Further Still: Survivors

About

"Further Still: Survivors" is a game where players must survive endless hordes of monsters using various weapons, spells, and equipment. Progression includes unlocking and managing new items and features between runs, with meta progression available through save data on Steam. The game is heavily inspired by "Vampire Survivors" and serves as a learning project for its developer in game programming.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a variety of classes and characters, each with unique abilities, providing a solid progression system and engaging gameplay.
The developer is active and responsive to player feedback, regularly releasing updates that enhance the game's quality of life and add new content.
The game offers a unique take on the reverse bullet hell genre, with enjoyable mechanics, a charming art style, and a variety of weapons and upgrades that keep gameplay fresh.

There have been concerns about the developer's communication and the frequency of updates, leading to fears that the game may not receive the support it needs in the future.
Some players experienced issues with save files being broken after updates, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
The game's presentation, including weapon animations and art style, has been criticized as lacking polish, which may deter some players from fully enjoying the experience.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay is a unique iteration on familiar mechanics from the bullet heaven genre, particularly reminiscent of Vampire Survivors, appealing to hardcore fans. While it lacks some mechanical depth and communication regarding updates, the overall experience is clean, compelling, and enhanced by a pleasing art style.
- “It has almost all the mechanics you probably know from vampire survivors, and it does a great job of iterating on them and adding its own touches.”
- “The art style is nice with solid game mechanics.”
- “People are not getting updates or any explanation of game mechanics that are crucial to gameplay.”
- “No real critiques for the gameplay itself for now.”
- “Even for a game this early in its development, the gameplay and progression are clean and compelling.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the well-made pixel art and appealing art style, while others criticize the shallow weapon animations and simpler design elements as the weakest aspects. Overall, the art style is generally appreciated, but there are notable shortcomings in animation quality.
- “I'll be honest: that art style, that name, that title art, even the font used.”
- “Pixel graphics are well-made and detailed.”
- “The art style is nice with solid game mechanics.”
- “I'll be honest: that art style, that name, that title art, even the font used are all disappointing.”
- “The shallow weapon animations and simpler art style are legitimately the worst part of this game.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The game's story provides a loose narrative that adds depth, featuring a central hub where players interact with NPCs to progress their quests. Progression is facilitated by a magician character who conjures portals to unlock new levels, enhancing the immersive experience.
- “The game features a loose story that adds depth, allowing players to interact with NPCs in a central hub instead of just progressing through menus. Unlocking new levels involves a magician who conjures portals, enhancing the immersive experience.”
- “The narrative is engaging, providing a backdrop that enriches the gameplay. The interactions with various characters in the game world make the quests feel more meaningful and connected.”
- “I love how the story unfolds through exploration and character interactions, making each quest feel like a part of a larger adventure rather than just a series of tasks.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged with the characters and their motivations.”
- “While there are attempts at world-building, the narrative ultimately falls flat and fails to provide a compelling reason to continue playing.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and the dialogue often feels forced, detracting from the overall experience of the game.”