Next Day: Survival
- May 21, 2018
- SOFF Games
- 9h median play time
Get on Steam"Next Day: Survival" is a multiplayer survival game with RPG elements, set in a toxic, post-apocalyptic Eastern European country. The game features a vast open world, NPC interactions, factions, and a skill system. Players can engage in combat, craft items, complete quests, and manage their character's health while striving to survive in this harsh environment.
Reviews
- story623 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 84 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story is primarily driven by a quest system that introduces players to its mechanics and factions, but many players find the quests repetitive and lacking depth. Initial missions often lead to frustrating experiences, particularly due to the difficulty of early challenges and the risk of losing gear upon death, which can hinder progress. While the game has potential with its faction dynamics and survival elements, the execution of the story and quest design leaves much to be desired, often feeling like a collection of fetch tasks rather than a cohesive narrative.
“The quests are interesting, and to begin they help you understand how the game works and its main mechanics.”
“The story is a unique take on the post-apocalyptic genre.”
“The game has quests that are not just interesting but helpful.”
“The quests in the game are also extremely boring; it's just fetch/kill quests and not anything interesting.”
“The first quest isn't fun and is rather boring.”
“The missions seem to give you the most amount of money, but they are repetitive and lack creativity.”
- gameplay317 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its immersive atmosphere, solid core mechanics, and potential for fun, especially in multiplayer settings. However, many criticize the clunky controls, broken survival mechanics, and lack of content, leading to a frustrating experience for some. Overall, while the game shows promise and offers engaging elements, it requires significant improvements in mechanics and content to enhance the overall gameplay experience.
“The gameplay is fun and the interfaces are straightforward; the AI enemies used to have aimbot, but now they don't, so playing by yourself is viable now.”
“With its immersive atmosphere, challenging survival mechanics, and intense PvP encounters, every moment in the game is filled with tension and excitement.”
“The main features and the gameplay that the game currently offers you is very good, and the game itself runs very well.”
“Over 90% of the game and survival mechanics do not work, making the gameplay very undesirable.”
“The game has content but the lack of basic gameplay elements and slow build-up at the start ruins the game well before people get to a point from where they can start to enjoy it.”
“The gameplay is clunky and feels like a poorly executed attempt at a survival game.”
- graphics288 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as outdated, poor, and reminiscent of games from the early 2000s or even the 90s. While some players acknowledge that the visuals are acceptable for a low-priced title, the general consensus is that they fall short of modern standards, detracting from the overall experience. Despite the graphical shortcomings, a few reviewers appreciate the atmosphere and gameplay mechanics, suggesting that the game could improve with future updates.
“The graphics are nice and detailed, the background music fits, and I can't wait to play more of it.”
“The graphics in this game aren't exactly great, but they are certainly not bad to look at.”
“The graphics are actually good, naturally not like AAA titles but much better than you expect.”
“The graphics are terrible, you move around like you have lead boots on.”
“The graphics will let you down in this game; they are not even considered 'good' by 2018/2019 standards.”
“The graphics look disgusting for a 2017 game.”
- stability98 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with many users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. While some players acknowledge improvements over time, the overall consensus is that the game remains unstable and often unplayable, particularly in its current early access state. Despite occasional positive remarks about performance, the overwhelming feedback highlights a frustrating experience marred by technical issues.
“Also got graphics on ultra and FPS stays above 70 with no glitches!”
“Definitely worth the price and it runs great.”
“It works surprisingly smooth - no FPS drops, no freezes, crashes, etc. There are things that need to be improved, of course.”
“The game is just a buggy mess currently; the servers won't load, crashes everywhere, and the USA servers are dead.”
“It's way too buggy, and for you to experience anything, you have to spend 2+ hours, which then means no chance at a refund.”
“Buggy, broken, half-finished game.”
- atmosphere73 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and dense qualities, often compared to the iconic "S.T.A.L.K.E.R." series, with a bleak, post-apocalyptic setting that enhances the survival experience. Players appreciate the atmospheric music and attention to detail, which contribute to a sense of tension and excitement, despite some criticisms regarding graphics and bugs. Overall, the game's atmosphere is considered a significant strength, appealing particularly to fans of survival and apocalyptic genres.
“The atmosphere of the game is top notch, a bleak and abandoned area somewhere in the heart of Slavic country with good mechanics and varieties of items and quests.”
“With its immersive atmosphere, challenging survival mechanics, and intense PvP encounters, every moment in the game is filled with tension and excitement.”
“The atmosphere is very reminiscent of Stalker and DayZ; if you like survival games and games like Stalker or Metro, this is a pretty fun game for a really low price.”
“Choppy, clunky and lacks atmosphere, avoid.”
“And while I love Stalker and the look/atmosphere, Next Day looks literally like it was built on the original X-Ray engine, which is pretty dated by now.”
“Much of the graphics and 'atmosphere' of the game looks like a low-quality copy of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.”
- optimization69 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 28 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including low frame rates and crashes, particularly on lower-end systems. While some users have experienced smooth gameplay and good performance on mid-range PCs, others have expressed frustration over the lack of updates and persistent optimization problems. Overall, the game appears to require further optimization to enhance the experience for a broader range of hardware.
“Game is well optimized to run on low-end PCs on ultra, achieving 50-60 fps.”
“Performance is surprisingly good for an early access title.”
“The optimization is good; it runs at 60 fps with all max settings.”
“Most bugged and not optimized game.”
“Dreadful optimization from a game that has been in early access for 2 years. I have an extremely overpowered PC and yet this is the only game I struggle to run, and when I do (after constant crashes), all I get is 20-28 fps.”
“This game is poorly optimized, has bad mechanics, and is entirely bare.”
- humor25 mentions
- 96 % positive mentions
- -8 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often described as unintentional and absurd, with players finding amusement in the game's glitches, such as flying animal carcasses and comical interactions with NPCs. Many reviews highlight the enjoyment derived from multiplayer experiences and the quirky, sometimes dark humor that emerges from survival scenarios, making it a source of laughter despite its flaws. Overall, while the game has its share of issues, players appreciate the lighthearted moments and funny encounters that arise during gameplay.
“It's hilarious.”
“I see they added the big boss animals which is funny because I thought I would never run into a large rabid rat in any game.”
“Bear and wolf carcasses fly 30 feet into the air when killed (actually hilarious).”
“Not funny because there hasn't been a new patch in the last 2 years.”
“The jokes feel stale and repetitive, lacking any real creativity.”
“The humor falls flat and often feels forced, making it hard to enjoy.”
- grinding23 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while some players find satisfaction in the progression and the rewarding feeling of accumulating gear, many others criticize it as tedious and repetitive. The necessity to grind for resources and gear can detract from the overall experience, with complaints about clunky mechanics, item management, and a lack of engaging content. Overall, the game appeals to those who enjoy grinding, but it may frustrate players seeking a more streamlined experience.
“I could see this having more success as a mod to Arma 3/DayZ, but as a standalone game, it's very clunky and repetitive. If you love grinding out quests, this is the game for you; otherwise, it's honestly just monotonous.”
“It is time-consuming, which I guess makes sense in a survival game, but it is tedious and may turn some players off.”
“The quest system is very linear and quite tedious; moving from one place to another can take a while too, especially because finding vehicles and gas is no easy task.”
- music21 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall experience with soothing background tracks and a fitting soundtrack that complements the game's environment. Players appreciate the ability to immerse themselves in the game with both relaxing and eerie tunes, although some have noted issues with in-game musicians being too loud. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, contributing significantly to the game's ambiance and enjoyment.
“Okay, so honestly, this is one of my favorite survival games. It has the look I love, very Stalker-like, and the music is atmospheric. For me, the game has a great feel to it.”
“I find that even in single player, it's very fun. I just put on the Stalker music and vibe. If you like Stalker, you will like this game.”
“The soundtrack is fantastic; I love it.”
“The music DLC is trash.”
“Issues with settlement musicians playing the guitar too loud.”
“As the game starts, you are greeted with gritty hard metal music that is menacing to the soul.”
- monetization21 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 76 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many users labeling it as a "cash grab" due to a lack of updates and developer engagement after initial hype. While some players noted the absence of microtransactions, the overall sentiment reflects frustration over perceived exploitation and inadequate support from developers, leading to a general recommendation to avoid purchasing the game.
“No, I have seen no in-game shop or microtransactions thus far!”
“There are no microtransactions!!!”
“No ads model (except for scoped weapons) means you're aiming like PUBG's 3rd person sights.”
“Steam needs to improve the early access and beta terms of service to stop developers from doing these quick cash grabs and ripping people off; we are all getting extremely sick and tired of it.”
“I had hopes for this game but it is clearly just a cash grab as even the devs stopped paying attention to it.”
“Well, what can I say about this game... dead, dead, dead... no updates since the beginning of December 2017, also very boring, not much to do, very buggy. I do believe this game was just a quick cash grab. Do not buy.”
- replayability9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is a significant concern among users, with many citing a lack of content, limited quests, and a small map as major drawbacks. While some players appreciate the offline enjoyment provided by AI NPCs and the addition of a battle royale mode, the consensus is that the game currently lacks sufficient variety and updates to encourage repeated play.
“Thanks to the AI NPCs, this game is completely enjoyable offline, giving it unlimited replay value, something that H1Z1, DayZ, and similar games have failed to do.”
“Not only because of the replayability, but for the pure fact that if you know what you're buying is being made with passion, then you will get a great product in return.”
“Now, there is a new battle royale mode, which is quite fun if you can find people to play with, and of course, there are two maps, which adds quite a lot of replay value.”
“The replayability in this game is horrible and because the game never updates there's no new stuff.”
“Boring game with very little replayability; it does not make you want to come back to play it with how dull it gets. Save up and buy an actual game like Escape from Tarkov.”
“Currently, this game doesn't offer a lot of replayability... the map is small, there are only a few quests, and not much to do after you've got a bunch of guns and currency.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is criticized for being minimal and offering insignificant benefits, leading to a negative overall experience. Reviewers also highlight issues with character design and animations, contributing to their dissatisfaction.
“Character development is lacking as the benefits are minimal compared to the effort required.”
“The character design is poor, and the animations are subpar, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players note that the game has evolved significantly through updates, enhancing its emotional impact, though some feel it still requires minor adjustments to fully resonate. Overall, it is regarded as a good game that successfully elicits emotional responses.
