GearStorm - Armored Survival
- November 20, 2019
- Iron City Games
- 60h median play time
Get on SteamGearStorm - Armored Survival is a story-driven science fiction survival game where you must survive a deadly virus, establish your settlement, and explore the alien planet of Apollyon. Play the campaign solo or with friends, build defenses, interact with local factions, and uncover the mysteries of ancient alien ruins. As an Exomarine, it's up to you to ensure humanity's survival and prosperity on this new world.
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Reviews
- The game has a great concept and offers a variety of gameplay mechanics including crafting, building, and exploration.
- Graphics and sound design are praised, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the gaming experience.
- There is potential for the game to improve, with some players expressing hope for future updates and development.
- The game has been abandoned by the developers, with no updates or communication for an extended period, leading to frustration among players.
- Many players report significant performance issues, including high CPU usage and poor optimization, making the game unplayable for some.
- Gameplay lacks depth and variety, with basic enemy AI and limited content, resulting in a feeling of emptiness and unfulfillment.
- graphics20 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the beautiful and realistic visuals, others note performance issues and a need for improvement. Many users find the graphics decent but feel they could benefit from tweaks, especially in terms of optimization and AI design. Despite some criticisms, the destructible environments and immersive elements are highlighted as positive aspects of the graphical experience.
“The graphics are beautiful and realistic.”
“Graphics are beautiful, music is great, and I found the game really immersive.”
“The graphics are pretty good, and the fact that the whole world is destructible is awesome.”
“I even tried the game in windowed mode, changed the screen ratio, and lowered the graphics below the game's recommended settings.”
“I still had the same issues and it seems this game, for whatever reason, draws a huge amount of power from the graphics card when other games I have with much better performance, graphics, and higher system requirements can run on epic settings.”
“Graphics feel a little dated but expected for early access.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a solid base building and survival mechanic, with options for solo, co-op, or multiplayer modes, which many players find engaging. However, significant optimization issues detract from the experience, leading to resource consumption problems that overshadow the game's interesting concepts. While the mechanics are generally well-received, the need for improved optimization is a common concern among users.
“The gameplay is based on base building and survival.”
“The game has a great concept and good building mechanics.”
“+ gameplay can be solo, coop or multiplayer.”
“Honestly, I do not care though as that does little for the gameplay, and I fully expect at some point to see it change.”
“You can build an entire city, but I think for now at least you have to do that as an admin instead of just through gameplay.”
“For some, that is not an issue; I would rather see it in the gameplay where you earn it.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received for its promising concept and engaging quests, set against a visually appealing backdrop. However, players note issues with clarity in quest progression, making it difficult to distinguish between main story objectives and side quests. Overall, while the narrative has potential, its execution leaves room for improvement.
“The concept/story is good.”
“A full set of quests to guide you as you explore the large open map.”
“Lots of named NPCs for quests and vendors to trade with.”
“Good promise, greedy follow-through; the sad story of many projects on Steam.”
“Sometimes quest progression isn't clear.”
“What will advance the story and what is a side quest.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is severely lacking, with users reporting excessive resource consumption from the graphics card despite the absence of demanding textures. This inefficiency overshadows the game's positive aspects, leading to low overall ratings and strong recommendations against purchasing until improvements are made.
“I thought for a long time about what my review would be in the end, and decided that negative points, in particular optimization, simply do not exist here. The game consumes resources excessively, even on recommended settings with an FX 8320 and 8 GB of RAM, and with this RX 590. There are no answers to these questions, only an incomprehensible consumption of video card resources, despite the absence of very heavy textures. This issue overshadows the positive aspects, such as an interesting idea and decent game mechanics. If they correct the optimization, it could be a solid 8/10, but for now, it's only a 3/10, and I strongly do not recommend this product.”
“I still had the same issues, and it seems this game, for whatever reason, draws a huge amount of power from the graphics card. Other games I have, which offer much better performance, graphics, and have higher system requirements, can run on epic settings without any problems.”
“The optimization in this game is severely lacking, leading to excessive resource consumption that detracts from the overall experience. If the developers can address these optimization issues, it could significantly improve the game's performance and enjoyment.”
“I still had the same issues, and it seems this game, for whatever reason, draws a huge amount of power from the graphics card when other games I have with much better performance, graphics, and higher system requirements can run on epic settings.”
“I thought for a long time about what my review would be in the end, and decided that negative points, in particular optimization, simply do not exist here. The game consumes resources as if not into itself, in the recommended setup of a FX 8320 and 8 GB of RAM with this RX 590. Why? Where? There are no answers to these questions, only an incomprehensible consumption of video card resources, although there are no very heavy textures here. This covers all the positive aspects, namely an interesting idea and pretty good game mechanics. If they correct the optimization, it could be a good 8/10, but for now, it's only a 3/10, and at this stage, I strongly do not recommend this product.”
“Poor optimization.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -75 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is highly praised for its impressive and immersive environments, featuring detailed sci-fi elements and well-crafted terrain. Players appreciate the attention to detail in NPCs, contributing to a rich and engaging overall atmosphere.
“The gaming locations and atmosphere are very impressive.”
“Very atmospheric.”
“+ sci-fi atmosphere”
“Terrain, atmosphere, and NPC details are done well.”
“The sci-fi atmosphere feels underwhelming and lacks the depth I was hoping for.”
“While the terrain and NPC details are done well, the overall atmosphere fails to immerse me in the game.”
“The atmosphere is bland and doesn't evoke the sense of wonder that a sci-fi setting should.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its high quality and immersive qualities, contributing positively to the overall experience. While some users find the background music to be merely okay, the soundtrack is highlighted as a standout feature that enhances the game's atmosphere.
“The game features a high-quality soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.”
“Graphics are beautiful, the music is great, and I found the game really immersive.”
“The background music is decent and complements the exploration and resource harvesting.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a strong sentiment that the game's monetization strategy prioritizes quick profits over quality and player experience, suggesting a lack of genuine investment in the games being developed.
“It seems these developers are only interested in quick cash grabs, showing no care for the quality of the games they are making.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, prioritizing profit over player experience.”
“I can't believe how aggressive the in-game purchases are; it ruins the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by the comical animations of enemy zombies, who amusingly wiggle their limbs upon being hit and engage in absurd yoga poses, adding a lighthearted and entertaining element to the gameplay.
“The enemy zombies wiggle their limbs hilariously when you hit them, and they do bizarre yoga poses for ragdolls.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever puns and witty dialogue that keep you laughing throughout.”
“I love how the characters have such quirky personalities, making even the most mundane tasks feel entertaining.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players report a stable gaming experience, noting no crashes or freezes after extended play sessions, resulting in smooth gameplay.
