Strayed

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"Strayed is an early access, massively multiplayer VR survival game with a focus on player vs. player interaction. Start with nothing on procedurally generated islands, gather resources, build shelters, and fight to survive day and night. In Strayed, everyone is both ally and enemy, so choose wisely."

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 130 reviews

story1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a solid VR experience that captures the essence of Rust, with engaging crafting and survival mechanics.
Active servers with a large player base enhance the multiplayer experience, making it fun to play with friends.
The developers are committed to regular updates and improvements, showing potential for the game to evolve positively.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and technical issues, making it frustrating to play at times.
Gameplay can feel repetitive and empty, with a lack of content and features that are expected in a fully developed game.
The combat mechanics and gunplay are often criticized for being unresponsive and janky, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
Gameplay in "Strayed" is praised for its innovative blend of crafting, building, and dynamic player interactions, creating a rich survival experience reminiscent of "Rust" but enhanced for VR. However, some players have noted issues with bow mechanics and game-breaking bugs that need addressing before a larger player influx. Overall, the game offers a satisfying strategic depth through resource management and stronghold construction, making it highly recommended for its engaging gameplay and vibrant community.
- “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.”
- “Bow mechanics need to be worked on; people are abusing it.”
- “I'd like to think most of the game-breaking bugs and mechanics would be completed by the end of 2024 before another influx of players starts to join, but who knows.”
- “The game in spirit very much repeats the game Rust, only with VR mechanics.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The graphics of the game have received mixed feedback; while some players find them satisfactory for the genre, others criticize them for being underwhelming and lacking essential settings on PC. Issues such as an awkward road elevation and minimal improvements since the playtest phase have also been highlighted, suggesting a need for enhanced visual options and overall polish.
- “The graphics are pretty good for a game like this; not a lot of improvement is needed on that.”
- “Please allow better graphics settings on PC (farther grass, shadow distance, resolution), maybe some PC exclusive settings like ambient occlusion, light shafts, flickering, and shimmering lights for campfires and furnaces.”
- “Graphics hurt my eyes; the road is for some reason 6 feet above the ground instead of running along with the terrain.”
- “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 the current version and the playtest was very minimal, especially graphically.”
- “But on PC, it was lacking a lot of the visuals that I imagined for a game like this.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is currently experiencing significant stability issues, including bugs related to voice chat and environmental interactions like walls and doors. While players find it enjoyable and promising, they note that it requires considerable polishing due to its early beta status.
- “The randoms are what make this game fun, and even though the game is really buggy right now and needs a ton of polishing, I'm sure this game will be great for upcoming players in the near future.”
- “Voice chat is buggy, delayed, and doesn't even work for me most of the time.”
- “- buggy walls and doors”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's story is not explicitly mentioned in the reviews, but it highlights a vibrant multiplayer experience with active servers and crossplay functionality between PCVR and Quest platforms, suggesting a strong community engagement. However, there is a call for more realistic features to enhance the overall experience.
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect, noting that all progress, including item and scrap farming, can be lost. However, some appreciate the satisfying nature of the farming experience, comparing it favorably to similar games.
- “All progress is gone, not just the base but the endless farming for items and scrap to blueprint it.”
- “Similar levels of grinding too.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally positive, featuring fluid movement and sensible interactions. However, players have noted occasional minor stutters when navigating complex new areas of the map.
- “The movement is good and fluid, similar to Bonelab. The interactions make sense, and the performance is decent, with only minor stutters in complex new areas of the map.”
- “The optimization of the game allows for smooth gameplay, even in intricate environments, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “I appreciate how well the game runs; the optimization really shines in maintaining a steady frame rate during intense action sequences.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite the decent performance in some areas, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate in more complex environments.”
- “The game feels unpolished due to its poor optimization, which detracts from the overall experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is largely negative, with users expressing strong disapproval and suggesting that it may evoke feelings of discomfort or distress, particularly in relation to its themes and content.