Nayati River

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Nayati River is a single player survival role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by Worlds To Play and was released on August 20, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Nayati River" is a survival game set in a chaotic region overrun by the living dead. Players must build and manage a secure camp in a national park, gathering resources and making decisions to ensure their survival. The game has been fully developed, but some features still require improvements and adjustments, with the community's suggestions welcome.

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58%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

story5 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game offers a unique indigenous spin on the zombie survival genre, providing an engaging story and resource management system.
Players appreciate the depth of gameplay, including base building, survivor management, and exploration, which can lead to addictive play sessions.
The developer is responsive to community feedback and actively works on updates, showing promise for future improvements.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including pathfinding issues and unresponsive AI, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
There is a lack of clear instructions and tutorials, making it difficult for players to understand game mechanics and progress effectively.
Many players feel the game was released prematurely without sufficient polish, leading to complaints about clunky controls and poor combat mechanics.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The story is generally well-received, featuring engaging character backstories and a gripping narrative that enhances the gameplay experience, although some players find the dialogue cringy and poorly written. While the story provides motivation for progression, it can be overlooked for those more focused on survival and base-building. Overall, it is considered a strong aspect of the game, despite some technical issues and mixed feelings about the execution.
- “The story gives you enough fuel to progress through the game, at your own pace.”
- “I like that the characters have back stories and independent missions they'd like to accomplish.”
- “A very good mix between State of Decay and Project Zomboid with an original and gripping story!”
- “The story is poorly written; the controls are clunky, the combat is a joke, and the survival aspects are strange and confusing. Nothing is really explained, and the tutorial is useless.”
- “I didn't completely finish the story as I lost interest in collecting more rare items to just build the objects needed, but overall it was a fun hidden gem of a game and well worth it for the price.”
- “The story and game mechanics are present, but the game right now (01/24/22) is a buggy mess.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The graphics of the game are generally considered simple and somewhat dated, which may not appeal to players who prioritize visual quality. However, many reviewers find them adequate for an indie title, emphasizing that the gameplay experience remains enjoyable despite the primitive visuals. Overall, while the graphics may not impress, they do not detract significantly from the game's overall appeal.
- “The graphics are decent for a newly released indie game.”
- “Simple and efficient graphics, lots of choices, maps, maps, maps...”
- “If you look past the simple graphics and navigation.”
- “The graphics are a bit dated, and the learning curve is a little steeper than I'd like. There are a few things that just don't make sense, like having to use drinking water for cement when there are rivers all over the place.”
- “If you look past the simple graphics and navigation, you might find some enjoyment.”
- “The graphics aren't an issue for me, but if you like good-looking games, then don't bother.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay is reminiscent of other titles in the genre, offering a blend of survival RPG and management elements. However, players have noted significant issues with unclear mechanics and a lack of guidance, making it challenging to fully enjoy the experience without external help. Additionally, the game suffers from bugs that detract from the overall gameplay quality.
- “If you invest time and try to work around the mechanics, you will find out that the game is very fun.”
- “The gameplay is a good mix between survival RPG and management.”
- “It's the gameplay.”
- “What I don't like are the mechanics of this game.”
- “Game really needs a guide to its mechanics; it seems so many things are missing and I'm just not sure if it's me not being able to find them.”
- “But having no clue how some simple mechanics work, even equipping a gun was guesswork. I just feel it needs some better information; even tooltips would be nice so we aren't just guessing what a button will do.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits some glitches and bugs, with users noting that while these issues are present, they do not significantly detract from the overall experience. However, as of January 2022, many players consider the game to be quite unstable.
- “The story and game mechanics are present, but the game right now (01/24/22) is a buggy mess.”
- “The game has a few glitches here and there, but nothing stood out as something I truly disliked.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally unobtrusive and does not detract from the experience, though it lacks the appeal to warrant a purchase of the soundtrack.
- “I never found myself annoyed with the audio, but I wouldn’t buy the soundtrack either.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users generally feel that the game's replay value is limited, indicating that it may not offer enough incentive for players to return after completing it.
- “The replay value is minimal; I wouldn't say there's much to keep me coming back.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of variety in gameplay makes replaying feel tedious and uninteresting.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is appreciated by players, contributing positively to their overall enjoyment, though some feel that the game could benefit from further optimizations.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
300%
Users generally feel that the game is enjoyable but requires further optimization to enhance performance and overall experience.
- “I am streaming the game and I do like it so far; it just needs some optimizations.”
- “I am streaming the game and I do like it so far, but it definitely needs some optimizations.”
- “The game runs poorly on my system, and I feel like it could benefit from significant optimization.”
- “There are frequent frame drops and stuttering, which really detracts from the overall experience; optimization is sorely needed.”