Friend or Foe
- January 23, 2023
- Stylized Indie Games
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- 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.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay 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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with users noting that while it is still in development and has some glitches—particularly with tree interactions—these issues are comparable to those found in more polished titles and are not considered major drawbacks.
“It's not finished yet, but what is there looks good and works well, though there are some glitches.”
“Trees are a bit buggy when cut down, but no worse than other games that are better polished. It's not the biggest issue, just something that can be a little frustrating.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as simple and cute, but some users feel they lack detail and variety, particularly in natural environments like lakes and oceans. Additionally, there are concerns about the game's graphical demands on resources, which seem disproportionate to the visual output.
“Graphically, it consumes too much resources and provides so little in return.”
“The graphics are simple (not necessarily bad at all; it's a really cute look), but I wish there was a little more filler in some areas. For example, lakes could have something at the bottom, even if it's just rocks or driftwood. It would be nice to see a fish or two swimming around. The sand could have shells or small starfish, crabs, or seaweed. These could also count as food sources and make the game more difficult, causing sharks to hunt closer to shore or bears to have fewer fish to eat and get aggressive.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find that some of the game's bugs add an unexpected layer of humor, contributing to a lighthearted experience.
“Some of the bugs can even be quite humorous! :D”
“The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me laughing throughout the game.”
“I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making every moment enjoyable.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be limited and unrewarding, particularly in terms of farming and crafting activities.
“The grinding feels limited and unrewarding, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Farming and crafting are tedious and lack meaningful rewards.”
“The grind is repetitive and doesn't offer enough incentive to keep playing.”
