Mist Survival

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Mist Survival is a single player open world simulation game. It was developed by Dimension 32 Entertainment and was released on August 14, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Mist Survival is a first-person open-world survival game set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies. Develop strategies to survive by scavenging for resources, crafting tools, and setting up defenses against the undead. Build and manage your own base, form alliances with other players, and navigate through a dynamic and ever-changing environment.

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 7,478 reviews

gameplay222 positive mentions

stability454 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept with a mix of survival, crafting, and horror elements that keeps players engaged.
The developer is actively working on updates and improvements, showing dedication to the game's progress.
The atmosphere and graphics are appealing, creating an immersive experience for players.

The game is riddled with bugs and glitches that can significantly hinder gameplay, such as items disappearing and crashes.
Many players find the combat mechanics frustrating, with inconsistent hit detection and enemy AI behavior.
The game has been in early access for several years without substantial improvements, leading to disappointment among players.

gameplay
707 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
62%
7%
The gameplay of this early access survival game is characterized by a mix of intriguing mechanics and significant bugs, leading to a frustrating experience for many players. While some appreciate the unique features like the mist mechanic and base building, others criticize the clunky controls, unintuitive systems, and lack of polish, resulting in a repetitive and often unplayable experience. Overall, the game shows potential but requires substantial improvements to its mechanics and stability to fully engage players.
- “Unlike many other survival titles, Mist Survival emphasizes solo play and immersive atmosphere over high-octane action, offering a slower, methodical experience that appeals to fans of sandbox survival gameplay with a touch of unpredictability.”
- “The game's excellent mechanics, engaging gameplay, and immersive atmosphere make it a must-play for any fan of the genre.”
- “The survival mechanics work pretty well-- injuries are location-specific and affect mechanics, you can bleed out, etc. My one early gripe about this is that you don't seem to be able to use anything but a bandage to stop bleeding, even though you may have piles of rags.”
- “The worst save game mechanics of any game I've ever played.”
- “Gameplay quickly becomes repetitive due to the lack of a compelling story or substantial objectives beyond the initial text introduction.”
- “The mechanics of the game are shocking, the enemies are way too fast and powerful (they literally kill you in 3 hits).”
graphics
477 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
48%
7%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the visuals as stunning and immersive, particularly for an early access title, while others criticize them for being inconsistent, buggy, and poorly optimized. Many users report issues with frame rates and graphical glitches, suggesting that despite the potential for beautiful environments, the game's performance often detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics have moments of brilliance, they are marred by technical issues that need addressing.
- “I love the graphics, the story, and just get pulled into playing it for hours.”
- “The graphics are very nice, and they did a good job with the lighting.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, gameplay is awesome, and the atmosphere is perfect.”
- “Tried to set all graphics settings to low, still 1-5 fps.”
- “The graphics are terrible, the controls reset, and there aren't enough starting resources.”
- “Runs terribly, graphics are terrible.. pop-ins on max settings within 100 meters.”
stability
469 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The game's stability is a significant concern among players, with numerous reports of bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay. Many users acknowledge that it is still in early access, which contributes to its instability, but express frustration over the frequency and severity of issues, including crashes, graphical glitches, and unresponsive mechanics. While some players find enjoyment despite these problems, the consensus is that the game requires substantial improvements to reach a playable state.
- “Runs great on full settings.”
- “Overall, my personal view of this game is as such: excellent graphics, good sound, no freezes or crashes.”
- “An excellent game, even though it has just launched it already has lots of content, structure, things to do, solid game mechanics, looks lush, runs great and inventive gameplay considering the saturated genre.”
- “This game is so buggy it is unplayable.”
- “The game is very buggy, you get killed and load a save game, you are instantly killed again.”
- “This game has been in early development for far too long to be as buggy and glitchy as it is.”
story
260 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
72%
13%
The game's story is largely criticized for being vague and underdeveloped, with many players expressing frustration over the lack of coherent narrative and meaningful quests. While some appreciate the potential of the apocalyptic setting and the concept of survival, they feel that the execution is lacking, with many areas of the game feeling empty and unengaging. Overall, players are hopeful for future updates that will flesh out the story and provide a more structured gameplay experience.
- “I love the graphics, the story, and just get pulled into playing it for hours.”
- “The story and background to the game is fantastic, but the gameplay is not super fun.”
- “I really like where they seem to be taking the story and many of the planned additions.”
- “There's no detailed backstory—just vague notes, environmental clues, and the occasional journal entry to piece together the cause of the outbreak.”
- “The story is a bit vague, but as time goes on, I'm hoping it'll be more fleshed out.”
- “This game tries to follow a story, but you have to find the start of said story, which honestly wouldn't be terrible except you have to lug a wooden wagon around, which seriously dampens your speed.”
grinding
147 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
3%
95%
The reviews indicate that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, with many players finding it tedious and repetitive, particularly in resource gathering and crafting. While some appreciate the survival elements and the need for grinding to progress, others feel it detracts from the overall enjoyment, especially when combined with bugs and a lack of engaging content. Overall, the game offers a mix of enjoyable crafting and survival mechanics, but the grinding can become overwhelming and detracts from the experience for some players.
- “Personally, I think the game is well balanced even though there isn't much to do; surviving and building your dream base is fun and not too grindy.”
- “Crafting and maintaining a consistent food/water supply isn't as tedious as similar titles.”
- “I like the farming part, but it would be nice to grow some more things like potatoes and carrots.”
- “That means you will not be able to make your character earn levels and gear without grinding and slowly collecting items needed for survival.”
- “There isn't anything to really do once you've explored all the locations aside from pointless grinding (to make ammo, build a base which doesn't get invaded or anything like that), etc.”
- “Honestly, the game is super grindy and the same bugs that have existed since the beginning still exist.”
optimization
133 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including frequent crashes, stuttering, and graphical glitches. While some users note that performance can improve with high-end hardware, the overall consensus is that the game is poorly optimized, especially for lower-end systems, and requires significant work to address these issues. Despite its potential, many reviewers recommend waiting for further optimizations before fully engaging with the game.
- “Performance is generally solid, but occasional stutters and bugs—especially around AI interactions and physics—remind players that the game is still a work in progress.”
- “Great game, a little buggy, but if you configure the settings a little bit it will work. I recommend using a higher-end device because with older devices it does not run as well as a higher-end PC. Yes, they are expensive, but they will maximize your performance for the game.”
- “For a game in early access, this is pretty good. I love how it's made and all; it does require a bit of optimization where the farm is. Whenever I look that direction, my FPS drops massively, but any other direction doesn't drop any frames. This may be because my PC is a potato, but still, a little tweak would be appreciated.”
- “The game is very poorly optimized, and on lower settings it's practically unplayable regardless.”
- “This has to be one of the worst optimized games I've ever seen in my life.”
- “The performance issues are all the more frustrating when you freeze as a mutant is running at you, only for your next frame to be you dead and half your inventory missing.”
atmosphere
98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
26%
3%
The atmosphere in "Mist Survival" is widely praised for its immersive and eerie qualities, effectively creating a sense of dread and tension through dynamic weather, day-night cycles, and well-designed environments. Players appreciate the game's ability to evoke feelings of isolation and fear, particularly during mist events, which transform the landscape into an oppressive nightmare. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, enhancing the survival experience and setting the game apart from others in the genre.
- “The atmosphere is immersive; there is plenty to do and explore, and when the mist arrives, this game is just terrifying!”
- “The atmosphere is key here; the environment feels eerie and desolate, and the dynamic weather system combined with day-night cycles helps keep players constantly on edge, especially when the deadly mist rolls in unexpectedly.”
- “It's clear that atmosphere is a major focus for the developer, and when everything clicks—the silence, the mist rolling in, the distant screech of an infected—it creates moments of genuine dread.”
- “The game does a fantastic job of making the mist events completely turn the game's atmosphere from a sunny wilderness into an oppressive nightmare.”
humor
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
98%
6%
The humor in the game is largely derived from its numerous bugs and glitches, which players find amusing rather than frustrating, enhancing the overall fun experience. Many reviews highlight the comedic aspects of character animations, AI behavior, and unexpected game mechanics, making the game enjoyable despite its flaws. Overall, the humor serves as a coping mechanism for players, allowing them to embrace the game's imperfections while still having a good time.
- “Let me punch a bear to death if I get him stuck in a corner (if the game's gonna be buggy, make it funny) helps people cope and not wonder if they wasted their money.”
- “The animation when climbing looks funny and sometimes when trying to climb the next platform on top, the character falls back down to where it started.”
- “I love the game overall, it's really fun and the bugs, to be honest, are hilarious. Well, to what I encountered throughout my 100 hours and coming back to try out the new updates that's been posted after a year since I played this.”
- “Not funny.”
- “The humor fell flat and didn't resonate with me.”
- “I expected more laughs, but the jokes were stale.”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
82%
9%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its ability to enhance the atmosphere, particularly during tense moments like the mist event, where it effectively conveys a sense of isolation and danger. However, many users have criticized the limited soundtrack, repetitive looping, and absence of music during regular gameplay, suggesting that more ambient sounds or varied music could improve immersion. Overall, while the existing music contributes to the game's eerie tone, players are eager for more diverse and dynamic audio experiences.
- “The game's soundtrack perfectly captures the sense of isolation and danger that permeates the world.”
- “When the mist rolls in, the music turns into a creepy melody, and you really feel like your only chance to survive the hour-long mist event is to find a quiet corner of a room with no windows and wait it out.”
- “The devs have put in a 'mist' event where the music gets creepy and a bunch of infected come to get you, and the event just happens at random; it's not really spam.”
- “The absence of music during most gameplay makes every footstep, rustling bush, or distant growl feel significant.”
- “I also negatively recall the music or ambience looping which killed my immersion.”
- “Soon after opening it for the first time, you'll start realizing that some of the terrains aren't connected, or that the music and ambient sound is just one repeating track that fades in and out.”
replayability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
59%
18%
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag among users. While some players appreciate recent updates that have improved gameplay and increased enjoyment, many criticize the lack of procedural generation and static environments, leading to a predictable experience with minimal replay value. The potential for future enhancements exists, but current feedback suggests that significant improvements are needed to enhance replayability.
- “Very replayable.”
- “If you think the price is too high, trust me when I say it is worth it. This game has a lot of replayability when it comes to enjoyment; sometimes I will just restart it for fun or if I get too far into the game.”
- “A year ago I didn’t recommend Mist Survival, but after putting it on the shelf and then playing today with the changes they have made, I can finally edit my old review and say they changed a lot and it’s more playable and a lot more enjoyable.”
- “1) Replayability is non-existent.”
- “I don't see anything like replay value because of the totally predictable locations of the buildings, loot, and so forth.”
- “So that's it - I've got to the end-game in about 2 hours, found that the very involved crafting mechanism is only a distraction, and it has no replayability because the map and the item spawns are all static.”
monetization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game has elicited mixed responses from users, with some praising the developers for their dedication and ongoing updates, suggesting it is not a cash grab. However, others express skepticism, comparing it to typical cash grab models and criticizing the marketing tactics as misleading. Overall, while some players appreciate the value for money and the game's potential, concerns about its monetization strategy and game mechanics persist.
- “Cash grab, wouldn't recommend.”
- “What a piece of rubbish that has only got worse; this is a cash grab for sure.”
- “This is not the now-usual 'pump and dump' early access game that's little more than a developer tech test (and cash grab).”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional responses to the game reflect frustration and disappointment, with players feeling overwhelmed by technical issues and gameplay mechanics that hinder enjoyment. While some express a sense of survivalist immersion, the overall sentiment leans towards dissatisfaction due to persistent bugs and unbalanced challenges that detract from the experience.
- “You feel a wholesome survivalist, nothing goes to waste.”