Helix Snake
- October 28, 2024
- Plug In Digital
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Get on itch.io Store"Raft Life" is a simulation game where you start on a small raft in the ocean and must use survival skills to rebuild and expand your raft. Gather resources, fish, plant, and defend against sharks while making animal friends and watching for seagull bonuses. The game is available on WebGL, Android, and iOS.
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Reviews
- Fun and nostalgic gameplay reminiscent of classic arcade truck racing games.
- Active developer support with regular updates improving the game experience.
- Engaging career mode with a variety of upgrades and customization options for trucks.
- Limited track variety and repetitive racing experiences with not enough diverse layouts.
- User interface and menu system are outdated and not intuitive, causing frustration.
- Physics glitches and AI rubberbanding can lead to inconsistent racing experiences.
- graphics7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the nice visuals during driving and the fun truck customization, others criticize the menu design and harsh lighting effects that contribute to a jagged appearance. The lack of a graphical map/interface in the second chapter also raised concerns about the game's presentation. Despite these issues, many still find the graphics enjoyable for the game's price point.
“Graphics look cool, improving the truck is fun, even if you lose the event.”
“-graphics are really good.”
“Well, the game is okay, and the graphics while driving are pretty nice for this type of game.”
“The second chapter seems to just be a series of buttons to each event and then congratulates you for beating the second adversary, but it continues normally into the third event. Did the developers forget to set up a graphical map/interface for the second chapter?”
“I'm not a huge fan of the graphic effects. The lighting is a bit harsh, and there are some line overlays on the trucks and other objects that make everything feel aliased or jaggy.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, user experiences with stability are mixed; while some players report encountering random physics glitches that disrupt gameplay, others have not experienced any significant issues or programming errors.
“Random physics glitches (I hit a small jump and suddenly I am sideways and upside down?)”
“The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced multiple instances of the game freezing during crucial moments.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users feel that the optimization of currency usage in the game is skewed, as spending on vehicle upgrades offers more practical benefits than investing in cosmetic skins, which are seen as costly and less rewarding in terms of performance.
“Because the yellow currency can be used for vehicle upgrades, there is no practical benefit to using it for skins. The visual appeal comes at a high cost, especially when considering the performance benefits of spending it on upgrades instead.”
“The optimization options in the game allow for a tailored experience, ensuring that players can enhance their vehicles' performance to match their playstyle.”
“Investing in performance upgrades rather than cosmetic items significantly improves gameplay, making the optimization aspect a crucial part of the overall experience.”
“Because the yellow currency can be used for vehicle upgrades, there is no practical benefit to using it for skins. The visual appeal costs a lot compared to the potential performance gains from spending it on upgrades.”
“The optimization in this game feels severely lacking, as many features seem to be designed without considering player efficiency.”
“I often find myself frustrated with the optimization choices, as they prioritize aesthetics over functionality, leading to a less enjoyable gameplay experience.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's monetization model is well-received, as players can earn both in-game currencies through gameplay, such as winning races and leveling up, without the need for microtransactions.
“Despite having two different in-game currencies, they are all earned from winning races or leveling up your character, not through microtransactions!”
“The monetization model is fair and rewarding, allowing players to progress without feeling pressured to spend real money.”
“I appreciate that the game offers plenty of opportunities to earn rewards through gameplay, making purchases optional rather than necessary.”
“The game has two different in-game currencies, but they can only be earned by winning races or leveling up your character, which makes it feel like a grind without any option for microtransactions.”
“The monetization system feels overly restrictive, as players are forced to invest significant time to earn in-game currency instead of having the option to purchase it.”
“While there are no microtransactions, the lack of alternative ways to earn currency makes the game feel tedious and limits player progression.”
