The Survivor

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The Survivor is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Starship Studio and was released on August 3, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"The Survivor" is a horror-survival game set in a world devastated by an unknown virus. As a survivor, you must scavenge for resources, build weapons and shelters, and fight against infected wildlife and zombies to stay alive. The game emphasizes the struggle against hunger, thirst, cold, and radiation, with the ultimate goal of survival.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game is entertaining and enjoyable, especially for those with nostalgia from the mobile version.
It has low system requirements and a low price, making it accessible to a wide audience.
The building mechanics and customizability options are appreciated, allowing for creative gameplay.

The remastered version is considered a downgrade from the legacy version, with poorer graphics and changes to game mechanics that some players dislike.
There are numerous bugs and issues with AI behavior, which detract from the overall experience.
The game lacks sufficient tutorials and direction, making it difficult for new players to understand crafting and inventory management.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features enjoyable building mechanics and a high degree of customizability, making it accessible for newcomers to the survival genre. However, some players express a preference for the previous loot mechanics and note that the AI combat mechanics can feel sluggish and unrefined. Overall, while the game offers a solid foundation, there is potential for future improvements in its mechanics.
- “The game play is an entry level into the survival style gaming world in my opinion, but I can see the basic mechanics of the game being progressed in the future, as they currently are simple, yet work well.”
- “There are some changes in the game's mechanics; for example, when you kill an animal, the loot it drops gets added to your inventory, no matter how far it was from you.”
- “Customizability (game mechanics, settings) is a standout feature that enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
- “The AI mechanics during combat are a bit rough, especially when trying to attack; they feel slow and delayed.”
- “The gameplay is an entry level into the survival style gaming world in my opinion, but I can see the basic mechanics of the game being progressed in the future, as they currently are simple, yet work well.”
- “I prefer the old loot dropping mechanics that were in the 'legacy' version.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are described as mid-tier, with a simple style that some players appreciate for its charm despite the lower quality. However, there are concerns about performance, as users have reported needing to set graphics to the lowest settings for streaming purposes.
- “I definitely would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys a simple style survival game; the graphics are great for their lower quality appeal.”
- “For this game to require me to turn the graphics settings all the way to the lowest settings just to stream it in OBS is mind-boggling.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect emphasizes themes of perseverance and unpredictability in life, suggesting that one should not give up despite challenges. Additionally, the environment features various buildings that offer limited loot opportunities, with some being inaccessible while others require effort to explore, reflecting the struggle and reward dynamic in the narrative.
- “Looting: 2 story buildings sometimes have a gun, ammo, items on top of building balconies (cannot enter these buildings). Houses with an outhouse in the yard have not yielded any loot. You cannot enter them, and the burned/broken houses allow you to break the entrance to enter the home, but you may only find wood from breaking the rubble at the entrance.”
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
music
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The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that allows players to feel at ease.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”