Infinite Survival
- April 23, 2018
- Infinine Games
Get on SteamInfinite Survival is a roguelike survival game with turn-based gameplay. The game features a completely procedurally generated open world. Craft new items and weapons, lay traps and defences, use stealth to evade enemies, and explore in any fashion you want.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a simple and enjoyable crafting system combined with roguelike elements, appealing to players who appreciate retro aesthetics.
- The controls and mechanics are smooth, and the pixel art style is consistent and well-executed, enhancing the overall experience.
- There is enough variation in terrain and tile generation to make replaying the game interesting, despite some initial frustrations.
- The game lacks a clear saving mechanism, leading to frustration as players can lose progress after lengthy sessions.
- The in-game timer limits the experience, contradicting the game's premise of 'infinite' survival, and there is no option to disable it.
- Many players find the lack of clear objectives and guidance on mechanics confusing, making it difficult to fully enjoy the game.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay features simple mechanics and diverse tile and terrain variations that enhance replayability. However, many players find the lack of clarity regarding objectives and mechanics, such as death causes and stamina details, to be a significant drawback, leading to confusion during play.
“The mechanics are for the most part simple and there is enough variation in tile and terrain to make replaying it very interesting.”
“I find that the greatest weakness of this game is that it's not obvious how to play, what your objectives are, and how all the mechanics work.”
“Some of them I learned through gameplay, but others I'm still confused about (i.e. what causes death? the details about stamina, etc.), and I see that other players too have this problem.”
“The mechanics are for the most part simple, but there is a lack of clarity that makes it difficult to fully understand the gameplay.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players consistently note that the game features a significant amount of grinding, which detracts from the overall experience. This repetitive gameplay element is seen as a downside by many reviewers.
“It's incredibly grindy, which makes the experience feel tedious.”
“The grinding aspect is overwhelming and detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
“The game requires excessive grinding, making progress feel frustratingly slow.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers express a desire for more engaging music in the game, alongside increased community interaction and updates on future developments, such as additional recipes and monster lore. Overall, the music aspect is seen as needing enhancement to enrich the gaming experience.
“The music adds a wonderful atmosphere to the game, making every moment feel more immersive.”
“The soundtrack is incredibly catchy and keeps me engaged while playing.”
“I love how the music evolves with the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
