The Glade

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The Glade is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Michael Schade and was released on November 15, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

"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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Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a unique art style that enhances the overall experience.
The crafting system is easy to understand and enjoyable, allowing players to build and gather resources effectively.
The developer is actively engaged with the community, providing frequent updates and responding to player feedback.

The game feels incomplete and lacks sufficient content, making it seem more like a demo than a fully developed title.
There are significant bugs and issues, such as AI problems and a lack of autosave, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Many players report that the game has been abandoned, with no updates or communication from the developer for an extended period.

graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received largely positive feedback, with many players praising the beautiful 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 visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal. Despite some critiques about the game's readiness for early access, the graphical quality is often highlighted as a strong point, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The graphics of the game are kind of my thing; they nailed it 100%.”
- “I was blown away by how this game, so fresh on the shelf, could look so perfectly done. The map overall looks very good and clean, and the game runs very well on my machine too, with no graphical stutters or serious lag.”
- “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
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The game's story aspect is currently lacking, with many players noting that the story mode has not yet developed into a coherent narrative. While there are two modes—story and survival—players have expressed frustration over the absence of a clear storyline or direction, especially in the early access phase. Overall, the feedback suggests that the story component needs significant improvement to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “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
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Gameplay in "The Glade" offers a mix of exploration, crafting, and basic survival mechanics, set in a visually appealing world. While players appreciate the extensive build mechanics and adventure elements, some have expressed frustration over issues like the lack of autosave and the need for further development in early access. Overall, the game is seen as well-balanced but still requires refinement and additional content.
- “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 the 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
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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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized for performance issues, including random stuttering and frame drops, which some players attribute to the game's coding rather than their hardware. While many still enjoy the gameplay, it is advised not to expect a fully optimized experience.
- “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 lag and unresponsive gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I encountered numerous performance issues, including long loading times and inconsistent frame rates, making it difficult to enjoy the game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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, making progress feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- “I found the repetitive nature of grinding for resources to be tedious and detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While "The Glade" is still in early development and requires further refinement, players express a sense of emotional engagement with its survival elements, indicating potential for deeper connections as the game evolves.