Longvinter
- February 24, 2022
- Uuvana Studios
- 13h median play time
Get on Steam"Longvinter is a 2-player role-playing game with massively multiplayer and co-op capabilities, as well as PvP.Test your skills in this hand-crafted open-world, gathering resources, building and expanding your camp, and forming alliances to conquer valuable areas.Despite some bugs and the need for grinding, Longvinter offers phenomenal graphics and hilarious moments, making for a highly emotional experience."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Charming graphics and aesthetics reminiscent of Animal Crossing.
- Engaging gameplay that combines survival mechanics with crafting and community interaction.
- Active developer support with regular updates and responsiveness to community feedback.
- Severe issues with server stability, including frequent crashes and lag.
- Difficulty for new players to find a place to set up a tent due to overcrowded maps.
- Presence of toxic players and griefers, making the experience frustrating for newcomers.
- gameplay143 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is a blend of survival mechanics reminiscent of titles like Rust and DayZ, set against a charming, Animal Crossing-inspired aesthetic. While players appreciate the cute visuals and potential for community-based gameplay, many express frustration with janky mechanics, bugs, and a lack of content, leading to a steep learning curve and repetitive gameplay. Overall, the game shows promise but requires significant improvements in mechanics and content to enhance the player experience.
“This game is a delightful evolution of the cozy, community-building aspects we've come to love, infused with a refreshing take on co-op farming and survival mechanics that makes every session with friends an adventure worth embarking on.”
“Longvinter offers an engaging survival experience with its captivating visuals and deep gameplay mechanics.”
“Gameplay can be relaxing and building/farming oriented or you can challenge yourself with the 3 quests: fishing, hunting, and farming, which reward you with permanent bonus perks that enhance your ability to gather, kill in PvP, or grow more crops for money.”
“Veteran players use their knowledge of in-game travel mechanics and bugs/glitches to kill players as they load in and steal their items.”
“After reaching the 'end game', mechanics such as using the 'shipment fulfillment' system—a list of items you need to bring in order to get in-game currency—are just a buggy mess that doesn't work. It's a waste of time because after completing it, you realize that you get nothing and wasted hours trying to farm or create. When I reached out on their Discord, they replied with 'it's a known bug', so rather than remove or add warning text to let new players know not to use it, they just leave it as is and hope for the best.”
“Gameplay is horrific right now; there's a huge save issue where none of your progress gets saved.”
- graphics98 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of Longvinter are frequently praised for their charming, cartoonish aesthetic reminiscent of Animal Crossing, which many players find appealing and cozy. However, some reviews note that while the visuals are cute, they lack the depth and polish of more established titles, leading to comparisons that highlight the game's early access status and performance issues. Overall, the art style is seen as a strong point, though it is accompanied by concerns about bugs and gameplay depth.
“Longvinter caught my attention with its charming art style and open-world survival concept.”
“The graphics are adorable and the weapons are effective.”
“Longvinter is a game with fantastic potential, and it shows with the gorgeous atmosphere and simple but admirable graphics.”
“The game's art style is a very blatant copy of Animal Crossing but is missing the charm and impressive graphics.”
“My PC might not be the best or even considered mid-range anymore, but I can't believe that a game with this type of cartoonish and Nintendo-like graphics is such a hard task for my computer to handle.”
“Aside from that bug that I can only hope is getting all of their attention, this game is a shameless rip-off of the Animal Crossing aesthetic right down to the UI to the point that it feels... dirty to play it.”
- grinding79 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that "grinding" is a significant aspect of the game, with many players finding it excessive and tedious, often leading to feelings of frustration and pointlessness. While some enjoy the grind as part of the gameplay experience, appreciating the community-building and resource collection, others criticize it for being overly time-consuming and lacking depth, especially in the early access phase. Overall, the game seems to cater to those who enjoy grinding, but it may deter casual players seeking a more balanced experience.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“But there is way too much grinding.”
“If the goal was as a sandbox builder, this game lacks substance and has a heavy resource grinding problem.”
“After an hour of non-stop grinding, I finally was able to afford a tent and a workbench; however, this is where the biggest issue in the game (in my opinion) is found.”
- stability62 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- -3 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous players reporting persistent bugs, glitches, and server issues that detract from the overall experience. Many users have experienced frustrating gameplay interruptions, such as item placement problems, quest failures, and frequent crashes, particularly on public servers. While some updates have improved performance, the game remains largely unpolished and unstable, leading to a mixed reception among players who acknowledge its potential but are hindered by its current state.
“The game in its current state is not buggy the way other reviews describe it.”
“I experienced very few glitches, making my gameplay smooth and enjoyable.”
“The stability of the game allows me to immerse myself fully without interruptions.”
“The game is still very buggy months later - placing things can be frustrating, boats spasm out, random graphic artifacts, sudden deaths, auto-turrets not doing the best job at defending my land, players losing their chests and loot, duplication bugs being abused - just a few things I experienced during my few days of playing.”
“This game is extremely buggy, the servers constantly kick you out, it is overall just a poor purchase and I would not recommend.”
“The game is buggy and unpolished in its current state, so don't expect a flawless experience, especially if you're playing on public servers while some of the more major bugs/exploits are being worked on.”
- story42 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engaging narrative, with many players noting that it feels more like a sandbox experience than a structured adventure. While there are numerous quests and activities available, they often feel repetitive and buggy, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment. Overall, players express a desire for a more developed storyline and meaningful objectives to enhance the gameplay experience.
“There's plenty of things to do, lots of quests to complete in the compendium, plenty of places to explore, and a good bit of customization for your homes and characters!”
“I love this game, but I think it still requires side quests, maybe campaign story missions to make it more alive.”
“So far I've played for several hours and the game itself is in the early stages which is fine, but I wish they would add more content like customization across your character, housing, etc., and possibly add quests that you could complete aside from scavenging and going to the buy stations.”
“Story - not much of a story.”
“No story, no RPG, very limited crafting - so after you learn the basics you may travel to collect all flowers or fish, but that's boring - at least for me.”
“There are no true missions or objectives as of yet; it would be cool if they implemented something along the lines of objectives or NPC turn-in missions for rewards or whatnot.”
- music16 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its soothing and well-matched soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience with a chill vibe reminiscent of titles like Animal Crossing. However, some users noted issues with volume control, particularly with the intro song playing too loudly despite settings adjustments. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, contributing positively to gameplay and player engagement.
“The music is well matched.”
“Soundtrack is beautiful and soothing.”
“Not only does it keep the feeling of Animal Crossing with a well-timed and executed soundtrack, it maintains Rust's feeling of chaos and freedom.”
“There are other minor issues which don't help Longvinter's case, such as the fact that the intro song plays at max volume even when you have the music setting as low as possible.”
“Oh and the cutesy + chill background music adds to the comedy, because it just keeps playing the same happy tune when your character gets lit up by some kit'd-out gang.”
“Playing this while listening to Animal Crossing music as I shoot players makes me feel like something's wrong with me haha.”
- humor15 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often described as chaotic and absurd, with players finding amusement in scenarios like constant rain, chasing chickens with weapons, and the antics of new players being bullied by veterans. Many reviews highlight the hilarity of unexpected situations and interactions, making the overall experience entertaining and fun, despite some darker themes. Overall, the game's humor resonates well with players who appreciate its quirky and unpredictable nature.
“But it is so hilarious and fun!”
“It's pretty funny chasing chickens with an AK, to be honest.”
“I don't even care if my garden was robbed, it was hilarious seeing him chase after people and scream bloody murder.”
- optimization13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant performance issues, particularly related to anti-cheat software and server overcrowding. While the graphics are praised, players have found that certain settings, like bloom, can improve performance. Some users express hope for future improvements, citing the developers' responsiveness to bugs, but recommend caution for casual players due to current optimization shortcomings.
“Graphics-wise, the game looks great, but I did notice turning off the bloom completely saved a lot of performance; I'm guessing there's still a bit of performance optimization to be had.”
“For a beta, the optimization, interface, and gameplay are all pretty polished.”
“There are some bugs and performance issues, but the team behind Longvinter is active and seems to be fixing the issues quickly!”
“Definitely wasn't optimized.”
“At the current state of the game, I don't recommend casual/cozy players to buy this game, since the public servers are overcrowded, filled by hostile players ready to raid you and the farming is unoptimized (but probably intended).”
“I may come back to this game in the future when it is more optimized, but in its current state I cannot recommend it.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while many players appreciate its wholesome community and colorful style, they express frustration over griefing and technical issues that detract from the experience. The contrast between the game's intended chill vibe and the disruptive nature of player-versus-player interactions creates a dissonance that affects overall enjoyment. Despite these challenges, the supportive community remains a highlight for players seeking assistance and camaraderie.
“Simple yet addictive, a nice more chilled gameplay experience with a wholesome colorful style.”
“Although this game is in beta and still has bugs, the community is wholesome and willing to help on the Reddit or Discord.”
“Good luck with bringing it to the attention of the mods, VIP, or dev as they will overlook it and realize the community is just too wholesome for a PvP based game.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of Longvinter is characterized by a chill, low-anxiety vibe, enhanced by its gorgeous graphics and warm, vibrant visuals. Players appreciate the familiar yet unique blend of survival elements, contributing to an overall inviting and immersive experience.
“Longvinter is a game with fantastic potential, and it shows with the gorgeous atmosphere and simple but admirable graphics.”
“Familiar atmosphere but with survival and battle royale twist.”
“Looks are good, with a warm and vibrant atmosphere.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express concerns about the game's low replayability due to a lack of content and significant nerfs to core mechanics that previously enhanced progression, such as base upgrading and raiding. Many feel that without essential quality of life improvements and a more engaging endgame, the game becomes repetitive and can be fully experienced in just a few hours.
“The game has a lot of potential for replayability, but it needs more content to keep players engaged over the long term.”
“Once they fix the electricity update, I believe the replayability will improve significantly, as upgrading and expanding your base is a core mechanic that keeps players coming back.”
“While the game offers some replay value, it currently lacks depth, as players can max out their characters in just a few hours.”
“Focus on quality of life fixes, balancing, and making the game slightly less grindy before you start adding unfinished concepts that severely debilitate the replayability of the game with its current limited amount of content.”
“Once they fix, revert, or expand upon the electricity update, I will most likely change my review, but in its current state, you will run out of things to do very quickly considering they nerfed the most replayable and important core mechanic and sense of progression in the game: upgrading and expanding your base/garden as well as raiding larger, more valuable bases.”
“However, the replay value is low; you can pretty much max out your character in a few hours, with no end game other than PvP.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with players feeling that the developers prioritize profit over player experience. Users report poor server performance, lack of responsiveness from the support team, and ongoing issues that remain unaddressed, leading to a toxic community atmosphere. Overall, many advise potential players to avoid spending money on the game due to its perceived lack of care for the player base.
“This game feels like a cash grab at the end of the day, trying to lure Tarkov and Animal Crossing fans while failing miserably in both genres.”
“This game is very toxic; the studio and dev team just do not care about the player base. This game is nothing but a cash grab for them. The servers run well for a few weeks, then they lag, all while the studio collects its fat check from players. The Discord is dead, the staff never respond to tickets or complaints, the Asian servers have nonstop cheating and lag. The Discord is a mess, which is sad for the 10,000+ members it has. All I see is content talked about but never added, and the same bugs from many months ago. Please save your money; your server will disappear and takes days to come back, all while the managers and mods ignore you. The second you @ them, they pounce on you for doing it. Very unprofessional.”
