SAS
- June 6, 2018
- True Illusion Software
Get on Steam"SAS is an open-world, multiplayer survival game that features PVP, CO-OP, and single-player modes with a local 2-player split screen. Fight for your tribe, survive harsh elements, and defeat bosses to save your tribe mates. Transform into various spirit animals, from a fast rabbit to a dangerous bear, while cleansing the world of evil and restoring peace."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a beautiful world and unique features like morphing into dragons and dinosaurs, which adds to the fun experience.
- The developers are very responsive to community feedback and actively work on fixing bugs and improving the game.
- The game offers a lot of potential with its crafting, building, and survival mechanics, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate indie titles.
- The game suffers from significant performance issues, including low frame rates and long loading times, making it difficult to play.
- Many players find the controls and user interface to be clunky and unintuitive, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches that hinder the overall experience, with some players reporting unplayable conditions in its current state.
- graphics19 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players praising the beautiful landscapes and appealing visuals, particularly the skybox and water effects. However, there are significant concerns regarding performance issues, such as low frame rates and bugs that detract from the overall aesthetic experience. While some users acknowledge the game's early access status and express hope for future improvements, others feel that the graphics fall short compared to other contemporary titles.
“Beautiful landscape with nice graphics.”
“This is an early access game that has great graphics and environmental visualization; in other words, it's visually stunning.”
“The game concept itself is interesting, with decent enough graphics during its first two days of release, and many possibilities as a free roam survival game.”
“First off, the game runs horribly, even on the lowest of graphical settings.”
“My FPS are never more than 30, very hard to play like this and the graphics are subpar for a game of this generation, particularly with other early access games out there utilizing better engines and with small dev teams already surpassing this game in most ways.”
“I truly believe that I played PS2 games with better graphics!”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mix of survival elements and innovative mechanics, particularly the unique animal transformation feature reminiscent of older titles. Players appreciate the developers' responsiveness to community feedback, which enhances the overall experience. However, some users express frustration with technical issues, such as a problematic UI and a perceived lack of depth compared to other games like Minecraft.
“Great game with an awesome mix of all your favorite survival gameplay ingredients.”
“The game mechanics are perfect in the flow of the game, showcasing some brilliant ideas behind how things work.”
“It's encouraging to note that the developers are very responsive and listen to the community, resolving issues and improving the gameplay experience, mechanics, and balance.”
“Even the UI is completely jacked. I couldn't really change the graphical settings because they stayed the same even after hitting 'apply'. I am pretty tired of these 'games' that don't even reach the depth of Minecraft in terms of story and gameplay, and Minecraft is pretty shallow; it just has a lot of replayability.”
“Maybe find a current video of someone doing some legitimate gameplay (no epic mount, etc).”
“Game mechanics - some of the ideas behind how things work in the game are perfect in the flow of the game.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised, with many players highlighting the beautiful and serene soundtrack that enhances the exploration experience. While the overall game may have some issues, the appealing music and visuals stand out as strong points.
“Oh, and the music is amazing!”
“I think one of my favorite parts of the game is the soundtrack; it's beautiful to listen to, serene, and just makes you feel relaxed while exploring the vast world.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is considered intriguing and has potential for development as players progress, with a unique premise that could sustain its longevity. However, some users feel it lacks depth compared to other titles like Minecraft, which, despite its simplicity, offers greater replayability and engagement. Overall, while the lore shows promise, there are concerns about the game's depth and user interface issues.
“The lore - the story behind the game is very interesting and has room to grow and evolve as you progress through the game.”
“This game is one that will thrive for a while due to its unique premise, constantly improving graphics, and hopes for quest lines and story elements.”
“Even the UI is completely jacked. I couldn't really change the graphical settings because they stayed the same even after hitting 'apply'. I am pretty tired of these 'games' that don't even reach the depth of Minecraft in terms of story and gameplay, and Minecraft is pretty shallow; it just has a lot of replayability.”
- stability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game is currently experiencing significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches reported by users. While early access titles often have problems, the extent of the issues here, including odd controls and a frustrating menu, detracts from the overall experience. Players seeking a polished, bug-free game are advised to wait for a full release.
“If you are expecting a bug-free game, then find something fully released.”
“The game runs smoothly without any major crashes or glitches.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it allows me to focus on strategy rather than technical issues.”
“At its current stage, the game is still buggy and has its issues, but what game in early access doesn't?”
“I can't say I recommend this game; the controls are odd, the menu is a pain, and it is very buggy.”
“There are numerous bugs and glitches!”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find that grinding is often necessary for progression, which can lead to a tedious experience, particularly when it comes to resource farming, such as wood. Some users have expressed frustration with the grinding mechanics, prompting inquiries to developers for clarification.
“Progression can feel tedious at times; grinding is required to reach higher levels.”
“I had an issue with farming wood, and I asked one of the developers why.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players have reported significant issues with optimization, noting that the game suffers from stuttering performance, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and immersion.
“It's really hard to enjoy a game when you can only see it in stuttering chunks.”
“The frame rate drops make it nearly unplayable during intense moments.”
“I constantly experience lag, which ruins the immersion and flow of the game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express that while they appreciate the game's concept, the numerous issues detract from the humor, making it feel more frustrating than amusing.
