"The Blight is a open-world survival horror game where players must navigate a virus-infested island after a shipwreck. Manage health, hunger, thirst, and temperature while battling infected enemies and building a base. Advanced weather cycles and unforgiving AI add to the intense, unforgiving gameplay."
The graphics and visual quality are impressive, showcasing great potential.
The gameplay has a solid foundation and can be enjoyable with time and updates.
The sound design and lighting effects contribute positively to the atmosphere of the game.
The game feels abandoned, with no updates or communication from the developers for over a year.
There are significant gameplay issues, including poor AI behavior and bugs that hinder the experience.
The game lacks content and balance, making it frustrating and unplayable at times.
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The graphics of the game are noted to have significant potential, with beautiful visuals and impressive zombie textures, despite the current state of the game being unfinished. Reviewers express hope for future improvements, suggesting that the graphics stand out as a strong foundation for the overall experience.
“I'm not going to go out of my way to give it a negative, because right now it does have a foundation of a good game and beautiful graphics.”
“+ zombie textures are great and graphic”
“the graphics for what they have done so far shouts potential”
“The graphics for what they have done so far shout potential, but the overall experience leaves much to be desired.”
“If you want a game that's good and very close to finished, buy The Forest instead.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate a lack of a compelling story, with users expressing disappointment over the absence of narrative elements in the game. While some see potential in the graphics and gameplay, the overall consensus is that the story is non-existent, leading to a feeling of boredom after a short playtime.
“I really hope they can get funding to do more work on it... the AI sucks... animals get stuck in trees... no story... zombies are so stupid if you die to one you're a retard... however, the graphics for what they have done so far shout potential... I'd buy it at a cheap rate to see what becomes of it... in 2 hours at the moment you'll be bored of it... if you want a game that's good that is very close and finished, buy The Forest.”
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“☑ no story”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
The music in the game is praised for its excellent background choices and a captivating menu soundtrack, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“The background music choice perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
“The sound design is fantastic, and the menu soundtrack is truly great.”
“The background music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the music to be bland and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere, leading to a disjointed experience.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is straightforward and focuses primarily on the core mechanics, offering a no-frills experience that emphasizes the essential elements of play.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring an unrealistic amount of effort to progress, likening it to needing a second life to manage the demands.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”