PostCollapse

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PostCollapse is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Ambiera and was released on January 11, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"PostCollapse is a survival game set in a collapsed civilization's ruins, spanning a vast 120 square km procedurally-generated world. Players must gather resources, construct tools, grow food, and hunt for sustenance, while adapting to the game's unique winter/summer cycle that lasts only a few days each. Choose any building as your headquarters, storing items and setting up a base of operations as you navigate this harsh, post-apocalyptic landscape."

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 69 reviews

story4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has a solid foundation and offers a unique survival experience without zombies, focusing on resource management and crafting.
Players appreciate the atmosphere and sense of isolation, which enhances the survival experience.
The game has potential for growth and improvement, with frequent updates from the developer and a low price point making it accessible.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, poor graphics, and unbalanced mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience for many players.
Time management is overly aggressive, with food and thirst depleting too quickly, making it difficult to progress and enjoy the game.
Many players feel the game lacks content, depth, and variety, leading to repetitive gameplay and a lack of engaging objectives.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as basic and lacking depth, with players expressing a desire for more narrative elements, such as quests that involve finding recipes or clues. While the survival mechanics and logistics are engaging, the overall storyline does not significantly enhance the experience, leading to mixed reviews on its narrative quality. However, the game's early access format allows players to contribute ideas for potential improvements.
- “It would also be nice if there were more of a storyline (maybe finding recipes in libraries or hunting down clues for a survival compound). It would also make a great format for a multiplayer game.”
- “5 of 5 great story, great gameplay.”
- “The current storyline is basic but again, if you buy into this early access version, you can put your ideas straight to the developers.”
- “I think the beginning quest for potato seeds should be changed; however, I completed the quest once, but when I did my second playthrough, I literally spent a whole hour looking through cars looking for potato seeds.”
- “I think the quest should be changed to any seeds.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
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Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews. While some players find them acceptable and fitting for the survival genre, others criticize them as subpar, with issues like glitches and a lack of depth in the visual experience. Despite these criticisms, a few players appreciate the low-poly style and note that the graphics serve their purpose in enhancing gameplay.
- “Good sounds, graphics, for this type of game.”
- “Has some graphics glitches but nothing too serious.”
- “Like I'm not picky about graphics or mechanics, but top-to-bottom the game is hot garbage.”
- “Useless day-night cycle, minimal skill depth, forgettable scenery, and third-rate graphics make this a bit grueling.”
- “Here's the thing: if you're not going to do post-apocalypse with zombies or robots or something to build tension, then you really need to ace the graphics and depth of the survival experience.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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17%
33%
The music in the game is generally well-received, enhancing the atmosphere and providing a pleasant listening experience. However, some players feel that the variety is lacking, and the sound effects could be improved. Overall, while the music contributes positively, there is room for more diversity and engagement.
- “Music perfectly fits the game.”
- “Music, atmosphere, old school feel, all is in here...”
- “Some animals stick their heads through walls constantly, and the sound effects are quite bland; mostly, though, some music is okay.”
- “A little atmospheric music helps as you explore, but watch out for those bears!”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being unbalanced and overly punishing, with mechanics that lead to rapid starvation and time progression issues. While the game has a promising premise and some solid basic mechanics, it suffers from significant bugs that detract from the overall experience.
- “Yet another good start on a survival title using mechanics that are basic but solid.”
- “Like I'm not picky about graphics or mechanics, but top-to-bottom the game is hot garbage.”
- “Good premise, decent mechanics, too buggy.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is extensive, requiring over 20 hours of farming and resource management, but offers rewarding strategies for players who enjoy logistics and survival mechanics. Resources are perishable, yet players can develop skills to streamline tasks and create a sustainable farming environment, including the ability to regrow trees and breed animals. Overall, the game provides a satisfying experience for those who appreciate deep, engaging gameplay without a high price tag.
- “Includes up to 20 hours+ minimum of farming content; all resources are perishable. If you have a good strategy for leveling up farming, you can save metals and scrap materials to buy necessary tools and last many in-game years.”
- “This game is great for people who just want a simple survival game that requires logistics. However, the grinding aspect can feel overwhelming, as it requires constant farming and resource management to progress.”
- “You can level up certain stats that allow you to make certain chores easier, such as holding items (which all have weight), chopping wood, fishing, farming, and hunting. But the repetitive nature of grinding can become tedious over time.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is marred by significant bugs and glitches, including odd spawning issues and some graphical problems, though they are not considered overly severe. While the premise and mechanics are appreciated, the technical issues detract from the overall experience.
- “Good premise, decent mechanics, but it's too buggy.”
- “The level terrain also has some odd spawning glitches that look similar to 7 Days to Die alpha.”
- “Has some graphics glitches, but nothing too serious.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers enjoyable gameplay but suffers from optimization issues, as players with decent hardware, like a GTX 1650 Ti and 16GB of RAM, report frame rates around 45 FPS, occasionally dropping to 35 FPS. While it remains playable, improvements in optimization are needed for a smoother experience.
- “This game is pretty fun and it's definitely worth the price, but it needs better optimization. I have a GTX 1650 Ti mobile and 16 GB of RAM, and it runs at around 45 FPS, with some drops down to around 35. That's not good for a game that looks like this, but it is playable overall. I would still recommend it.”
- “The optimization is really lacking. Even with decent hardware, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I was disappointed with the performance. The game frequently stutters and lags, making it hard to enjoy the gameplay. It feels like it wasn't optimized for modern systems.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express disappointment in the game's replayability, citing technical issues such as crashes that hinder loading, and suggest that there are better alternatives available with more content and stability.
- “The game has not improved; it crashes now when trying to load it. It's not worth it when you see other games out there that are more playable and have more content.”
- “After completing the game once, I found no incentive to play it again. The lack of new content or different outcomes makes it feel stale.”
- “The replayability is severely lacking. Once you've experienced the story, there's nothing left to draw you back in.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is noted for its solid sense of solitude, enhanced by atmospheric music that complements the exploration experience. However, some users feel it requires further polish to fully realize its potential. Players should remain cautious of wildlife threats, such as bears, while navigating the environment.
- “It's a solid and atmospheric survival game with a particularly good sense of solitude.”
- “A little atmospheric music helps as you explore, but watch out for those bears!”