Straya

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Straya is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Ayrtech and was released on November 16, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

"Straya" is an action-packed first-person shooter set in 1960's Australia, focusing on surviving dangerous wildlife while hunting, collecting, and exploring an open world. Traverse the land by foot, horse, chopper, and boats, collecting bush tucker to craft elixirs, panning for gold, and fishing in creeks. Immerse in Dreamtime stories and uncover special items through jobs and location discoveries.

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Audience ScoreBased on 69 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

The game offers a fun and immersive experience set in a detailed Australian environment, with plenty of wildlife and unique missions.
Players appreciate the nostalgic feel and charm of the game, likening it to classic titles while enjoying the humor and atmosphere.
The developers are responsive to player feedback and are actively working on updates, which gives hope for future improvements and content.

Many players find the game lacks polish, with issues such as a confusing user interface, bugs, and frustrating mechanics like losing weapons upon death.
The game can feel repetitive and lacks sufficient content, leading to a quick loss of interest for some players.
Performance issues, including framerate drops and limited graphical options, detract from the overall experience.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is characterized by a lack of clarity and engaging content, with players often frustrated by vague mission directions and the need to search extensively for objectives. While the initial experience is enjoyable and the open-world setting offers diverse activities, the later missions can feel tedious and unbalanced in terms of rewards versus effort. Overall, the narrative elements are minimal, focusing more on exploration and gameplay mechanics than a compelling storyline.
- “There's a fair bit to do: main missions, collectibles, and side activities.”
- “Main missions take you on wacky adventures all over Australia.”
- “It has a well thought out series of missions which take you to various places around the country, each with unique ways to get through and using various vehicles and tools - I recommend this game for some good entertainment!”
- “If there is one complaint I have with this game, it's with the vague directions given to you in story missions.”
- “Probably a good 2 hours at least of my current playtime has been spent trawling through mission areas to find a tiny macguffin on the ground that was in plain sight but very easy to miss if you don't know to look for it.”
- “There's no story, just a good ol' open world experience.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is initially engaging and addictive, particularly with exploration and crafting mechanics, but it suffers from issues such as unbalanced combat mechanics, frustrating glitches, and a punishing death penalty that penalizes players by losing essential items. While the core experience of wandering and shooting is enjoyable, players desire improvements in mini-games and a more refined combat system. Overall, the gameplay offers potential but requires significant enhancements to maintain long-term interest.
- “Crafting mechanic and collecting scattered plants is nice, but I want more (maybe an option to live completely off-land).”
- “The core gameplay of wandering around and shooting everything that moves before it kills you is very fun, if overwhelming at times.”
- “I would like to see better mini games for the fishing and expand on that mechanic.”
- “The first impressions are good and the game is quite addictive; unfortunately, in later, more combat-oriented missions, you discover the combat mechanics are not that fun.”
- “Loved it for the first 10 minutes, but lost my gun and a mission due to glitching bugs. Definitely should have observed more gameplay before buying this.”
- “The mechanic of losing your first aid items, weapons, and ammo upon dying needs to be removed.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with an eye-friendly aesthetic and a strong atmospheric presence. However, there are notable issues with optimization, leading to framerate problems even on lower settings, which detracts from the overall experience. While the visuals are appealing, some players feel that improvements are needed, particularly in sound effects, to enhance immersion.
- “It can be fun to play, the map is really big with a great atmosphere, the graphics are very eye-friendly, and a nice dog accompanies you. It looks like there are quite a few quests, and looting is a nice addition.”
- “The game seems to run on Unreal Engine 4; the graphics settings are super scalable from low to extreme.”
- “The graphics, overall, are nice; the ambiance is on point, and the Australian creatures are relentless.”
- “I can forgive the graphics, but the sound effects from the guns alone are just sad and break immersion.”
- “Could definitely use a bit of optimization graphically (even on the lowest settings, there's still significant framerate issues and input delay), but the concept is great and I think it has a lot of potential.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its expansive and visually appealing environment, enhanced by eye-friendly graphics and a sense of immersion that evokes an Australian setting. Players appreciate the engaging quests and the presence of a companion dog, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “It's a very good game with an insane atmosphere and things to see.”
- “Absolutely love the atmosphere; it feels Australian.”
- “It can be fun to play, the map is really big with a great atmosphere, and the graphics are very eye-friendly.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that performance is generally fantastic, but some experience significant drops in performance during nighttime and when post-processing effects are enabled during the day.
- “Performance is fantastic.”
- “The game runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I love how the developers have optimized the loading times; it makes for a seamless experience.”
- “I'm experiencing lackluster performance at nighttime on all settings, and post-processing really takes its toll during the daytime.”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, especially in crowded areas, making it frustrating to play.”
- “Even with the lowest settings, the optimization issues lead to frequent stuttering and lag, which detracts from the overall experience.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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User reviews on stability are mixed; while some report frequent glitches and bugs, others find the game surprisingly stable for an early access title.
- “For early access, this is surprisingly bug-free.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any major issues.”
- “I haven't encountered any crashes or significant glitches.”
- “The game is incredibly buggy; every 6 seconds there's a glitch.”
- “I experience constant crashes that ruin the gameplay experience.”
- “The stability issues make it nearly unplayable at times.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The absence of background music enhances the immersive survival experience, keeping players engaged and on edge. Reviewers appreciate the atmospheric tension this creates, though some suggest incorporating indigenous Australian cryptids to further enrich the game's soundscape.
- “The absence of background music really immerses the player in the moment, reminding you that this isn't glorified questing; it's survival.”
- “I love the use of indigenous cryptids from Australian folklore, which adds a unique cultural depth to the game's atmosphere.”
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the tension and excitement during critical moments.”
- “The lack of background music really immerses the player in the moment, reminding you this isn't glorified questing; it's survival.”
- “The absence of a musical score makes the experience feel empty and less engaging.”
- “Without any music, the atmosphere feels flat and fails to enhance the overall experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is introduced through the cheerful sounds of kookaburras and a didgeridoo, setting a lighthearted tone as players embark on basic quests. However, the limited variety in NPC models may detract from the overall comedic experience.
- “You start the game greeted by kookaburras laughing and a didgeridoo playing, which sets a humorous tone right from the beginning.”
- “The quirky dialogue and funny character interactions keep the gameplay light-hearted and entertaining.”
- “The game's humor shines through in its absurd quests and hilarious NPCs, making every moment enjoyable.”