Vivat Slovakia
- April 18, 2024
- Team Vivat
- 3h median play time
Get on SteamVivat 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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a well-crafted and nostalgic representation of Bratislava, which resonates with local players.
- The story is engaging and incorporates real-life historical elements, making it interesting for players familiar with the region.
- The developers show a lot of passion and dedication, and the game has great potential for improvement with future updates.
- The game suffers from significant optimization issues, resulting in low frame rates and frequent bugs that hinder gameplay.
- AI behavior is often erratic, with NPCs displaying unnatural movements and interactions, which detracts from immersion.
- Graphics and animations are subpar, resembling older games, and many textures take too long to load, impacting the overall experience.
- story39 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story, set in 1990s Bratislava, is praised for its engaging narrative based on real-life events, including themes of corruption, and is supported by well-written dialogues and historical references. While the main story is relatively short (around 3-4 hours), players appreciate the immersive world-building and voice acting, expressing excitement for future content and expansions. However, some reviewers note that the execution suffers from bugs and a lack of side missions, which could enhance the overall experience.
“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 a Slovak audience only and the rest of the world will be clueless.”
“Story mode can be completed in 4 hours.”
- optimization26 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 35 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game has received significant criticism, with many players reporting poor performance, frequent stuttering, and low frame rates even on high-end systems. Despite some acknowledging the game's potential and expressing hope for future improvements, the current state is deemed largely unplayable, with optimization being a critical area that needs urgent attention.
“The biggest downside, of course, at this point is the optimization, which will hopefully be fixed in some time.”
“Better optimization is needed to enhance performance and ensure a smoother gaming experience for players.”
“With some optimization improvements, it has the potential to offer an even more enjoyable gaming experience.”
“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.”
“The biggest downside at this point is the optimization, which will hopefully be fixed in some time.”
“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).”
- graphics11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users criticizing them as outdated, buggy, and poorly optimized, often comparing them unfavorably to games from two decades ago. However, some players appreciate the atmospheric setting and recent improvements, noting that certain graphical elements are visually appealing. Overall, while the graphics may evoke a nostalgic vibe, they require significant refinement to meet modern standards.
“The setting is fully atmospheric and feels alive; the graphics are very pretty, especially after the latest improvements.”
“The graphics suit the 90s vibe, but the physics need a bit of attention.”
“Sufficient graphics.”
“Needs graphical refining; so far up to 50 fps, down to 20 fps for my setup.”
“A lot of bugs, boring missions, old graphics, low optimization, illogical AI.”
“Tons of bugs, optimization issues, and graphics look like they're from 20 years ago.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of experiences, with some players enjoying the Slovak audio and humor during taxi driving, while others criticize the slow level design and frustrating mechanics. Many report significant issues with optimization, AI behavior, and responsiveness, leading to a generally negative perception of the gameplay quality. Despite some smooth elements, the overall consensus points to a need for substantial improvements to address the numerous bugs and gameplay flaws.
“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: 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, will cause many people to refund the game because of this.”
“Unfortunately, the optimization is completely lacking; 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 number of flaws and bugs in the game pulls it down.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it quite funny and reminiscent of the comedic style found in the GTA series, albeit less over-the-top. While some cultural references may be lost on certain players, the potential for hilarity is evident, and the humor often elicits genuine laughter despite the game's rough edges and early access bugs.
“Still rough around the edges but has potential to be quite hilarious.”
“Most of them are funny anyways :D.”
“I laughed a lot... the humor is similar to the GTA series, but sometimes local players might miss some cultural references.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its vibrant and immersive setting, particularly the detailed graphics and authentic 90s Bratislava environment, complete with realistic vehicles. Players appreciate the engaging voice acting and well-designed menus, which enhance the overall experience, although some performance issues and bugs need addressing. Overall, the game successfully captures the essence of its time period, promising a compelling narrative and enjoyable open-world exploration.
“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.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is currently experiencing significant stability issues, including poor optimization leading to low frame rates (as low as 12 fps) and various bugs such as broken traffic rules and clipping problems. While players acknowledge these issues as typical for an early access title, they express hope for future improvements and potential in the game's development.
“The game is poorly optimized, dropping to 12 fps with an RTX 4070 Ti. It's buggy, with broken traffic rules and clipping issues. Many interesting parts of the city are not accessible, and the graphics look horrible—Mafia from 2001 looks better in comparison.”
“Even for 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 are in Slovakian, even if you have the language set to English.”
“First impressions - yeah, it's buggy, but that is why it is early access, so I am going to overlook the bugs even though some are funny.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with many reviewers noting its fantastic quality and contribution to the overall experience, suggesting that a significant portion of the budget may have been allocated to it. However, some players express frustration with technical issues, including the game failing to launch properly, overshadowing the positive aspects of the music and voice acting. Overall, while the soundtrack is a highlight, it is marred by concerns over the game's performance and optimization.
“The game has great realistic maps, fantastic music, and voice acting.”
“The dubbing is excellent, as is the soundtrack; it seems like a significant portion of the budget went into it.”
“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. 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 from the Vivat startup.”
“The dubbing is excellent, as is the soundtrack; it seems that most of the budget went into that.”
