The Glade

About

"The Glade" is a first-person puzzle exploration game set in a mysterious forest. Players must uncover the secrets of the glade by solving puzzles and interacting with the environment. With a soothing atmosphere and thought-provoking challenges, "The Glade" offers a unique and immersive experience for players.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a unique art style that many players appreciate.
There is a solid foundation for crafting and building mechanics, providing a fun survival experience.
The developer is actively engaged with the community, frequently updating the game and responding to player feedback.

The game feels incomplete and lacks sufficient content, often described as more of a demo than a full game.
There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including AI problems and crashes that disrupt gameplay.
Many players express concerns about the game's apparent abandonment, with long periods without updates or communication from the developer.

graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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14%
The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many players praising the beautiful visuals and unique art style that sets it apart from typical hyper-realistic survival games. While some users noted rough graphics initially, they appreciated the option to adjust settings for a sharper look, and overall, the game's aesthetic contributes to an enjoyable experience. Despite some critiques about the game's readiness for early access, the graphical quality is often highlighted as a strong point.
- “It's like a general sandbox survival game with beautiful graphics.”
- “The graphics of the game are 100% nailed it.”
- “I've played a few hours in this game now, and to be very honest, before I purchased it, I was not sure about it at all, only because of the graphics.”
- “This game did have rough graphics, but if you go into the menu, I found '2' switches to turn the cartoon/sketched graphic style off and it looked awesome then. Nothing wrong with it, I just prefer sharper graphics, that's all, but the gameplay makes up for it too.”
- “Many survival games are graphically hyper-real, so this art style is a refreshing change with its stylized scenery and objects.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
56%
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The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with many players noting a lack of narrative development in the story mode, which has yet to reveal any substantial plot. While there are two modes—story and survival—players feel that the story mode does not provide clear direction or engaging content, leading to frustration. Overall, the game's early access status has left the story feeling underdeveloped and lacking in depth.
- “There are 2 modes, story and survival, and each has subtle differences that make it fun.”
- “Story mode has not yet revealed itself as a story yet.”
- “There is no story as of yet but you start differently in each mode.”
- “I played 45 minutes before getting caught in the inevitable death loop from the things I mentioned above and not one time in that 45 minutes was any type of story or direction provided.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
Gameplay in "The Glade" is characterized by its extensive building mechanics, exploration of a large island, and basic survival elements like thirst and hunger. While players appreciate the visuals and simplicity, some have encountered issues such as a lack of autosave and the need for further development in gameplay features. Overall, the game offers a balanced experience with adventure and crafting, though it is still in early access and requires refinement.
- “I only got it for the extensive build mechanic, which I hope will get further developed, but have been enjoying the alien aspect.”
- “There is a large island to explore, crafting, basic base building, some basic survival mechanics (thirst and hunger) and of course stuff to kill.”
- “Very well balanced game full of adventure and crafting as well as basic survival mechanics.”
- “I'm sorry, I hate Discord and I expect some degree of being able to figure things out through gameplay when I purchase a game, even in early access and especially when a story mode is available.”
- “When I logged back in, I found that there was no autosave and that I had lost all my gameplay.”
- “The glade is a survival game that is in the early stages of development which still needs some work adding new things to do and touching up on some of the mechanics in the game.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized for its buggy animal AI, which leads to erratic behavior such as running into players or stopping unexpectedly. Overall, it is described as poorly optimized and filled with glitches, making it unsuitable for those seeking a polished gaming experience.
- “The AI of animals is a little buggy; they would just run into me or randomly stop running after a second.”
- “If you're looking for a complete game or even one without glitches, then you should probably look elsewhere.”
- “If you want a portion of a buggy, badly optimized fantasy survival game with some crafting and combat for $1, then this is the game for you.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game shows potential but suffers from performance issues, including random stuttering and frame drops, which may not be solely attributed to user hardware. While players are enjoying the experience, they should not anticipate a fully optimized performance.
- “I personally am having fun playing, and I would recommend it; just don't expect a fully optimized game.”
- “There is room for performance improvement; I would randomly stutter out of nowhere, or my frames would just drop randomly. I don't know if that's my computer's fault or not since it can run high-end games with little to no problems.”
- “There is significant room for performance improvement; I randomly experience stuttering and frame drops out of nowhere. I'm not sure if it's my computer's fault, as it can run high-end games with little to no issues.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame rate drops that disrupt gameplay.”
- “I often encounter performance issues that make the game unplayable at times, despite my system being capable of handling more demanding titles.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the resource gathering aspect somewhat grindy, particularly due to the limitations in technology, which can make the process feel repetitive and time-consuming.
- “At first, I thought that the resource gathering was a bit too grindy, especially with the limited technology available.”
- “The grinding aspect of the game feels excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
- “I found the constant need to grind for resources to be tedious and repetitive, making the game less engaging.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While "The Glade" is still in early development and requires further refinement, players express a desire for deeper emotional engagement through enhanced gameplay mechanics and additional activities that could enrich the overall experience.