Vivat Slovakia

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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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 276 reviews

story40 positive mentions

optimization18 negative mentions

The game features a detailed and immersive representation of Bratislava, which is especially enjoyable for locals.
The story is engaging and based on real-life events, providing a unique narrative experience.
Despite its current issues, the game shows great potential and the developers are actively working on improvements.

The game suffers from significant optimization issues, resulting in low frame rates and frequent bugs.
AI behavior is erratic, with NPCs often acting strangely and causing gameplay disruptions.
Graphics and animations are subpar, making the game feel outdated and less polished than expected.

story
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Vivat Slovakia" is praised for its engaging narrative based on real-life events, particularly focusing on the corruption in Slovakia during the 90s, supported by historical references and well-written dialogues. While the main storyline is relatively short, lasting about three to four hours, players express excitement for potential expansions and side missions that could enhance the experience. Despite some criticisms regarding graphics and bugs, the immersive world-building and quality voice acting contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The game also has a deeper story than just fiction; it talks about the corruption in Slovakia.”
- “Vivat Slovakia features a great story that engages players with its narrative elements and immersive world-building.”
- “The setting, story, and voice acting are amazing and are the key to what makes this game feel special.”
- “The game has a bit of a weak start, but picks up as players progress through the story.”
- “I think the team made a big mistake releasing the early access in this state because the story and dialogues are fine and have potential (although I'm worried most of the references will be for Slovak audience only and the rest of the world will be clueless).”
- “Story mode can be completed in 4 hours.”
optimization
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
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The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with players reporting significant performance issues, including low frame rates, microstuttering, and frequent crashes. Many users express disappointment, noting that despite having capable hardware, they struggle to achieve a smooth gaming experience, indicating that the game is not ready for public release. Overall, there is a consensus that substantial improvements in optimization are necessary for the game to be enjoyable and playable.
- “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.”
- “Now, the biggest notice, as probably mentioned by others before, an area of improvement for Vivat Slovakia is optimization.”
- “I did not expect a good game from these devs (Vivat Sloboda was also a disaster and the devs defended 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). Very bad optimization - I had less than 50 FPS on a 5600X and 6700XT at 1440p while the GPU was almost unused. No change for low/medium/high settings... The game has potential and a good idea, but it is not ready for public release yet. I will be waiting to see if the devs will fix the game to make it enjoyable (or at least playable), but to be honest, I am not expecting much.”
- “Unoptimized (drops to 12 FPS 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).”
- “The game needs more optimization. It takes some time for textures to load, and while driving, there is constant stuttering.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
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The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users citing outdated visuals, significant optimization issues, and numerous bugs that detract from the experience. While some players appreciate the atmospheric setting and recent improvements, the overall consensus is that the graphics are subpar, often compared unfavorably to titles from decades past.
- “The setting is fully atmospherical and feels alive, graphics are very pretty, especially now after latest improvements.”
- “The graphics suit the 90s vibe but the physics need a bit of attention.”
- “+ sufficient graphics”
- “A lot of bugs, boring missions, old graphics, low optimization, illogical AI.”
- “Tons of bugs, optimization issues, and graphics look like they are from 20 years ago.”
- “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
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay experiences are mixed, with some players enjoying the Slovak audio and humorous interactions while driving, but many criticize the slow level design and frustrating mechanics, particularly in the first few hours. Issues such as poor optimization, unresponsive controls, and significant bugs detract from the overall experience, leading some to consider refunds. While there are moments of smooth gameplay, the numerous flaws and broken AI elements significantly hinder enjoyment.
- “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 the developers and everyone involved.”
- “- gameplay: smooth”
- “So day 1, 3 hours of gameplay.”
- “The level design is initially very slow; the first 2 hours of gameplay I spent were about moving from point A to point B, which is just frustrating with the driving model, and in my opinion, this will cause many people to refund the game because of this.”
- “Unfortunately, the optimization is completely absent. I don't understand the minimum requirements; I can't imagine how the game practically doesn't work even on an RTX 4070. The gunplay is terrible, and overall the controls are extremely unresponsive. From a gameplay perspective, it's a big disappointment, and the AI and collision detection are also extremely broken.”
- “The gameplay isn't the worst, but the numerous flaws and bugs present in the game drag it down.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as having great potential, often drawing comparisons to the comedic style of the Grand Theft Auto series, though it is noted to be less over-the-top. Many players found themselves laughing frequently, although some cultural references may be lost on those unfamiliar with the context. Overall, while the game is still in early access and has its rough patches, the humor is generally well-received and adds to the experience.
- “Still rough around the edges but has potential to be quite hilarious.”
- “Most of them are funny anyways :D.”
- “I laughed a lot... it's humor similar to the GTA series, but sometimes we miss cultural references.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its vibrant and immersive setting, particularly the detailed recreation of 1990s Bratislava, complete with authentic vehicles and engaging graphics. Players appreciate the lively environment, strong voice acting, and well-designed menus, although some performance issues and bugs need addressing for an optimal experience. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's appeal, reminiscent of classic titles like Mafia.
- “The setting is fully atmospheric and feels alive; the graphics are very pretty, especially after the latest improvements.”
- “The atmosphere, voice acting, menu (most early access games do not have good menus!), and UI all suggest something good to come.”
- “The story looks interesting; Bratislava in the 90s is also very nice and atmospheric.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is criticized for its poor optimization and frequent bugs, with frame rates dropping significantly even on high-end hardware. While players acknowledge these issues as typical for an early access title, they express hope for future improvements, though some find the game's graphics subpar. Additionally, the language barrier with Slovakian voicelines and text adds to the frustration for non-Slovakian players.
- “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).”
- “Game is poorly optimized but that doesn't really bother me since I used to play Minecraft on 20 fps, even lower sometimes. It is expected since it's an early access game. I would recommend it if you don't mind low fps, frame drops, and the game being pretty buggy. Another downside is that the voicelines and most of the text in this game is in Slovakian (except for subtitles obviously), even if you have the language set to English. So far, the game has potential and I hope the devs don't mess it up.”
- “First impressions - yeah, it's buggy, I will admit it with all the others, but that is why it is early access, so I am going to overlook bugs even though some are funny.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, with many reviewers highlighting its fantastic quality and contribution to the overall experience, suggesting that a significant portion of the budget may have been allocated to it. However, despite the strong soundtrack and voice acting, the game's technical issues and poor optimization overshadow these positive aspects, leaving players frustrated with its performance.
- “The game has great realistic map, fantastic music and voice acting.”
- “The voice acting is excellent, and the soundtrack must have taken up a large part of the budget.”
- “The game has great realistic map, fantastic music and voice acting.”
- “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 2 weeks ago, the game does not launch at all for me (just a black screen with music). Very bad optimization - I had less than 50fps on a 5600x and 6700xt at 1440p while the GPU was almost unused, with no change for low/medium/high settings. The game has potential and a good idea, but it is not ready for public release yet. I will be waiting to see if the devs will fix the game to make it enjoyable (or at least playable), but to be honest, I am not expecting much. I got this game as a supporter reward of Vivat startup.”
- “Dabing výborný, rovnako soundtrack, tam šla asi väčšina rozpočtu.”