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 crafting system with abundant resources, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate survival mechanics.
- Some players have found the game fun and engaging, especially after investing more time into it, indicating that it can be rewarding despite its flaws.
- The developer is responsive to feedback and has shown a willingness to implement new features and improvements, which gives hope for future updates.
- The game is plagued with bugs and crashes, making it unplayable for many users, with issues like lost progress and unresponsive mechanics.
- Graphics and animations are considered poor, and the game lacks originality, being compared unfavorably to other established survival games.
- Many players feel the game has been abandoned by the developer, with little to no updates or improvements since its release, leading to frustration and disappointment.
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % 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." Overall, there seems to be a divide, with criticisms focusing on poor quality and performance, contrasting with a few positive remarks about smooth gameplay and visual appeal.
“The game is very smooth; the 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 the 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.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is well-received for its enjoyable mechanics, though some users express dissatisfaction with the lantern mechanics, indicating a mixed response to this particular feature.
“Good concept and very nice gameplay.”
“I don't like the lantern mechanics.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with users reporting noticeable glitches and bugs that suggest it may not be ready for early access. Many recommend waiting for further updates before investing, as the current state raises concerns about its reliability.
“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.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players generally find grinding to be manageable and enjoyable due to the abundance and accessibility of resources, which facilitates crafting weapons, tools, and buildings.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find the grinding mechanics to be overly repetitive, which takes away from the overall enjoyment.”
“While resources are abundant, the sheer amount of grinding required to progress is exhausting.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, leading to its quick abandonment by players.
“This game was quickly abandoned and is evidently a cash grab.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy basic features.”
“I can't believe how many ads there are; it ruins the gameplay experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of clarity and depth, with players expressing confusion about the setting and a desire for a more developed narrative.
“You start off on a large island, but why? I have no idea, as there is no storyline to it. I hope they add a storyline, which would be nice.”
“The lack of a coherent story makes the game feel aimless and unengaging.”
“I found the narrative to be shallow and uninteresting, leaving me disconnected from the characters and their motivations.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as appealing and engaging, particularly in the interactions between players as they face off against each other and the remaining survivors, adding a fun and entertaining element to the gameplay.
“This game is incredibly funny, with a variety of humorous situations that keep you entertained while facing off against other survivors.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, making every encounter a hilarious experience.”
“I highly recommend this game for its clever and amusing take on survival challenges.”
