FROSTBITE: Deadly Climate

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FROSTBITE: Deadly Climate is a single player survival shooter game with horror, mystery and violence themes. It was developed by Alex Olinkiewicz and was released on July 22, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Survive the arctic research base simply known as Base 75, or die from the freezing cold or by the horrors that lurk within the halls?

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 346 reviews

gameplay27 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and engaging survival mechanic where players must manage their body temperature while exploring an arctic research base.
The atmosphere is well-crafted, reminiscent of John Carpenter's 'The Thing', providing a tense and immersive experience.
Despite its short length, the game is packed with interesting puzzles and a decent storyline, making it enjoyable for fans of horror and survival genres.

Many players experience frequent crashes, making it difficult to progress through the game.
The combat mechanics are inconsistent, with issues such as hit registration and enemy AI behavior that can detract from the overall experience.
The game can feel rushed due to the constant pressure of managing body temperature, which may hinder exploration and enjoyment of the story.

gameplay
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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64%
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The gameplay is a mix of survival mechanics and puzzle-solving, heavily influenced by classic titles like Resident Evil and Silent Hill. Players must navigate a freezing environment while managing body temperature and resources, which adds tension but can also feel rushed due to limited supplies. While the atmosphere and unique mechanics, such as heat management, are praised, issues with combat and crashes detract from the overall experience.
- “The implementation of the body heat mechanic certainly changes your playstyle.”
- “The freezing mechanics are solid, and the puzzles are simple and rewarding.”
- “The point of the game is surviving at all costs, avoiding combat, looking for clues and resources, and sometimes combat is necessary, making the gameplay very interesting.”
- “The game crashes for some people after ~1 minute of gameplay and the dev never fixed this crash!”
- “The survival mechanics are too harsh and while you've made either story or exploration progress, any significant time you may have put in will go to waste because you ran out of ways to keep yourself warm.”
- “The body temperature basically reduces the gameplay to 'sprint when it's cold, manage your inventory when it's warm, close all doors behind you' and that's it.”
story
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
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The story of "Frostbite: Deadly Climate" is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging narrative delivered primarily through scattered notes, which adds depth and encourages exploration. While it draws inspiration from John Carpenter's "The Thing," the game manages to carve out its own identity, offering a mix of survival horror and environmental storytelling. However, some players noted that the story could be brief and somewhat simplistic, suggesting room for improvement in depth and length.
- “The story is very good, most of it is told through notes except for the opening and ending about Robert, which was good as the notes give you a good incentive to read and find out what is going on, while still leaving some of it to the imagination. It also takes a good bit of inspiration from John Carpenter's 'The Thing', while still doing its own thing, which is also good.”
- “The notes are good while giving a good bit of insight into the people that worked here; it helps with the story while still leaving something to the imagination about how all this happened.”
- “The story was interesting (not original, but interesting in a video game), the game looks really good, and the playstyle was engaging but not too much of a handhold.”
- “The writing, both of the in-game notes and the plot of the game itself, is a bit hackneyed, and I get the impression English was not the first language of the writer, but I really enjoyed the atmosphere.”
- “For the story, not so much, since it can be completed in less than an hour, unless you like to read.”
- “The plot/story is just enough to cover the experience and give you some background on the setting/scene.”
graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally described as simple and functional, with many reviewers noting that while they may not be cutting-edge, they effectively contribute to the game's atmosphere and overall experience. Some players appreciate the well-designed environments and color use, while others feel the visuals are lacking compared to contemporary standards. Overall, the consensus is that the graphics are acceptable for a free indie title, and the gameplay compensates for any visual shortcomings.
- “The graphics were fine, with a good use of colors and shading and definitely good use of blue colors.”
- “Very entertaining and scary, a perfect reminder that it doesn't take the best in graphics to deliver a scary good time.”
- “The graphics are nice for a one-man dev game, the game is solid enough for at least me to enjoy it, has an interesting story and can be a quick game for people who don't have the time to play video games for a long time.”
- “The graphics are also not very nice to look at (the game looks like it's a GameCube game).”
- “The graphics are definitely not up to scratch with a lot of games at this time, but if, like me, graphics are not a big issue to you, I am sure you will enjoy this game.”
- “It has bad graphics, and the volume when you start it up hurts your ears.”
atmosphere
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its chilling and immersive qualities, drawing strong comparisons to John Carpenter's "The Thing." Reviewers highlight the effective use of sound, environmental design, and mechanics like temperature management to enhance the sense of tension and isolation. While some note minor issues with graphics and combat, the overall ambiance is described as engaging and well-executed, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “Very atmospheric, probably intentionally reminiscent of John Carpenter's 'The Thing'.”
- “The developer really nailed the vibe from John Carpenter's 'The Thing'; the atmosphere is just incredible and a lot better than what is found in some paid games; it's accentuated well by the violently whooshing wind and eerie silence.”
- “The atmosphere evokes very well the menace and isolation of a bad snowstorm.”
- “I've been a huge fan of John Carpenter's 'The Thing', and this game does give off the creepy atmosphere that Carpenter himself would approve of.”
- “The inspiration it draws from it is definitely a good thing. The setting is pretty original for a horror game; there are no cheap jumpscares, but the atmosphere is definitely haunting. You never know when some frostman/woman lurks around the corner, plus the fact that you have to survive while minding your body heat temperature adds to a chilling experience.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the high replay value due to multiple difficulty levels and achievements, others find it limited due to its short length. Despite being a brief experience, the option for speedrunning and challenges offers some incentive for replay.
- “Overall: great, fun game even for not horror fans (like me) keeps you busy for a couple of hours, and has quite a bit of replay value with the different difficulty levels.”
- “If you're looking for an added challenge, there are a total of 4 difficulty settings as well, which in tandem with the achievements gives some good replayability to this release.”
- “Took me a bit less than an hour to complete, but still has replay value of speed running it.”
- “A short game with some replay value.”
- “It's short and not that replayable, but since it's free, I really can't complain.”
- “Replay value: 2/10”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally considered mediocre, with some players finding it unremarkable and lacking in impact. There are calls for more atmospheric or horror-themed music to enhance the overall experience and create a more immersive environment.
- “The music was fine, nothing really to write home about.”
- “The character was okay, they were serviceable; the music was fine, nothing really to write home about.”
- “I would rather play my poop as a musical instrument.”
- “Just needs horror music to make the game actually scary.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players report smooth performance even on low-powered laptops and minimal major glitches, others experience significant issues such as crashes and freezing during gameplay. A few users noted specific glitches that impacted their experience, indicating that while the game is generally polished, it still has notable bugs that can disrupt play.
- “The game runs great even on a low-powered laptop.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs during my playtime.”
- “The performance is smooth, and I can play for hours without any issues.”
- “I experienced 2 glitches, one in which I got stuck in a door and was killed by a mob, another in which I closed my laptop, opened it up quite a while later, and the game had crashed.”
- “It won't let me play; the game starts, and I can select a new game, but when I pick one of the difficulties, it loads and then freezes and quits.”
- “Cool atmosphere, but buggy as hell.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its goofy elements, particularly the presence of zombies, which users find inherently funny. The quirky temperature mechanic adds to the overall lightheartedness, making for amusing encounters that enhance the game's comedic appeal.
- “There are zombies (zombies are always funny).”
- “For free, this is a pretty okay game. The temperature mechanic is something interesting, although the first encounter made me laugh more than anything due to its overall goofiness.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, while the game performs well with smooth controls, players feel that it could benefit from better optimization, a more extensive story, and increased scare factor.
- “Game performance was good and the controls are smooth.”

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FROSTBITE: Deadly Climate is a survival shooter game with horror, mystery and violence themes.

FROSTBITE: Deadly Climate is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing FROSTBITE: Deadly Climate.

FROSTBITE: Deadly Climate was released on July 22, 2018.

FROSTBITE: Deadly Climate was developed by Alex Olinkiewicz.

FROSTBITE: Deadly Climate has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

FROSTBITE: Deadly Climate is a single player game.

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