Survive the Nights

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"Survive the Nights" is a post-apocalyptic, first-person survival game. Players must scavenge for resources, craft tools, and build shelters to survive zombie attacks and harsh weather conditions. Cooperative gameplay and a focus on realism, such as complex crafting and day-night cycles, set this game apart.

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+28

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,896 reviews

gameplay94 positive mentions

stability141 negative mentions

The game has a unique blend of exploration and survival mechanics that keeps players engaged.
The developers are committed to improving the game with regular updates and community feedback.
The atmosphere and sound design create a tense and immersive experience, especially during horde nights.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
The inventory and crafting system is clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult to manage resources effectively.
The AI for zombies is inconsistent, with issues such as teleporting and poor pathfinding, which detracts from the overall experience.

gameplay
335 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
63%
9%
The gameplay of "Survive the Nights" presents a mix of exploration and survival mechanics, with players enjoying the crafting, building, and scavenging elements. However, many reviews highlight issues such as repetitive mechanics, lack of depth, and bugs that disrupt the experience. While the game shows potential with its unique features and ongoing updates, it currently struggles with polish and balance, particularly in solo play and combat mechanics.
- “The gameplay itself offers a solid mix of exploration and survival mechanics.”
- “The construction mechanics and exploration are engaging, and the co-op mode can be very entertaining, especially if you have friends to join you.”
- “The game has some really nice mechanics and features that set this apart from other zombie survivals.”
- “The gameplay, which focuses on realistic survival in a post-zombie world, lacks the polish and excitement you’d expect.”
- “With its lackluster gameplay, uninspired mechanics, and frustrating design choices, my time spent in this virtual nightmare was nothing short of a soul-draining ordeal.”
- “First and foremost, the gameplay mechanics in 'Survive the Night' are mind-numbingly repetitive and lack depth.”
graphics
198 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
56%
8%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the crisp visuals and recent improvements, while others criticize them as dated and poorly optimized. Many users note significant performance issues, particularly on lower-end systems, and highlight the need for further graphical enhancements and optimization. Overall, while there are moments of beauty and potential, the graphics often feel inconsistent and in need of a comprehensive overhaul.
- “First of all, the graphics are so crisp and clean. The design of the map being so large and filled with opportunities to loot and discover adds to the excitement of wanting to return every day to play.”
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning on ultra graphics; the world feels really nice and the questing system is easy to understand.”
- “The graphics are lovely, being able to have so much customization over bases is rad. Moving bases and all the future updates and features mentioned are super promising!”
- “The graphics are dated, featuring low-resolution textures and uninspired environmental design.”
- “The game's graphics and map have looked the same for 6 years now with only slight differences.”
- “Graphics are not very optimized.”
stability
144 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous players reporting excessive glitches, game-breaking bugs, and performance issues that significantly detract from the overall experience. Many users express frustration over persistent problems such as disappearing items, lagging servers, and erratic zombie behavior, leading to a consensus that the game remains in a frustratingly unstable state despite its potential. While some players find enjoyment in the gameplay, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game requires substantial improvements in stability before it can be recommended.
- “While it can experience some bugs every now and again, I'd say 90% of the time the game runs great!”
- “The game is in alpha, so if you walk in with high expectations for a current bug-free game, you will be disappointed.”
- “All the people criticizing the game are misunderstanding; this is a pre-alpha, which means it is still being developed and will have many bugs.”
- “It's a complete buggy mess; cars you spend hours building will just vanish when you exit the game, you'll spawn in a random location when you load back in, and sometimes your inventory will just randomly be wiped. Don't make the mistake of buying this scam.”
- “The game is full of bugs and glitches, and you should avoid buying it until they fix these issues.”
- “It's a buggy mess with a lot of lag, audio issues, and abundant glitches.”
optimization
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
55%
19%
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including stuttering, lag, and crashes, even on high-end systems. While some users noted improvements and decent performance in certain areas, the consensus is that the game requires substantial optimization work to enhance stability and reduce technical glitches. Many players express hope for future updates to address these concerns, as the game's potential is overshadowed by its current optimization challenges.
- “Sure, it needs some fine tuning to make it run smoothly, but overall it's one fun game.”
- “The graphics are nice, the performance is great.”
- “As far as optimization goes, it runs rather well, with next to no performance issues at all.”
- “I would like the optimization to be improved as I often experience FPS drops.”
- “Adding insult to injury, Survive the Night suffers from a severe lack of optimization and technical issues.”
- “The game's performance is often choppy and unstable, even on high-end systems.”
story
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
70%
22%
The game's story aspect is widely criticized for its lack of a coherent narrative, leaving players feeling aimless and unengaged. Many users express frustration over unclear objectives and mechanics, which detract from the overall experience, while some suggest that the game would benefit from a more structured storyline and interactive elements. Overall, the absence of a compelling story or character motivation significantly impacts player enjoyment.
- “Some of the achievements are like missions and guide you to deeply explore.”
- “Would be cool to have some story involved, but overall fun game.”
- “There needs to be an overarching storyline and goals to completion, e.g., make your way to a port, or airport, send a message from comms centers and prepare to leave for an island or other location even if this leads to a DLC in the future.”
- “There is no storyline to the game.”
- “From what I can see, no storyline, just wander aimlessly until you're bored (which normally takes like 10 minutes).”
- “I could not find interactive safehouses, crafting options, some sort of tutorial, NPCs, or story.”
atmosphere
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
32%
11%
The game's atmosphere is a mixed bag, with many players praising its immersive and authentic environment, complemented by subtle sound design and engaging gameplay elements. However, some critiques highlight a lack of visual variety and certain rough edges that detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the atmosphere is often described as captivating and tension-inducing, making it appealing for fans of survival games.
- “They really nailed the atmosphere, and I'm sure there is a lot more to come.”
- “The music is subtle and atmospheric at times, and does an excellent job of reinforcing everything you experience.”
- “Audio, gameplay, graphics, atmosphere, it is all lackluster.”
- “It lacks atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere feels real enough that I don't feel confident exploring at night or without looking both ways twice before I cross the street, which is how a survival experience is supposed to feel.”
monetization
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
4%
88%
The monetization aspect of the game has been heavily criticized, with many users labeling it a "cash grab" due to the introduction of microtransactions in an early access title that still lacks essential features and is plagued by bugs. Reviewers express frustration over misleading advertisements and the perception that the developers are prioritizing profit over quality, leading to a lack of trust in the game's future. Overall, players advise against purchasing the game until it is fully released, citing concerns about its current state and the developers' intentions.
- “Microtransactions are in-game purchases that can enhance the gaming experience.”
- “Microtransactions are a common feature in many games, allowing players to buy additional content.”
- “This game is a cash grab; nothing much has changed since 2014.”
- “It was a quick cash grab, promoted by an early access alpha trailer that blatantly lies, in an attempt to sell as many copies of this half-assed project.”
- “In the game's current state, I would avoid it massively. The trailers and videos that are shown to advertise the game are a total lie, showing different vehicles that you can use. Currently, there are no vehicles; the game is such a disappointment in its current state considering its potential. I feel the advertisements are misleading and almost scam-like.”
humor
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
96%
13%
The humor in the game is largely derived from its quirky glitches and ragdoll physics, which lead to hilarious moments, especially when playing with friends. While some players find the repetitive gameplay tedious, the comedic elements, such as unexpected zombie respawns and amusing interactions, provide a lighthearted experience that can be enjoyable in a multiplayer setting. Overall, the game's unfinished state contributes to its charm, making it a source of laughter despite its flaws.
- “Me and my friend rammed into each other with police trucks and it was so funny hearing an explosion after I sent him across the map.”
- “I haven't even finished playing this 1 hour with my friends and the amount of hysterical laughing we shared within this time frame is something else.”
- “The game even punishes players for experimenting with questionable ingredient combinations, adding an element of humor to the immersive survival experience.”
- “Survive the nights, it's okay, nothing incredible or out of the ordinary. After a while, it gets incredibly tedious and unfunny. The hordes don't seem to become any different, and they bug out most of the time. The world has lots of details, but they are mostly useless because it still feels empty.”
- “There isn't much to do apart from clearing out a couple of areas like the prison. The zombies keep respawning as soon as you turn around there, and sometimes it caught us by surprise. However, knowing that they kept respawning behind every corner made it boring.”
- “The deer can walk on water like Jesus, but the gunplay is not bad at all; it feels smooth as hell, and that surprised me.”
grinding
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
9%
83%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and unengaging, with repetitive tasks and a lack of meaningful content leading to player frustration. Many reviewers noted that while the game has potential with its detailed world and mechanics like farming and crafting, the overall experience feels empty and requires excessive effort for minimal reward. Improvements in gameplay mechanics and content variety are highly desired to enhance the overall enjoyment and reduce the grind.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Very lifelike and again it isn't grindy to simply get the power running.”
- “After so many years of waiting for this game to be polished and have some content to do instead of just empty grinding and walking around pointlessly... this is a bust. I waited so long for this game to come out... when it did... it was in an early stage... and as it seems it stayed there.”
- “It's not totally horrible, but it felt tedious, pretty much how the whole game feels... tedious.”
- “This game is grindy and requires patience to get used to the game mechanics.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric quality, effectively enhancing the horror experience with a mix of creepy soundtracks and ambient noises that heighten tension during gameplay. Many reviewers highlight the nostalgic 1980s horror vibe, with some tracks receiving perfect scores for their ability to evoke fear and excitement. However, there are mixed opinions on certain elements, such as the cinematic music during zombie encounters, which some found annoying and unchangeable.
- “The music is subtle and atmospheric at times, and does an excellent job of reinforcing everything you experience.”
- “The music 10/10; the overall feeling of the world (graphics/sound effects/again music!) is almost 10/10.”
- “Fantastic atmosphere, achieved by a mix of music and in-game sounds that, in some cases, are probably placeholders for now but somehow work perfectly together.”
- “Lots of creepy music and zombie groan noises.”
- “[b] - [/b] sound and music was horrible.”
- “The cinematic music that appears when zombies are near is pretty annoying, there is no way to turn it off.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
Overall, users express mixed feelings about the game's replayability. While some appreciate the regular updates that enhance playability, others feel that the current version lacks replay value compared to earlier builds, indicating a need for more features to sustain long-term engagement.
- “Every new update makes the game more and more playable.”
- “I must say it's more playable than it was when I first purchased it, and the regular updates are a good thing.”
- “3 years ago they had a singleplayer build that was better than this, more playable than this and had more features. On top of that, the build we were shown in the trailer is not the same build as we have now.”
- “Lack of replayability at the moment.”
- “Replay value - longevity and replayability.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional response to the game is largely one of disappointment and heartbreak, stemming from its initial poor performance and the prevalence of negative reviews despite the developers' efforts to improve it. Players express frustration over the game's mechanics, which contribute to a sense of disillusionment, yet there is also a recognition of the community that has formed around it, highlighting a bittersweet connection to the game's potential.
- “It's honestly somewhat heartbreaking to witness, but more of these games fail than succeed; it's just the nature of the beast.”
- “This game is showered with negative reviews which is honestly heartbreaking because the devs didn't give up, they worked with the community and as of April 2020 there is a community.”
- “Had to stop playing as the dire performance genuinely made me feel ill!”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Reviews indicate that the game suffers from insufficient character development and a weak narrative, which diminishes player engagement and motivation. While some players appreciate the character design options, including a female character, the overall lack of depth in character arcs is a significant drawback.
- “Character design, including female character options.”
- “You want a credible struggle for character development or survival?”
- “The game pays for itself very quickly if you place any value on character development and productivity.”
- “Character design, including female character options, is lacking.”