- January 23, 2023
- Stylized Indie Games
Friend or Foe
Platforms
About
"Friend or Foe" is a first-person, open world craft game where you must survive on a mysterious island after waking up there alone. Decisions about protecting or hunting animals impact your experience, while building shelters and gathering resources are essential for survival. The game's core mystery revolves around figuring out where you are and how to return home.





- The game offers a relaxed and cozy survival experience, allowing players to build and explore without the pressure of constant threats.
- The developer is actively updating the game, showing promise for future improvements and new content.
- The visuals and atmosphere are appealing, with cute animals and a beautiful environment that enhances the overall experience.
- The game is still in very early access, with numerous bugs and gameplay mechanics that are not fully developed, leading to frustrating experiences.
- Lack of tutorials or guidance makes it difficult for new players to understand basic mechanics, resulting in confusion and wasted time.
- Some gameplay elements, such as stamina management and crafting requirements, feel unbalanced and can detract from the enjoyment of the game.
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeGameplay in this game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the abundance of resources and the friendly implementation of survival mechanics, while others criticize the focus on building updates over essential gameplay fixes. Despite improvements like more craftable food options and enhanced sound effects, many feel that the overall gameplay experience has declined, leading to disappointment.
“They tend to annoy me pretty easily with their 'drink water every 2 seconds or die' mechanics, but I found this game to implement these mechanics in a much friendlier manner. Resources are abundant and easy to find; food is literally everywhere, so it never feels like I have to look for food to avoid dying.”
“I had really high hopes for this game, especially since the dev is active and pushing out updates regularly, but a building update before basic gameplay fixes is actual insanity.”
“But it is going to take you some figuring out to understand basic mechanics.”
“It's nice that we now have more craftable food options, a better map, and better ambient sound effects, but overall gameplay has worsened, and until something changes in this respect, I can't recommend the game.”