Survive The Island

58%
Game Brain Score Based on 50 reviews
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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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  • Windows
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58%
Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game has a fun and casual gameplay experience, especially for fans of crafting and survival genres.
  • The building mechanics are reminiscent of popular games like RUST, providing a familiar feel for players.
  • Despite its issues, some players appreciate the potential for future updates and improvements.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including crashes and disappearing items, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • Many players feel the game is an asset flip with little originality, lacking depth and creativity in its design.
  • Resource gathering and crafting can be tedious and poorly organized, making gameplay feel repetitive and frustrating.
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the quality as subpar, describing them as copied and pasted assets reminiscent of older consoles. While some appreciate the visual style, others report performance issues, even on high-end hardware, suggesting poor optimization. Overall, the consensus leans towards the idea that the game's graphics do not significantly enhance the experience, which is primarily driven by gameplay.

    • “The game concept is good and the graphics are good but the game works one time then not the next.”
    • “Very not buggy and I love the graphics.”
    • “Gameplay, atmosphere, graphics.”
    • “Graphics: assets are copied and pasted.”
    • “This game is just assets and that's fine; it just runs like I'm emulating a game from a Sega Dreamcast. The dev accused someone of lying in their Steam review because he has a 3070 Ti and the game runs poorly for them. I have a 2070 Super, 32GB of RAM, Intel 9700 water-cooled, and I still get less than 60 FPS in a game that almost has no performance-hungry graphics. That probably means the game was coded badly or it's mining crypto on my PC.”
    • “Funny skeleton enemies and shiny Unreal Engine graphics aren't enough to polish this bare-bones turd.”
  • gameplay6 mentions

    The gameplay is generally well-received, with players appreciating the building mechanics reminiscent of Rust and the simplicity of controls that make it easy to learn. While some comparisons are made to other survival games like The Forest, the mechanics are described as solid and enjoyable, particularly for single-player experiences, with multiplayer options being explored. Overall, the game emphasizes engaging gameplay over advanced graphics.

    • “Overall, as I said, the game is pretty good and I like that the building mechanic is very similar to Rust.”
    • “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.”
    • “For reference, Forest, a survival game that has been out since 2018, has better graphics, AI, features, mechanics, story, and self-made assets, all within a 5 GB size.”
    • “This is almost identical to Beached, sharing the same mechanics and build structure, but with a more basic landscape.”
  • story5 mentions

    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 significant deficiency in storytelling and overall game direction, 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?”
  • humor3 mentions

    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 engaging content, leading to a mixed reception overall.

    • “Funny”
    • “You're better off just punching the trees; at least it's kind of 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.”
  • music3 mentions

    The game features no in-game music, relying instead on repetitive sound effects, which some players found dull. However, the title screen music received positive remarks for its quality. 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.”
    • “Since there's nothing else to listen to in-game except these repetitive sounds, I decided to put on some of my own music instead.”
    • “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.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    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, leading to frame rates below 60 fps, which has sparked frustration among players.

    • “This game is just assets and that's fine; it just 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 or it's mining crypto on my PC.”
    • “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.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players appreciate the graphics and find it largely stable, others report significant issues with bugs and glitches that detract from the experience.

    • “The game runs very smoothly with minimal bugs, and I absolutely love the graphics.”
    • “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it really enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The performance is impressive, with no crashes or major issues during my playtime.”
    • “The game could be great, but it's plagued by numerous bugs and glitches.”
    • “Frequent crashes and instability make it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
    • “I often encounter game-breaking issues that ruin the overall experience.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive and engaging qualities, enhanced by impressive graphics that contribute to the overall experience. Players appreciate how the environment complements the gameplay, creating a captivating and cohesive world.

    • “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 haunting soundtrack and detailed surroundings combine to create an atmosphere that is both eerie and beautiful.”
    • “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth that would draw players into the world.”
    • “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is dull and fails to create any sense of immersion.”
    • “The overall ambiance is disappointing, with repetitive sound design and lifeless environments.”
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