KeepUp Survival
- March 5, 2024
- Witte Studio
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"KeepUp Survival is a base building and adventure sandbox game where you must survive on a deserted island with rich wildlife and abandoned structures. Set your own goals and create your survival strategy through various activities like crafting, building, farming, and keeping companions. Immerse in a detailed, immersive, and surprising world."
Reviews
- The game has great graphics and a beautiful map design, especially the realistic water effects.
- The developer is very responsive to feedback and regularly updates the game, showing commitment to improvement.
- The crafting and building mechanics are enjoyable, allowing for exploration and creativity in gameplay.
- The game is still very buggy, with issues like disappearing loot, clunky animations, and AI problems.
- There are significant gameplay mechanics that need improvement, such as the inventory system and animal behavior.
- The game lacks clear instructions and tutorials, making it difficult for new players to understand how to progress.
- graphics37 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the realistic water effects and overall visual detail, while others criticize the animations and performance issues, particularly at lower resolutions. Many users note that the graphics are solid for an indie title, but there are complaints about choppy performance and graphical glitches. Overall, while some find the visuals impressive and immersive, others feel that they are not enough to compensate for gameplay shortcomings.
“The graphics in this game are incredible and the scenery is gorgeous.”
“Overall, the game is extremely detailed, has good graphics, and has a good enough learning curve; there is plenty of challenge.”
“Well done to you, I think it's amazing, also I think the graphics are truly mesmerizing and pretty; I can't think of a bad thing to say about this game, I can't wait to see what else is planned!”
“The graphics and animations are horrible.”
“I know it's early access, but even on basic graphics, it's really choppy, and I don't have issues with other games being choppy.”
“All graphics were set to minimum, so the world was just empty soil with some plants, trees, and mushrooms.”
- stability21 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting persistent bugs, glitches, and crashes, particularly during loading and gameplay. While some players acknowledge the potential for improvement given its early access status, many express frustration over the frequency and severity of these issues, suggesting that the game may have been released prematurely. Overall, while there are enjoyable aspects, the stability problems detract from the experience and hinder playability.
“And when I try to play it again, it either opens and then freezes or just opens to a black screen.”
“Almost a year I've owned this buggy nightmare.”
“So many glitches and bugs it's not playable.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of frustration and potential, with many users noting stiff mechanics and unpolished features that detract from the experience. While some mechanics are easy to grasp and building and crafting are praised for their simplicity, significant issues with melee combat, aiming, and overall game mechanics remain a concern. Players express a desire for improvements and updates to enhance gameplay before additional content is released.
“The mechanics, while a little strange, are easy enough to figure out quickly.”
“Mechanics are better than most alpha releases lately, although the melee combat could use a little work.”
“The building mechanics are smooth, have a nice selection of components at this point in development, and crafting is simple and not labor-intensive.”
“But the gameplay is absolutely stiff.”
“The mechanics of the game are that of a rushed unpolished game.”
“Awkward game mechanics combined with horrible sound effects makes playing this laughable!”
- story15 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is currently lacking, with many players expressing a desire for a more developed narrative, quests, and interactive NPCs to enhance the gameplay experience. While some users appreciate the potential of the game and its crafting elements, they feel that the absence of a compelling storyline and missions detracts from the overall enjoyment. Overall, there is a strong call for the developers to add depth to the story and improve the game's structure to make it more engaging.
“Can't wait for the continuation of the story.”
“Looking forward to playing; worth investing in the game and happy to say it has both a storyline and enemies other than zombies to contend with, as far as I can tell, and a choice of location if you get the DLC too.”
“Add a more in-depth storyline.”
“A lot of the points of interest are certainly not developed in regard to 'a story' or 'atmosphere'.”
“It's okay to explore, but there are no quests or reason to do anything but explore.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, user feedback on optimization is mixed; while some players report smooth performance and high frame rates on capable systems, others express concerns about optimization, particularly for lower-end PCs. Several users indicate a desire for further improvements before fully committing to the game.
“I have no performance issues, though I am not trying to run it on a 'potato PC,' which I fear some of those complaining may well be.”
“The overall performance is great on my PC and the graphics look fantastic.”
“I am refunding for now, but I will come back to this game when it is more optimized and change my review.”
“The performance isn't perfect, but with FSR, I can reach up to 110/120 FPS on ultra settings.”
“I have no performance issues, though I am not trying to run it on a 'potato PC,' which I fear some that are complaining may well be.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while the survival elements and crafting opportunities are enjoyable, the resource gathering—particularly for fiber and metal—can be excessively tedious due to limited availability and spawn rates. The taming mechanics also feel overly simplistic compared to other survival games, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game is generally well-received for its concept and exploration potential.
“The grinding for fiber is crazy; there's lots of greenery around but only a few can be harvested, and getting it from trees is very limited. The metal is mega limited too; I have to wait for it to spawn.”
“The taming system is too simplistic; you just have to click on the animal and it's tamed, which takes the fun out of it. Look at games like Ark for taming; use traps or bait or knock them out at least.”
“Farming sound effects are terrible and loud, making the grinding experience even more frustrating.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
While some players feel that certain points of interest lack depth in story and atmosphere, many appreciate the game's overall beauty and immersive ambiance. The presence of more engaging elements, such as infected inmates or pirates, could enhance the atmosphere further, but the visual appeal remains a strong highlight.
“The game is beautiful and has great atmosphere.”
“A lot of the points of interest are certainly not developed in regard to 'story' or 'atmosphere'.”
“Some infected inmates or pirates would have added a little more 'atmosphere' here, and having a reason to be in this area would have helped, but I found the loot similar to what you'd find on most of the map.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a growing frustration with the game's monetization strategy, which is perceived as a "quick cash grab." Players express concerns about the game's short playtime and the inability to refund after a certain period, leading to a general recommendation to avoid purchasing.
“I think it's about time Steam addressed this sort of behavior. It is becoming an all too familiar story; one can't help but think 'quick cash grab,' especially when the game reaches night so quickly and you wait for daylight to appear, only to find out that you have played the game long enough to lose your right to redeem your money back from Steam.”
“With several other games out there, this one feels like a cash grab as a whole, so I’d avoid purchasing.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from its absurdities, such as glitched animals and the bizarre inclusion of a paraglider, which feels out of place. Players find amusement in the game's illogical crafting system, where they can create an AK-47 and bullets but not basic clothing, adding to the overall comedic experience.
“The hunting is weak, the animals are hilariously glitched, and there's a completely out-of-place paraglider that just sort of... exists.”
“But I do find it very funny that you can craft an AK-47 and bullets but not clothes.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The current lack of a completed story limits the game's replayability, though it may still appeal to fans of survival and crafting genres.
“I don't see a lot of replayability as it is now, since the story isn't completed, but I would recommend it if you like survival and crafting games.”
“Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to play again. The lack of additional content really hampers replayability.”
“The game feels like a one-and-done experience; after finishing it, I found no reason to return for a second playthrough.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and sound effects in the game are highly praised, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
“The music and sound effects are fantastic!”
“The soundtrack really enhances the overall experience.”
“I love how the music sets the mood for each level.”
