Invasion 2037

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Invasion 2037 is a single player survival simulation game. It was developed by Little Beavers Games and was released on November 5, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

In "Invasion 2037," take on the role of a survival scientist in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by alien-controlled zombies. Manage your shelter, including electricity, ventilation, and gardening, while fighting to survive and finding a cure for the virus. The developers are currently working on a new version of the game, with updates and progress reports available on Discord.

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Audience ScoreBased on 91 reviews

story7 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game has a great concept and atmosphere, combining elements of survival, crafting, and zombie combat, which many players find enjoyable.
Graphics and sound design are decent, contributing to an immersive experience, and the game shows promise for future updates and improvements.
The developer is responsive to player feedback and is actively working on updates, which gives hope for the game's future development.

The game has been criticized for a lack of updates and content, leading many players to feel it is unfinished and potentially abandoned.
Gameplay mechanics, such as controls and looting, are often described as clunky and frustrating, detracting from the overall experience.
Many players report numerous bugs and performance issues, making the game feel unpolished and not ready for a full release.

story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as having a strong concept with a humorous twist, particularly in its portrayal of zombies, and features a solid backstory that enhances the single-player experience. However, players have noted issues with quest bugs and a lack of clear direction, which detracts from immersion and enjoyment. Overall, while the storyline shows promise and is engaging, it is hindered by technical problems and a need for clearer objectives.
- “Storyline is strong, and so is the need to learn to survive.”
- “Everything actually seems really cool, and so far I love the storyline.”
- “It's being designed as a single player, story-driven experience which I'm really interested in.”
- “The quests and journal tasks are just simple 'go to point A' or 'go find this item' objectives that offer no real reason for doing them and seem to have no time limit or priority based on the urgency.”
- “However, from what I've seen and played of the game, it really just feels like a rushed mess of unreal assets placed onto a map with no real story, no direction or purpose, and too little care for the player's level of immersion or fun.”
- “My only gripe is that nothing is explained; I have no clue how to get gas for my car or what the generator and other stuff in my base do or need yet (for example, it says to keep an eye on the generator as a quest, wtf).”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the decent quality visuals and atmospheric design, particularly noting the effective use of Unreal Engine assets. However, others criticize the graphics as outdated or poor, with issues like low frame rates and jagged edges detracting from the experience. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered satisfactory, they are not the standout feature of the game.
- “Love the survival aspect, crafting is simple, graphics and mechanics look great. Minor things to be done but very enjoyable, even the combat is fun. Highly recommend to anyone who loves a great survival and zombie style game with the added upkeep of your gas mask, vents, fuel, and such in order to survive; it adds a great challenge.”
- “The graphics are pretty good, and the sound is great.”
- “Impressive graphics - the game uses the Unreal Engine and nice looking assets purchased from the Unreal Store, including houses, trees, rocks, plants, zombies, and apocalypse-beaten cars. While everything you'll see in this game is just a purchased asset, the developer has chosen assets that are cohesive with each other and placed them onto a map of rolling hills to create a nice overall look.”
- “My graphics settings were set to the lowest possible setting (including screen resolution at 25% and window resolution at the lowest setting) and I was still getting very low frames while inside or near a building.”
- “Poor graphics, combat is not good, just jagged around the edges.”
- “The graphics are just as stupid as 2015 graphics.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players enjoying the survival mechanics, crafting simplicity, and engaging combat, while others criticize the limited save system and repetitive resource farming. The graphics and overall mechanics are praised, but some feel the gameplay lacks depth and polish, especially in its early access state. Overall, the game shows potential for improvement with future updates.
- “Love the survival aspect, crafting is simple, graphics and mechanics look great. Minor things to be done but very enjoyable. Even the combat is fun! Highly recommend to anyone who loves a great survival and zombie-style game with the added upkeep of your gas mask, vents, fuel, and such in order to survive; it adds a great challenge.”
- “Great rough outline still in early access, so only about 10-15 hours of gameplay. If they keep adding quests, followers, areas, and weapons, it is an easy game to keep playing.”
- “I've mapped the controls to my style of gameplay, so now all buttons have a function.”
- “Gameplay: only one save point so you can lose hours of gameplay if you do not return to the bunker and save your progress regularly.”
- “- gameplay too often revolves around repeatedly farming the same areas for resources.”
- “Just about everything is off gameplay-wise.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with many players noting that it is currently subpar and plagued by bugs, leading to a less than smooth performance. While some users find the game enjoyable and see potential, they express hope for future improvements in optimization and content.
- “Aside from a bit of optimization, I find this game very fun to play.”
- “The game itself seems very interesting, and I can't wait to see if it becomes better optimized.”
- “Game performance is good.”
- “The game has a lot of potential and I somewhat enjoyed the game for the short time I played it, but the optimization is not very good and the game is just overall very buggy.”
- “The game itself seems very interesting and I can't wait to see if this game becomes better optimized.”
- “The game performance is not smooth in my experience; I think it needs more optimization.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the stability of the game is criticized for being quite poor, with multiple users reporting numerous bugs and glitches, particularly in the early stages of gameplay. While some players acknowledge the game's potential and find it enjoyable despite its issues, the optimization and overall performance remain significant concerns, especially given its early access status.
- “I have a general rule: if a game has 3 or more bugs or glitches in the first hour of gameplay, I'm like, 'that's it,' wait for the finished product.”
- “The game has a lot of potential and I somewhat enjoyed the game for the short time I played it, but the optimization is not very good and the game is just overall very buggy.”
- “Despite having a ton of potential, Invasion 2037 currently lacks content and is somewhat buggy, but being early access... well, some early access games are like that.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its foggy, immersive environment and humorous zombie designs, contributing to an engaging experience. Players appreciate the detailed graphics and sound, although some find the persistent gloom challenging for navigation without a map. Overall, the atmosphere enhances the enjoyment of the gameplay, despite some calls for further content and improvements.
- “I really do hope that the devs can pull this game off. I like the look and atmosphere of the game; performance is okay-ish and I have enjoyed what I have played so far. It needs work and content still though, which I so much hope it gets.”
- “The gameplay is great; it's very atmospheric. The only issue I had was switching to my ranged weapon from my crowbar. Apart from that, I would definitely recommend this game to anyone that likes zombie survival with some RPG-style elements to it. All in all, I'm enjoying the amount of detail put in and I can't wait to get further into the game!”
- “I like the atmosphere; the graphics are pretty good, and the sound is great.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players feel that the grinding aspect of the game is excessive, as it often requires them to repeatedly farm the same areas for resources, leading to a monotonous gameplay experience.
- “Gameplay too often revolves around repeatedly farming the same areas for resources.”
- “The grinding feels tedious and unfulfilling, making progress feel like a chore.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over, which really drains the enjoyment from the game.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, particularly appreciating the comedic portrayal of zombies, which adds to the overall fun atmosphere. The combination of engaging quests and humorous elements contributes to an enjoyable gaming experience.
- “This is a fun game to play! The fog creates a great atmosphere, and the zombies are really funny. If you get the game and see and kill your zombies, you'll understand why I find them so amusing. There's plenty to search for in-game, and there are missions to follow, or should I say quests?”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with users expressing a positive opinion about its quality.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is perceived as not particularly casual-friendly, which may contribute to its currently limited replayability.
- “Probably not a casual-friendly game, and might currently have limited replayability.”