Frontier

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Frontier is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Lacuna Corporation and was released on March 4, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

Create your own story amidst the dusty wastelands of the Wild West. Found cities, become a master hunter, or create your own mansion... experience the Frontier how it was supposed to be- with the power to transform it sitting at your fingertips!

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38%

Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

music1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has great potential and an interesting concept, particularly for fans of the Wild West genre.
Some players appreciate the graphics and immersive atmosphere, noting the realistic environmental effects like thunderstorms and moonlight.
There are players who are willing to support the developers, believing that with time and updates, the game could evolve into something enjoyable.

The game has been abandoned by the developers, with no updates or communication for an extended period, leading to frustration among players.
Many users report severe technical issues, including crashes and unresponsive controls, making the game nearly unplayable.
There is a widespread sentiment that the game feels incomplete and lacks basic features, leading to disappointment and calls to avoid purchasing it.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features impressive wall mount mechanics that function well, showcasing the game's potential despite existing bugs in the building system. While there are notable issues, such as animal behavior inconsistencies, the overall experience is promising, and players are encouraged to review gameplay footage before making a purchase.
- “The wall mount mechanics are wonderful; the wall mounts snap to the walls quite well.”
- “This game certainly has the potential to be a classic. There are a few faults, but I am sure the developers will iron these out as they update and add to the overall gameplay and environment.”
- “Again, there are plenty of bugs in the building mechanics, and they have plenty to do, but the potential and options for this game are endless.”
- “I'd highly recommend watching some gameplay footage before purchasing it.”
- “I have found that even in the small amount of gameplay I've engaged with, there are many animals that will not attack or even run away when you shoot them.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users finding them horrible and others considering them decent, especially for an early access title. There is hope for improvement, particularly in enhancing user experience through basic visual elements. Overall, while the graphics show potential, they currently vary in quality and need further refinement.
- “The concept seems cool, and for early access, I thought the graphics were decent. However, adding some basic elements to help the user at the beginning would be great.”
- “Graphics are horrible and movement is unacceptable.”
- “Graphics I hope will get better.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is seen as a promising addition to the often underdeveloped sandbox western frontier genre, with hopes for a compelling narrative and optional RPG elements to enhance the experience.
- “It fits the perfect criteria of a much-desired and extremely underrepresented genre of sandbox western frontier games that hopefully will have a storyline and an optional RPG feel to it.”
- “The story feels incredibly shallow and fails to engage the player in any meaningful way.”
- “There is a lack of depth in the narrative, making it hard to care about the characters or their journeys.”
- “The plot is predictable and uninspired, leaving little room for excitement or intrigue.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, particularly in its early access phase, leading to negative perceptions among users.
- “Another Steam-endorsed early access cash grab.”
- “The monetization model feels exploitative and heavily favors players who spend money.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features a standout soundtrack, particularly praised for its quality at the beginning, earning commendation for the composer.
- “Great soundtrack at the beginning, kudos to whomever developed that song.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game aims to evoke a western setting, but players feel that it falls short of true immersion, often feeling more like a series of gimmicks, such as encounters with untrustworthy characters like snake oil salesmen.