Kirka.io
- September 8, 2021
- Plug In Digital
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Get on itch.io Store"Raft Life" is a simulation game where you start on a small raft in the ocean and must use survival skills to rebuild and expand your raft. Gather resources, fish, plant, and defend against sharks while making animal friends and watching for seagull bonuses. The game is available on WebGL, Android, and iOS.
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Reviews
- The game is a fun homage to classic titles like Super Off Road, providing enjoyable gameplay reminiscent of old-school arcade racing.
- The developer is actively updating the game, showing commitment to improving the experience and addressing player feedback.
- The game works well on Steam Deck, with touchscreen support aiding in menu navigation.
- The user interface and menu system are outdated and cumbersome, lacking full controller support and requiring excessive clicks.
- AI behavior can be frustrating, particularly with rubberbanding, where opponents can catch up too quickly towards the end of races.
- There are limited track variations and a lack of vehicle diversity, which can make the gameplay feel repetitive over time.
- graphics14 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the driving visuals and overall aesthetic, others criticize the harsh lighting and jagged effects that detract from the experience. The menus are noted as unattractive, and there are concerns about a lack of graphical interface in the second chapter. Overall, the graphics are considered decent for the game's price point, but improvements are needed in certain areas.
“Graphics look cool, improving the truck is fun, even if you lose the event.”
“- Graphics are really good.”
“If Supertrucks was an exact duplicate of Thunderwheels with graphics like Supertrucks, I would say it was definitely worth the price.”
“I'm not a huge fan of the graphics effects...the lighting is a bit harsh and there are some line overlays on the trucks and things that make it all feel aliased/jaggy or something.”
“The 2nd chapter seems to just be a series of buttons to each event and then congratulates you for beating the 2nd adversary, then continues normally into the 3rd event - did the devs forget to set up a graphical map/interface for the 2nd chapter?”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a generally stable experience with the game, noting the absence of significant glitches or programming issues. However, some players have encountered random physics glitches that can lead to unexpected character orientations.
“Random physics glitches (I hit a small jump and then somehow I am sideways and upside down?)”
“Random physics glitches (I hit a small jump and then somehow I am sideways and upside down?)”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's optimization is hindered by the currency system, as players find little incentive to spend on cosmetic skins when the yellow currency is better utilized for performance upgrades. This leads to a perception that prioritizing aesthetics over functionality is not worth the cost.
“Because the yellow currency can be used for vehicle upgrades, there is no practical benefit to using it for skins. The visual appeal costs a lot compared to the performance gains you can achieve by spending it on upgrades instead.”
“Because the yellow currency can be used for vehicle upgrades, there is no practical benefit to using it for skins. The visual appeal costs a lot compared to the performance improvements you could gain instead.”
“The optimization in this game feels lacking; prioritizing aesthetics over performance is a poor design choice.”
“The game's optimization is frustrating, as it forces players to choose between visual upgrades and essential performance enhancements.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features two in-game currencies that can only be earned through gameplay, specifically by winning races or leveling up characters, with no reliance on microtransactions.
“Despite having two different in-game currencies, they are all earned from winning races or leveling up your character (not microtransactions!).”
