Taora : Survival

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In "Taora: Survival," play as up to four characters with unique skills as you explore a zombie-infested island, loot materials, craft and upgrade gear, and modify vehicles. Build your base, upgrade skills for different conditions, and survive by shooting and killing zombies in this open-world survival game.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 85 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

Taora: Survival offers an immersive and addictive gameplay experience with a variety of crafting, building, and combat mechanics that keep players engaged for hours.
The game features stunning graphics and a large open-world environment, allowing for exploration and dynamic encounters with zombies and other players.
It has a strong potential for improvement, with a dedicated development team actively working on updates and community feedback.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and technical issues, including problems with saving progress and NPC behavior, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
Many players feel that the game lacks depth and content, with a limited number of objectives and repetitive gameplay after initial exploration.
The multiplayer experience is currently unstable, with issues such as difficulty joining games and inconsistent performance.

gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
48%
10%
The gameplay of "Taora" is characterized by its engaging survival mechanics, resource gathering, and dynamic exploration within a zombie apocalypse setting, offering a mix of intense encounters and crafting elements. While many players appreciate the graphics and addictive nature of the gameplay, some have noted persistent bugs and a lack of depth in the sandbox experience after the main quest. Overall, it presents a blend of enjoyable mechanics and potential, albeit with some areas needing improvement.
- “With its focus on survival, resource gathering, and intense zombie encounters, Taora promises an exciting and dynamic gameplay experience.”
- “Coordinating base upgrades and zombie defenses together makes for intense and memorable gameplay sessions.”
- “As you can see in many of my reviews when I find a game like this that I know is a potential gem, I must review it soon just to give my limited opinion so far. In this case, it is a nice mellow-paced game with some unexpected game mechanics that were a very welcome surprise.”
- “There is no excuse whatsoever for a game to be released with this kind of persistent bug affecting game mechanics.”
- “The gameplay in itself is rather simple.”
- “For this price, this is a joke; the world feels really empty, I got bored pretty darn quickly and I mostly see copied assets everywhere, and the most recent update fixed none of the issues I had addressed, one of which being pretty serious and mechanic breaking.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
15%
23%
The graphics of Taora: Survival have received positive feedback for their stunning low-poly design and immersive environments, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. While many players appreciate the visual appeal and atmosphere, some have noted minor graphical issues and areas for improvement, particularly in animations. Overall, the game successfully creates an engaging survival experience with its impressive graphics.
- “Taora: survival is an immersive sim with stunning graphics and challenging tasks.”
- “The game features stunning low-poly graphics and immersive environments that draw you into the survival experience.”
- “The graphics and sounds are amazing - they really make you feel like you're there, fighting for your life.”
- “I started the game and after playing for 9 hours, I saved so that I could reload and get rid of a graphical issue (building not updating).”
- “Immersive world, with zombies, guns, and cars... it's basically like The Walking Dead but with simpler graphics really.”
- “The graphics and atmosphere are also top-notch.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
29%
The music in the game is described as both meditative and beautiful, contributing to a relaxing gameplay experience. However, some players find the ambient music to be out of place, detracting from immersion and prompting them to consider alternative audio. Overall, while the music enhances the game's calming atmosphere, its inconsistency during gameplay can be jarring for some.
- “The goofy and borderline adorable character design (I'd love to see plushies of the cute zombies), the meditative music, the slow and unpressing gameplay loop.”
- “First off, having an early access game that I launch on an ultra-wide and it just works, the game runs well, I love the music, and I'm having fun.”
- “The game is relaxing, with beautiful music and sounds.”
- “It pulled me out of the experience really badly, and I genuinely considered turning off the game audio and just listening to my own music.”
- “The goofy and borderline adorable character design, the meditative music, the slow and unpressing gameplay loop.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by numerous bugs, particularly in multiplayer, which, while playable, can be frustrating due to its instability. Single-player mode experiences fewer issues but still has glitches, such as invisible items and inventory problems. Overall, players report no major crashes, but the frequent bugs detract from the overall experience.
- “I like the game, but it is very buggy.”
- “Don't get me wrong, the multiplayer game is highly playable, and it doesn't take too long to work out your own ways of dealing with many of the bugs, but do you really want to pay for a buggy game?”
- “Single player is, on the whole, a lot less buggy, but even then there are numerous bugs.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game lacks a substantial story mode or clear objectives, with the main quest concluding after about 1.5 hours, leaving players with a sense of purposelessness. The tutorial consists of basic fetch quests that fail to provide meaningful guidance, resulting in a lackluster sandbox experience. Overall, players feel the narrative aspect is underdeveloped and unsatisfying.
- “The game doesn't have a story mode or actual objectives besides right in the beginning where it's just kind of showing you how to play and guide you in the right direction.”
- “There is no story, and you don't really feel like you have a purpose.”
- “The main quest seems to end after 1 hour and 30 minutes of gameplay; after that, you have a very lackluster sandbox game.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its tense and gripping portrayal of a zombie apocalypse, creating an immersive experience that captivates players. The high-quality graphics further enhance this compelling atmosphere, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “This is a fascinating journey in the atmosphere of a zombie apocalypse that does not let go.”
- “The atmosphere is tense and gripping, perfect for a zombie apocalypse.”
- “The graphics and atmosphere are also top-notch.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the tension and immersion expected from a zombie apocalypse.”
- “Despite the potential, the atmosphere fails to create a sense of urgency or fear, making the experience feel dull.”
- “The overall atmosphere is disappointing, as it doesn't capture the essence of a gripping zombie apocalypse.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a robust character development system that enables players to enhance various skills, including combat and engineering, while also offering a diverse range of customizable vehicles. The charming character design and relaxing gameplay contribute to an engaging experience, appealing to players who appreciate both aesthetics and depth in character progression.
- “The game offers a rich variety of vehicles to customize, alongside a character development system that allows for skills ranging from combat to engineering.”
- “The goofy and borderline adorable character design, the meditative music, and the slow and unpressing gameplay loop create a unique atmosphere.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players appreciate that the game offers a diverse range of activities, such as building, farming, exploring, and combat, which keeps the experience fresh and engaging. Unlike many survival games that can feel repetitive, this title successfully avoids grind by ensuring that each day presents new challenges and excitement.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which really takes away from the enjoyment.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is well-optimized, maintaining a stable frame rate without any noticeable drops during gameplay.
- “The game is optimized, and the FPS does not drop during gameplay.”
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing for a smooth experience even in intense moments.”
- “I appreciate how well the game runs on lower-end hardware without sacrificing quality.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is noted to be quite entertaining, particularly highlighted by the existence of a free single-player version that users find amusing. Overall, players appreciate the comedic elements woven into the gameplay.
- “It's your money, but there is a free single-player version, and that's hilarious! Just saying!”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch; I found myself laughing out loud at the clever dialogue and absurd situations.”
- “The witty banter between characters adds a delightful layer of comedy that keeps the gameplay fresh and entertaining.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as exploitative, with users labeling it as a typical cash grab associated with EA titles.
- “This game feels like just another cash grab from EA.”
- “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”