Primordian

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Primordian is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Stonepunk Studios and was released on January 19, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Primordian" is a single-player action game with excellent gameplay and stunning visuals, offering a unique experience in a vast ancient world on the first planet. Engage in close-combat with strange creatures, wield organic weaponry, and uncover secrets in a lush, twisting landscape. The story takes place in the center of the universe, many billions of years ago, where you'll uncover an ancient tale as you journey from darkness to light.

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 142 reviews

graphics72 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

Stunning graphics and immersive environments that transport players to a vibrant, alien world.
Engaging combat mechanics with a variety of weapons, providing a satisfying and strategic fighting experience.
The game has a captivating storyline and rich lore that keeps players engaged throughout their adventure.

Combat feels shallow and lacks depth, often resulting in chaotic encounters without clear mechanics.
Numerous technical issues, including unresponsive menus, frequent crashes, and poor save systems, hinder the overall experience.
The game suffers from a lack of proper tutorials and guidance, making it difficult for players to understand mechanics and progress.

graphics
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
22%
3%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning detail, vibrant environments, and impressive creature designs, making the world feel alive and immersive. Many reviewers highlight the visuals as the standout feature, often describing them as among the best available in VR, though some note that the gameplay does not match the high graphical quality. While the visuals are generally smooth and polished, a few users report minor performance issues when multiple enemies are on screen.
- “The stunning graphics, detailed environments, and impressive creature designs create a world that feels alive and vibrant.”
- “Amazing game and definitely the best graphics in VR so far.”
- “The clarity of the graphics and the superb sharpness is simply amazing.”
- “The game in its current state feels and plays like a tech demo, a showcase of its graphics and design.”
- “Mostly smooth graphics, but with a number of enemies on screen, some stuttering and frame skipping can occur.”
- “Sometimes the graphics are way too much.”
gameplay
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
61%
7%
The gameplay features fluid and responsive combat mechanics that allow for strategic encounters, though some players find it overly simplistic and arcadey. While the visuals are praised for their beauty and detail, there are criticisms regarding the effectiveness of certain mechanics, such as armor and slow-motion, which can feel underwhelming or inconsistent. Overall, the game offers potential for enjoyable experiences, but some players express disappointment with its depth and variety.
- “The combat mechanics are fluid and responsive, allowing for satisfying and strategic encounters.”
- “Beautiful game and the gameplay is really good.”
- “Despite the cons mentioned below, the overall gameplay and visuals kept me wanting to go a little further.”
- “The gameplay is much more arcadey than I was expecting.”
- “There are mechanics in place here such as armor and some dismemberment, but they all fall short and don't accomplish what was sought after.”
- “While the graphics are really nice, the gameplay is mediocre.”
story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
57%
12%
The game's story is set in a captivating new realm with stunning visuals and mythical creatures, engaging players throughout. However, opinions are mixed; while some find the narrative immersive and innovative, others criticize it as linear and shallow, suggesting it may not meet the expectations of those seeking a deeper story experience. Overall, the developers are noted for their active engagement and plans to expand the storyline in future updates.
- “The game transports players to an entirely new realm, filled with breathtaking landscapes, mythical creatures, and an immersive storyline that keeps you engaged from start to finish.”
- “You're going to play this for the story experience more than the combat.”
- “Story/tutorial/characters/music/voice acting: the story is innovative and fun.”
- “The story is really linear and pretty boring, I have to say.”
- “The story is a little shallow but well worth the buy just to kill monsters limb by limb.”
- “I'm curious to see what happens with the story, but I may wait for the full release to jump back in.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The music in the game is highly praised for its atmospheric quality and great soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience. Many reviewers note the ethereal compositions, likening them to the works of Vangelis, which complement the environments and combat effectively. Overall, the sound design, including drums and other elements, contributes significantly to the game's immersive feel.
- “The atmosphere is spot on with a great soundtrack.”
- “The ethereal music is great for the environments.”
- “The music, most likely inspired by Vangelis, is amazing.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised as stellar, effectively simulating a jungle environment with a great soundtrack. Reviewers note the professional graphics and overall polish, despite some minor bugs, highlighting that the atmosphere significantly enhances the gameplay experience.
- “The atmosphere is spot on with a great soundtrack.”
- “The atmosphere it creates is stellar.”
- “For early access, this is a very well-made game; the combat is extremely fun and the atmosphere is spot on.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
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The game has made significant improvements in performance and includes essential options for VR gameplay; however, users still experience some stuttering, indicating that further optimization is needed.
- “These addressed a lot of the performance issues and added options that a VR game needs.”
- “It does lead to some stuttering though, and a bit more optimization would be welcome.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by numerous bugs, rendering it unplayable for many users, leading to a strong recommendation against playing it.
- “This game is so buggy and unplayable, so I can't recommend it.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate that the game's progression is relatively easy, enhancing the sense of adventure and reducing the feeling of tedious grinding often found in similar shooters.
- “The fact that progress is not too difficult also adds to the feeling of adventure rather than a grindy shooter.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the world and character design are praised for their quality and visual appeal, there is no specific mention of character development in the reviews, suggesting that this aspect may not be a focal point in the game.
- “The world and character design are great, and the graphical effects are dazzling.”