Survive The Island

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Survive The Island is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by XO GAMES and was released on December 14, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

survive the island you survive from skeletons and humans you can build and mine and level up your stats you can build whatever you want you can raid enemies you can mine and cut down trees and you have to hunt for your own food and you can grow your own crops and you can craft weapons and building supplies to take the fight to the skeletons and humans and to explore the ope…

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Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is surprisingly fun and enjoyable for a free title, offering a casual gaming experience.
There is a decent crafting system with a variety of items to create, which can keep players engaged.
Some players appreciate the game's concept and believe it has potential for improvement with future updates.

The game is an asset flip, lacking originality and depth, as it heavily relies on copied assets from other games.
It suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and high GPU usage, making it frustrating to play.
The gameplay is repetitive and lacks meaningful content, leading to boredom and a lack of motivation to continue.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users noting poor quality, repetitive asset use, and performance issues even on capable hardware. While some appreciate the game's concept and find the graphics acceptable, the overall consensus is that the visuals are underwhelming and detract from the experience.
- “Very not buggy and I love the graphics.”
- “The game concept is good and the graphics are good but the game works one time then not the next.”
- “Gameplay, atmosphere, graphics.”
- “The graphics leave a lot to be desired!”
- “Graphics: assets are copied and pasted.”
- “This game runs like I'm emulating a game from a Sega Dreamcast, and I still get less than 60 fps in a game that almost has no performance-hungry graphics. This probably means the game was coded badly.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with players noting that it primarily revolves around basic survival tasks without a compelling narrative. Comparisons to other survival games highlight a deficiency in storytelling and overall game features, suggesting a need for a more structured quest line to enhance the experience.
- “At least the pirate built an actual game around the assets and expanded with a sandbox mode and an interesting, though short, story.”
- “The only quest was the ones in the assets: make some tools and build some shelter, and that's it.”
- “For reference, Forest, a survival game that has been out since 2018, has more of the following: graphics, AI, features, mechanics, story, and self-made assets, and it's 5 GB in size.”
- “I would say it could use some direction; maybe a quest line?”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "For Reference Forest" is characterized by its straightforward mechanics and easy-to-learn controls, making it accessible for players. While it shares similarities with other survival games like "Beached," it offers a fun single-player experience with the potential for multiplayer. Overall, the game emphasizes enjoyable gameplay over advanced graphics or complex features.
- “Gameplay, atmosphere, graphics.”
- “A decent mechanics system, basically good fun for a single player; I'm going to try the multiplayer next.”
- “This game is the embodiment of 'a game is good for its gameplay, not its graphics.' It's super easy to learn the controls because of how simple they are.”
- “This is almost identical to Beached; same mechanics and build structure, but with a more basic landscape.”
- “For reference, Forest, a survival game that has been out since 2018, has more of the following: graphics, AI, features, mechanics, story, and self-made assets, and it's 5 GB in size.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as hit-or-miss, with some players finding amusement in the absurdity of character animations, like flailing while punching trees. However, this humor is overshadowed by frustrations with gameplay mechanics and a lack of depth, leading to a mixed reception overall.
- “Funny.”
- “You're better off just punching the trees; at least it's kinda funny watching your character flail his arms around like an idiot.”
- “Funny skeleton enemies and shiny Unreal Engine graphics add a humorous touch to the game.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the graphics and find it largely free of bugs, others report numerous glitches that detract from the overall experience.
- “The game is very stable and I love the graphics.”
- “The performance is smooth with minimal bugs.”
- “I appreciate how reliable the game runs without crashes.”
- “The game could be great, but it's plagued by too many bugs and glitches.”
- “Frequent crashes and instability make it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
- “I keep encountering game-breaking issues that ruin the experience.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive and engaging qualities, enhanced by stunning graphics that create a vivid and captivating environment. Players appreciate how the atmospheric elements contribute to the overall gameplay experience, making it feel more dynamic and alive.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world with stunning visuals and sound design.”
- “Every corner of the environment feels alive, creating a rich and captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The combination of haunting music and detailed landscapes creates an unforgettable atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
- “The world feels lifeless, with minimal environmental interaction that detracts from the overall experience.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game features no in-game music, relying instead on repetitive sound effects, which some players found lacking. However, the title screen music received positive remarks. As a result, many players opted to play their own music while gaming to enhance the experience.
- “The music at the title screen is pretty nice.”
- “There's no music in-game, but the music at the title screen is pretty nice.”
- “Since there's nothing else to listen to in-game except these repetitive sounds, and since there's also no actual danger in this game (other than falling asleep), I decided to just put some of my own music on instead.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is heavily criticized, with users reporting poor performance even on high-end hardware, suggesting that it runs poorly despite minimal graphical demands. There are concerns about potential coding issues, as players experience frame rates below 60 FPS, leading to speculation about the game's efficiency and performance management.
- “This game is just assets and that's fine, but it runs like I'm emulating a game from a Sega Dreamcast. The developer accused someone of lying in their Steam review because they have a 3070 Ti and the game runs poorly for them. I have a 2070 Super, 32GB of RAM, and an Intel 9700 water-cooled, and I still get less than 60 FPS in a game that almost has no performance-hungry graphics. This probably means the game was coded poorly.”
- “Uncompressed and unoptimized trash.”
- “This game is just assets and that's fine, but it runs like I'm emulating a game from a Sega Dreamcast. The developer accused someone of lying in their Steam review because they have a 3070 Ti and the game runs poorly for them. I have a 2070 Super, 32GB of RAM, and an Intel 9700 water-cooled, and I still get less than 60 FPS in a game that almost has no performance-hungry graphics. This probably means the game was coded badly or it's mining crypto on my PC.”