State of Extinction

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State of Extinction is a prehistoric mature story-driven open world action/adventure role playing game (RPG) for PC Windows, Mac and Linux set in a science-fantasy world of primitive man.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

58%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

music2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has an interesting setting and characters, which shows potential for future development.
The artistic design is impressive, creating an immersive experience that reflects humanity's beginnings.
There is a sense of progression through harvesting, scavenging, crafting, and leveling up, which can be engaging for players.

The game feels abandoned by the developers, with no updates in months and many bugs present.
Gameplay is repetitive, primarily consisting of fetch quests with minimal combat and unresponsive controls.
The narrative and dialogue are often bland and poorly executed, detracting from the overall immersion and enjoyment.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The story has a promising start with a compelling premise, but it quickly becomes bogged down by filler content and familiar tropes, leading to a lack of engagement as players progress. While some appreciate the initial themes, the overall narrative feels disjointed and lacks clarity, with players often feeling lost or frustrated by quest mechanics. Despite its visual appeal, the story's execution leaves much to be desired, with many reviewers noting the need for a stronger, more cohesive narrative.
- “A little slow and clunky at times, but it looks good and there is a good enough story to keep you interested.”
- “While I can forgive lackluster graphics and some bugs, for me, the storyline needs to be not just compelling, but strong.”
- “Not much to spoil regarding the story or characters since it plays all too familiar.”
- “The story starts out with a biblical tone that quickly gives way to a coming-of-age narrative.”
- “I was lost after the starter mission and had no clue what I was doing.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is largely similar to other hack-and-slay RPGs, with crafting being a notable feature that suits the game's setting. However, players find the experience repetitive and the narrative elements, such as character motivations, to be forced and frustrating, particularly during the tutorial phase.
- “The gameplay is not that different from many other hack-and-slay RPGs, except for the crafting, which is a mechanic very fitting for the setting.”
- “Other than that, the narrative is somewhat bland; terms like 'calling' for your character or 'howling' for your overall goal feel more forced than anything and will be very frustrating in the game's tutorial, as you don't just have to learn the game's mechanics, but also guess what everything stands for.”
- “Repetitive gameplay and sounds.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The graphics have been criticized for appearing low-quality and reminiscent of freeware or shareware assets, leading some players to feel that the visuals are lazy and underwhelming. While some reviewers are willing to overlook these shortcomings if the storyline is strong, the overall impression is that the graphics do not meet expectations.
- “In my next journal entry, I’ll write more about the story, music, graphics, and of course, most importantly in my opinion, gameplay.”
- “Graphics look like they were pulled from a freeware/shareware database.”
- “So to me, it seems lazy to go with half-assed graphics.”
- “Graphics-wise, I am not a fan either.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally considered to be acceptable to immersive, while the sound effects are described as satisfactory. Overall, the audio elements contribute positively to the gaming experience.
- “The soundtrack ranges from acceptable to immersive, and the sound effects are okay.”
- “In my next journal entry, I’ll write more about the story, music, graphics, and of course, most importantly in my opinion, gameplay.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a unique and strange ambiance that enhances the overall presentation, creating an immersive experience for players.
- “The atmosphere and presentation are truly captivating.”
- “The game creates a strange and intriguing atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
- “The atmosphere and presentation are lacking.”
- “The game has a strange atmosphere that feels disjointed.”
- “Overall, the atmosphere fails to immerse the player.”