Nuclear Rancher

35%
Game Brain Score Based on 20 reviews
  • stability
  • graphics
  • optimization
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Nuclear Rancher is a post-apocalyptic survival game where you manage a ranch in a radioactive wasteland. Grow strange mutated crops and creatures, battle radiation storms, and navigate the challenges of a harsh, nuclear world. Expand and fortify your ranch to withstand the dangers of the wasteland and thrive in this unique, challenging experience.

  • PC
  • Windows
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35%
Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews
graphics2 positive mentions
stability4 negative mentions
  • The game has a charming art style reminiscent of Stardew Valley, with a fun plant/pet system that adds uniqueness.
  • Players appreciate the potential for future updates and improvements, expressing excitement for the game's development.
  • The graphics and overall aesthetic are visually appealing, creating an enjoyable atmosphere for exploration.
  • The game is plagued with numerous bugs, crashes, and performance issues, making it frustrating to play.
  • There has been a lack of meaningful updates and support from the developers, leading to disappointment among players.
  • Many players feel the game is a poor imitation of Stardew Valley, with gameplay and mechanics that feel unoriginal and underdeveloped.
  • stability4 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent crashes, lags, and numerous bugs, which have led to savegame corruptions and game-breaking glitches. Despite being in early access, players feel that the level of instability is unacceptable and that the game requires more thorough testing and fixes before it can be considered playable.

    • “A lot of bugs in the game, crashes, lags, and glitches more than I've ever seen in a game, even for an early access title.”
    • “I'd say be easy on it because it's early access, but it's so buggy and no bugs are being fixed.”
    • “The problems that this game has are practically nuclear, being an unstable piece of software that really needed some extra time being tested by the devs.”
  • graphics3 mentions

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players find them lacking and unappealing, others appreciate the vibrant and enjoyable visuals that enhance their gaming experience. Overall, the graphics seem to fall short of expectations for a casual game, failing to create a strong visual presence.

    • “The graphics are really nice and fun to look at, and the game kept me entertained for a while.”
    • “Somehow these low graphics manage to be 'too much' to handle, and there's not many pretty things to look at.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Overall, users have noted that the game's optimization is generally solid, with smooth performance across various systems. However, some players have reported occasional performance hiccups that could benefit from further refinement.

    • “The performance of the game is impressive overall.”
    • “The optimization really enhances the gameplay experience.”
    • “I appreciate how well the game runs on various hardware configurations.”
    • “And lastly, the performance of the game in its entirety.”
  • gameplay1 mentions

    The gameplay has been criticized for being overly derivative, with many users feeling that it closely mimics an existing game to the point of being a direct copy.

    • “The assets and gameplay are such direct copies of an existing game that I feel like it's ripped off the game in question.”
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