LANDNAV

About

LANDNAV is a single player simulation game. It was developed by A. Javor and was released on November 28, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"LANDNAV is a single-player simulation game that teaches land navigation, currently offering military-style forest map traversing with 11 hours of gameplay. An upcoming free update will add orienteering gameplay, a rebuilt forest map, skiing in the Dolomites, controller support, progression mechanics, and character selection by July-August 2024. The game aims to provide a realistic land navigation experience in remote natural areas."

Genres & Tags

Simulation

Play Modes

Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

The game provides an incredibly accurate and realistic simulation of land navigation, making it an excellent training tool for both military personnel and civilians interested in orienteering.
Players appreciate the immersive experience and the opportunity to practice essential land navigation skills, with many noting significant improvements in their abilities after using the game.
The developer is actively involved in the community, welcoming feedback and working on additional features and maps, which shows a commitment to enhancing the game further.

The game is still in early access, with some bugs present and only one large map available, which may limit the experience for some players.
Certain gameplay mechanics, such as the tall grass camera effect, can be disorienting and detract from the overall experience.
Some users feel that the game is not polished enough to be considered a complete product, and there are requests for additional features like NPCs and multiplayer options.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are well-executed, particularly the topographic map, which enhances the overall visual experience. Users appreciate the detailed representation of navigation tools, contributing to a challenging and immersive gameplay environment.
- “The graphics are nice, the navigation is challenging.”
- “The topographic map is very well done, too.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate a lack of clarity regarding the story's progression, with users expressing confusion over the absence of options to influence plot points. This suggests that the narrative may feel linear or restrictive, leaving players wanting more agency in shaping the story.
- “Not sure if I was missing something, but I didn't find an option to plot points.”