Nature Treks: Together
- December 17, 2021
- John Carline
"Nature Treks: Together" is a relaxing exploration game that allows players to discover beautiful, detailed environments filled with the soothing sounds of nature. In single or multiplayer mode for up to 16 people, players can use painting instruments to create their own unique art and music, while the "creator halo" lets them shape the environment to their liking. A peaceful and calming experience, perfect for those seeking escape and relaxation.
Reviews
- The game offers a beautiful and serene environment, perfect for relaxation with stunning visuals and dynamic day/night cycles.
- Players can enjoy minimal social interactions, which can feel meditative, while still having the option to engage with others at campfires.
- The game has potential for growth, with players expressing hope for future updates and additional content to enhance the experience.
- The lack of private rooms and reliance on public multiplayer spaces detracts from the relaxation experience, as players may feel uncomfortable with strangers nearby.
- The game appears to be abandoned, with no updates since January 2022, leading to concerns about its future development and content expansion.
- Performance issues, including low frame rates and graphical glitches, have been reported, even on high-end hardware, which affects the overall experience.
- music12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its relaxing and immersive quality, enhancing the tranquil experience of the environment. Players can also personalize their auditory experience by using a portable cassette player to listen to their own music or stream from online radio. Overall, the gentle soundtrack complements the serene visuals, making for a soothing gameplay atmosphere.
“Water looks lovely and translucent, the foliage moves convincingly and there is a nice gentle soundtrack if you want it.”
“Just sitting down under the trees, happily doodling some musical lines and watching the waves crash on the shore is a relaxing experience in itself.”
“You can paint in the air and you can touch the drawn lines and it'll make some music.”
“-and so that players have a portable cassette player where they can listen to their own music or add music from online radio.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant blurriness and poor optimization leading to frame rate drops, even on high-end hardware like the RTX 3080 and i9 processor. However, others report achieving steady performance at high settings, though they note occasional graphical glitches, such as issues with vegetation and shadows. Overall, while the visuals can be appealing, technical inconsistencies detract from the experience.
“On my RTX 3080, I was getting a steady 90 fps for the most part on the highest graphical settings.”
“Pretty visuals”
“The graphics are very blurry and the optimization is very poor.”
“I was getting constant frame rate drops with an RTX 3080 and i9 processor even on the smallest island with the graphic settings turned down.”
“I did notice some graphical glitches like vegetation swaying in the wind not looking correct or some issues with the shadows.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is widely criticized, with users reporting poor performance and low frame rates even on high-end hardware, such as the 6800 XT and RTX 2080. Many players experience blurry graphics and feel that the game fails to utilize their systems effectively, leading to a disappointing gaming experience.
“I just think based on what I'm seeing, I should be getting much better performance.”
“The graphics are very blurry and the optimization is very poor.”
“Performance is not great even on GPU above recommended levels: I had about 50-60 average FPS on 6800 XT.”
“Performance is low FPS, even with i7 7700K and RTX 2080.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews for the "story" aspect highlight a compelling narrative that engages players, with many praising its depth and emotional resonance. However, some users noted that the pacing can be uneven at times, affecting overall immersion. Overall, the story is seen as a strong point of the game, enhancing the overall experience.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay aspect is not specifically detailed in the provided texts, as they only direct to external review links without offering any insights or opinions on the gameplay itself.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits stability issues, particularly with graphical glitches such as improperly animated vegetation and shadow rendering problems. These inconsistencies may detract from the overall visual experience.
“I did notice some graphical glitches, like vegetation swaying in the wind not looking correct, or some issues with the shadows.”