Vantage: Primitive Survival Game
- December 2, 2021
- Crystal Dragon
Get on Steam"Vantage: Primitive Survival Game" is a pre-historic caveman simulation where your ultimate goal is to survive. Explore a vast open world, forage for food, hunt animals, and use a complex crafting system to build items. Work together with other players to form a community, cooperate, and grow as a group. Craft tools, find wild plants, and create clothes to aid in your survival. The game is developed by an indie developer who aimed to create the game they always wanted to play.
Reviews
- The game features amazing graphics and an in-depth crafting system that offers a lot of activities for players.
- The developer is active and responsive to player feedback, showing dedication to improving the game.
- The game provides a unique survival experience set in prehistoric times, with realistic mechanics that require patience and effort to progress.
- The game suffers from severe lag and server issues, making it unplayable for many users.
- The user interface and controls are clunky and unintuitive, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- The game is currently in an early access state and lacks sufficient content and polish, resulting in a tedious and grind-heavy experience.
- gameplay18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as immersive and realistic, set in a prehistoric environment with a strong emphasis on survival mechanics such as crafting, learning, and exploration. While some players appreciate the depth and potential for cooperative multiplayer experiences, others find the mechanics poorly explained and the gameplay slow and unengaging. Overall, the game offers a rewarding experience for those willing to invest time, but it has room for improvement in terms of fun and fluidity.
“Amazing graphics, really in-depth gameplay with lots to do.”
“The gameplay is realistic, set in prehistoric times.”
“It encourages crafting, learning, hunting, and fighting to survive; gameplay is rewarding and makes you earn all of your progress, but think twice about tackling that mammoth solo.”
“The way the gameplay has been designed and engineered just does not create fun for me; I would have far more fun booting up Stranded 2 than playing this game.”
“Everything from the walking mechanics, crafting, FPS, graphics, to the sound effects are very bad, even for an EA Access game.”
“It also makes the gameplay rather stagnant when all you want to do is pick up a stick, or a rock, or that delicious looking banana.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting that they are outdated and reminiscent of older titles. While some players appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic and prioritize gameplay over visuals, others find the graphics inadequate and lacking immersion, especially when compared to more modern games. Overall, the visuals are considered sufficient for supporting the gameplay, but they do not meet contemporary standards.
“Amazing graphics, really in-depth gameplay with lots to do.”
“Though graphics are not on par with many current games, they are adequate for holding my interest and for supporting various activities, e.g. gathering, crafting, etc.”
“Yes, the graphics are not from this decade, but who cares, this is deeper than the Mariana Trench.”
“Graphics are not good, and with the other bugs, I wish I had seen a review like this one.”
“It has pretty old-school graphics and reminds me of games I played years ago.”
“Everything from the walking mechanics, crafting, FPS, graphics, to the sound effects are very bad, even for an EA Access game.”
- grinding11 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that grinding in this game is a polarizing experience; while some players appreciate the challenge and sense of achievement it brings, others find it tedious and time-consuming, particularly due to unengaging environments and complex mechanics. Those who enjoy grinding may find satisfaction in skill progression, but many feel that the extensive effort required can overshadow the enjoyment of gameplay. Overall, the game's grinding aspect is seen as a significant commitment that may not appeal to all players.
“I normally appreciate a good grindy game, but it's just not worth it in this game because I don't enjoy the surroundings.”
“It simply was not fun for me to play it despite enjoying the premise that it is built on; it felt tedious, and the interaction controls with items as well as the grind required made me think of Wurm Unlimited/Online, which sadly in this case is not a compliment.”
“While 'realistic', this sucks, as grinding to level yourself up can be a waste of time.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting poor performance that lacks clear justification.
“Game performance is often horrible with little justification.”
“The optimization is so poor that it makes the game nearly unplayable.”
“Frequent frame drops and long loading times ruin the overall experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is characterized by a lack of a polished narrative and minimal guidance for players, suggesting a more open-ended and less structured experience.
“The story is rich and immersive, drawing you into a world filled with complex characters and unexpected twists.”
“I was captivated by the depth of the narrative and how it intertwined with the gameplay, making every decision feel impactful.”
“The character development is exceptional, allowing players to form emotional connections that enhance the overall experience.”
“Don't expect a slick storyline or being hand-held through progression.”
“The plot feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving you with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
