Scrapnaut: Prologue

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Scrapnaut: Prologue is a single player action game. It was developed by SpiffyBit and was released on September 9, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

If you like prologue add full version to wishlist About the Game SCRAPNAUT : PROLOGUEScrapnaut: Prologue is a free demo version of the game Scrapnaut. Try it yourself for free! Create your own farm and produce food. Use your cooking pot and discover different types of meals. Collect the necessary resources to build your base, fix damaged items and complete quests. Build and improve yo…

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 241 reviews

story7 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

Engaging mechanics with a fun crafting and base-building system.
Visually appealing graphics and a charming art style.
Offers a unique survival experience reminiscent of games like Don't Starve.

Poor controls and clunky movement mechanics hinder gameplay.
Difficulty spikes and unbalanced enemy attacks can lead to frustrating experiences.
Lack of essential features like autosave and proper inventory management detracts from the overall experience.

story
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
66%
10%
The game's story has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating its addictive nature and engaging quests, while others find it lacking depth and exploration opportunities. Many reviewers noted that while the narrative is enjoyable and reminiscent of classic gaming styles, it could benefit from more development and lore to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the story is seen as a solid foundation that requires further improvement to fully captivate players.
- “This game is amazing on how you constantly get bombarded, but the storyline is great. 10/10, still playing.”
- “The story is very tight and makes you move forward with a sense of something ominous.”
- “I enjoy the wonderful storyline.”
- “The only thing I felt it was missing was the willingness to keep looking for answers; it seemed too bland in the exploration part of the story. For example, going into a mine felt very limited to explore, and the environment seemed a little dull to keep playing.”
- “If they work more on the story and exploration part, I may get the game, but as it is now, it's just an okay basic demo that is missing a lot.”
- “There is enough storytelling narrative to keep you moving, but you won't really find any lore or deeper meaning; there could be more in the full release.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
41%
14%
The gameplay of Scrapnaught is characterized by engaging mechanics and a solid mix of crafting, base building, and exploration, but it suffers from issues such as poor balance, difficulty spikes, and a limited amount of content, with players reporting only 2-3 hours of substantial gameplay. While the graphics and core mechanics are praised, frustrations arise from glitches and the need for better resource management and combat pacing. Overall, players find the gameplay enjoyable but recognize significant room for improvement.
- “The mechanics are good, the gameplay is good, and the idea is really nice.”
- “Simple but solid mix of all the right elements: base building/defense, farming, exploration (in a designed world), item equipment/crafting system, weapon and armor creation, and an elementary but efficient RPG style character upgrade mechanic.”
- “Farming is fun, building your base is fun, fighting enemies is fun, overall gameplay is fun.”
- “There is like a bare 2 hours worth of gameplay on this game.”
- “The mechanics for oxygen seemed frustrating.”
- “The fighting mechanics are a bit lacking.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
7%
20%
Overall, the graphics of the game are well-received, with many users praising the unique art style, charming characters, and smooth performance, especially for a free title. While the visuals are considered aesthetically pleasing and suitable for low-end PCs, some players noted areas for improvement, particularly in combat mechanics and overall gameplay fluidity. The 3D graphics and simple yet neat design contribute to a positive casual gaming experience.
- “The art style is amazing and the characters and enemies are charming!”
- “Graphically the game looks fantastic and I love a good survival game, but there are some things that need some improvement in my opinion.”
- “Graphics are top notch for this top down scroller.”
- “Gives off a very good casual environment feeling; however, it's a bit clunky for low-end PCs. I expected a very smooth game because of the simple graphics, but I underestimated it.”
- “The game has a cute aesthetic but feels flat in terms of conversation.”
- “Nice yet simple graphics, lovely for my computer that actually hates me.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable if they appreciate survival and farming genres, noting that while the crafting and farming mechanics are engaging, the current lack of challenge in resource gathering and base defense can make the experience feel tedious. Many reviewers suggest that the game could benefit from more complex crafting systems, varied resources, and improved notifications for events like raids to enhance the overall gameplay experience. Overall, while the foundation is solid, there is a desire for more depth and challenge in the grinding elements.
- “Can be tedious feeding resources into production units.”
- “Maybe the goal was to have about in between the two points, but all it does, when combined with movement, is to make everything tedious.”
- “Also the traveling back and forth is kind of tedious; could use a sort of fast scrap bike or something.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The music in the game is generally praised for its lovely and calming atmosphere, contributing to an aesthetically pleasing experience. However, some users express a desire for more variety, as the repetitive nature of the tracks could become tiresome over time. Overall, the sound effects and background music enhance the gameplay, though improvements in combat and information delivery are anticipated.
- “It's really fun, there's lovely music and a relaxed atmosphere throughout (except for when the little machines try to attack your base haha).”
- “Overall, a pretty aesthetically pleasing game that runs smoothly with nice background music.”
- “Music and sound effects are nice.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game is praised for its smooth mechanics, appealing visuals, and good performance even on modest hardware like the Ryzen 3200G. However, players are eager for improvements in combat and information systems to enhance the experience further.
- “The game mechanics run smoothly, and it is a lovely game to look at and play.”
- “Overall, a pretty aesthetically pleasing game that runs smoothly with nice background music. I'm definitely looking forward to any fixes on combat and information.”
- “Graphics and performance are good even with a simple Ryzen 3200G, and the game loop is interesting, though not new.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers an engaging gameplay experience and a rich world to explore, but it is marred by numerous glitches that impact overall stability.
- “While the gameplay looks interesting and there's a lot to do in the world, it's full of glitches.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy any of the content.”
- “I experienced numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be entertaining and humorous, expressing excitement for the full release.
- “Good and funny game, looking forward to the full game release.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a fun and relaxed vibe, enhanced by lovely music, though it can shift to tension during moments of attack from little machines.
- “It's really fun; there's lovely music and a relaxed atmosphere throughout (except for when the little machines try to attack your base, haha).”