Frostbitten

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Frostbitten is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by White Valley Studios and was released on May 10, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

You're ending the day at your assigned post when you receive a call from the chief ranger. A colleague, and friend, who is stationed in a nearby sector has failed to report back for a day or so... You are requested to investigate his whereabouts only to find his ranger station in disarray, with no one left in sight. You then venture into the snow-ridden forest, dread setting in, as you realize som…

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Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game is completely free, which is a commendable choice by the developers and allows players to try it without any financial risk.
It has an interesting premise and some neat concepts, with moments that can genuinely scare players.
The aesthetic and design of the monster are praised, and there are hints of good voice acting and potential for a compelling story.

The game is unpolished and buggy, with many technical issues such as lag, poor item interaction, and limited graphics settings.
Gameplay mechanics are frustrating, particularly with the Frostwalker monster and inventory management, leading to a lack of immersion.
Despite its potential, the game fails to deliver a cohesive experience, often feeling confusing and lacking in direction.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
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29%
The graphics in the game are considered mediocre, lacking advanced settings and options like vsync, which leads to issues such as screen tearing. While the aesthetic is appreciated, many reviewers feel that impressive visuals alone are insufficient without matching gameplay quality, ultimately detracting from the overall experience.
- “Nice aesthetic and the start of a good story, with some pretty decent voice acting; it's just the usability that lets it down.”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
- “Graphics settings are limited, with little to no options. I was having issues with screen tearing, and there isn't even an option to turn on something as simple as VSync.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the fast movement mechanics reminiscent of Sonic, while others criticize the clunky object interaction and frustrating monster chase sequences. Overall, the game struggles to deliver a cohesive experience due to poor writing and acting, alongside mechanical issues that detract from the enjoyment.
- “The mechanics are quite cool.”
- “The writing is bad, the acting is bad, and it's mechanically a bit annoying, but thank goodness you move like Sonic in this game, so I was hopeful until I ran into the actual part with the monster when you're just slowing it down while looking for a key in a frozen maze.”
- “The mechanics for picking up and moving objects are a pain.”
- “The monster has one of those 'if you look at it, it doesn't move' mechanics that's in so many Unity games, and there's no option to change that sensitivity, which is set to extreme.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting significant lag, bugs, and technical glitches that hinder gameplay, such as issues with resolution changes and mouse interaction. While some players find the premise interesting and worth trying, the overall experience is marred by these persistent stability problems.
- “Interesting premise with a lot of good work, but sadly prone to technical glitches. I was unable to change my resolution, and the mouse interaction was randomly offset, making selecting options or items impossible.”
- “Seems like a fun game and the idea seems cool, but it's extremely buggy and laggy for me.”
- “Just don't even try; it's too laggy, buggy, and the things that happen aren't even scary.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is often criticized, with users noting that both the story and characters lack depth and progression, leading to a less engaging experience.
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, leaving me disconnected from the story.”
- “I expected more depth in the characters, but they all seem one-dimensional and predictable.”
- “The lack of meaningful growth for the characters made it hard to stay invested in their journeys.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The story is praised for its nice aesthetic and promising start, complemented by decent voice acting; however, reviewers feel that the character development and overall narrative are underdeveloped, suggesting that a more fleshed-out experience could lead to a compelling story.
- “Nice aesthetic and the start of a good story, with some pretty decent voice acting; it's just the usability that lets it down.”
- “I'm sure if this game was fully fleshed out, elongated, and realized (and not free to play), I feel like a compelling story could be told here.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherent character development.”
- “I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional and their motivations are poorly explained.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its low replayability, with users noting a lack of engaging content that would encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “The game lacks replay value, making it feel like a one-time experience.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- “The limited choices and outcomes mean that replayability is severely lacking.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The background music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and atmospheric, while others feel it lacks variety and fails to enhance the overall experience.
- “The background music is repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable.”
- “The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, making it feel disjointed.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is hindered by technical issues, which detract from the intended horror experience.
- “Unfortunately, the jankiness of the game takes you out of the horror atmosphere.”
- “The lack of immersive sound design really detracts from the overall atmosphere.”
- “The environments feel empty and lifeless, failing to create any sense of tension or dread.”