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"Plains of Pain" is a post-apocalyptic survival game set on a scorched Earth after devastating solar flares. Humanity has been nearly wiped out, with only two hostile factions remaining to restore order and search for water and food. Players must navigate this harsh world and contend with both the elements and other survivors.

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Reviews

87%
Audience ScoreBased on 158 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a rich and immersive post-apocalyptic world with a mix of survival, crafting, and exploration mechanics, reminiscent of titles like Kenshi and Fallout.
  • Players appreciate the depth of the crafting system, base building, and the dynamic world that keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.
  • The developers are actively updating the game and engaging with the community, showing a commitment to improving the experience and adding new content.
  • The inventory management system is often criticized for being clunky and unintuitive, leading to frustration during gameplay.
  • Many players report bugs and performance issues, including crashes and glitches that hinder the overall experience.
  • The game can be overly difficult, with resource scarcity and challenging enemies making it hard for new players to progress without significant grinding.
  • gameplay25 mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics, including a unique quest system and survival elements like daily overheating challenges, which add a hardcore dimension. Players appreciate the depth of inventory management and the quality mechanics, although some find the UI clumsy and in need of polish. Overall, despite some technical issues, the gameplay is considered immersive and addictive, with many players eager for future updates.

    • “You've already made a great game; I just want an excuse to keep playing it with the gameplay loop.”
    • “For early access alpha state, the game has 100x better gameplay mechanics than most AAA games that just recycle their games and are all the time the same boring game in a new skin.”
    • “It has some truly post-apocalyptic hard gameplay aura; I was playing 8 hours straight and couldn't go to bed, lol.”
    • “Update: I probably won't play this game until some major updates fix the lag, the ping, and some gameplay issues like fighting animations and interactions being a bit more polished.”
    • “Although the gameplay seems decent enough, the UI is very clumsy and hard to understand.”
    • “Mostly makes me want to look for another apocalyptic game that has mechanics that make sense!”
  • graphics12 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally described as decent, capturing the essence of a wasteland environment, but they fall short of AAA standards, with some users expressing disappointment over performance on high-end hardware. While the art style is appreciated, there are notable issues with animations and visuals that detract from the overall experience. However, many players emphasize that the game's immersive gameplay compensates for its graphical shortcomings.

    • “The art style and graphics of the maps are just what you would want a wasteland to look and feel like.”
    • “Graphically, the game is pretty decent and it runs pretty well.”
    • “Note: don't expect graphics and quality that you are used to in AAA games, appreciate the game for what it is and what it has to offer you.”
    • “It's a fun game all in all, but I should be able to play the game at a higher graphics level other than low with a 4070 Ti graphics card, Ryzen 7 processor, and 64 gigs of DDR4 memory.”
    • “The graphics leave a lot to be desired, but it will probably be touched up later in the development.”
    • “If you like poor animations, weird visuals, and no story or context, then this game is for you.”
  • story7 mentions

    The game's story is largely open-ended, allowing players to explore various quest lines and engage in missions to enhance their skills, but it lacks a central narrative or main plot. While some quests offer unique experiences tied to factions, others can be challenging due to unclear objectives. Overall, the storytelling is minimal, with some players criticizing the animations and visuals.

    • “You can follow many quest lines or do whatever you want, getting lost in the wastelands.”
    • “Befriend a faction and you can get unique quests and trading.”
    • “If you like poor animations, weird visuals, and no story or context, then this game is for you.”
    • “It's just an open-world game; there is no main plot as of yet.”
    • “The game divvies out quests to help you along, but after a few, you're pretty much on your own.”
  • grinding6 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be heavily focused on farming, particularly at bandit camps and faction bases, which can become tedious over time. The crafting and resource management systems are seen as overly complex, with many feeling that the settlement mechanics require more effort than the actual farming itself. Overall, the grinding experience is viewed as excessive and in need of improvement.

    • “You'll be farming there for a long time, crafting stone hammers to bash destroyed vehicles for parts to fix up your vehicle.”
    • “End game is also all about farming faction bases.”
    • “Inventory management and too much resource grinding.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is a striking blend of beauty and oppression, featuring a beautifully crafted world that invites exploration while also presenting challenging environments that require strategic adaptation. Players appreciate the immersive and atmospheric qualities, from the joy of exploration to the intense heat of the wasteland.

    • “Finding a jerry can and fuel so I can refill my little vehicle and go for some proper exploring in this beautiful and atmospheric world of pure joy!”
    • “The game’s dark, atmospheric world is beautifully crafted, with challenging environments that push you to adapt and strategize.”
    • “-- the atmosphere is oppressive in that 'walk outside into a blast furnace' heat-wave kind of way.”
    • “The atmosphere is oppressive in that 'walk outside into a blast furnace' heat-wave kind of way.”
    • “The game lacks any sense of immersion, making the atmosphere feel flat and uninspired.”
    • “The environment feels lifeless and devoid of any real character, which detracts from the overall atmosphere.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Users report significant performance issues, even on capable hardware like the RTX 3060, indicating that the game's optimization is lacking.

    • “Performance was really bad for me, and I have a 3060.”
    • “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, even on high-end hardware.”
    • “I experienced frequent stuttering and long load times, which made the gameplay frustrating.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game is noted for its potential, but users report that it remains buggy, indicating that stability issues are still present.

    • “Still buggy but has a lot of potential.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
    • “I experienced several glitches that disrupted my gameplay.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game features a subtle, funky soundtrack that plays on radios in various bases, creating a laid-back atmosphere. While it may not be groundbreaking, it effectively contributes to the overall vibe of the experience.

    • “The funky music playing on the radios in the bases adds a nice touch to the atmosphere, creating a laid-back vibe that enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The soundtrack is not overly heavy, but it perfectly complements the game, providing a fun and engaging backdrop.”
    • “While the music may not be groundbreaking, it effectively sets the mood and keeps the energy flowing throughout the gameplay.”
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Play time

8hMedian play time
12hAverage play time
7-22hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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