Black Survival

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Black Survival is a single player and multiplayer survival role playing game with horror, anime, science fiction and erotic themes. It was developed by Nimble Neuron and was released on March 19, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

Black Survival is a Real-Time Survival Game, where you must survive by any means out of 10 competitors in a deserted island. Make split-second decisions with a single click! Immerse yourself in the fierce battle for survival; you do not have a second to spare! Search, Craft, Attack, and Run!

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 955 reviews

gameplay37 positive mentions

monetization8 negative mentions

Unique and innovative blend of battle royale with RPG and crafting mechanics, offering a fresh gameplay experience unlike typical FPS BR games.
Wide variety of well-designed characters with distinct playstyles and abilities, enhancing strategic depth and replayability.
Fair free-to-play model with no pay-to-win aspects; cosmetics and characters can be earned through gameplay.
Fast-paced and intense matches lasting around 10-20 minutes, with constant player engagement and a shrinking play area enforcing conflict.
Cross-platform play between mobile and PC with synced accounts, allowing flexible gaming across devices.
Developer support and frequent updates adding new content, balancing, and cosmetic items.
Strong, immersive lore and character backstories add narrative interest.
Accessible to new players through beginner leagues and tutorials, though with a steep learning curve. Skill, memory, and strategy rewarded over pure mechanical ability.

Lack of international servers leading to significant ping disadvantage for players outside Asia, especially non-Korean players, causing lag and unfair combat situations.
Steep learning curve with a complex crafting system, numerous recipes, and required memorization that can overwhelm new players.
Randomness (RNG) in item drops and encounters sometimes frustrates players, as luck can strongly influence outcomes.
Matchmaking issues where new or low-ranked players are often matched against much higher ranked players, causing imbalance and discouragement.
UI and controls somewhat clunky or not fully optimized for PC; issues with keybindings not being customizable and lack of fullscreen/windowed mode options.
Long downtime penalty on character death, requiring players to wait one hour or pay in-game currency to revive, which can be tedious especially for newcomers.
In-game bugs and server instability occasionally cause disconnections and gameplay interruptions.
Some complaints about voice acting quality and inconsistent English localization.
Competitive mode accessibility can be limited by scheduled availability and long queue times.

gameplay
118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
66%
3%
The gameplay offers a unique blend of real-time and turn-based mechanics, combining strategy, crafting, and survival elements in a battle royale setting. While praised for its depth, character variety, and addictive strategic planning, some players note a steep learning curve, RNG influences, and occasional pay-to-win concerns. Overall, it provides engaging, skill-based gameplay that appeals to fans of tactical and anime-style games, though it may feel grindy or unbalanced to some.
- “The gameplay is real-time, though it's structured like a turn-based game - every action you make locks you for a second or two in either a menu or an animation, giving more room to strategy and tactics and less to mechanical skill.”
- “Behind a relatively simple looking onlooker lies a very deep gameplay where you have to make a lot of decisions on the fly - starting which items to build at the beginning based on the semi-random drops and behavior of your opponents to balancing health, stamina, attack and armor towards the end when the island gets smaller and enemies get scarier every minute.”
- “Overall, you can't find many games more generous than this one, and the gameplay is almost entirely skill based, obviously there are some luck factors but it is a minor part of the gameplay.”
- “The updates and more restrictive but oversimplified gameplay experience has finally turned me all the way off with this latest update.”
- “The game as a concept is great, but as it is this game is just not worth a lot of time with the gameplay being heavily RNG based and rewarding the player with very small victories.”
- “In overall the game is good, the microtransaction inherited from mobile platform are obvious and kind of annoying for a PC game. Some of the microtransactions, especially the ones that can have an impact on gameplay or could limit gameplay up time, like the little boxes and the revive system, could be removed.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
32%
9%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their stunning anime art style, beautiful character designs, and cohesive atmosphere, which significantly contribute to its replay value and appeal. While some note limitations due to its mobile-first design and suggest potential for additional visual enhancements, the overall artwork is considered top-tier and a major draw for players.
- “There will never be a game quite as similar to this with the amazing graphics, lore, and unique gameplay.”
- “The graphics are beautiful along with the music.”
- “Game art is amazing, from the character design, the art style, and the music, it really conveys everything in one direction and works in unison.”
- “It wouldn't hurt for the game to have better graphical enhancements at this stage, but considering it's primarily a mobile game, I guess it doesn't matter all too much.”
- “Maybe if the devs have time, they can add more visuals, like the branching for items can be shown better.”
- “What it lacks in graphical depth it more than makes up for in atmosphere.”
story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
59%
11%
The story of Eternal Return is generally considered passable but somewhat generic and secondary to gameplay, featuring backstories for characters that add depth but lack a fully developed story mode. Players appreciate the character profiles and occasional lore fragments, though many desire more substantial story content or a dedicated story mode to enhance engagement. Overall, the narrative complements the game's unique battle royale style but is not a primary focus.
- “The art, story and characters are excellent, and while there is a tutorial mode, Black Survival does not hold your hand at all and requires some quick thinking in-game.”
- “I love how the characters each have a file with a backstory and how you have to achieve certain goals to get it.”
- “The characters have great designs and every single one of them has a profile showing their age, backstory, ethnicity, etc., if you're interested in that.”
- “Eternal Return is content with a mediocre, generic story.”
- “Some young talent that once worked in the game has long parted ways and every new character added is now more a trope, with a backstory, rather than someone they thought would make a game where kids are made to murder each other a bit more interesting.”
- “Do not play or download this game if you are suicidal, this has no content and has a story that I could not follow at all.”
monetization
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
52%
35%
Monetization in the game is heavily influenced by mobile-style microtransactions, including RNG elements and some gameplay advantages purchasable with real money, which some players find intrusive or limiting, especially on PC. Despite this, many reviews note that free-to-play players can still enjoy the game without excessive pay-to-win pressure, though the lack of features like ad-based revives—available on mobile—on PC is seen as a drawback. Overall, the monetization is viewed as a mixed bag with fair elements but also some frustrating mobile-genre microtransaction carryovers.
- “There are microtransactions, but mostly just cosmetics.”
- “One of the best free to play games around in terms of monetization.”
- “As for the monetization, it feels fair and the game is very enjoyable as a free player.”
- “It follows the battle royale trend of some of the worst games and cash grabs, and it's based heavily on RNG.”
- “In overall the game is good, but the microtransactions inherited from the mobile platform are obvious and kind of annoying for a PC game. Some of the microtransactions, especially those impacting gameplay or limiting gameplay uptime, like the 'little boxes' and the revive system, could be removed.”
- “Setting a limit to earn cash by making us buy energy/coins with real-world money from in-game shops or watch ads if we're playing free-to-play is very normal in mobile games but not PC games.”
grinding
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is generally considered intense and competitive, requiring strategic planning, memorization, and patience, especially for unlocking characters and upgrading items. While not strictly pay-to-win, acquiring expensive characters involves significant grinding, which can feel tedious or overwhelming for some. Recent updates have shifted grinding focus toward defensive upgrades over mastery farming, reducing the strategic impact of aggressive farming.
- “It's not grindy.”
- “At the start of the game, you will have to use the free weekly rotation characters unless you pay, as it takes significant grinding to get new characters you want.”
- “Characters take a lot of grinding to receive, but it is worth it in the long run.”
- “I'm personally taking a pass because it unlocks characters through heavy grinding or cash - like League of Legends or other in-app purchase games.”
character development
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
91%
9%
Character development in the game is generally praised for its cool, interesting, and relatable character designs and backstories, which keep players engaged. While some find certain designs charming and versatile, a few feel the overall character design quality is inconsistent.
- “The character designs are amazing, their backstories easily relatable and always keeping you eager to play more and more to learn about them.”
- “Will miss this game, had a lot of potential with extremely good character designs and skins and interesting gameplay.”
- “The soundtrack, artstyle and character design of this game are pretty amazing I'd say.”
- “Overall, the character design is pretty terrible. Some characters seem to have amazing abilities with three different weapon types, allowing you to change your build at the start in case RNG messes you up.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is praised for its nostalgic and immersive quality, complementing the beautiful graphics and art style to create a cohesive atmosphere. However, some users note the lack of volume control options for different audio elements, which can affect the overall listening experience.
- “Music reminds me of Call of Duty Zombies, which is quite nostalgic.”
- “The graphics are beautiful along with the music.”
- “The soundtrack, art style, and character design of this game are pretty amazing, I'd say.”
- “Music is loud.”
- “You still don't have a way of adjusting volumes for various aspects like the announcer, voicelines, skill effects, music, and so on.”
- “Now... there is no one around -- to listen to my music.....”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Users consistently praise the game's atmosphere as immersive, creepy, and uniquely engaging, often highlighting it as more compelling than typical battle royale titles. Despite modest graphics, the setting and overall ambiance effectively create a captivating and balanced experience.
- “Honestly, I found this more engaging and atmospheric than any battle royale game I have played so far, and I feel like I have played most of them, at least the free ones.”
- “I love the atmosphere the game creates and the overall uniqueness it has.”
- “What it lacks in graphical depth it more than makes up for in atmosphere.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is praised for its entertaining and amusing character designs and costumes, with randomness adding a playful and funny element. Players appreciate the lighthearted tone and the game's faithful, humorous nod to its original manga/anime source. Overall, the humor enhances the fun without any pay-to-win frustrations.
- “RNG factor makes it kinda random but that is also part of the fun. Sometimes you get lucky and it's so damn funny.”
- “Very funny and no pay to win, only pay to look cool.”
- “Funny, all the battle royale games and genres, nobody bothered to make one exactly like the original manga/anime.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
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Users note that the game requires improvement in PC optimization, particularly in the UI/HUD and searching menu performance, which can impact gameplay. Performance notably improves when using keyboard bindings instead of mouse clicks. Despite its small size and free-to-play model, the game still needs work on optimization but remains engaging for those invested in strategic play.
- “I found my performance increased greatly once I used keyboard bindings instead of clicking everywhere like a noob the first couple of hours.”
- “The game is free, small, and requires very little in the way of performance.”
- “Overall, the game still has a lot of work to do as far as PC optimization, and the F2P model, but it is absolutely worth your time if you decide you want to invest many hours into a more strategy-based Hunger Games clone.”
- “Things I would like to see changed is the UI/HUD and maybe better performance in the searching menu because that can screw you up when you're trying to run from an enemy.”
- “Overall, the game still has a lot of work to do in terms of PC optimization and the free-to-play model, but it is worth your time if you want to invest many hours into a more strategy-based Hunger Games clone.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers decent replayability through a variety of playable characters and a well-developed lore, though some balance issues and luck elements affect the experience. While it doesn’t match the depth of titles like League of Legends, its engaging setting and character backstories enhance its appeal as a casual mobile game.
- “The lore for each character, creative design, and sturdy, well-set setting are all great bonuses that add to this game's replayability.”
- “Overall, most characters are playable, and despite some balance issues and luck elements, the game offers good replayability.”
- “This concept works well in games like League of Legends because they have amazing replayability, but this is just a novel, casual game made for cellphones.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences significant stability issues, particularly with poor UI response times causing delayed or glitchy interactions. Recent updates have introduced bugs that have notably disrupted the mastery system, impacting overall gameplay experience.
- “The game has really poor response time in the UI; when I click on things, it sometimes takes too long or glitches out, causing double taps that open or pop up twice before canceling.”
- “The update is buggy and has ruined the mastery system for now.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the emotional aspects unengaging, citing small details that create a disconnect and reduce their desire to connect with the characters.