Poly Roam

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Poly Roam is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by NightTime Co. and was released on December 21, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Poly Roam" is a chaotic road trip game set in a procedurally generated world, where players must drive, loot, and shoot to survive. Building a base and customizing your car with found items is crucial, while avoiding dangerous bosses and navigating treacherous environments are key to staying alive. The game also features humor and pop culture references, adding to its quirky charm. With its focus on survival and exploration, "Poly Roam" offers a unique and unpredictable gaming experience.

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Single-Player

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 155 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and addictive gameplay loop, combining driving, looting, and base building with engaging boss battles.
Players appreciate the variety of vehicles and customization options, as well as the regular updates and responsiveness from the developers.
The graphics and art style are generally well-received, providing a clean and enjoyable visual experience.

Many players find the driving experience repetitive and boring, with long stretches between points of interest and a lack of engaging content.
The game suffers from balance issues, particularly with weapon effectiveness and resource scarcity, making it frustrating for some players.
There are concerns about the developer's communication and responsiveness to player feedback, leading to dissatisfaction with the game's current state.

gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by interesting and well-thought-out mechanics, such as the ability to manage inventory while driving, which enhances the overall experience. However, some players criticize the driving mechanics as clunky and lacking depth, feeling that the game does not fully capitalize on its potential despite some improvements over its predecessor. Overall, while the game offers a fun and relaxing loop, it also faces scrutiny for its execution and design choices.
- “Well thought out mechanics including moving your inventory window where you want it and being able to drive with it open and move things in and out of your hot bar on the fly.”
- “The gameplay loop is fun and relaxing.”
- “The game is fun and enjoyable; I haven't run into any glitches yet, and I'm loving the more survival/combat focused gameplay.”
- “This game looks like an asset-dump, the gameplay feels clunky, the cars have no weight and too much grip, and for some reason they thought it would be a good idea to make your car batteries go dead after a while, and after the battery dies your car is stuck.”
- “I love the concept of games like The Long Drive and was hoping this would be a good fresh start for the dev, but as far as I could see, it's pretty much the same game with better but more generic visuals and the same lack of thoughtfulness in regards to gameplay.”
- “On some points this is clearly an improvement upon its predecessor, but on others I feel compelled to think that this lack of gameplay-related considerations is almost maliciously intentional considering the years of feedback that the dev has had from The Long Drive.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by appealing low-poly visuals that enhance the driving experience, with many users appreciating the art style and performance. However, some feel that while the visuals have improved, they remain somewhat generic and lack depth in gameplay design. Overall, the graphics are seen as a positive aspect, contributing to the game's charm.
- “It has nice low-poly graphics, the cars are fun to drive, it has a long way to go but definitely worth grabbing in my opinion.”
- “I love the art style and how nice it runs.”
- “★ ★ ★ ★ ★ visuals”
- “I love the concept of games like The Long Drive and was hoping this would be a good fresh start for the dev, but as far as I could see, it's pretty much the same game with better but more generic visuals and the same lack of thoughtfulness in regards to gameplay.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, featuring hilarious elements such as funny zombies and amusing gameplay mechanics like hitting zombies with cars. Players appreciate the lighthearted and enjoyable atmosphere, enhanced by extensive customization options and regular updates. Overall, the humor significantly contributes to the game's fun and relaxed experience.
- “It's really good fun, it's pretty chilled gameplay, the zombies are funny, loads of customization for the vehicles and stuff to collect.”
- “Hitting zombies with your car is funny!”
- “Bought the game myself, been absolutely worth it, it has a ton of hilarious enjoyable features and is actively worked on and updated!”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite demanding, particularly when it comes to using traders and completing quests, which often require extensive resource farming and extensive exploration across large areas. The repetitive nature of these tasks can make the experience feel overly grindy.
- “Quests are extremely grindy and demand a lot of resource farming, driving around looking for one tiny thing on a 50km biome.”
- “Grindy if you want to use traders.”
- “Quests are extremely grindy and demand a lot of resource farming, driving around looking for one tiny thing on a 50km biome.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players report a high level of stability in the game, with minimal to no bugs or crashes experienced during gameplay. The smooth performance contributes to an enjoyable experience, allowing players to immerse themselves in the survival and combat elements without interruptions.
- “The game runs great; I have experienced almost 0 bugs and 0 crashes on the first patch. I didn't even notice 3 hours fly by, and I haven't even gotten to beating one boss yet!”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its excessively grindy quests, which require players to engage in extensive resource farming and navigate large areas in search of small, specific items. This repetitive gameplay detracts from the overall narrative experience.
- “Quests are extremely grindy and demand a lot of resource farming, requiring players to drive around looking for one tiny thing on a 50km biome.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that while they appreciate the game, there are minor details that could be improved to enhance its replayability and overall enjoyment. Fans believe that with some adjustments, the game could offer a more engaging experience upon repeated playthroughs.
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a "lazy unity asset-flip cash grab," indicating that it relies on minimal effort and pre-made assets to generate revenue rather than offering a quality gaming experience.
- “Lazy Unity asset-flip cash grab.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's music system, which requires players to manually turn on the car radio, adds an immersive touch; however, the absence of music can leave a sense of emptiness. Additionally, the engine and weapon sounds are noted to be surprisingly underwhelming, detracting from the overall audio experience.