Posthuman: Sanctuary
- July 27, 2018
- Mighty Box
Get on SteamIn Posthuman: Sanctuary, a survival game based on the Posthuman and Posthuman Saga board games, players navigate a post-apocalyptic world, scavenging for resources and making tense decisions when encountering other survivors, some of whom have been mutated by the fallout. With a focus on narrative choice and a grim, atmospheric setting, players must balance their own needs against the welfare of the group and the desires of the enigmatic observers. Every action has consequences, as the strains of an old favorite song lead you to a fateful encounter that could change everything.
Reviews
- Engaging tabletop-style gameplay with exciting survival mechanics that make scrounging for resources rewarding.
- Well-designed graphics with detailed character customization and immersive environmental effects.
- Interesting scenarios and a mix of strategy and rogue-like elements that keep the gameplay entertaining.
- The game is plagued by numerous game-breaking bugs that can freeze progress, leading to frustration.
- There are concerns about the game's abandonment, with no updates or communication from the developers for an extended period.
- The learning curve can be steep, and the reliance on luck for initial success can make the game feel unbalanced.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and immersive, featuring intuitive tabletop-style mechanics and survival elements that create excitement in resource scavenging. While the challenge level is appreciated, some players find the difficulty and pacing a bit frustrating, suggesting that adjustments to combat and resource availability could enhance accessibility for a broader audience. Overall, the combination of enjoyable graphics and gameplay keeps players invested.
“Fun game with an intuitive, easy-to-get-into tabletop style featuring exciting survival mechanics. Scrounging for food, medical supplies, and other survival gear makes you appreciate every can of food you find and celebrate when scoring a big haul.”
“The graphics are quite nice, and the gameplay keeps you immersed.”
“It's a challenging game that requires you to beat the score to unlock the 'make your own character' mode. While the difficulty can be frustrating, it's good to have a challenge. A slightly slower gameplay pace and adjustments to combat difficulty and food levels could attract more players.”
“It takes too long to beat the score to unlock the 'make your own character' mode, and I find that a little frustrating considering the difficulty this game has set for itself. It's very hard, which is good for a challenge, but maybe a little slower gameplay and a couple of adjustments to combat difficulty and food levels would definitely draw more people in. Not in a bad way, though, just a thought.”
“O dice game mechanics.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their detailed character customization options and dynamic weather effects, which enhance the overall immersive gameplay experience. Users appreciate the visual richness, ranging from gloomy rain to bright sunshine, contributing to the game's atmosphere.
“Graphics are well done with plenty of game-enriching detail, from the look of your character with numerous visual options to change their appearance, to weather patterns full of dreary rainy gloom or inspiring sunshine radiance.”
“The graphics are quite nice, and the gameplay keeps you immersed.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games, making the overall experience feel less immersive.”
“Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, which detracts from the overall visual appeal of the game.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to create a visually engaging world for players to explore.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and audio in the game effectively enhance the experience by creating a sense of tension and danger during both travel and combat, particularly influenced by the strategic placement of land tiles on the map.
“The music and audio create an excellent atmosphere during travel and combat, providing a sense of danger that can arise at any moment based on where you place your land tiles on the map.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the emotional experience and immersing players in the game's world.”
“Each musical piece is thoughtfully crafted, adding depth to the narrative and making every moment feel significant.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent game-breaking bugs that cause freezes, forcing players to restart from the beginning. This has led to frustration and a lack of playtime for many users.
“Currently, it has quite a few game-breaking bugs that freeze the game entirely, preventing you from playing. You have to restart from the beginning, which is why my playtime is so low; after a couple of times, I couldn't be bothered restarting again and again from the start.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing significant progress. It's incredibly frustrating.”
“I've encountered multiple stability issues, including random freezes and crashes that ruin the experience. It's hard to enjoy the game when you can't trust it to run smoothly.”
