INMATE: Survival
- September 16, 2023
- SV Games
- 18h median play time
Get on Steam"Inmate: Survival" is a first-person prison survival game. You must manage your character's needs, navigate faction relationships, and survive violent encounters with other inmates and staff. The game features a dynamic day and night cycle, crafting system, and sandbox-style gameplay.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has potential and offers a good amount of resources that are easy to find, making crafting and building feasible.
- Some players find the gameplay enjoyable and appreciate the exploration aspects, noting that it can be fun despite its issues.
- The developer is responsive to feedback and has implemented new features quickly, showing commitment to improving the game.
- The game is plagued with bugs, crashes frequently, and has significant issues with saving progress, making it largely unplayable.
- Many players report that core mechanics, such as building and crafting, do not function properly, leading to frustration.
- The graphics and overall presentation are considered poor, and the game is often described as a low-quality copy of better survival games.
- graphics16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players describing them as "horrid" and "terrible," while others find them "pretty good" and "close to reality." Many users criticize the overall visual quality, suggesting it feels cheaply made, and express frustration with performance issues. Despite a few positive remarks, the consensus leans towards disappointment in the game's graphical presentation.
“The game is very smooth playing, graphics are pretty good. You have an airplane that comes over and drops some good stuff off, but get to it fast.”
“Good graphics and feel very close to reality.”
“I feel the gameplay is okay and graphics are pretty good too.”
“In my opinion, this is a cheaply-made game, with terrible graphics and even worse movement, controls, and animations.”
“You might, if you like unoriginal rip-offs with terrible graphics and terrible gameplay.”
“Runs really poorly on graphics; I can't really say I enjoy its look.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is criticized for being plagued with numerous glitches and bugs, leading some users to question its readiness for early access. Many recommend avoiding it until significant updates are made, with some considering refunds due to its current state.
“This should not even be in early access yet, it's so buggy and basic. I'll check back in a year and see if it's still getting updates. At the current state, I'd stay clear or get ready for a refund!”
“I like it so far, but there are definitely some glitches.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find grinding to be manageable and enjoyable due to the abundance and easy accessibility of resources, which facilitates crafting weapons, tools, and buildings.
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, leading to its rapid abandonment by players.
“This game was quickly abandoned and is evidently a cash grab.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for its lack of clarity and depth, with players expressing confusion about the setting and purpose, particularly starting on a large island without any apparent narrative context. Many hope for future updates to introduce a more defined storyline.
“You start off on a large island, but I have no idea why. There's no storyline to it, so I'm hoping they add one, which would be nice.”
“You start off on a large island, but I have no idea why. There's no storyline to it, so I'm hoping they add one, which would be nice.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as appealing and entertaining, particularly in the interactions during construction and competition against other survivors. Players find the comedic elements engaging and recommend the game for its fun factor.
“This game is incredibly entertaining, with various construction types that lead to hilarious encounters against other survivors. I highly recommend it!”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, making every interaction with other players a laugh-out-loud experience!”
“I love how the game combines strategy with humor, creating funny moments that keep me coming back for more!”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers consistently praise the gameplay for its solid concept and enjoyable mechanics, highlighting it as a standout feature of the game.
“Good concept and very nice gameplay.”
