Roswell Ranch

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Roswell Ranch is a single player survival shooter game with a horror theme. It was developed by AustinThomas and was released on August 22, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

Howdy, stranger! Hide from a UFO, find weapon parts, and protect the farm from extraterrestrial threats. Roswell Ranch is a free survival horror game made in Unreal Engine 5. After an ominous 911 call, you are sent to investigate some strange sightings on a farm. It's your job to find the components of BERTHA, the world's first anti-extraterrestrial firearm. Solve puzzles around the farm to find…

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52%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

optimization3 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game has a fun concept with a unique atmosphere and ambiance that can be engaging.
Voice acting is well-executed, adding to the overall experience.
Random item generation keeps each playthrough fresh and offers a different experience.

The stamina system is frustratingly low, making gameplay feel unfair and difficult.
There are no save points, forcing players to restart entirely after each death, which can be infuriating.
The UFO's unpredictable AI and pathing lead to many unavoidable deaths, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay of Roswell Ranch is criticized for its frustrating mechanics, including limited stamina, instant death scenarios, and difficulty in locating essential parts, which detracts from its potential. Overall, players feel that significant improvements are needed to enhance the gaming experience.
- “Roswell Ranch had potential but squandered it with annoyingly small stamina, instant death mechanics, and frustratingly hard-to-find parts at times.”
- “The mechanics of the game are also entirely broken.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game shows potential but suffers from glitches that detract from the experience, leading to a perception of cheesiness, particularly with the UFO element.
- “Has potential, but there are glitches that make the experience frustrating.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay and immersion.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features impressive visuals and voice acting, but it suffers from poor optimization, as even high-end hardware like the 4080 Super struggles to maintain smooth performance, averaging just over 60 fps on high settings. Additionally, players have reported frustrating gameplay mechanics, such as difficulties with climbing ladders.
- “The game has voice over and generally looks pretty good, but it isn't well optimized since my 4080 Super is getting just over 60 fps on high settings.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I appreciate the effort put into optimization; it really enhances the overall experience and keeps the frame rates stable.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere is highly praised for its neat execution, with a well-crafted ambiance that effectively creates a sense of fear and intrigue. Users appreciate the concept and overall execution, enhancing the game's immersive experience.
- “I love the concept; the ambiance and atmosphere are very well executed, and it was kind of scary at first.”