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.
- The multiplayer aspect, while not heavily populated, can provide moments of silent acknowledgment with other players, adding a unique meditative quality to the experience.
- Players appreciate the potential for future updates and expansions, hoping for more content and features to enhance the gameplay.
- The lack of private rooms and reliance on public multiplayer spaces detracts from the relaxation experience, making it difficult to enjoy the game without the presence of strangers.
- The game feels abandoned, with no updates since early 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 negatively impacts the overall experience.
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its relaxing and immersive quality, enhancing the overall experience of exploring the environment. Players appreciate the ability to create their own musical lines and interact with the sound, as well as the option to listen to personal music or online radio through a portable cassette player. The gentle soundtrack complements the serene visuals, making for a tranquil atmosphere.
“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.”
“Water looks lovely and translucent, the foliage moves convincingly and there is a nice gentle soundtrack if you want it.”
“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.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant blurriness and poor optimization leading to frame rate drops, even on high-end hardware. However, others noted that the visuals could be quite impressive, achieving steady frame rates at high settings, despite occasional graphical glitches like unnatural vegetation movement and shadow issues.
“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.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting blurry graphics and subpar performance, even on high-end hardware. Many players experience low frame rates, suggesting that the game fails to utilize their systems effectively.
“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 GPUs above recommended levels: I had about 50-60 average FPS on a 6800 XT.”
“Performance is low FPS, even with an i7 7700K and RTX 2080.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story in the game is engaging and immersive, with players appreciating its depth and character development. Many users highlight the narrative's ability to draw them into the experience, making it a standout feature of the gameplay. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a strong point that enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and well-designed, offering a mix of challenges and rewards that keep players invested. Many users appreciate the intuitive controls and the variety of mechanics that enhance the overall experience. However, some have noted occasional pacing issues that can disrupt the flow of play.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have reported minor stability issues, including graphical glitches such as improper vegetation movement and shadow rendering problems. Overall, these issues do not significantly detract from the gameplay experience.
“I did notice some graphical glitches, like vegetation swaying in the wind not looking correct or some issues with the shadows.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress.”
“There are constant frame rate drops that ruin the overall experience.”