Lab Craft Survival

About

Unique survival game with interesting mechanics: reproduction, infinite character development, diseases and treatments, evolution, herbalism, farming, building, ecosystem, flexible mechanics, ever-changing and complicating environment.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

57%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of survival and crafting mechanics with deep gameplay systems.
It's an addictive indie experience that encourages players to adapt and discover hidden mechanics.
For its price, many players find it to be a worthwhile investment, providing entertainment despite its flaws.

The controls and UI/UX are poorly designed, making the game difficult to navigate and understand.
The tutorial is inadequate, leaving players confused about basic mechanics and how to progress.
The graphics are subpar, resembling hand-drawn or MS-Paint quality, which detracts from the overall experience.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight a significant need for improvement in the game's 2D graphics, with many users criticizing the current visuals as low-quality and poorly executed, likening them to "hand drawn/ms-paint tier" graphics. While some appreciate the simplicity of the graphics, they feel that better effects and animations are essential for enhancing the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a major area for development in future iterations of the game.
- “Simple graphics but challenging gameplay.”
- “On the other hand, the implementation is laughably poor quality, with hand-drawn/MS Paint tier graphics, locked controls, and the clunkiest and most unpolished interface you could imagine.”
- “Anyway, I'll be back when the developers make a Lab Craft Survival 2 with better controls, UI/UX, and most importantly, better 2D graphics. Notice I wrote 2D... yes, it doesn't have to be 3D or even 2.5, just better 2D graphics with better and easier to comprehend effects and animations.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its depth and integration of RPG elements with survival and crafting mechanics, appealing to players who enjoy exploration and discovery. However, some users find the controls and mechanics confusing, which can detract from the overall experience despite the game's challenging nature.
- “There's a great and welcome depth to the game design, with lightweight RPG stats and advancement coupled with survival and crafting mechanics.”
- “If you like figuring things out yourself and discovering hidden game mechanics, you'll enjoy this game.”
- “Simple graphics but challenging gameplay.”
- “There seems to be a lot of depth in this game, but the controls and mechanics don't make sense.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is often noted for its immersive quality, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Players appreciate the sound design, which complements the visuals and narrative effectively. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is noted for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, drawing players into a compelling world that enhances the overall gaming experience.