Vivat Slovakia

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Vivat Slovakia is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Team Vivat and was released on April 17, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Vivat Slovakia is an open-world game set in 90s Slovakia, where corruption, violence, and organized crime reign. Experience the lawlessness of the streets, controlled by mob gangs with ties to government elites. Navigate a world where connections and money determine your success in this unstable new democracy.

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Audience ScoreBased on 230 reviews

story32 positive mentions

optimization21 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and engaging storyline set in 90s Bratislava, providing a nostalgic experience for Slovak players.
Voice acting and the representation of the city are well-executed, adding depth to the gameplay and enhancing immersion.
Despite its flaws, the game has potential and shows promise for future updates and improvements.

The game suffers from severe optimization issues, resulting in low frame rates and frequent crashes, making it nearly unplayable on many systems.
Numerous bugs and glitches disrupt gameplay, including AI behavior problems and mission-breaking issues that require restarts.
Graphics and animations are subpar, often resembling outdated titles, which detracts from the overall experience.

story
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The game's story is generally well-received, praised for its engaging narrative set in 1990s Slovakia, with a mix of historical accuracy and cultural references that resonate particularly with Slovak players. However, many reviewers noted significant technical issues, including bugs and poor optimization, which detracted from the overall experience. While the main storyline is considered short yet acceptable for the game's price, the side missions are often criticized for being lackluster and repetitive, leaving players wanting more depth and variety.
- “In my opinion, the game offers a good main storyline, entertaining side quests, and plenty of hidden details to discover.”
- “The story is heavily inspired by real events, and the overall representation of Slovakia in the nineties (including the historically accurate cars) is the best aspect of the game.”
- “Vivat Slovakia features a great story that engages players with its narrative elements and immersive world-building.”
- “My main problem is the storyline.”
- “The story feels like a mash-up of a lot of news articles, one for each chapter, and it doesn't really explain itself properly.”
- “The story is full and it is decent, but the technical state of the game is bad and there are many bugs, so I do not recommend you to play it in the current state.”
optimization
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including stuttering, low frame rates, and frequent crashes, even on high-end hardware. While some users acknowledge potential for improvement, the consensus is that the game is currently unplayable for many due to its poor optimization and numerous bugs. A significant optimization patch is deemed necessary to enhance the overall gaming experience.
- “Haven't experienced any crashes so far and I can surely say the performance is getting better with each update.”
- “With some optimization improvements, it has the potential to offer an even more enjoyable gaming experience.”
- “Better optimization is needed to enhance performance and ensure a smoother gaming experience for players.”
- “The game has potential, but it is having a hard time running and could use some serious optimization.”
- “However, the game is terribly optimized, very stuttery. I have tried changing all sorts of settings and it never completely smoothens.”
- “Unoptimized (drops to 12 fps with RTX 4070 Ti), buggy (traffic rules broken, clipping issues), many interesting parts of the city not accessible, graphics look horrible.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users comparing them unfavorably to titles from two decades ago, citing poor optimization and numerous bugs. While some appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic and atmospheric qualities, the overall consensus is that the visuals are underwhelming, especially given the game's price point. Despite occasional praise for lighting and reflections, the technical performance issues significantly detract from the experience.
- “The lighting and reflections and the quality of the graphics is great.”
- “Vivat Slovakia has come a long way from early builds; its performance and visuals were greatly enhanced, and for the price, you get a good story, a great deal of fun, and an awesome atmospheric feeling of 90's Bratislava.”
- “The setting is fully atmospheric and feels alive; the graphics are very pretty, especially now after the latest improvements.”
- “Even when I have all settings on high, the graphics look like a mobile video game from 2015 (or maybe it's just me how I see it).”
- “Graphics look like a 20-year-old game. I wasn't expecting much and was prepared to forgive this aspect, but as there are many other flaws in this game, I can't.”
- “Unoptimized (drops to 12fps with RTX 4070 Ti), buggy (traffic rules broken, clipping issues), many interesting parts of the city not accessible (e.g. city center), graphics look horrible (Mafia from 2001 looks better in comparison to this).”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players citing numerous glitches, poor driving mechanics, and a lack of engaging content. Many find the experience frustrating and stale after a few hours, comparing it unfavorably to older titles like GTA 3. While some appreciate certain mechanics and the charm of the game, the overall execution is marred by bugs and subpar design.
- “Has so many cool game mechanics and features it seems.”
- “Slovak audio is great and I had a lot of laughs during gameplay just by listening to conversations while driving the taxi or listening to Slovak radio. Big thank you to developers and everyone involved.”
- “Gameplay is smooth.”
- “Waste of money; the idea was good, but the game sucks with loads of glitches and boring gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is also terrible, especially the driving (which should be the most refined aspect since there are so many missions around it), but the shooting is extremely dull and bugged.”
- “The level design is initially very slow; the first 2 hours of gameplay I spent were just moving from point A to point B, which is frustrating with the driving model and will likely cause many people to refund the game.”
stability
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The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and performance issues, including freezing and frame rate drops. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these problems, many recommend approaching it with an open mind, acknowledging its early access status and potential for improvement through future updates. Overall, the consensus is that while the game has fun elements, its current state is marred by significant stability concerns.
- “Waste of money; the idea was good, but the game is plagued with loads of glitches and boring gameplay.”
- “Buggy as hell; in the second mission where you are supposed to follow a journalist in a car, that car crashes on the second turn into a tree and refuses to move whatsoever.”
- “Unoptimized (drops to 12fps with RTX 4070 Ti), buggy (traffic rules broken, clipping issues), and many interesting parts of the city are not accessible (e.g., city center).”
humor
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The humor in the game is widely appreciated, particularly by players familiar with Central European culture and the 90s era, as it features quirky, nostalgic references and hilarious cut-scenes that enhance its charm. While some performance issues exist, many find the bugs amusing rather than detrimental, contributing to the game's overall comedic appeal reminiscent of series like GTA. Overall, the blend of cultural humor and creativity makes for a delightful and entertaining experience.
- “Very interesting and funny project, especially if you are Central European, know the language and environment from the early 90s.”
- “The cut-scenes are hilarious; it took me a minute to realize that there is no animation and everything is just a freeze frame, but that kind of just adds to the janky charm of the game.”
- “The game’s storyline is both heartwarming and humorous, filled with cultural references that will resonate deeply with anyone familiar with Slavic life in the 00s.”
music
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The music in the game evokes a nostalgic 90s vibe, with a mix of decent story-driven tracks and radio stations featuring various genres, including some AI-generated songs that have received mixed reviews for their authenticity. Players appreciate the ability to add custom music to the in-game radio, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users have noted that certain tracks feel off, detracting from the otherwise immersive atmosphere.
- “It's also nostalgic to see the old style cars and listen to the 90's vibe music.”
- “The game has a great realistic map, fantastic music, and voice acting.”
- “I also have to mention that vehicles are equipped with stereos that transmit currently six radio stations of different genres and one for custom music.”
- “Also, some radio songs generated by AI for a game set in the 90s just don't seem right. I can't really tell which ones are, but I knew something felt off with some songs when they sound like they've been recorded by a crackhead in a bathtub.”
- “Music during the story is decent, and cars have a radio where, in addition to the songs, you can hear a moderator's voice.”
- “I did not expect a good game from these devs (Vivat Sloboda was also a disaster and the devs were defending it as a perfect demo). Both games are absolute trash, barely playable. After an update more than two weeks ago, the game does not launch at all for me (just a black screen with music).”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its authenticity and attention to detail, effectively capturing the essence of 90s Bratislava with realistic vehicles and vibrant cultural references. Players appreciate the heartwarming and humorous storyline, alongside improved graphics and immersive environments that make the setting feel alive. While the overall experience is enjoyable, some users note that performance issues and bugs need to be addressed for an even better atmospheric experience.
- “Vivat Slovakia has come a long way from early builds; its performance and visuals were greatly enhanced, and for the price, you get a good story, a great deal of fun, and an awesome atmospheric feeling of 90's Bratislava.”
- “The setting is fully atmospheric and feels alive; the graphics are very pretty, especially now after the latest improvements.”
- “The attention to detail in recreating the atmosphere is truly remarkable.”
- “The atmosphere, voice acting, menu (most early access games do not have good menus!) and UI all suggest something good to come.”
- “Game provides around 50 realistic vehicles and the atmosphere from those times.”
monetization
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for its excessive use of ads, with players expressing frustration over their pervasive presence throughout the gameplay experience.
- “Ads are everywhere; it's really disgusting to see advertisements on every corner.”
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without constant interruptions.”
- “I feel pressured to spend money just to keep up with other players, which ruins the overall experience.”
grinding
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
emotional
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The game delivers a heartwarming and humorous storyline enriched with cultural references that resonate with those familiar with Slavic life in the 2000s, earning a high rating of 9/10 as a heartfelt tribute to that beloved era.
- “The game’s storyline is both heartwarming and humorous, filled with cultural references that will resonate deeply with anyone familiar with Slavic life in the 00s.”
- “A heartfelt tribute to a beloved era.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters truly makes you feel connected to their journeys.”