Invasion 2037
- November 5, 2019
- Little Beavers Games
- 15h median play time
Get on SteamIn "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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a great concept and atmosphere, combining zombie survival with alien elements, which adds a unique twist.
- The developer is actively working on updates and improvements, showing promise for future content and gameplay enhancements.
- Gameplay is engaging and challenging, with enjoyable mechanics like crafting and survival elements that keep players invested.
- The game is currently plagued by numerous bugs, clunky controls, and performance issues, making it frustrating to play.
- There is a lack of content and updates, leading to a repetitive experience that can feel empty and unfulfilling.
- The single save-point system can be punishing, causing players to lose significant progress if they need to quit unexpectedly.
- story14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its strong narrative and engaging quests, set in a humorous zombie-infested world that offers a fun atmosphere. Players appreciate the single-player, story-driven experience, although some express frustration with the game's difficulty and lack of guidance on certain mechanics. Overall, the early access version shows promise, with potential for more content and improvements in gameplay.
“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 aren't showing me waypoints, so until I found the map, I had to guess which way to go.”
“My only gripe is that nothing is explained; I have no clue how to get gas for my car or what the generator and stuff in my base do or need yet (for example, it says to keep an eye on the generator as a quest, wtf).”
“It's being designed as a single player, story-driven experience, which I'm really interested in.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics received mixed reviews, with some players praising the decent visuals and atmospheric design, while others criticized them as outdated and experiencing performance issues, particularly in certain environments. While the graphics are generally considered enjoyable, they do not stand out as exceptional, with some users noting a resemblance to older titles.
“Love the survival aspect, crafting is simple, graphics and mechanics look great. Highly recommend to anyone who loves a great survival and zombie style game.”
“Great concept, graphics, story, and crafting system.”
“I like the atmosphere; the graphics are pretty good, and the sound is great.”
“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 poor as those from 2015.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its enjoyable survival mechanics, simple crafting, and engaging combat, with a strong emphasis on resource management and environmental challenges. However, the single save point system can lead to significant setbacks if players forget to save, which detracts from the overall experience. As the game is still in early access, there is potential for expansion with more quests and features, making it a promising title for fans of the genre.
“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.”
“Just about everything is off gameplay-wise.”
“Great rough outline still in early access, so only about 10-15 hours of gameplay, but if they keep adding quests, followers, areas, and weapons, it is an easy game to keep playing.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for numerous bugs and glitches, particularly within the first hour of gameplay, leading some players to recommend waiting for a more polished version. While some users found the game enjoyable despite its issues, overall feedback indicates that optimization is lacking and stability remains a significant concern.
“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.”
“It's buggy, slow, boring; the car can't drive in the forest at all, and the 'zombies' and random gun dudes can swamp you in seconds.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its engaging fog effects and humorous zombie designs, contributing to an immersive 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 additional 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.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players noting that while the performance is generally acceptable, it still requires significant improvements due to bugs and inconsistent optimization. Many users express hope for future updates to enhance the game's performance and content, recognizing its potential despite current shortcomings.
“Aside from a bit of optimization, I find this game very fun to play.”
“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 hope it gets.”
“The game has a lot of potential, and I somewhat enjoyed it for the short time I played, but the optimization is not very good, and the game is overall very buggy.”
“The game itself seems very interesting, and I can't wait to see if it becomes better optimized.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game is perceived as not particularly casual-friendly, which contributes to its currently limited replayability. Players may find fewer incentives to revisit the game after initial playthroughs.
“Probably not a casual-friendly game - and might (at the moment) have limited replayability.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, particularly enjoying the comedic portrayal of zombies and the fun atmosphere created by the fog. The combination of engaging quests and humorous elements contributes to an entertaining gameplay 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 the game, and there are missions to follow, or should I say quests?”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users expressing a positive opinion about its quality.
