Ka Mate
- June 18, 2021
- 2645Interactive
- 1h median play time
Get on Steam"Ka Mate" is an adventure game set in New Zealand's North Island, where a TV presenter investigates the Maori culture and Haka Dance. Players must survive in the wilderness, battling wildlife and enduring dynamic weather events, while building and crafting to ensure their survival. With a day-night cycle and a focus on exploration and discovery, "Ka Mate" offers a unique gaming experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has potential for improvement and could become interesting with ongoing development.
- The day/night cycle and environmental effects like fog and shadows are well done.
- Initial graphics, especially of the sky and clouds, exceed expectations based on promotional material.
- The game is very buggy, with constant crashes and unresponsive controls.
- Limited crafting options and repetitive gameplay make it feel barebones and unfinished.
- There has been a lack of updates and developer engagement, leading to concerns about the game's future.
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics quality of the game is generally good, particularly the in-game visuals of the sky and clouds, which surpass expectations based on promotional videos. However, some users feel that the overall graphics could still be improved, despite the game running stably on high-end systems and offering various graphical options.
“Having looked at the provided video, this is one of the few games where I can say the in-game graphics (especially of the sky and clouds) currently exceed that shown in the video; a nice surprise since it is usually the opposite.”
“The game starts up relatively well and seems stable on my system (which is fairly high-end) and does have a couple of options for the graphics.”
“Below are two screenshots at the highest level of graphics.”
“Having looked at the provided video, this is one of the few games where I can say the in-game graphics (especially of the sky and clouds) currently exceeds that shown in the video; a nice surprise since it is usually the opposite.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for being very buggy and feeling abandoned since its 2018 release, with users reporting significant issues. While movement is generally smooth, there are minor glitches that can cause characters to get stuck. Overall, the stability leaves much to be desired.
“Fking trash, very buggy. This game was released in 2018 and it feels and runs like it was abandoned then.”
“The movement of the running animal works fairly well but has a few minor glitches (it can get stuck).”
- story4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is considered interesting, but players feel it lacks integration with the gameplay, which resembles more of a sandbox experience like Minecraft or Rust. They suggest that a more cohesive narrative tied to the gameplay would enhance the overall experience.
“You've created a story that is quite interesting.”
“I would like to see a good story attached to the game itself, not just for fun.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's optimization is initially impressive, functioning well for a short period before encountering significant issues, akin to a mechanic selling a faulty car that only performs adequately for a limited distance.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is likened to a deceptive experience, where initial smoothness masks underlying issues, suggesting that while it may start off enjoyable, problems may arise that detract from the overall experience.
