Spuds Unearthed
- September 19, 2019
- Gamedust
Get on Steam"Spuds Unearthed" is a real-time strategy game where players manage a farm, grow and harvest potatoes, and defend against unwelcome intruders. Utilize various tools, machinery, and genetic modifications to increase productivity and protect your crops. The game features a dynamic weather system, day-night cycle, and a variety of challenges to keep you on your toes.
PC
Playstation 4
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus VR
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Reviews
- The game features beautiful, colorful levels and a fun mix of action and strategy elements.
- Core gameplay is enjoyable, with a variety of unique spud classes and engaging mechanics.
- The developers are responsive and dedicated, showing promise for future updates and improvements.
- Lack of support for Valve Index controllers leads to frustrating control issues, making the game unplayable for some users.
- The game suffers from a steep learning curve with minimal tutorial guidance, leaving players confused about mechanics and objectives.
- Repetitive gameplay and limited enemy variety contribute to a grinding experience, lacking a compelling progression system.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
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 variety of gameplay between player-controlled and zombie planets, as well as the potential for free-to-play elements that could detract from the experience. 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 that were 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...”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
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 is still in early access.
“The cartoony graphics look nice in VR and your spuds have a lot of character.”
“Cartoony graphics are eye-catching.”
“There's lots to like from the core game to the wonderful graphics, the VR interactions, and seamless gameplay elements.”
“I 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.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“The art style is inconsistent, making it hard to appreciate the visuals.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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 makes the game unplayable on mid-range systems.”
“I experienced constant frame drops and crashes, which ruined the overall experience.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and repetitive, often feeling that it detracts from the overall experience. Many believe that reducing the grinding would significantly improve gameplay.
“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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game currently faces significant stability issues, with numerous bugs reported by users. As it is in early access, players are advised to expect ongoing technical problems and incomplete features.
“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.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 derived regarding the story from this input.
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game complements the fast-paced battles and the playful theme of assembling an army, enhancing the overall experience without taking itself too seriously.
“The music perfectly complements the fast-paced battles, creating an atmosphere that feels both intense and playful.”
“Each track is catchy and enhances the overall experience, making you feel like a true mastermind as you conquer the galaxy.”
“The soundtrack is a delightful mix of fun and intensity, perfectly capturing the essence of being an evil genius.”
“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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is initially amusing, providing a few good laughs, but tends to lose its charm and become repetitive over time.
