State of Extinction

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State of Extinction is a single player role playing game with a violence theme. It was developed by Stone Pixel Games, LLC. and was released on November 29, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

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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Single-Player

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58%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

music2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

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

The game suffers from repetitive gameplay, fetch quests, and minimal combat, leading to a lack of enjoyment.
There are significant technical issues, including a clunky control scheme and poor voice acting that detracts from immersion.
The developers appear to have abandoned the game, with no updates in months, leaving many players feeling frustrated.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is initially engaging with a compelling premise, but it quickly becomes bogged down by filler content and familiar tropes, leading to a sense of confusion and lack of direction. While the narrative features a coming-of-age theme, players often find themselves frustrated by fetch quests and a quest log that lacks organization. Overall, the story has potential but suffers from pacing issues and a lack of depth.
- “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.”
- “The story starts out with a biblical tone that quickly gives way to a coming-of-age narrative.”
- “Not much to spoil regarding the story or characters since it plays all too familiar.”
- “At this time, I don't know if this is planned to be included later or not, but there is no way to remove a quest and restart it.”
- “I was lost after the starter mission and had no clue what I was doing.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is largely similar to other hack-and-slay RPGs, with crafting being a notable addition that suits the game's setting. However, players find the experience repetitive and the narrative elements, such as character "calling" and "howling," to be forced and frustrating, particularly during the tutorial phase where players must decipher unfamiliar terms alongside learning mechanics.
- “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
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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.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is noted for its unique and strange qualities, contributing to an engaging and immersive presentation that enhances the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere and presentation are truly captivating.”
- “The game has a strange yet intriguing atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere and presentation are lacking.”
- “There is a strange atmosphere that doesn't quite fit.”
- “The overall atmosphere feels disconnected and uninviting.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally viewed as ranging from acceptable to immersive, while the sound effects are considered satisfactory. Overall, the audio experience contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “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.”