Landless
- May 10, 2017
- CodeBullet
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Landless" is a single-player role-playing sandbox survival game set in a post-apocalyptic infinite ocean world. Players must build their own base and defend against hostile environments and pirates. The game features a boat builder system, where players can test and customize their physics-based boats for exploration and travel. With bugs and approximately 3 hours of playtime, players can look forward to exciting content and challenges in this water world survival experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a great concept and potential, reminiscent of the movie 'Waterworld', with engaging gameplay elements like crafting and exploration.
- Despite its current state, some players find the game fun and enjoyable, especially for those who appreciate survival games on the water.
- The developers are responsive to community feedback and have shown commitment to improving the game, with frequent updates in the past.
- The game has been abandoned by the developers, with no updates since 2018, leading to a feeling of being incomplete and buggy.
- Many players report significant issues with graphics, UI, and gameplay mechanics, making the game frustrating and difficult to enjoy.
- The game is considered by many to be overpriced for its current state, with limited content and numerous bugs that hinder the overall experience.
- graphics23 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as sub-par, dated, and reminiscent of older systems. Complaints include poor textures, clunky visuals, and readability issues, leading to a general consensus that the graphics need significant improvement. While some players acknowledge potential in the game's concept and gameplay, they express hope that the developers will address the graphical shortcomings in future updates.
“The graphics have a nice look and the game plays well for a first release, though not without some bugs and annoyances.”
“Graphics are good, but not beautiful in a few areas; however, that is noted as improvements coming.”
“The graphics are right about where they need to be for a game like this.”
“Dated graphics and many bugs await any still looking at buying this.”
“The graphics are terrible, the fonts barely readable.”
“The graphics are almost all untextured at this point; it would seem because they are not good at all.”
- stability17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- -12 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, crashes, and incomplete features typical of an early access title. Many players experience frustrating interactions, clunky controls, and frequent game freezes, leading to a generally unstable gaming experience. While some acknowledge the potential for improvement, the current state is deemed unplayable by many, with calls for significant updates before considering a purchase.
“Great game! After all the changes and bug fixes, the game runs smoothly with no crashing. I can't wait to see what they do with it next!”
“The stability of the game has improved significantly, making for a much more enjoyable experience.”
“I appreciate how the developers have focused on stability; it really enhances the overall gameplay.”
“Game is very much incomplete, buggy, and no longer being worked on.”
“The devs abandoned the game, and it's still in early access, meaning it's buggy and missing features.”
“Game is full of glitches and crashes, and has little to no guidelines on how to play.”
- gameplay17 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its potential and interesting mechanics, while others criticize it for being plagued by bugs and unfinished features. Many users noted that the core mechanics, particularly boat driving, need improvement, and that the game currently offers limited content. However, there is optimism about future updates and the possibility of co-op gameplay enhancing the experience.
“Graphics are good, got spawn camped by some bandits, and good gameplay.”
“All I can say is this game needs co-op; the concept and gameplay are fantastic. I can see myself spending hours in this game simply playing with my boat with a house on the end.”
“Very smooth gameplay (it uses Unity).”
“What seemed to be a promising, although rough early access indie game, turned out to be a crappy, open-ended mess of game-breaking bugs, undeveloped gameplay, and unfinished backstory.”
“The very base mechanic of the game, driving the boat, they got wrong.”
“This game has some great potential but as it is, there is about 10 minutes of gameplay before you have done everything worth doing.”
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's story presents a promising concept with a feasible backstory and initial goals, but it ultimately falls short due to a lack of development and numerous bugs. While there are mission-based elements and some engaging narrative hooks, the overall execution is hindered by weak NPC interactions and a confusing quest system, leading to a sense of abandonment and lost potential.
“Take a look at Subnautica... that is a beautiful game with solid mechanics and a fine crafting system (and a story!).”
“On starting, you're actually met with a feasible backstory, a reason for this and that, and a goal.”
“Decent storyline to get you started.”
“What seemed to be a promising, although rough early access indie game, turned out to be a crappy, open-ended mess of game-breaking bugs, undeveloped gameplay, and an unfinished backstory.”
“You can be standing in front of a merchant and the interact option is for a chest 10 feet away and a story above you.”
“NPCs are pretty weak at this point in the game - they basically give you a short dialog text but no real interaction, except for mission-related NPCs.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often seen as unintentionally amusing, with users pointing out poorly executed elements like grammar errors and subpar character models. While some moments, such as the depiction of combat and the absurdity of certain enemies, elicit laughter, the overall execution detracts from the game's potential.
“AI is hilariously bad.”
“The 'fight off' pirates part is a hilarious misrepresentation of what combat is all about.”
“Shooting smaller worms is hilarious.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users experiencing significant performance issues, particularly when navigating the map, which detracts from the overall experience. While controls are generally easy to use and performance is acceptable in some areas, glitches and AI problems have been noted, leading to frustration. Many recommend waiting for a sale or a substantial update before purchasing.
“The controls are easy to use, and the game has good performance.”
“The optimization is decent, making the gameplay experience smoother overall.”
“The game runs well, allowing for a more enjoyable experience without significant lag.”
“Another issue with the map is the performance problems when you're looking around.”
“It's a severe performance hit and makes using the map more annoying.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the upbeat string music that accompanies combat, others find it to be lacking or "awful." Additionally, there are notable changes to the music when engaging with new gameplay elements, such as hunting birds.
“The upbeat string music that begins playing during combat really sets the tone and enhances the excitement of the moment.”
“I love how the music changes in the game, especially when you spot birds in the sky that you can hunt for food!”
“Also, the music is awful.”
“Combat is as follows: upbeat string music begins playing, you look around and spot a dingy with a driver and a man firing at you.”
“There's also a change to the music in the game!”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of Landless is highly praised for its immersive quality, effectively capturing the nostalgic feelings associated with being on the water. Despite some technical issues typical of an alpha release, the game's sound design and environmental details evoke a strong sense of place, reminiscent of real-life experiences on boats and docks. Reviewers express hope that this compelling atmosphere remains intact as the game develops.
“Behind all its bugs and glitches one would expect from an alpha, the sound and the atmosphere of the game manage to pull me back to those days, making me feel again what it was like to walk on those docks and hear the water splashing against the wood that shifted beneath my feet.”
“Behind all its bugs and glitches one would expect from an alpha, the sound and the atmosphere of the game manages to pull me back to those days, making me feel again what it was like to walk on those docks and hear the water splashing against the wood that shifted beneath my feet.”
“I hope the atmosphere of this game doesn't change through the development process it'll be going through.”
“I've had real experience on personally owned boats and being out on the water, and this is one reason I was drawn to the similar game of Subnautica. But Landless is vastly more successful in capturing the feeling of those days I had with its atmosphere.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting that while it requires extensive looting, it feels rewarding due to clear goals, such as farming pirates.
“The grind feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find myself doing the same tasks over and over without any real sense of progress.”
“The grinding mechanics are tedious and detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
