Project 5: Sightseer

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Project 5: Sightseer is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Tasharen Entertainment Inc. and was released on August 16, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Project 5: Sightseer," players become a drone pilot, navigating a futuristic city while taking photos of landmarks for clients. With a variety of drones and upgrades to choose from, players must balance speed and photo quality while avoiding obstacles and security measures. Successful missions earn rewards and reputation points, unlocking new challenges and customization options in this immersive, open-world flight simulation game.

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gameplay18 positive mentions

grinding36 negative mentions

The game has a beautiful world with diverse biomes and impressive graphics.
The community is friendly and helpful, with active developers who respond to feedback.
The gameplay offers a mix of exploration, resource gathering, and base building, which can be very rewarding.

The vehicle handling is frustrating, making it difficult to navigate the terrain effectively.
The game lacks a proper tutorial, leaving new players confused about how to progress.
There is a significant grind involved in resource gathering, which can lead to boredom over time.

gameplay
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
73%
4%
The gameplay is a mixed bag, showcasing potential with enjoyable mechanics but hampered by bugs, slow progression, and a lack of clear objectives. Players appreciate the depth and logistical planning required, yet many express frustration over unbalanced mechanics, driving issues, and the absence of a tutorial. While the game offers a visually appealing experience and a variety of systems, it feels unfinished and could benefit from more content and polish to enhance long-term engagement.
- “The driving mechanics feel spot on, even if I'd prefer if not every vehicle came with a free 'hydraulics jump', but I get why it's the way it is.”
- “Everything feels pretty good, even if it isn't constant action and the skill is more in your logistical planning than twitch gameplay.”
- “Really good so far, nice feeling on the driving mechanics; you can feel the difference with the terrain, loads, and technology upgrades. It's difficult to traverse sometimes, but that just adds to the realism.”
- “The game is clearly not finished; there are bugs like sensors not working as expected, making them impossible to use. This causes issues with the core gameplay, where you waste resources instead of managing them and run out of them much faster than you should. Not only that, but because of this, you create a lot more pollution if you try to use them and they are not working.”
- “What the game needed was more things to actually do and mechanics to enable players to help create content via PvP, or at least more AI/automated 'empires' expanding and giving you targets to fight over territory. What we got instead was an instanced tower defense kind of game where you can spawn in a wave of attackers to test your base/guns against - rather pointless.”
- “It remains quite pretty but is more like a technical demo or walking simulator than having much real gameplay.”
graphics
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
41%
7%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and detail, with many players noting the impressive visuals and aesthetics, especially in various biomes. However, some users mention issues with optimization and graphical glitches, particularly on lower-end hardware, which can detract from the experience. Overall, while the graphics are a strong point, there are concerns about performance and the need for better optimization options.
- “The graphics are gorgeous, the vehicle physics strike a good balance between realistic and fun, and the research tree makes a good amount of sense.”
- “Visuals are jaw-dropping for a game of its size, with the most screenshots I've ever taken in a game (alt+z turns on/off the UI, /scenic in chat box turns on/off your vehicle for terrain shots).”
- “Played this game over the weekend and it is so fantastic. I am very impressed with the sound and graphics; the images are crisp and sharp, showing much detail.”
- “There seems to be a problem with how the graphic engine works.”
- “Optimization and graphics options are slightly lacking and my 1050 card can sometimes struggle, but such is expected in early access.”
- “Huge map, no limit to how many players can play on 1 server, launched into early access with a lot of features already in, base building-resource gathering, fun to play with friends but crossing certain terrains is frustrating and tedious without upgrades, limited graphics options.”
grinding
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it tedious and time-consuming, particularly in the early stages where resource gathering can feel overwhelming and unbalanced. While some appreciate the rewarding nature of grinding and enjoy the challenge it presents, others feel it detracts from the overall experience, especially for solo players. Overall, the game seems to cater more to those who enjoy grind-heavy gameplay, but it may alienate players looking for a more streamlined experience.
- “Even though I am stopping at this point since grinding gear upgrades is just a pain.”
- “Except for the first two upgrades, they require extensive grinding that are still not achievable after 30 hours.”
- “Personally, I feel like it was a waste of time, and unless you have a posse of people willing to play this with you, I'm sure you'll get sick of the tedious driving around for hours searching for things to mine.”
story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
82%
11%
The game's story aspect is generally viewed as lacking, with many players expressing a desire for a more developed narrative and quest system to enhance the experience. While some enjoy the gameplay mechanics, they feel that the absence of a compelling storyline makes the game feel shallow. Suggestions include integrating elements from RTS and MMO genres to create a more engaging world with meaningful NPC interactions and quests.
- “The quests and voiceovers for the NPCs are lively and often amusing.”
- “Take on NPC quests to further your expansion into the world!”
- “Unfortunately, no amount of story is going to fix that.”
- “It's relatively shallow and has no story that I was able to detect.”
- “I enjoyed this game, but it would be improved by having a story element and quests.”
optimization
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews. While some players report significant performance issues, particularly with explosion effects and the Linux client, others highlight impressive load times and smooth multiplayer experiences. Many users express hope for future improvements, especially in graphics options and overall optimization.
- “Will probably check it out again in the future once the optimization is worked in, looks like a promising game!”
- “Also the performance on it is amazing, early access or no, load times were incredibly fast and there were no lag issues at all.”
- “Multiplayer performance is remarkable!”
- “It doesn't get much worse, thankfully, but it is not optimized.”
- “Poorly optimized explosion effects causing matches to grind to a halt regardless of computer specifications.”
- “Optimization and graphics options are slightly lacking and my 1050 card can sometimes struggle, but such is expected in early access.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Overall, the game is praised for its stability, with users noting it as one of the most bug-free early access titles they've encountered. While there are some minor graphical glitches and issues with the starter buggy's suspension, the developer's commitment to quality ensures a smooth experience. Players report that the game functions well, particularly on Linux, despite a lack of PvE content.
- “The developer is very committed to quality in his work, so I found even early access to be a very bug-free experience.”
- “It's the most stable and bug-free early access title I've come across.”
- “The developer is very committed to quality in his work, so I found even early access to be a very bug-free experience.”
- “The starter buggy has really really bad suspension (by design) so the first thing you want to do is find better suspension or craft your own; otherwise, even going up the smallest of hills is a challenge!”
- “It has nearly no PvE content and right now it is a bit buggy.”
- “However, your basic starting buggy won't get you over rough terrain.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The music in the game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting its ability to enhance the atmosphere and keep players engaged. Described as amazing and relaxing, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that elevates the overall experience, despite some criticisms regarding movement controls. Overall, the music is a significant draw for players, making the game worth exploring.
- “The music is amazing and helps you relax into the world you're exploring.”
- “This $8 game got one thing right, and that is driving you to push forward, accompanied by some really awesome music.”
- “Love the game so far: great pace, unreal soundtrack, beautiful graphics, and it just stays fresh.”
- “A good game with amazing soundtrack and art, ruined by something simple as the movement controls.”
- “- decent music”
- “The music alone makes it worth a look.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its beauty and peacefulness, enhancing the overall experience, especially when playing with friends. The combination of engaging gameplay elements like construction and research, along with a fitting musical score, contributes to a captivating and enjoyable environment.
- “The atmosphere of the game is amazing and very peaceful.”
- “The concept of it is great, the atmosphere is beautiful, and the fact you can easily play with friends makes this very enjoyable.”
- “Can recommend this game if you really enjoy construction, researching, RPG, sandbox, and a very interesting atmosphere.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is derived from the absurdity of its mechanics, particularly the frustrating driving controls, which lead to comedic situations rather than enjoyable gameplay. Players find irony in the game's low price point, jokingly suggesting it reflects questionable production practices. Overall, the humor is a mix of frustration and dark wit.
- “Well, you can attempt to hilariously drive around to find garbage laying around to fill your inventory if you like, but I do not recommend it as you are likely just going to end up screaming because the damn vehicle cannot drive straight, or even at all.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The game offers enjoyable experiences in single-player or duo modes, particularly in non-conflict scenarios, but ultimately lacks significant replay value, limiting long-term engagement.
- “Playing it as a single player or duo non-conflict building game will net you a reasonable amount of enjoyment, but there's no real replay value after that, sadly.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game is not clearly defined, leading to mixed perceptions among users regarding its effectiveness and potential for future advertising. While it is not positioned as an MMO, considering it through that lens may highlight both its strengths and weaknesses in terms of monetization.
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate a lack of character development in the game, with players expressing disappointment over the absence of meaningful progression and content to engage with after completing the initial objectives. This has led to a sense of stagnation and limited replayability.
- “After a week of binge-play, having unlocked everything, I find there's nothing really to do, as there's no real PvE-type content, no character development, and our base was 'done'.”

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Project 5: Sightseer is a role playing game.

Project 5: Sightseer is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 35 hours playing Project 5: Sightseer.

Project 5: Sightseer was released on August 16, 2019.

Project 5: Sightseer was developed by Tasharen Entertainment Inc..

Project 5: Sightseer has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Project 5: Sightseer is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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