Surviving West
- September 24, 2021
- Nemo Studios
Get on SteamSurviving West is a first-person survival game set in a vast, beautiful world. Gather resources, build modular structures, and farm for food to meet your character's needs. Beware of wild animals and enemies as you explore, and choose to play solo or with friends, online or on a public server. Your choices dictate the challenges you'll face, so be prepared for anything.
Reviews
- The game has a lot of potential and offers a simple yet fun experience for players who enjoy building and farming.
- The developer is responsive and kind, providing good customer service and actively fixing issues.
- The graphics and landscape are appreciated, and there are many crafting options that could lead to complex gameplay.
- The game lacks a tutorial and clear instructions, making it difficult for players to understand the mechanics and objectives.
- There is a significant lack of content and variety, leading to a feeling of emptiness and limited gameplay after a short time.
- The graphics and animations are subpar, which detracts from the overall experience and immersion in the game.
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered mediocre, with a style that can make navigation challenging due to elements blending together. While some players appreciate the landscape, others feel that the sub-par visuals detract from the overall experience, especially if the gameplay does not compensate for it.
“I like the graphics and landscape.”
“The sub-par graphics could be overlooked if the gameplay was half decent.”
“The visuals are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“Character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features minimal storytelling, focusing primarily on building and farming mechanics without a clear plot. Players note the lack of a comprehensive tutorial, with only introductory quests available to guide them. Overall, the narrative aspect is underdeveloped, leaving players to engage mainly in gameplay activities.
“It's a nice little game, there's not much to do except just build and farm stuff. There's no obvious plot or story, and not much of a tutorial at the start except for the introduction quest.”
“It's a nice little game, there's not much to do except just build and farm stuff. There's no obvious plot or story, and not much of a tutorial at the start except for the introduction quest.”
“It's a nice little game, there's not much to do except just build and farm stuff. There's no obvious plot or story, and not much of a tutorial at the start except for the introduction quest.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players have noted that the game's optimization is lacking, particularly in resource availability, as corn is overly abundant while other food types are scarce. Additionally, the presence of high-level enemies, like the boar near the spawn point, can lead to frustrating early-game experiences.
“The game offers four types of food to maintain your performance, but it seems that corn is the most prevalent option available. I struggled to find animals, and the only one I encountered was a high-level boar near my spawn point, which proved to be quite a challenge!”
“The optimization of resource management is crucial; balancing food types and hunting for animals adds a strategic layer to gameplay.”
“I appreciate how the game encourages players to optimize their resource gathering, making every decision impactful for survival.”
“You get four types of food to keep your performance up, but the game decides corn is the dominant one you can find. When I tried to find animals, the only thing I could locate was a high-level boar near my spawn point, and it kicked my rear!”
“The optimization in this game is severely lacking; it feels like I'm constantly battling against the mechanics rather than enjoying the gameplay.”
“I often experience frame drops and stuttering, which makes it hard to enjoy the game. The optimization really needs improvement.”
