Taora: Survival

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Taora: Survival is a single player and multiplayer open world role playing game. It was developed by Tulpar Games and was released on May 23, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 109 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

Taora offers a unique multi-character management system that adds depth and strategy to gameplay, allowing players to specialize their survivors in various skills.
The base building and crafting systems are engaging, providing a rewarding sense of progression as players expand their shelters and create essential items for survival.
The game features an expansive open world filled with exploration opportunities, resource gathering, and intense zombie encounters, making for an immersive survival experience.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, including save file problems and inconsistent performance, which can detract from the overall experience.
Many players feel that the game lacks content and direction, with repetitive gameplay and a lack of meaningful objectives leading to boredom after initial play.
There are concerns about the game's development status, with reports of infrequent updates and a perception that it may be abandoned, causing frustration among the player community.

gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Taora" is characterized by its immersive world and dynamic mechanics, offering an engaging mix of survival, resource gathering, and zombie encounters that keep players hooked. While many praise its graphics and addictive gameplay, some users report significant bugs, particularly with the save mechanic, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game is noted for its unique character building and crafting systems, making it a promising title in early development.
- “The world is immersive, and the gameplay loop keeps you hooked for hours.”
- “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.”
- “I've played for 5 hours, only for the save mechanic to completely stop working somewhere on the 2-hour mark.”
- “There is no excuse whatsoever for a game to be released with this kind of persistent bug affecting game mechanics.”
- “The main quest seems to end after 1 hour and 30 minutes of gameplay; after that, you have a very lackluster sandbox game.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in Taora: Survival have received mixed reviews, with some players praising the stunning low-poly visuals and immersive environments that enhance the survival experience. However, others have noted performance issues, such as lag and graphical glitches, indicating that the game may require further optimization. Overall, while the aesthetic is appreciated, there are calls for improvements in animations and graphical fidelity.
- “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.”
- “Booting up the game for the first time, it lags so much even on the lowest graphic settings.”
- “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.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and direction, focusing instead on player-driven exploration and survival mechanics. Players report minimal scripted storytelling, with quests that quickly become repetitive and unfulfilling, leading to a sense of purposelessness after the initial tutorial phase. Overall, while the game offers a solid survival framework, it falls short in delivering a compelling narrative or engaging objectives.
- “Developed by Tulpar Games and released in early access, the game presents itself as a long-form survival project that prioritizes systemic depth and player agency over tightly scripted storytelling.”
- “Overall, Taora is a survival game built on solid ideas that aims for breadth and player-driven storytelling rather than tightly curated moments.”
- “Exploration is encouraged not through explicit quest chains but through necessity—supplies run out, equipment degrades, and threats escalate, pushing players to venture farther afield.”
- “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.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is plagued by numerous bugs, particularly in multiplayer, where players encounter issues like blinking zombies and glitches, though it remains playable with some workarounds. Single-player mode is generally more stable but still features various bugs, such as invisible items and inventory glitches. While crashes are rare, the overall stability leaves much to be desired, raising concerns about the game's value given its persistent issues.
- “Always buggy, don't expect too much of it.”
- “Experiencing bug issues with zombies blinking in and out, along with other glitches.”
- “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?”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as both meditative and beautiful, enhancing the relaxing gameplay experience for many players. However, some users find the ambient music to be out of place, detracting from immersion and prompting them to consider alternative audio options. Overall, while the music generally contributes positively to the atmosphere, its effectiveness can vary depending on the context of gameplay.
- “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 am 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 meditative music, the slow and unpressing gameplay loop.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.
- “The atmosphere is tense and gripping, perfect for a zombie apocalypse.”
- “This is a fascinating journey in the atmosphere of a zombie apocalypse that does not let go.”
- “Graphics and atmosphere:”
- “The graphics and atmosphere are also top-notch.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game shows mixed results; while some players report stable performance and consistent frame rates, others criticize the optimization as poor, especially given its low-poly design. As an early access title, performance and technical stability are acknowledged as areas needing further improvement.
- “The game is optimized, and the FPS does not drop during gameplay.”
- “Performance and technical stability can vary, which is not uncommon for an evolving early access title, but these aspects remain important areas for future improvement.”
- “Optimization is poor for such a low-poly game.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as exploitative, with users labeling it as a typical cash grab from EA.
- “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.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate that the game offers a diverse range of activities, such as building, farming, 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 opportunities.
- “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.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a robust character development system that enables players to enhance skills in various areas, such as combat and engineering, while also showcasing charming character designs that add to its appeal. The overall experience is complemented by a relaxing gameplay loop and soothing music, creating an engaging atmosphere for 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.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted to be quite entertaining, with one user highlighting the irony of spending money on a multiplayer version when a free single-player option exists that is equally funny.
- “Erm... it's your money, but there is a free single-player version, and that's hilarious... just saying!”