The Survivor
- August 3, 2020
- Starship Studio
Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- The game provides a nostalgic experience for players who enjoyed the mobile version, offering entertainment and enjoyment.
- It has low system requirements and a low price point, making it accessible to a wide audience.
- The game allows for creative building and customization, providing various gameplay options for different player styles.
- The remastered version is considered a downgrade from the legacy version, with complaints about graphics and mechanics.
- There are numerous bugs and issues, including poor AI behavior and performance problems, 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.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features enjoyable building mechanics and a high degree of customizability, allowing players to tailor their experience. While the new loot system simplifies inventory management, some players prefer the previous mechanics. Overall, the game serves as an accessible entry point into survival gaming, though combat AI could benefit from improvements in responsiveness.
“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.”
“Nice building mechanics.”
“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, but the basic mechanics are currently simple and could use more depth.”
“I prefer the old loot dropping mechanics that were in the 'legacy' version.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as mid-tier, with a simple style that appeals to some players despite its lower quality. While the visuals are considered adequate for a survival game, users have noted issues with performance, particularly when streaming, requiring them to lower settings significantly.
“I definitely would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys a simple style survival game; the graphics are great for their lower quality appeal.”
“The graphics are mediocre at best.”
“It's mind-boggling that I have to set the graphics to the lowest settings just to stream it in OBS.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. However, the narrative is somewhat overshadowed by gameplay elements, such as looting mechanics in various building types, which may detract from the overall storytelling experience.
“The moral of the story is that 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.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, and I found it difficult to care about their motivations or outcomes.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises, leaving the overall experience flat.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
