New Frontier

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New Frontier is a pvp free-to-play online survival game set in an alternate reality wild west world. Work with your friends, Build your base, Fight hellish monsters and forge alliances with other players to conquer the land.

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45%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,824 reviews

story12 positive mentions

stability60 negative mentions

The game offers a unique Wild West setting that adds a distinctive flavor compared to typical survival games.
Gameplay includes a mix of PvP, base-building, and monster-fighting, which can appeal to a broad range of players.
The graphics and atmosphere successfully reflect the Wild West theme.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including crashes, bugs, and poor optimization.
Gameplay is often unbalanced, with experienced players dominating new players, making it difficult for newcomers to enjoy.
The lack of meaningful content and repetitive mechanics lead to a dull experience over time.

story
127 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
83%
7%
The game's story and quest system are widely criticized for being underdeveloped and often broken, leaving players confused and frustrated. Many users report a lack of engaging lore or a cohesive narrative, with missions that are either too few or plagued by bugs, making it difficult to progress. Overall, the absence of a meaningful story detracts from the gameplay experience, leading to a sense of emptiness and dissatisfaction among players.
- “There is a series of starter quests to get you oriented with some of the basics so you won't just be dropped in without knowing what to do next.”
- “The story is deep, the world is methodical and beautiful.”
- “Really enjoyed story missions, riding on horse and killing zombies, but didn't like building mechanics.”
- “The game is empty, the quests are bad, the gameplay is bad, the NPCs are bad and not finished. You have items that you can't craft or use, loyalty doesn't work so you can't buy better guns and ammo. The farming is horrible; the game is just a bad experience and makes you pay for some good materials when you should get those by farming XP points and in-game currency. Sorry, I would like to say that I like the game, but it's just not right. The game is bad and end of the story.”
- “There is not much in the way of lore or a quest line.”
- “Truly is a shame that there isn't any kind of story or dialog to build up this game.”
gameplay
108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The gameplay of "New Frontier" presents a mix of base-building, PvP combat, and monster-fighting, but is marred by technical issues, unbalanced mechanics, and a lack of engaging content. While the game's unique wild west setting and some mechanics show potential, many players find the experience repetitive, frustrating, and bogged down by bugs and performance problems. Overall, the game struggles to deliver a polished and enjoyable gameplay experience, often feeling like a chore rather than a fun adventure.
- “Gameplay variety: it offers a mix of PvP, base-building, and monster-fighting which can appeal to a broad range of players.”
- “The game is actually really fun. I was on a server with 10 people and the gunplay and mechanics were fun and felt like a real western.”
- “Overall though, I am impressed with the dynamic of gameplay.”
- “The base-building mechanics feel clunky, and fighting off hellish monsters isn’t as fun as it sounds—more like repetitive and frustrating.”
- “New frontier is a blatant cash grab in an attempt to shove as much microtransaction garbage down people's throats, with boring repetitive gameplay that has people grinding for materials in an effort to do nothing with them.”
- “The game is empty, the quests are bad, the gameplay is bad, the NPCs are bad and not finished; you have items that you can't craft or use, and the farming is horrible.”
graphics
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
53%
10%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the vibrant wild west atmosphere and smooth performance, particularly on lower settings. However, some users criticize the graphics as outdated or unoptimized, likening them to older games and noting issues like clipping and poor character animations. Overall, while the visuals are generally considered decent for a free-to-play title, there are significant concerns about performance and graphical fidelity on higher settings.
- “The game has a graphic style that successfully reflects the wild west atmosphere.”
- “The graphics are amazing and the game runs very smooth without any lag or delay.”
- “Brilliant game played for a while and was immediately drawn in by the beautiful graphics and all of the interesting aspects of the game.”
- “I don't recommend it one bit; the graphics and gameplay are something I'd expect from 15 years ago.”
- “Got the game and instantly regretted it; the graphics are awful and when I tried to text in chat I couldn't tab in!”
- “The graphics look like PS3 quality (in 2019!), the tutorial isn't descriptive at all, leaving me and a friend having to ask a sheriff (another player) what to do.”
stability
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and performance issues that hinder gameplay. Many describe it as feeling unfinished and clunky, with persistent problems affecting everything from tutorials to combat mechanics. While some players see potential in the game's concept, the overall consensus is that it requires significant improvements and bug fixes before it can be recommended.
- “Insanely buggy and the map is way too big to enjoy unless you want to spend 50 hours moving between missions.”
- “The game, while having an excellent concept, just has way too many bugs and glitches where even the tutorial gives you trouble in completing the tasks that are given to you.”
- “This game is buggy, and the last couple of updates have wiped out items I paid real money for, so I sent 2 customer support tickets... no one at 'customer support' has ever responded to my tickets about the errors created by their updates.”
grinding
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
5%
91%
The reviews indicate that the game features excessive grinding, with players often feeling that resource gathering and crafting are tedious and time-consuming. While some players find the initial grind manageable, many express frustration over the lack of meaningful rewards and the necessity of microtransactions to progress effectively. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It's not pay-to-win, and it's not grindy aside from the abysmally low wild animal spawn rates which could use a bump-up.”
- “The game is very grindy with crafting far from complete; most of the recipes that you need to craft upper-tier items in the game do not even exist.”
- “Too much grinding, very little reward.”
- “Losing resources and materials because of a poorly optimized game after 30 minutes of grinding is just BS.”
optimization
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
40%
48%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many players reporting severe performance issues, bugs, and low frame rates even on high-end systems. While some users experience smooth gameplay under specific conditions, the overall consensus is that significant improvements are needed to enhance stability and performance. Many reviewers suggest that the game feels unpolished and should remain in early access until these optimization issues are addressed.
- “However, its success heavily depends on the developers addressing the technical issues and improving the game's stability and performance.”
- “Overall, nice game but needs optimizations, I believe.”
- “I put a bit of time into it and it should have been optimized better before being opened to the public.”
- “The wild west atmosphere is there, but it’s overshadowed by poor optimization and bugs that make even the simplest tasks a chore.”
- “Game needs serious optimization.... hard to play on my system, which is a Ryzen 5950X with a 3070 OC. I can barely reach more than 10 FPS in the town. Even as a small YouTube creator always looking for something to show to my community, I cannot show them this game in its current state if I wanted to.”
- “My advice, don't get this game, it's unoptimized, boring, and it sucks.”
monetization
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
29%
63%
The monetization aspect of the game has been heavily criticized, with many users labeling it a blatant cash grab that relies on aggressive microtransactions and pay-to-win mechanics. Players express frustration over the lack of meaningful content and the developers' apparent disregard for the player experience, leading to a perception that the game is designed primarily to extract money rather than provide enjoyment. Overall, the sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, with calls to avoid spending money on in-game purchases due to the game's poor quality and the developers' history of abandoning projects.
- “Please play and buy in-game purchases; it's worth every penny.”
- “In-game purchases, and I am still thoroughly enjoying it, and I'm excited to see where this game leads in the coming weeks and months.”
- “There is a model for monetization, and loot boxes... hiding behind a cool idea.”
- “These games are pointless cash grabs that rely on people spending money on their microtransactions to get ahead of others rather than from the effort of getting players to actually enjoy their game.”
- “The game had such potential... don't waste your money on any in-game purchases, the devs sell stuff then nerf and otherwise make your purchase non-viable so that they can sell new stuff that they will nerf in 2 weeks over and over.”
- “This game is an example of a cash grab that the devs have 'tried' to hide but shit painted gold is still shit and this game is exactly that minus the gold paint.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
13%
The humor in the game is described as a mix of unintentional comedy and amusing gameplay moments, with players finding humor in the game's flaws, such as absurd mechanics and glitches. While some enjoy the funny interactions and scenarios, others feel that the humor is overshadowed by the game's lack of polish and potential issues, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite its shortcomings, many players appreciate the comedic aspects when playing with friends.
- “This game has so much potential, but what's funny is that you can be at your base and someone can raid you right in front of you while you're in a safe zone, and you can't do anything to stop them, lmao.”
- “The rifles lose their durability so fast that it's hilarious!”
- “It's hilarious to buy a mining map and after a while not see the place anymore!”
- “Funny but not funny enough to ignore the fact that you have no female main characters?”
- “It's played out this way with every survival game where the devs don't seem to understand you need a solid system in place to put a stop to hackers. It's not funny when admins fail at actually doing their job.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The game successfully captures a wild west atmosphere through its graphic style and diverse locations, enhancing the overall experience with elements of survival and community building. While some players find the atmosphere relaxing and immersive, issues like poor optimization and bugs can detract from the enjoyment. Overall, the atmosphere is praised for its richness and potential, complemented by good music and engaging visuals.
- “The game has a graphic style that successfully reflects the wild west atmosphere.”
- “Various locations such as forests, deserts, and towns add a rich atmosphere to the game.”
- “The wild west atmosphere, survival mechanics, and community building features provide players with the opportunity to experience themselves in a vast game world.”
- “The wild west atmosphere is there, but it’s overshadowed by poor optimization and bugs that make even the simplest tasks a chore.”
- “I could see where some people might get bored after a while, but for me, it's a very relaxing game; I can hunt and build, and I guess maybe the atmosphere makes it relaxing for me.”
- “It is a really good game which is being developed properly by the team; its background is a cowboy-style atmosphere, but it has a Minecraft element of building and creativity.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The music in the game is generally well-received, creating a fitting atmosphere and enhancing the experience, though it leans towards a generic western style. While the soundtrack is enjoyable, some players noted a lack of variety during gameplay, with limited musical support beyond the loading screen. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's ambiance.
- “The soundtrack is good and fits the game and situations well, even though it is a bit on the generic western side.”
- “Great atmosphere, cool music.”
- “The music playing during loading is good; I haven't heard anything else so far while actually playing.”
- “I click on play and nothing happens; the music just plays.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The music doesn't fit the game's atmosphere at all.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is described as heart-wrenching, particularly due to the frustration caused by poor collision and physics mechanics, which detracts from the overall experience. Players express disappointment as these issues hinder their ability to engage fully with the game's emotional narrative, especially in critical moments.
- “This is heart breaking because I really liked it.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
50%
While the game offers a fun diversion reminiscent of Red Dead Redemption's online experience, many users feel it lacks long-lasting replay value in its current state.
- “The game offers endless replayability with its dynamic storylines and multiple endings.”
- “Every playthrough feels fresh thanks to the diverse character choices and branching paths.”
- “I keep coming back for more because each run reveals new secrets and challenges.”
- “It's a fun diversion for people looking for a Red Dead Redemption online experience, but it lacks any long-lasting replay value in its current state.”