Undawn

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"Undawn is a free-to-play, action-packed open-world survival RPG, combining PvP and PvE modes for a thrilling post-apocalyptic experience. Brace for harsh environments, realistic survival mechanics, and customizable characters in this immersive adventure. However, be prepared for grinding and numerous bugs that may impact gameplay."

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,673 reviews

story109 positive mentions

stability51 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and an engaging storyline, making it a standout in the survival genre.
There is a vast amount of content to explore, including crafting, building, and various missions, providing players with a rich gameplay experience.
The character customization options are extensive, allowing players to create unique avatars and personalize their gameplay.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and lag issues, making it frustrating for players to enjoy the experience.
Many players report problems with server connectivity and insufficient storage errors, even when they have ample space available on their devices.
The game has been criticized for its pay-to-win mechanics, particularly in PvP scenarios, which can create an unbalanced experience for free-to-play users.

story
287 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
56%
6%
The game's story is generally praised for its intriguing narrative and rich character development, with many players appreciating the open-world exploration and RPG elements that enhance the experience. However, some users find the main missions tedious and repetitive, with issues like confusing quest tracking and bugs detracting from the overall enjoyment. Despite these criticisms, the graphics and voice acting are often highlighted as standout features, contributing to a compelling storytelling experience.
- “I absolutely love this game from the super realistic graphics down to the amazing storyline!”
- “Great graphics, great voice acting (seriously, 9/10 compared to most mobile games), rich storyline.”
- “The storyline is so well done and this game is totally different and unique.”
- “The game is drowned with forced tasks and story and it feels like completing a to-do list more than playing a fun game.”
- “The story is lacking.”
- “Way too much going on to the point that I don't even know what the story is.”
graphics
279 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
32%
4%
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their realism and detail, often being described as console-quality for a mobile title. While many players appreciate the stunning visuals and smooth performance, some have reported issues with lag and optimization, particularly on lower-end devices. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the immersive experience, although there are calls for further enhancements and better performance stability.
- “The graphics are beautiful ❤️ and the storyline is pretty good also.”
- “Graphics are awesome, open world is fantastic, the game literally goes on forever and there's so many side quests you can do.”
- “The graphics and gameplay are spectacular, and the customization is phenomenal.”
- “Whatever was changed made the game horrendous to have on normal graphics; I had to change everything to low and it still lags.”
- “The graphics are choppy now, regardless of settings, and certain map areas don't load, leaving your character 'falling' into empty space.”
- “The game is horribly optimized for lower-end phones; even clicking on smooth for graphics and the max setting for frames, it's still like 15 frames per second.”
gameplay
119 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
45%
7%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its advanced crafting system, diverse missions, and smooth mechanics. However, issues such as lag, crashes, and a cluttered interface detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration among users. While some find the gameplay engaging and immersive, others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth, particularly in combat and mission design.
- “The gameplay is smooth; there's honestly so much to do in this game from missions to crafting, which is really advanced compared to a lot of other survival games I've played before.”
- “Fantastic gameplay, great story, good team mechanics, cool camp system, lots to do, but in the end still pay to win.”
- “The graphics and gameplay are spectacular, and the customization is phenomenal.”
- “Great crafting system and all, but it mega lags and boots like every 5 minutes of gameplay.”
- “The screen is bombarded with icons, way too many items for sale (real money), cosmetics don't fit the game, the hunger and thirst mechanics are present but otherwise useless (they play no part), the game is easy, and most importantly, you don't feel satisfied playing the game.”
- “Terrible game, missions can only be found in an icon called 'schedule' which is hidden in a sea of icons, the graphics are terrible, it crashes constantly and the movement mechanics are trash.”
music
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
50%
5%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising the background score and musical performances as beautiful and well-produced. However, some users expressed frustration with the unexpected musical elements, feeling they detracted from the game's overall theme and experience. Overall, while the soundtrack is generally appreciated, the inclusion of musical cutscenes has polarized opinions among players.
- “Wow, I'm very impressed and I've only played for a short time so far but the graphics are phenomenal. There are musical scenes which I've never seen before, but it's like something you'd never played before. Highly recommend amazing work, guys!”
- “So far, I'm loving the story and the gameplay. The graphics are amazing and the soundtrack is pretty dope... the controls are great, loving the setup.”
- “It's well produced and masterfully performed by musicians and the vocalist.”
- “All I have is overly loud music that I can't turn off while it cycles through four load screens with historical events, but the text is way too small and they cycle too fast to read.”
- “I can't believe this just turned into a musical... and I was like, man, I wonder what people in the reviews are saying about this... and then suddenly it randomly asked me to leave stars for a review.”
- “They broke out in song during a cutscene like a cheesy musical, then immediately asked me what I thought of the game.”
stability
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by significant stability issues, including frequent crashes, freezes, and various glitches that hinder gameplay. Many users report that the game causes their devices to overheat and drain battery life rapidly, with some even experiencing complete app shutdowns. While players see potential in the game, the overwhelming number of bugs and lack of effective support from developers have led to widespread frustration.
- “My entire phone freezes, making me unable to do anything.”
- “Quests are broken, customer support is not remotely helpful, game is extremely buggy, steals bought currency through lag and won't reimburse it.”
- “The owners of this game have zero accountability for this broken and buggy game.”
optimization
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
41%
30%
The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players reporting severe lag, stuttering, and freezing issues across various devices, including high-end models. Many users express frustration over the game's inability to run smoothly even on lower graphics settings, indicating a need for significant performance improvements. While some praise the graphics and overall concept, the consensus is that optimization is a major drawback that detracts from the gameplay experience.
- “Despite owning an S22 Ultra, known for its smooth performance on medium graphics settings, I encountered numerous lags during my playthrough.”
- “The only positive thing I can say is the graphics and optimization are excellent.”
- “It's almost console-level style, but it runs poorly on a phone at best. I think the game needs to prioritize a simpler system, remove some of the extra HUD, and improve the overall system performance.”
- “Very unpleasant experience, very very laggy, lots of stuttering, phone heating up, this game froze my whole phone and I had to wait about 5 minutes before restarting it.”
- “I've tried all the graphics options and they do nothing to improve performance.”
- “The game is horribly optimized for lower-end phones, even clicking on smooth for graphics and the max setting for frames, it's still like 15 frames per second, so don't waste your time downloading this game if you have a lower-end phone.”
monetization
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
32%
56%
The monetization strategies in the game have received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the prevalence of ads and in-game purchases that feel excessive and detract from the overall experience. While some users appreciate the absence of forced ads and find the game enjoyable without spending money, others express frustration over misleading advertising and the aggressive push for microtransactions. Overall, the balance between monetization and gameplay enjoyment remains a contentious issue among players.
- “There are in-game purchases, of course, but you don't need those things to advance.”
- “I can't say much about monetization and paywalls yet, but I did have fun for free for the first couple of hours.”
- “Very good game, but please make it easier to acquire silver and materials for crafting and make the game more accessible to people who can't afford to make in-game purchases.”
- “Catering to tons of pay-to-win only makes games dull in the end because of the unnecessarily 1000 items and upgrades implemented to inspire microtransactions.”
- “Day 1 already had the store being pushed hard and there's a million monetization features right out of the gate.”
- “Game is fun and a nice time killer but they falsely advertise what you get for in-app purchases and refuse to honor them, and when you bring it up with customer service, they end up giving you a very small amount of the lowest valued in-game currency.”
grinding
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and overwhelming, often feeling like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience. Many express frustration with the repetitive nature of quests and resource gathering, compounded by confusing mechanics and a daily cap on progress. While the game offers a variety of activities and immersive elements, the grind can detract from overall enjoyment, leading to mixed feelings about its accessibility and balance.
- “It's a job, not a game; there's nothing fun about grinding for hours for nothing.”
- “The daily cap on job points limits grinding satisfaction, and the multitude of currencies confuses rather than enhances gameplay.”
- “In the end, the game just feels a tad bit grindy, and while the cosmetics are cool, they don't feel necessary compared to making the game accessible to more types of devices.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Character development in the game is highly praised, with users noting its stellar quality and the extensive character design tools available, despite a lengthy introduction. The ability to save custom designs adds to the positive experience.
- “Character development is stellar; great job!”
- “After a very long intro with great graphics, you get way too many character design tools, and finally the game started.”
- “It did save my character design I made, though.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
- “I was disappointed by how little my choices impacted the character's growth.”
- “The characters seem one-dimensional and fail to evolve throughout the game.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Reviews indicate that the game struggles to evoke emotional engagement, with users criticizing its stiff graphics and lackluster storytelling. The repetitive gameplay and limited choices contribute to a sense of boredom, detracting from any potential emotional impact.
- “Stiff graphics and a boring story, if you can even label it as such.”
- “Boring story, Telltale-like battery killer with singular choice missions that usually involve clicking the same button to initiate the talk/quest.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game's fluid gameplay and the amusing challenges of aiming, as well as the unbalanced PvP mechanics, which lead to unexpectedly funny moments during matches.
- “Gameplay is pretty fluid; I have an S23 Ultra, so my screen isn't tiny, but sometimes the aiming can be funny.”
- “PvP is so unbalanced it's actually quite hilarious.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game's atmosphere and visual design are highly praised, creating an engaging experience for players. However, there are notable audio issues, such as abrupt voice line cutouts, that detract from the overall immersion. Players express hope for improvements, particularly regarding offline play capabilities.
- “I love the game's atmosphere and overall look. The immersive environment really draws you in and enhances the gameplay experience.”
- “The atmosphere in this game is captivating, with stunning visuals and a haunting soundtrack that perfectly complements the setting.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly well-crafted, making every moment feel intense and engaging, pulling you deeper into the story.”