No Man's Island

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No Man's Island is a single player survival action adventure game. It was developed by Rif Game Studio and was released on May 4, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

"No Man's Island" is a challenging wilderness survival game that drops you into a strange 3D world with nothing but your wits. Gather resources, craft items, and uncover the mysteries of this unexplored land while dealing with strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Survive by hunting, fishing, farming, and managing your character's attributes with mouse and keyboard controls, an inventory system, crafting system, and equipment attached to your character. Isometric gameplay with 3D characters and creatures adds to the immersion.

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Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has engaging gameplay that encourages exploration and resource gathering.
The music and ambiance are enjoyable, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere.
Despite its flaws, some players find it surprisingly engaging and worth the price.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, crashes, and performance issues, making it frustrating to play.
The camera angles and controls are clunky, leading to a confusing and disorienting experience.
Many players feel the game is incomplete and lacks essential features, making it feel more like an early access title.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
Gameplay is initially engaging but becomes tedious due to mechanics that significantly slow player progress. While it offers some appealing features like pets, it lacks essential fundamentals and polish, leading to a less satisfying experience overall. Improvements in tutorials and gameplay feel are needed for a more enjoyable experience.
- “If you like Force of Nature 1 and 2, you'll enjoy this game. The mechanics may not be as good, but it has other features like pets, including a dragon pet. I haven't played for long, so there might be even more cool stuff to discover.”
- “Of course, there are a lot of things that the developers need to work on, like improving the tutorial, reducing RPG elements, and enhancing the overall gameplay experience.”
- “But if you're still curious and want to see a more in-depth look at the gameplay, please check out the video on my YouTube channel (link below).”
- “It was good for the first few hours, but all of the mechanics thrown in to hamper player progress are really turned up to 11, dragging out the time spent getting through the content.”
- “Of course, there are a lot of things that the developers need to work on, like the tutorial, fewer RPG elements, and improving the overall gameplay feel.”
- “It's missing so many fundamentals that are essential for quality gameplay that I can't imagine this game being considered good.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game have been criticized for their outdated quality, resembling titles from the Xbox 360 era, and users have reported significant frame rate drops even on low settings. Additionally, some players have experienced concerning performance issues with their GPUs, suggesting that the game may not be optimized well despite not being graphically demanding.
- “I also experienced frame rate drops when entering new areas, even with the graphic setting on low.”
- “When I finally got this game to start in a map and actually get to play, it made my PC's GPU, which is only a few weeks old and basically brand new, make sounds it never made before, like a jet engine struggling to breathe. This is just an overview game and is not a high-demanding graphics game; it actually looks more like a 2006 Xbox 360 game.”
- “My PC has no problems handling high-demanding graphic games such as Resident Evil, so I don't see why this game should make my GPU sound that way.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is well-received, contributing positively to the overall ambiance and enhancing the gaming experience.
- “The music is fantastic, and the ambiance it creates is truly immersive.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “I love how the music sets the mood and draws you deeper into the game world.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While some players enjoy grinding mechanics, many find this particular game to be unplayable due to its grinding elements, suggesting a significant disconnect between player expectations and the game's execution.
- “I love grinding games, but this one is unplayable.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious.”
- “I found the grind to be repetitive and not rewarding at all.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's story is criticized for being vague, boring, and generic, which detracts from its survival theme. Instead of focusing on survival elements, it leans more towards RPG mechanics, starting with quest-giving interactions that feel out of place.
- “Its story is vague, boring, and generic (like most of the game).”
- “When you promote the game as survival, but the first thing you do is talk to a quest giver and perform a quest, it falls more under RPG, in my opinion.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game is perceived as a cash grab, with users expressing frustration over a lack of communication from developers and highlighting the game's incomplete and buggy state.
- “They do not respond to anyone who asks anything on their Discord either; clearly, this game is a cash grab.”
- “It is indeed what it allegedly claims, but it is an incomplete, bug-filled, lazy attempt at a cash grab.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report a high level of stability in the game, noting that there are no significant glitches or bugs that disrupt gameplay.