The Seekers: Survival
- April 14, 2023
- BIGYBOX Games
"The Seekers: Survival" is a game where you must survive in a remote location after a plane crash, surrounded by unknown creatures. To escape, you must build a safe shelter, create traps, and produce an SOS signal, all while managing resources, crafting weapons, and hunting for food. But beware, attracting rescue may also attract the creatures, putting your survival at risk.
Reviews
- The game has potential and offers typical survival elements that are less tedious than other games in the genre.
- Some players found the game interesting with a few jump scares, indicating it has engaging moments.
- There is hope for future updates and continued development, with some players willing to revisit the game after improvements.
- The game is plagued by massive bugs and clunky mechanics, making it unplayable for many users.
- Players have reported issues with AI behavior and game stability, including frequent crashes and glitches.
- Many feel the game is not worth its price, suggesting it should be free or labeled as a playable demo due to its current state.
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and crashes making it nearly unplayable. Users report frequent restarts and a clunky experience, leading many to consider refunds and suggest it should have been released as a beta. Overall, the game's current state is deemed far from worth its price.
“Just purchased this and may be refunding too; the game is very buggy and clunky. It sounds like there is a bird flying above your head when you run, which is weird. This is not worth the price, nowhere near it.”
“This game has a lot of potential, but it is super buggy. I had to restart several times from the beginning.”
“It is unplayable with the crashes. If it was just one or two things, maybe, but it is buggy as hell. Maybe release it as a playable beta until it is fixed, but until then, do not touch this with a 10-foot barge pole.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is criticized for being underdeveloped, as it lacks a clear narrative or objectives, typical of early access titles. Players feel that the gameplay mechanics, such as building and environmental interactions, are flawed, detracting from any potential storytelling experience.
“The game is in early access, and as such, there isn't really a storyline or hard objectives/places to search like in other released games.”
“Never written a review before, but I have to with this one. It looks too much like a scam; there is no point in building as the seekers just walk straight through the walls.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is described as chaotic and disorienting, with instances of unexpected events, such as being launched into the air after a pig kills a character, contributing to a clunky overall experience.
“Spawned in with a pig killing my friend, then launched me into the atmosphere. It felt clunky and disjointed.”
“The atmosphere was lacking any sense of immersion; it felt more like a collection of assets than a cohesive world.”
“I expected a rich environment, but the atmosphere was dull and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be less tedious compared to other survival titles, suggesting that it incorporates typical survival elements in a more engaging and streamlined manner.
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the quirky interactions with trees, where some can be cut down while others unexpectedly explode into sticks or fibers, creating amusing and unpredictable moments.
“Some trees can be cut down, some cannot, and some are coded wrong, exploding into sticks and fiber like saplings in a hilarious fashion.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization shows promise for future improvements, with players reporting smoother performance after adjusting settings from ultra to normal.
“The game does seem to have a great future as it is worked on, and for people who are having difficulties getting the game to run smoothly, I just changed my settings from ultra to normal, and so far it works great.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's music aspect is noted to be minimal, with users highlighting a lack of music and overall quietness, suggesting that it may not contribute significantly to the gaming experience.
“The game is very quiet, lacking music and overall feels empty.”
“There is hardly any music, making the experience feel dull.”
“The absence of a soundtrack really detracts from the game's atmosphere.”