Primitive Society Simulator
- February 26, 2024
- YSH BigDove
- 90h median play time
Get on Steam"Primitive Society Simulator is a tribe-building game inspired by ancient Chinese legends and games like RimWorld and Dawn of Man. As a tribal leader, guide your people in gathering resources, building a community, and ensuring the survival and growth of tribe members. Each individual has knowledge in various areas and can improve over time, forming families and passing on enhanced physical and intellectual traits to the next generation."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of mechanics from popular titles like Rimworld and Going Medieval, providing a fresh take on tribal and settlement management.
- Active development and regular updates from the developers show a commitment to improving the game based on player feedback.
- The game features engaging mechanics such as generational knowledge and task management, making it a deep and immersive experience for players who enjoy simulation games.
- The user interface is often described as cluttered and unintuitive, making it difficult for players to navigate and understand the game mechanics.
- The pacing of the game can be frustratingly slow, with some players feeling that progress is hindered by the time it takes to unlock new features and technologies.
- Tutorials are criticized for being poorly worded and lacking clarity, which can lead to confusion and a steep learning curve for new players.
- gameplay15 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its innovative mechanics and thoughtful design, drawing comparisons to RimWorld while introducing unique features like a generational knowledge system and limited early-game options that enhance strategic depth. Players appreciate the developer's responsiveness to feedback, leading to continuous improvements, although some note periods of inactivity can disrupt the experience. Overall, the game offers a stable and engaging experience with the promise of future content updates.
“The game is very well thought through in regards to mechanics, and the developer is actively listening to feedback (e.g., I really love how much the UI has improved over time).”
“The game already offers an interesting variety of gameplay at the early access launch, and the prospect of further updates with more content and improvements makes this offer even better.”
“This is not just another civilization simulator - it cleverly adds new mechanics and offers interesting twists, such as generational knowledge and other unique elements.”
“Since science is very limited at the beginning of the game, building options and gameplay features are limited at first.”
“And some of the game mechanics, such as the hunting and gathering of herbs, or especially the knowledge system, I have never seen in this form before.”
“This game is a RimWorld-like with a lot of mechanics and elements that you'd really wish you had in RimWorld, especially for low-tech playthroughs.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics receive mixed reviews, with some users noting that they have their moments but overall describe them as average, rating them around 3 out of 5. Low graphics settings lack detail, particularly in foliage, which improves at higher settings.
“The graphics have their moments.”
“The graphics are decent.”
“Graphics rating: 3 out of 5.”
“The graphics have their moments, but overall they feel lacking.”
“Low graphics settings result in a complete lack of foliage, which is noticeable from higher elevations.”
“I would rate the graphics a 3 out of 5.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is conveyed through a tutorial featuring short missions, but some players find the quest design confusing, as it references ingredients that have not yet been introduced. Additionally, the quests involve substantial reading, which may detract from the overall experience.
“The quests do require a lot of reading though.”
“The quests require a lot of reading, which can be overwhelming.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence.”
“Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of Coral Island to be tedious, particularly due to the slow pace of updates in early access, which can hinder progress. The game's requirement to manage multiple villagers across various tasks adds to the feeling of grind, especially when waiting for new content.
“I do try and support early access games, but I was nearly put off by Coral Island, another game I really like. The way I play, they can't keep up with me, so waiting for updates is tedious if it's months!”
“It is not a first-person game, but one where you have to direct many villagers over many tasks including food, warmth (the ice age will come!), farming, defense, taming animals, and more.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The soundtrack is highly praised as a masterpiece, though some users note that the overall music and user interface could be improved, with a specific mention of a minor issue regarding the labeling of the "animals" button as "anipals."
“The soundtrack is a masterpiece.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is subtle and often arises from players' frustrations with the building mechanics, leading to self-deprecating jokes about their own tendencies for order and conformity. This blend of lightheartedness and relatable experiences adds a charming layer to the gameplay, even amidst confusion.
“I love the humor in this game! The quirky characters and their funny dialogues always make me laugh out loud.”
“The game is filled with hilarious moments that catch you off guard, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
“I appreciate the clever puns and jokes sprinkled throughout the gameplay; they really add a lighthearted touch to the experience.”
