Open Country

Open Country‘s animal hunting elements don’t appeal to me, but the idea of being one with nature, free to explore the great outdoors? Yes please.

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In "Open Country" , you embark on a wilderness adventure, leaving city life behind. Hunt wildlife, explore the great outdoors, and survive harsh conditions to help the Ranger and protect the valley. Level up by completing tasks, improving weapons, and toughening up for the title of Master Outdoorsman. Remember, I couldn't find specific information about this game, so my summary is based on general themes and the Steam store description.

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40%

Audience ScoreBased on 362 reviews

graphics22 positive mentions

stability30 negative mentions

The game has a nice and atmospheric graphics, capturing the essence of nature well.
Some players find the game fun and relaxing, enjoying the survival aspects and the tasks involved.
The concept of merging hunting with survival mechanics has potential and could appeal to fans of both genres.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, making it frustrating to play.
Controls are clunky and unresponsive, leading to a poor gameplay experience.
The game feels abandoned by developers, with little to no updates or support since its release.

graphics
122 mentions
18 % positive mentions
70 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the atmospheric elements and detailed environments, while others criticize the overall quality as subpar, outdated, and plagued by technical issues such as lag and pop-in. A significant drawback noted is the lack of graphical settings, which limits customization and optimization for different hardware. Overall, while there are moments of beauty, many players feel the graphics need substantial improvement to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The views at some points are almost breathtaking; the graphics are overall really nice.”
- “Everything is so detailed on the survival part, weather elements and graphics, and the sounds are on point.”
- “Been playing for a bit, and while the graphics definitely aren't AAA, for 15 bucks they've done a great job on bringing this game to life.”
- “But Open Country launched with too many graphical and technical issues, none of which were really addressed.”
- “The graphics legitimately hurt my eyes and the pop-in is insane.”
- “Graphics are unoptimized with literally no options; menus look like a bad Xbox arcade port and the animations and bugs indicate a catastrophe in terms of quality.”
story
116 mentions
5 % positive mentions
90 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as somewhat cliché and straightforward, featuring over 30 missions with various characters, but the dialogue is often criticized for being lackluster and skippable without affecting gameplay. Players appreciate the survival elements and crafting system, but many express frustration with technical issues, such as crashes and mission bugs, which hinder progress and detract from the overall narrative experience. While some enjoy the mission-driven approach, others feel it limits the open-world exploration they anticipated.
- “There are over 30 different missions, and players meet different characters along the way.”
- “Adds a story element to the craft and survive type games.”
- “But you really need to listen to the story and be focused to understand the whole game and not rush.”
- “The story dialogue is not great, but can be skipped without impacting the gameplay.”
- “The story is kinda cliché.”
- “Do not buy this game for co-op, there is no storyline.”
gameplay
44 mentions
27 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of survival mechanics and horror elements, but it suffers from numerous bugs, poor design choices, and subpar shooting and hunting mechanics. While some players find the crafting and survival aspects engaging, many express frustration with the janky controls and lack of depth in core mechanics. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant improvements to reach its full capabilities.
- “I've just finished the whole gameplay and it was brilliant. There were a few small hiccups that were quite funny, but overall it was brilliant to play, so much fun, and very hard in some parts.”
- “This game has a lot of potential, with cool bush-crafting and addicting survival mechanics that can be a thrill to overcome.”
- “I've not played the game for a long time, but long enough to get a feel for the gameplay, which is, in my opinion, plenty good enough for this type of game.”
- “The hunting mechanics are by no means a simulation aside from the fact that you do use a weapon to kill animals, so don't go in expecting a deep simulation taking into account wind or bullet drop or scent or really much more beyond point gun; shoot, hit or miss, harvest carcass.”
- “Numerous bugs on core game mechanics (sickness, collecting water, finding materials, etc).”
- “The movement mechanics around objects is not very good.”
stability
34 mentions
12 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
88 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of major bugs, glitches, and control issues that can be game-breaking and frustrating. While some players note that the developers are addressing these problems, the overall experience is marred by a lack of polish, particularly in multiplayer modes, leading many to recommend waiting for further updates before playing.
- “I have gripes with this game, but it did not run like crap, wasn't buggy (yet) for me, and nothing game-breaking happened.”
- “The overall concept of the game is very good, such as your thirst, hunger, and energy that you need to keep an eye on, but it is flawed by major bugs and glitches that are sometimes annoying and even game-breaking.”
- “They should not have released this if it glitches so bad, you cannot play through.”
- “Character movement is buggy, gets stuck on logs, rocks, etc. The entire game has crashed on me at least 5-6 times in the 8 hours I've played and I'm running an i9, 3070, with 64GB of RAM... no reason this should be crashing on my system.”
music
24 mentions
17 % positive mentions
71 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the intro song and finding certain tracks enjoyable, while others criticize the overall soundtrack for being out of place and not fitting the game's outdoor vibe. Many users express frustration with the constant, annoying background music, likening it to something more suitable for a cooking montage than a survival game. Overall, there is a consensus that the music needs better integration and balance to enhance the gaming experience.
- “Having an actual song at the intro screen is pretty decent, and fits the feel/vibe of the game.”
- “I liked some of the music though.”
- “The music was enjoyable though....”
- “The music while playing does not fit the environment.”
- “Only thing I feel is kinda out of place is the music in this game, just doesn't fit quite right with the outdoors vibe they're going for.”
- “I think the game definitely needs some balance; annoying music plays constantly.”
optimization
10 mentions
20 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting severe performance issues even on high-end PCs, including lag and high resource usage. Many have noted the lack of graphical options, unrefined menus reminiscent of poor console ports, and numerous bugs that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game appears to be in dire need of optimization improvements.
- “Graphics are unoptimized with literally no options; menus look like a bad Xbox arcade port, and the animations and bugs indicate a catastrophe in terms of quality.”
- “My guess is it's ported over from console with zero optimization.”
- “I only played 7 minutes and my high-end PC was taxed to the max. I'll come back later once they hopefully get the game optimized.”
- “It's laggy and terribly optimized.”
- “Graphics are unoptimized with literally no options, menus look like a bad Xbox arcade port and the animations and bugs indicate a catastrophe in terms of quality...”
atmosphere
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive graphics, earning a solid 7/10 from users. While the overall ambiance is well-executed, some players note that the menu and setup feel outdated, and the movement mechanics can be somewhat janky. Despite these issues, the atmosphere and crafting elements contribute positively to the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere is captured damn near perfectly; all in all, it gets a solid 7/10 in my book.”
- “The game has nice and atmospheric graphics, but the menu and setup are outdated.”
- “That being said, it has so much potential; the shooting feels alright, movement is a little janky (kinda like State of Decay except more delayed), but the atmosphere and crafting are nice.”
grinding
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
75 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, often likening it to needing a "second life" to manage the demands.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
humor
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be a highlight, with amusing voice acting and entertaining hiccups during gameplay. Overall, the humor contributes to the fun and engaging experience, despite some clunky mechanics.
- “It's a bit clunky when moving and the voice acting is really funny.”
- “I've just finished the whole gameplay and it was brilliant; there were a few small hiccups that were quite funny, but overall it was brilliant to play and so much fun.”
replayability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that while the game has significant potential for increased replayability, it currently falls short and could benefit from minor updates and adjustments to enhance its playability.
- “It's a shame because the game has a lot of potential and could become significantly more playable with relatively small updates and adjustments.”
emotional
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users express a strong emotional response to the game, with multiple mentions of feeling moved to tears, indicating a profound and impactful experience.
- “I want to cry.”
- “I want to cry.”
- “I want to cry.”
monetization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users criticize the monetization aspect for having an unattractive and clunky user interface, which detracts from the experience. Additionally, they note that the ad speed, even at maximum settings, is disappointingly slow.