ScrewUp

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ScrewUp is a single player and multiplayer survival role playing game. It was developed by 199 Cents STUDIO and was released on July 29, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 207 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has a charming art style and offers a quirky, fun experience, especially in its earlier versions.
There is a solid foundation for gameplay with potential for crafting, building, and exploration, making it enjoyable for some players.
The developers have shown dedication to updates and improvements, which gives hope for the game's future despite its current issues.

The game has been abandoned by the developers, leading to numerous bugs and an unfinished experience that frustrates players.
Recent updates have drastically changed the game mechanics, removing enjoyable elements and making it feel like a different game altogether.
Multiplayer functionality is broken, with persistent issues that prevent players from enjoying the game with friends.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players praising the fun mechanics of survival, crafting, and building reminiscent of titles like "Valheim" and "The Forest." However, recent updates have introduced significant issues, including glitches, poor exploration mechanics, and a lack of guidance, leading to frustration among players. While the game has potential and an appealing indie style, many feel it requires a comprehensive overhaul to improve balance and functionality.
- “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!”
- “On launch, it had a Sea of Thieves vibe about it with survival and building game mechanics.”
- “I originally played the base game for about an hour and found it to be very fun, with no experienced bugs, no lags, no frame drops, all mechanics worked nearly flawlessly.”
- “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.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game feature a charming, cartoonish art style that some players find appealing, particularly after recent updates improved the visuals. However, many users criticize the graphics for being too dark, lacking detail, and experiencing issues like disappearing objects, which detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the game's visual aesthetics, others feel that the graphics are subpar, especially in comparison to the gameplay and multiplayer functionality.
- “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.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 engaging narratives and multiplayer quest sharing in future updates. Overall, the story aspect is minimal, with room for improvement in terms of depth and humor.
- “Following the 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.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its absurd character customization options, such as creating 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 choice for those seeking a unique and entertaining multiplayer experience. Overall, the humor is a key aspect that enhances the game's charm and appeal.
- “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.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, often leading to a laborious experience. The sensitivity of controls adds to the frustration, making tasks like collecting items feel unnecessarily cumbersome. Overall, the grind is seen as a significant factor that detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “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.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.
- “But 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.”
- “Screwup needs some optimization badly.”
- “Needs major optimization.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is currently a significant issue, with players reporting frequent freezes when using the escape key and numerous glitches that hinder multiplayer gameplay. Additionally, exploitative bugs, such as "unlimited resource" glitches, further 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 with the hand multiple times, which kind of breaks the game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”