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Spuds Unearthed

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53%Game Brain Score
graphics, humor
gameplay, optimization
68% User Score Based on 34 reviews
Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

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Spuds Unearthed is a single player and multiplayer arcade shooter game with fantasy, comedy and kids themes. It was developed by Gamedust and was released on September 19, 2019. It received negative reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

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68%
Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful, colorful levels and a fun mix of action and strategy elements.
  • Core gameplay is enjoyable, with unique spud classes and a variety of upgradeable units and weapons.
  • The developers are engaged with the community and actively working on updates to improve the game.
  • The game lacks sufficient enemy variety and often feels more like a shooter than a strategy game, leading to repetitive gameplay.
  • There is no proper tutorial, making it difficult for players to understand the mechanics and upgrades.
  • The game currently does not support Valve Index controllers, causing significant control issues for users of that headset.
  • gameplay
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is generally enjoyable and polished, with intense moments that keep players engaged, though some mechanics, like turret firing, can be frustrating. There are concerns about the variation in gameplay between player-controlled and zombie planets, as well as the potential for free-to-play elements. Overall, while the core mechanics are fun and well-executed, players hope for more content and clarity on certain features.

    • “The mechanics are polished and fun, other than a couple of useless and frustrating firing mechanisms for the turrets.”
    • “The good news is that the core gameplay is fun.”
    • “The gameplay can get quite intense, especially when the enemy has slightly stronger units than yours that will keep you on your toes.”
    • “Hands get reversed, which makes gameplay tedious at best.”
    • “If the gameplay of player-controlled planets is different from zombie ones, what if there aren't enough player-controlled planets to provide the intended variation for each player?”
    • “Another thing that bothers me is that there are some mechanics borrowed from free-to-play games (for example, the gambling machine with these 'cartridges' thingies), so I hope that there will not be any free-to-play style paid content...”
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally praised for their cartoony style and appealing animations, particularly in VR, which adds character to the game. However, the environments are criticized for being bland and limited in variety. Players express a desire for more graphics options and settings, indicating that improvements are anticipated as the game continues to develop.

    • “The cartoony graphics are eye-catching.”
    • “I'll tentatively recommend it; there's lots to like from the core game to the wonderful graphics, the VR interactions, and seamless gameplay elements.”
    • “It's kind of like a toy busy desk mixed with tower assault; the cartoony graphics look nice in VR and your spuds have a lot of character.”
    • “Really want to see some graphics options or a menu of some type for audio, graphics, etc., but it's EA and they are working on it per the devs.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users find the game's optimization to be satisfactory, noting that it runs smoothly on their systems. However, there are concerns about technical flaws and performance issues, particularly in VR games, which can detract from the experience.

    • “Overall, it's a fun idea and offers nice performance.”
    • “The game runs smoothly on my system.”
    • “Most games are broken due to technical flaws or poor performance, especially with VR games.”
    • “The optimization is so poor that it ruins the overall experience.”
    • “I constantly experience frame drops and stuttering, making the game nearly unplayable.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and repetitive, with some expressing that it detracts significantly from the overall experience. Many feel that the game would improve considerably if the grinding elements were reduced or better balanced.

    • “This would be a much better game if it didn't feel like you were constantly grinding.”
    • “Unfortunately, it soon goes back to grinding again.”
    • “Hands get reversed, which makes gameplay tedious at best.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game complements the playful and mischievous tone, enhancing the experience of assembling an army and engaging in battles. Its lightheartedness adds to the overall enjoyment without overshadowing the gameplay.

    • “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
    • “Each track is catchy and memorable, making battles feel even more exhilarating.”
    • “The soundtrack adds a playful tone to the game, making every interaction feel dynamic and engaging.”
    • “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during longer play sessions.”
    • “While the sound effects are decent, the background music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
    • “The soundtrack is uninspired and fails to match the game's tone, leaving moments that should be epic feeling flat.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many users noting significant bugs and issues, particularly since it is currently in early access. Players are advised to manage their expectations regarding stability as the developers continue to work on improvements.

    • “I was super excited to play this, but it's buggy as hell.”
    • “Just remember this is an early access game right now, and some features are buggy.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The user mentions having an Oculus Quest 2 and a decent GPU, but does not provide specific feedback on the story aspect of the game. Therefore, no summary can be drawn regarding the story from this input.

  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is initially amusing, but it tends to lose its charm and become repetitive over time.

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Spuds Unearthed is a arcade shooter game with fantasy, comedy and kids themes.

Spuds Unearthed is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Virtual Reality, Windows and others.

Spuds Unearthed was released on September 19, 2019.

Spuds Unearthed was developed by Gamedust.

Spuds Unearthed has received negative reviews from players and negative reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Spuds Unearthed is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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