The Other 99

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The Other 99 is a single player open world management game with horror, mystery and violence themes. It was developed by Burning Arrow and was released on August 25, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

The Other 99 is a single player, first-person, action-survival game. Ripped from your ordinary life you awaken on a desolate island with nothing but a note that reads, "The only way of the island is through The Other 99".

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55%

Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

atmosphere6 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game presents a unique and intriguing survival concept inspired by Battle Royale and similar stories, providing a thrilling and immersive atmosphere.
Sound design and environmental details are highly praised, enhancing the eerie and tense mood of the island setting.
Developers have shown responsiveness to community feedback, fixing issues and improving combat mechanics over time.

The game appears abandoned with no updates or communication from developers for a long period, leaving it in an unfinished state.
Combat mechanics are often described as clunky, unresponsive, and difficult, especially when played with mouse and keyboard.
The current gameplay suffers from limited content, bugs, broken hitboxes, and AI flaws, making the overall experience less satisfying and not fulfilling the game's potential.

atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
45%
The atmosphere is widely praised for its strong sense of immersion, supported by excellent sound design and music that create a thrilling, authentic, and sometimes haunting experience. While a few elements briefly disrupt the mood, overall the atmosphere is considered a major highlight and key strength of the game.
- “I have to say though, that what made the game for me was the atmosphere.”
- “All in all I really like the tone of the game, it creates a great atmosphere and it's a lot of fun to play.”
- “The depressing and frightening atmosphere is heavily supported by the sound here.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
62%
The story is praised for its originality and intriguing mystery, drawing comparisons to films like "The Cube" and "Hunger Games." Players appreciate the evolving narrative hinted at through environmental details and look forward to further development, though some note that the full story and features will take time to unfold given the game's ongoing development.
- “No cheap back story, no 'lost my memory' bs... it's a similar concept to movies such as 'The Cube', Hunger Games, etc.”
- “By cresting some of the hills in the game, you can catch glimpses of civilisation in the distance and leaves you wondering how each of those might fit into the story behind the scenes.”
- “There is enough mystery surrounding each element and locale within the game that there is a huge amount of potential for story line development and I can't wait to get stuck into it.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
29%
The game's graphics are praised for their overall quality, including detailed weapon effects, changing weather, and a day-night cycle, especially impressive for an early access title. While the visuals look great on most machines, some users with older hardware note that further optimization could improve performance on lower-end systems.
- “Considering the game is in early access, it looks great; the graphics look fantastic.”
- “The graphics and sound are really good, especially when you think that this is a game in early access.”
- “The visuals are really nice too, with changing weather effects and a day-night cycle.”
- “I have a 3 year old rig with an aging graphics card, but by tweaking the settings I got it running okay. However, it may need more optimization for lower-end machines.”
- “Fix the combat, fix the stealth, fix the graphics, add in the rest of the advertised game and maybe you got something.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay offers a promising and enjoyable experience with an interesting concept and some exploration, though it feels somewhat incomplete and limited in scope. Combat mechanics are straightforward, with features like blocking present but often underutilized by players. Overall, it provides a few engaging hours but lacks depth for extended play.
- “Current gameplay - one proper playthrough with 70 survivors left.”
- “Very interesting game, very nice concept and gameplay.”
- “And I actually enjoy that kind of gameplay.”
- “Current gameplay consists of one proper playthrough with 70 survivors left.”
- “The combat is a little straightforward - although the block mechanic exists, it will largely go unused by the majority of players.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music effectively enhances the game's atmosphere, especially by only intensifying during combat, which adds to the immersion. However, some users feel it can reduce stealth tension since the music signals nearby enemies, limiting the AI's ability to surprise players.
- “The atmosphere, music, etc. are all great - as are touches like the wristwatch.”
- “And only turn up the music once I am in combat.”
- “Currently, the AI can never really hunt me down in sneaky mode as the music always informs me that someone is around.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is considered tedious, especially on keyboard controls compared to the smoother experience using a controller stick, making the mechanic more frustrating than enjoyable.
- “Bottom line: grinding is more tedious than fun.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game arises from unexpected and often darkly comedic events, such as AI characters inadvertently causing each other's deaths or absurd accidents happening off-screen. This adds a subtle, dynamic layer of amusement to the gameplay.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is poorly optimized, frequently experiencing framerate drops despite having a relatively simple island environment that could be created with basic map editing tools.
- “It's poorly optimized, with the framerate dipping constantly – really impressive considering the island you explore could have very well been made with Far Cry's map editor.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates impressive stability, running smoothly both before and after updates, showcasing the quality work of the indie development team.