ScrewUp
- July 29, 2021
- 199 Cents STUDIO
- 7h median play time
Get on Steam"ScrewUp" is a role-playing game that offers both single-player and multiplayer modes, including co-op and PvP. In this intense and twisted world, every decision has severe consequences, blurring the lines between reality and illusion. Survival is key in "Survive & Thrive: The Ultimate Sandbox Experience," a challenging open-world game where players must fight to survive in a dynamic environment. Prepare for a harrowing experience in both games, where mistakes can lead to dire outcomes.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a charming art style and offers a lot of fun gameplay elements, especially for its low price.
- There is a solid foundation for gameplay with plenty of crafting, building, and exploration opportunities.
- The developers are responsive to feedback and actively working on updates to improve the game.
- The game has undergone significant changes that removed many enjoyable elements, leading to a less engaging experience.
- There are numerous game-breaking bugs and issues, particularly with saving progress and multiplayer functionality.
- The game feels abandoned by the developers, with many players expressing frustration over lack of updates and unresolved problems.
- gameplay15 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players praising the fun mechanics and survival elements reminiscent of titles like "Sea of Thieves" and "Valheim." However, many criticize the recent updates for introducing glitches, poor mechanics, and a lack of guidance, making basic tasks like gathering resources challenging. Overall, while the game has potential and an appealing indie style, significant improvements are needed in building mechanics and overall gameplay balance.
“The devs are awesome, the gameplay is awesome, the vibes are awesome!”
“Just overall gameplay is awesome as well... you, as the player, are on a big island and you have to hunt, gather wood, craft, build, and just survive!”
“I enjoy the visuals and the gameplay is pretty fun.”
“This new version is gloomy, glitchy, and has poor mechanics in exploring, fighting, looting, and hunting animals.”
“This whole game, if you're going to keep it this way, needs a total overhaul of game mechanics, level and skill upgrades, and player to monster balance that works in progression to your level ups.”
“Build mechanics need a lot of work before you even think about heading off on a PvP tangent.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game feature a charming, cartoonish art style that some players find appealing, especially after recent updates improved the visuals. However, many users criticize the graphics for being too dark, lacking detail, and experiencing technical issues like lag and disappearing objects. Overall, while the graphics have their moments of beauty, they are often seen as simplistic and in need of further refinement.
“It has a charming, cartoon-style art design.”
“The art style; the world is awash with sumptuous terrain.”
“I enjoy the visuals and the gameplay is pretty fun.”
“Graphics settings need work.”
“It was like the developer took the bare minimum requirements to make a survival game with terrible graphics and just crapped it out.”
“The game also quite clearly has very lacking graphics, which in a good game can be easily overlooked, but in a bad game is just a cherry on top of what feels like a waste of time.”
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game currently lacks a traditional story mode, focusing instead on survival gameplay with a quest system that guides players through crafting and building. While there are introductory quests that provide some helpful tips, players express a desire for more narrative depth and multiplayer quest sharing in future updates. Overall, the story aspect is minimal, with an emphasis on exploration and survival rather than a cohesive narrative.
“Following introduction quests teaches you a few tricks about what to collect and how to craft.”
“It also has a quest system that will hold your hand and show you all the different things you can build and craft in the game, granted that it doesn't show you where you can get the materials.”
“There is no story mode, just go out and survive!”
“Right now there is no story, no tutorial, no guide, and completely bonkers monsters.”
“You may put some humor and story around.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its absurd character customization options, such as the ability to create hilariously mismatched characters, and amusing in-game quotes that add to the comedic experience. Players appreciate the game's lighthearted and creative approach, making it a fun and entertaining choice, especially for those seeking something different in multiplayer settings. Overall, the humor is a significant draw, contributing to a unique and enjoyable gameplay experience.
“I love the little quotes when you get killed; your screwed thought was funny.”
“Finally a great game, lots to do, humorous, and creative.”
“Still you can get a crazy and funny experience.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, often leading to frustration due to the repetitive nature of tasks and the sensitivity of controls. The limited map size further exacerbates the grind, making progress feel laborious and slow.
“Played it 4 hours straight, but mostly because it's very grindy.”
“It's also grindy and laborious.”
“A lot of grinding to level up, and the map isn't huge.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has significant optimization issues, with players reporting severe performance drops, including frame rates plummeting to as low as 0.5 fps. Many users feel that substantial improvements are necessary to enhance the overall gaming experience.
“The previous iteration of the game had major performance issues, to the point where I had sunk hours into it, and it chugged down to 0.5 fps or worse.”
“The game needs major optimization.”
“I had major performance issues with the previous iteration of the game, to the point where I’d sunk some hours in, and it chugged down to 0.5 fps, or worse.”
“This game needs some optimization badly.”
“It needs major optimization.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is currently problematic, with frequent freezes when using the escape key and numerous glitches affecting multiplayer gameplay, rendering it nearly unplayable. Additionally, players have encountered game-breaking bugs, such as "unlimited resource" exploits, which detract from the overall experience.
“If you hit escape in the game, everything freezes and you have to cancel the game task to try to re-enter.”
“Single player has potential; however, multiplayer at the moment is unplayable due to the amount of glitches and bugs present.”
“We have also found 'unlimited resource' glitches where a plant can be punched multiple times, which kind of breaks the game.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a relaxed vibe, enhanced by engaging base-building mechanics that contribute to an enjoyable experience.
“I loved the relaxed atmosphere and the base building.”
