The Glade
- November 15, 2021
- Michael Schade
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features nice visuals and a unique art style that many players appreciate.
- It offers a fun and simple survival experience with crafting mechanics that have potential for growth.
- The developer is active and responsive, providing frequent updates and improvements based on community feedback.
- The game feels incomplete and lacks content, often described as more of a demo than a full game.
- There are significant bugs and issues, including crashes and a frustrating death loop due to poor save mechanics.
- Many players express concerns about the game's abandonment, citing a lack of updates and communication from the developer.
- graphics19 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many players praising the unique art style and visuals as refreshing compared to typical hyper-realistic survival games. While some noted rough graphics initially, options to adjust the style improved their experience, and overall, the game is considered graphically excellent with a clean and well-designed map. However, a few users expressed concerns about the game's readiness for early access, suggesting it feels somewhat unfinished despite the appealing visuals.
“The graphics of the game is kinda my thing, 100% nailed it.”
“It's a lot of fun, love the graphics style.”
“Many survival games are graphically hyper-real, so this art style is a refreshing change with its stylized scenery/objects.”
“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.”
- story7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story mode in the game has been criticized for lacking a clear narrative, with players noting that it does not reveal any story elements even after extended gameplay. While there are two modes—story and survival—players feel that the absence of a coherent story detracts from the experience, leading to frustration over the lack of direction and engagement.
“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.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Gameplay in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the extensive building mechanics, visuals, and exploration elements. However, some users express frustration over the lack of autosave features and the need for external support via Discord, indicating a desire for a more self-sufficient gameplay experience. Overall, the game offers a mix of crafting, survival mechanics, and combat, though it is still in early access and may have some minor issues.
“I only got it for the extensive build mechanic, which I hope will get further developed, but have been enjoying the alien aspect.”
“The good: the visuals, simplicity, building mechanics, and world are all really nice.”
“There is a large island to explore, crafting, basic base building, some basic survival mechanics (thirst and hunger) and of course stuff to kill.”
“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 in early access, so there are a few issues here and there that don't break gameplay.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its poor stability, featuring numerous bugs and optimization issues that detract from the overall experience. Users note that the animal AI is particularly flawed, making gameplay too simplistic and frustrating. Those seeking a polished and complete game are advised to consider other options.
“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.”
“Animal AI is buggy and makes it too easy to hunt.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While players enjoy the game and recommend it, many note that it lacks full optimization, suggesting that performance issues may be present.
“I personally am having fun playing, and I would recommend it; just don't expect a fully optimized game.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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 it hard to stay engaged.”
