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- The game offers a challenging survival experience that keeps players engaged and on their toes.
- Graphics are charming and visually pleasing, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere.
- The crafting system is in-depth and rewarding, allowing players to utilize materials effectively.
- The tutorial is poorly designed, leaving players to figure out essential mechanics on their own.
- Enemies are overly aggressive, leading to frustrating experiences, especially for new players.
- There are numerous bugs and issues, such as trees not disappearing after being chopped down, which detracts from the gameplay.
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a charming simplicity and a visually pleasing color palette, contributing to an overall fun aesthetic. While some users note a janky gameplay experience, the graphics remain a highlight, offering a cute and engaging visual style.
“The graphics and color palette are visually pleasing, and I like the simplistic approach.”
“The gameplay is somewhat janky in some regards, but the progression system and its somewhat charming graphics don't leave much to be desired.”
“The visuals in Oldowan are simple, but consistently fun to look at.”
“Graphics are simple and cute.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a mix of janky mechanics and charming graphics, with a unique deer hunting mechanic that requires players to strategically maneuver animals into obstacles. The crafting system is praised for its variety and realism, adding depth to the overall experience.
“The gameplay is somewhat janky in some regards, but the progression system and its charming graphics don't leave much to be desired.”
“The crafting mechanics are cool; I like that it requires different methods of crafting depending on the end result, and that it's based on real life.”
“The gameplay is somewhat janky in some regards, but the progression system and its somewhat charming graphics don't leave much to be desired.”
“Deers run away but follow exactly where your crosshair is pointing, which is somewhat of a game mechanic since it's the only way you can kill them - by running them into a tree and then killing them from behind.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the irony of players leaving negative reviews due to their own shortcomings, which many find amusing. This self-referential comedy adds a layer of entertainment to the overall experience.
“The humor in this game is top-notch; I found myself laughing out loud at the clever dialogue.”
“The absurd situations and witty one-liners kept me entertained throughout my playthrough.”
“I love how the game pokes fun at common tropes while still being genuinely funny.”
