The Front

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The Front is a single player and multiplayer survival simulation game. It was developed by Samar Studio and was released on October 30, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The Front takes place in a post-apocalyptic sandbox world populated by mutants and hostile factions. On this war-torn land, players will engage tyrannical imperial forces, exiles, thugs, and rebels in an epic battle that will determine the fate of humanity. Team up with your friends, explore ruins and enemy areas, craft weapons and equipment, build bases and defend them with tower defense-style tr…

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,139 reviews

gameplay96 positive mentions

optimization75 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential with a unique blend of survival, crafting, and tower defense mechanics.
The building system allows for creativity and customization, making it enjoyable to design bases.
The developers are actively updating the game and listening to community feedback, which is promising for future improvements.

The game suffers from significant performance issues, including low frame rates and lag, even on high-end PCs.
There are numerous bugs and glitches, such as players getting stuck in the environment and inconsistent AI behavior.
The player base is declining rapidly, with many players reporting issues with cheaters and a lack of meaningful content.

gameplay
357 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
64%
9%
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, featuring a rich blend of survival, crafting, and tower defense mechanics that draw inspiration from popular titles like Rust and 7 Days to Die. While many players appreciate the depth and variety of gameplay options, including vehicle assembly and resource management, they also note significant issues such as bugs, clunky controls, and a lack of polish that detracts from the overall experience. Despite these challenges, the game shows promise with its engaging mechanics and frequent updates, making it a potentially enjoyable experience for fans of the genre.
- “The gameplay is quite rich, ranging from survival and construction to resource exploration and collection, and then to defending against disaster and monsters.”
- “The overall gameplay focuses on survival and construction, integrating multiple elements such as dungeon defense, farming, and character cultivation.”
- “This game is truly impressive—it seamlessly incorporates just about every gameplay mechanic you can think of, clearly aiming to avoid monotony.”
- “However, there is a bit of guidance in the game, and some gameplay is hard to understand.”
- “The frame rate is very unstable during gameplay.”
- “Gameplay in general is completely tedious; melee combat just sucks, the menu design... when I hold a wooden club and I want to open the menu it forces me to unequip it first.”
graphics
239 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the character models and environments while others criticize the overall quality as outdated and poorly optimized. Many users report performance issues, including stuttering and low frame rates, even on high-end hardware, suggesting that the graphics settings do not significantly impact performance. Overall, while there are glimpses of potential with decent visuals and ongoing improvements, many players feel the graphics fall short of expectations for a 2023 release.
- “The graphics are breathtaking, offering a level of realism that transports you to a world that feels alive and pulsating with energy.”
- “From the moment I stepped into the game world, I was immediately struck by the stunning visuals and attention to detail.”
- “It delivers an incredibly immersive experience with its stunning graphics, engaging storyline, and superb gameplay.”
- “The graphics are horrible; it was like I was playing with glasses on when you don't need glasses, hella blurry. Graphic setting changes seemed to do nothing.”
- “The graphics are very dated, yet you get bad performance as well.”
- “I can't recommend the game in this current state; the graphics on ultra look mushy and the texture resolution is a joke for a UE title.”
optimization
231 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
57%
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many players experiencing inconsistent frame rates, stuttering, and performance issues even on high-end hardware. While some updates have shown improvement, the overall consensus is that significant work is still needed to enhance stability and performance, particularly in late-game scenarios and during intense gameplay moments. Many reviewers recommend waiting for further optimizations before purchasing.
- “The graphics are considered good among similar games, and optimization is continuously improving.”
- “Hope the team keeps up the good work on optimization!”
- “All in all, this game has a ridiculous amount of potential, and seeing as it's already fairly polished and optimized in early access with a very promising road map, I feel like I'm going to be sinking a lot of hours into this one.”
- “The optimization is really frustrating, and I wonder if there will be chances to improve it later.”
- “However, optimization needs improvement, as frame drops occur with many enemies late-game.”
- “The game is simply terribly optimized; instead of doing optimization, they simply add useless content to the game.”
grinding
185 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
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The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting it as excessively tedious and time-consuming, often comparing it unfavorably to other survival games like Ark and Rust. While some enjoy the grind as part of the gameplay experience, appreciating the depth it adds to crafting and resource management, others find it overwhelming and repetitive, leading to frustration, especially in the late game. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the game offers rich content and mechanics, the grinding can detract from the enjoyment, making it feel like a chore rather than a rewarding experience.
- “Not too grindy, lots of parameters you can adjust, lots of content already in the game despite it being in early access, haven't run into too many bugs.”
- “Yes, I'm enjoying it but it's still a work in progress; not grindy as such though at the beginning you need to work at it obviously.”
- “Grinding materials is exhausting.”
- “Despite the game offering various end-game activities such as dungeons, zombie waves, and PvP, players may still find themselves trapped in a cycle of 'farming materials - leveling up - farming better materials' in the later stages.”
- “The insane amount of grinding needed to get anywhere only for you to get raided and lose days of resource collecting.”
stability
127 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous players reporting a wide range of bugs, glitches, and performance issues, including character spawning problems, vehicle physics, and AI pathfinding errors. Many reviews highlight the game's unfinished state, with persistent micro-freezes and crashes, leading to frustration among users. While some acknowledge the game's potential and the developers' efforts to address issues, the overall sentiment is that the game is currently a "buggy mess" that detracts from the gameplay experience.
- “Game is fun and for early access, it's pretty bug-free.”
- “Runs great and relatively bug-free for an early access.”
- “The rollout has been pretty bug-free; servers aren't crashing and the game is stable.”
- “The game is a buggy mess; I spawned and fell through the floor, the texture of some characters doesn't load correctly, and the AI is really bad.”
- “The player count dropped, and negative feedback and reviews increased due to numerous bugs, glitches, poor communication (the biggest issue), and a lack of updates and new features.”
- “At this point, there are so many glitches and random issues that this game is unplayable; hopefully, here in the near future, the problems will be fixed.”
story
99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with many players expressing a desire for more lore and a coherent narrative structure. While some appreciate the potential for engaging quests and character progression, the current implementation feels disjointed and often frustrating, particularly for solo players. Overall, the consensus is that the game would greatly benefit from a more developed storyline and clearer mission objectives to enhance the player experience.
- “The story itself is amusing, but zero lore, background, tutorial, etc. make this game hard for first timers.”
- “One of the standout features of 'The Front' is its gripping storyline.”
- “You'll find yourself emotionally invested in the fate of the characters and the outcome of the story, which is a testament to the writing and storytelling.”
- “For being 1.0, there was no lead-up story or intro video; you had two options to start, though they were not explained as to why I would want one over the other.”
- “This game could really benefit from a proper story with lore to explore.”
- “The game lacks any story or background in playthrough, so unless you read the description of the game at the storefront, you will have no knowledge of what the game is about.”
music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the immersive and atmospheric soundtrack that enhances gameplay, while others criticize the lack of options to separate or mute the music, especially during intense combat situations. Many find the peaceful background music out of place during survival moments, suggesting it detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while the soundtrack has potential, players are calling for improvements and more control over the audio settings.
- “The early theme is the happy, homey music similar to Valheim in the meadows.”
- “The ambient music is peaceful when exploring and hectic during combat situations.”
- “The immersive soundtrack complements the on-screen action perfectly, enhancing the overall experience and making you feel like you're part of the world.”
- “You didn't even separate the background music from the game effects?”
- “I don't like peaceful music when I'm being killed or outrunning zombies in a game.”
- “There is no ability to lower the menu music aside from basically muting the whole game.”
humor
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is often described as light-hearted and best enjoyed with friends, leading to many amusing moments, such as quirky gameplay mechanics and unexpected player interactions. While some aspects, like slow updates and frustrating design choices, can be tedious, they also contribute to a comedic experience that players find entertaining. Overall, the game offers a mix of intentional and unintentional humor, making it a fun choice for casual play.
- “Easy and funny, especially with friends.”
- “They must have thought it was funny to make the suicide key the end key which I always use as sprint, so every time I try to sprint I die.”
- “Even small animals can take what feels like millions of bullets and they'll chase you for a hilarious distance [seriously like 2 miles].”
monetization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has been widely criticized, with many users labeling it a blatant cash grab that prioritizes profit over quality and player experience. Complaints include a lack of meaningful updates, poor communication from developers, and a perception that the game is unfinished and primarily designed to extract money from players. While some see potential in the game, the overwhelming sentiment is that its current direction feels exploitative and unsustainable.
- “This game is a blatant cash grab with absolutely zero redeeming qualities.”
- “Started out great, became a cash grab & now an abandonware - the mods/devs will kick anyone who tries to voice out or ask about updates or if anything new is going to be coming in.”
- “Right now my thoughts are the game was a big cash grab with no plans to ever leave alpha/beta.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game highly replayable due to its engaging multiplayer features, diverse content updates, and the ability to experiment with different base designs. The strong PvE component and continuous updates enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable for both casual and hardcore gamers. Overall, the game offers countless hours of exploration and fun, ensuring players return for more.
- “The game itself is enjoyable, with good playability and replayability, and its theme is quite appealing.”
- “Really awesome game! I can say this game is replayable because it's always fun trying out new base designs and seeing which one works out the best.”
- “Replay value comes from multiplayer, so you better have some friends.”
- “When/if it is in a more playable state, I'll edit this review.”
- “Replayability is where it's at, people!”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game emotionally impactful, with a strong investment in the characters and story outcomes, highlighting the quality of the writing and storytelling. However, some feel that certain gameplay mechanics detract from the emotional experience, making it feel more task-oriented than immersive. Overall, the game is praised for its emotional depth and adventure, despite some technical shortcomings.
- “More heartbreaking than anything.”
- “You'll find yourself emotionally invested in the fate of the characters and the outcome of the story, which is a testament to the writing and storytelling.”
- “I can't recommend this game highly enough to anyone who craves adventure, action, and emotional depth in their gaming experiences.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is described as thrilling, effectively blending combat and building elements, while the sound design enhances the overall experience without being overly complex. It features a unique ambiance reminiscent of titles like Rust and Conan Exiles, contributing to its distinct gameplay atmosphere.
- “It's pretty thrilling, with the blend of combat and building perfectly balanced, and the scenes are very atmospheric.”
- “Overall, please pay attention to the sounds; they play a significant yet uncomplicated role in the game's atmosphere.”
- “The game has its own unique atmosphere and gameplay, similar to Rust, with some mechanics borrowed from Conan Exiles.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the overall ambiance is dull and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
- “The sound design is minimal and does little to enhance the game's atmosphere, leaving it feeling lifeless.”