Road to Eden
- February 28, 2019
- Zouking
- 76h median play time
Get on SteamRoad to Eden is a third-person cooperative survival game set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by alien forces. With no memory of your past, you must join other survivors on the dangerous journey to Project Eden, the last hope for humanity. Crafting in the game is recipe-based, with players learning new recipes by finding books and broken objects, and gaining experience to level up their characters. The game can be played as a single player or on official/player-created servers.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique survival experience with a mix of crafting, exploration, and combat against various enemies.
- The developer is active and responsive to community feedback, regularly updating the game and addressing bugs.
- There is a strong community support on Discord, providing help and guidance to new players.
- The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to lag and crashes, especially in multiplayer mode.
- Many players find the gameplay mechanics clunky and unpolished, particularly in combat and inventory management.
- The game has been criticized for a lack of updates and communication regarding its future development, leading to concerns about it being abandoned.
- graphics23 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the impressive background visuals and overall aesthetic, while others criticize them as outdated or mediocre. Many users report that the game runs smoothly on lower-end PCs, though some experience issues with loading and graphical fidelity. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good or decent, they may not meet the expectations of players accustomed to more modern titles.
“Overall, the graphics are good, and the background graphics are amazing.”
“I load into the world, I thought it looked pretty cool actually. I like the gritty 'stalkeresque' graphic vibe in games when they are done well.”
“Graphics are just breathtaking if you take the time to look at them, and the sound is also very nice (especially the reinforced bunker door... it's just awesome).”
“This game is unbearable, graphics suck, movement suck, it's always lagging, looting system suck.. I've had enough.”
“The graphics are passable, and I do like the designs they used for items shown in your inventory, but nearly everything looks like it's from a couple generations back.”
“It looks decent graphics-wise, but nowadays that isn't really special.”
- optimization23 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 35 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting severe performance issues such as stuttering, crashes, and poor frame rates, even on high-end systems. While some users note improvements following updates, the consensus is that the game remains poorly optimized, requiring ongoing adjustments to settings and suffering from numerous bugs. Despite these challenges, a few players find it playable and enjoyable, particularly in its early access state, but many express frustration and hope for future fixes.
“I have zero issues in performance!”
“Performance is getting better since the last optimization update; only niggle I have is sometimes it can take several tries to load the saved game, but it's a great survival game and more developed than others in the survival genre.”
“The game looks great; it just needs optimization and bugs to be fixed. By the way, the game is very playable even in early access.”
“Well, as I went on playing, the 'occasional' problems instead turned out to be a major pain in the ass, almost game-breaking, game-ruining, stuttering mix of countless bugs, glitches, crashes - all that topped with bad mechanics and horrible optimization/performance.”
“Poorly optimized game, can barely run at 60fps with an RTX 3080 and an i7 core.”
“I have never in 30 years of gameplay seen a game so terribly optimized.”
- gameplay20 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the unique mechanics and cooperative elements, while others have criticized it for being plagued by bugs, poor optimization, and frustrating mechanics. Despite these issues, many acknowledge the potential for improvement, especially given the game's early access status and the developers' responsiveness to community feedback. Overall, while there are enjoyable aspects and a wealth of content, significant polish and fixes are needed to enhance the experience.
“Initially a promising title, while not graphically the best, both the setting and gameplay were quite enjoyable from a single player perspective.”
“Yes, the game itself is great; lots of gameplay done in a unique way. However, it is more fun with friends as getting through dungeons can be very difficult all alone.”
“For an early access title, there is tons of content and hours of gameplay that most early access titles don't have.”
“Well, as I went on playing, the 'occasional' problems instead turned out to be a major pain in the ass, almost game-breaking, game-ruining, stuttering mess of countless bugs, glitches, crashes - all that topped with bad mechanics and horrible optimization/performance.”
“While I can forgive mediocre graphics, I can't overlook mediocre gameplay.”
“I have never in 30 years of gameplay seen a game so terribly optimized.”
- stability19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- -11 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with players reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and performance issues that significantly detract from the experience. Many feel the game is unfinished and poorly optimized, leading to frequent crashes and lag, while some express frustration over the developer's apparent abandonment of the project. Despite these issues, a few players still find enjoyment in the gameplay, though they acknowledge the persistent instability.
“I can now confirm it runs and runs great.”
“The game has been incredibly stable, with no crashes or major bugs.”
“I've played for hours without any issues; the stability is impressive.”
“Enjoyed what there was of the game, however the developer has moved on to another game, leaving this one unfinished and buggy.”
“Unfortunately after all this time it still lags constantly, is buggy, clunky and unfinished in my opinion.”
“Constant freezes, stutters and lag that is so bad, I honestly didn't know it was possible.”
- story12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around an alien invasion that has walled off the player's exploration area, providing a unique twist compared to typical survival narratives. While some players appreciate the quests and the need to unlock elements through exploration, others find the quest structure lacking and the early game challenging due to resource management issues. Overall, the story adds an engaging layer to the gameplay, but its execution may require further refinement.
“I love survival games and this is really really good. The looting and crafting is similar to 7 Days to Die, but this game has a lot in it. I like that there's a story and how you have to unlock everything by finding books. I highly recommend it.”
“For an alpha game, this is showing great promise and I am loving the building concepts and the quests that lead you to finding new items.”
“Technically there is a story, but not effectively.”
“The story is straightforward: aliens have arrived and they have walled the area you are exploring in.”
“The beginning is difficult and the quests are a bit of a mess that need structure; the quests are there now but it didn't work for me.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, especially after investing significant time, with some noting it becomes particularly grindy around the 40-hour mark. However, those who enjoy survival mechanics, base building, and resource management may appreciate the extensive crafting and customization options available, despite the grind. Newer players may struggle with the game's heavy reliance on grinding for progression.
“You reach a point (for me, it was about 40 hours in) where the game gets to be really grindy.”
“It is tedious and unpleasant for the people who enjoy the building aspect of games.”
“Frustrates many newbie players since the game is all about grinding.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game has a nice, eerie quality that some players appreciate, but there are notable issues with the audio settings, as they are limited to menu music only. Additionally, players have experienced confusion regarding the music toggling on and off, particularly during world loading. Overall, while the music adds atmosphere, the lack of comprehensive audio options detracts from the experience.
“The music is nice and has an eerie feeling.”
“I turned off the music because I always do in games. It turns off, but it's still on when I load into the world. I'm so confused; but it's alpha.”
“The game has been out since 2019, and the only audio settings are for the menu music.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is well-received, with players noting its unique qualities that set it apart from other survival games. Overall, it creates an engaging and distinct experience.
“The atmosphere is immersive, and after playing several survival games lately, this one has its own unique vibe that I truly appreciate.”
“The game's atmosphere is captivating, drawing you into its world and making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
“The environment is beautifully crafted, creating a hauntingly atmospheric experience that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely perceived as lacking, with some players finding it so disappointing that it detracts from the overall experience rather than providing amusement.
