Strayed

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Strayed is a multiplayer open world shooter game with a post-apocalyptic theme. It was developed by Crustacean Interactive and was released on April 19, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Strayed is a fast paced open world VR survival game where every session feels like a new adventure. Start with nothing on a fresh island, gather materials, craft weapons, build bases, and battle other players for the best loot. You start washed up on the beach with only a rock and a torch. Gear up fast and pay attention. Early choices can shape your entire run. No island is ever the same…

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82%Audience ScoreBased on 268 reviews

story5 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

Authentic Rust-like VR experience with engaging crafting, building, and PvP combat.
Active developer support with frequent updates and responsiveness to player feedback.
Fun and immersive gameplay, especially with friends or clans, offering dynamic player interactions.

Numerous bugs, glitches, and performance issues that affect gameplay experience.
Toxic player base with frequent griefing, raiding, and verbal abuse, making solo play challenging.
Lack of polish and missing features such as animals, PvE content, and better UI/controls.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is widely criticized for clunky mechanics, lack of polish, and poor realism, with many comparing it unfavorably to Rust and other VR games. However, some praise the strategic depth in crafting, building, and dynamic player interactions, calling it a solid VR survival experience despite its flaws. Overall, gameplay feels unrefined and frustrating to many, though it holds potential if improved.
- “The ability to strategize and build your stronghold from scratch, while managing resources, adds a satisfying layer of depth to the gameplay.”
- “Overall, "strayed" delivers a fantastic VR survival experience, mixing intense crafting and building mechanics with dynamic player interactions.”
- “Moreover, the player interactions add a dynamic layer of strategy and unpredictability, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.”
- “The game has no tutorial or guide to explain how its deranged mechanics 'work.'”
- “To start with the basics: this game is an obvious Rust clone, but the graphics are terrible, the sound is nonexistent, and the gameplay is even worse than Freeland, which itself is a microtransaction-riddled collection of free assets without any actual gameplay.”
- “(One hand should not be stuck to a weapon or a gun tool whatever. If I want to shoot left handed and a second later switch grips and shoot right, then just drop my gun and throw a grenade, and pick up my gun from the ground or from the nod I dropped it on, then it is back in my hand and then I can put it back on hot bar.) Big, big, big grip mechanics needed!”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is generally well-received for its engaging and active gameplay environment across platforms, with many players appreciating the crossplay feature and consistent server activity. While not explicitly detailed, the narrative experience seems to resonate well, especially in comparison to similar games, though some minor bugs and functionality issues are noted. Overall, players enjoy the immersive setting and progression offered, particularly on PCVR due to better visuals.
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely described as buggy and unstable, with issues ranging from glitches and exploits to problematic voice chat, but many players find it still enjoyable and believe these bugs will be addressed in future updates. Overall, stability needs significant improvement, though the core gameplay remains fun and promising.
- “Buggy as hell, it's just annoying to play.”
- “Game is full of glitches and exploits, and when brought up to staff it is ignored.”
- “Voice chat is buggy, delayed, and doesn't even work for me most of the time.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally seen as basic and in need of significant improvement, with many users hoping for a major visual overhaul and enhanced settings, especially on PC. While a few find the current visuals adequate, common complaints include outdated textures, awkward environmental design, and a lack of immersive effects. Overall, players expect the developers to focus on upgrading graphics to better match the game’s potential.
- “The graphics are pretty good for a game like this as well; not a lot of improvement is needed on that.”
- “Please allow better graphics settings on PC (farther grass, shadow distance, resolution) and maybe some PC-exclusive settings like ambient occlusion, light shafts, flickering and shimmering lights for campfires and furnaces.”
- “Very fun and would like to keep seeing the updates (and hopefully a slight graphic update too) that the developers keep working on!”
- “To start with the basics: this game is an obvious Rust clone, but the graphics are terrible, the sound is nonexistent, and the gameplay is even worse than Freeland, which itself is a microtransaction-riddled collection of free assets without any actual gameplay.”
- “Graphics hurt my eyes; the road is, for some reason, 6 ft above the ground instead of running along with the terrain.”
- “And even though the game is in early access, it is still very bare bones. I played during the playtest phase and then came back and bought the game after a while, but the difference between current and playtest was very minimal, especially graphically.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is described as tedious and sometimes unrewarding, with players often having to move extensively for minimal resources, leading to a lack of satisfaction. While some find farming materials easy and even enjoyable in certain areas, overall the process is viewed as monotonous and frustrating, compounded by poor developer and community support.
- “I don't usually play Rust a lot because I don't like the thought of sitting down doing essentially nothing while farming endlessly.”
- “Don't even get me started on how much you have to move around to accomplish the smallest amount of farming.”
- “All progress is gone, not just the base but the endless farming for items and scrap to blueprint it.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users acknowledge Rust VR's monetization efforts but express concerns about originality, noting that the main advertisement video closely copies the original.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features smooth and fluid movement with intuitive interactions, maintaining decent performance overall, though minor stutters occur in complex new map areas.
- “The movement is good and fluid (similar to Bonelab/Works). The interaction makes sense, and performance is decent, with minor stutters in complex new areas of the map.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humor, with players finding it genuinely funny and entertaining.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highly negative, with users expressing strong discomfort and recommending avoiding it due to disturbing or offensive content.