fails to create a compelling atmosphere, leaving it feeling lifeless.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the grinding aspect for its rewarding resource gains, which make the process feel purposeful rather than tedious. The balance between exploration, creation, and grinding allows for quick progress, enabling players to establish a solid foundation without excessive effort.
- “Exploring, creating, grinding.”
- “I like that you can get a decent starter base thrown together in a short amount of time without the harvesting feeling overly 'grindy.'”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with users noting a limited selection of projectile weapons and the absence of ads for certain guns, suggesting a lack of depth and potential for failure in the long term.
- “So yeah, not an MMO, just another cash grab by the developers, I'm sure it will fail in the next month.”