Lost Region
- July 15, 2019
- Farom Studio
Get on Steam"Lost Region" is an open-world MMO survival game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Players must gather resources, craft items, and build bases to survive against hostile enemies and other players. The game features a dynamic weather system, day/night cycle, and a wide range of environments to explore, from dense forests to toxic waste zones. Character Limit: 218/400.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has potential and could become a great survival title if the developers continue to work on it.
- The graphics and environmental design are visually appealing, providing a decent aesthetic experience.
- The developers are active and responsive to community feedback, showing commitment to improving the game.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, making it largely unplayable in its current state.
- There is a severe lack of content and mechanics, leading to a monotonous and empty gameplay experience.
- The game feels unfinished and has been in early access for too long without significant improvements or updates.
- graphics12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the surreal environmental design and decent visuals for an early alpha, while others criticize them as outdated and reminiscent of 2007. Many users note that while the graphics are not the worst, they fall short of expectations, especially in terms of character mechanics and overall polish. Overall, there is potential for improvement as the game develops, particularly with the integration of AI and more immersive elements.
“Overall the game is very surreal and has super amazing graphics for an early alpha game!”
“The best thing about this game is the graphics and environmental design.”
“90% of the graphics look great and once the animals and other AI have been re-integrated, this game will be very immersive and I can see lots of time being spent exploring the vast world.”
“Graphics are 2007ish.”
“Character mechanics and graphics are ancient and bugged.”
“Don't let the halfway decent graphics fool you; the dev(s) have UE4 to thank for that.”
- stability7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its ongoing stability issues, with players reporting persistent bugs and glitches that remain unaddressed despite previous fixes. Many users express frustration over the game's unfinished state, indicating that new bugs continue to emerge even as older ones are resolved. Overall, the consensus is that the game is still significantly buggy, which is particularly concerning given its early access status.
“The lack of fixing bugs or glitches that are still plaguing this game to this day.”
“It's not our job as players to manage damage control over an unfinished, buggy game!”
“Still just as buggy as before, but now that they've fixed 1000 bugs, 1000 new ones appear.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its lack of innovative mechanics and outdated character controls, with clunky interactions and numerous bugs detracting from the experience. Reviewers express a desire for a tutorial or quest line to help new players understand the controls, highlighting a general sense of dissatisfaction with the overall substance and originality of the gameplay.
“A tutorial or quest line would be nice for new players to get a feel for controls and some mechanics.”
“Even the game and gameplay are at their last breath.”
“There are some clunky mechanics, like when you pull out an AK-47U and then put it away, your character is unable to punch.”
“I'm not impressed by any mechanics; nothing feels original, and there's practically zero substance.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting frequent frame rate spikes and stuttering during gameplay. While the crafting system is unique and offers some initial options, it lacks depth and customization, indicating a need for further optimization. Overall, players feel the game lacks purpose and content, contributing to a subpar experience.
“Not optimized at all; every few feet you walk, your FPS is spiking.”
“Lots of stuttering.”
“No content, no purpose; needs optimization, not much customization.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the game would benefit from a tutorial or quest line to help new players familiarize themselves with the controls and mechanics, enhancing their overall experience.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express strong concerns about the monetization strategy of the game, suggesting that advertising should be halted until significant improvements are made. This indicates a belief that the current state of the game does not justify its promotional efforts.
