Vorax
- July 22, 2024
- IndieGala
Get on Steam"Vorax is a single-player action game set on a Mediterranean island overrun by a mysterious infection. As a mercenary, survival is not guaranteed; you must scavenge for supplies, craft tools, and build shelters to fight against mutated creatures and uncover the truth behind Virus V. Experience a fabulous atmosphere in this open-world survival horror game."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a great atmosphere and creature design, providing a genuinely terrifying experience for horror fans.
- There are interesting mechanics and a solid combat loop that keeps players engaged, with potential for future updates to enhance gameplay.
- Despite its current issues, many players find the game enjoyable and believe it has the potential to become a great survival horror title.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and performance issues, making it frustrating to play at times.
- Key features, such as the inventory system and crafting mechanics, are poorly implemented and need significant improvement.
- Many players feel that the game is not yet ready for release, with some stating it is in a worse state than the demo version.
- atmosphere16 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its terrifying and grotesque elements, complemented by impressive creature designs and sound design that enhances tension. Players appreciate the immersive experience created by the game's ambiance, despite acknowledging some rough edges and bugs. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, making it a compelling choice for horror fans.
“Im really enjoying my time so far, the atmosphere is genuinely terrifying and grotesque, which is a huge plus for horror fans.”
“The atmosphere is absolutely great, I love the music and ambient sounds and really, it's one of the first horror survival games I feel really uncomfortable.”
“The sound design is one of the best I have experienced and creates a constant atmosphere of tension.”
“Atmosphere, creature design, and world are genuinely scary and a breath of fresh air in the horror genre.”
“My rating so far: 8 out of 10 - the atmosphere is bombastic in my opinion and Vorax is one of my favorite titles this year!”
- optimization14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing severe performance issues, including frame drops and bugs like falling through the map. While a few users with high-end systems report good performance, many others find the optimization lacking, particularly when it comes to graphical settings and overall stability. Overall, the game shows potential for improvement, especially with ongoing updates and player feedback.
“I've been looking for a game in this genre for a long time; it turned out really cool. I especially liked the optimization of weapons and their variety.”
“Edit: First updates with optimization and fixes, also the first player suggestions are already here. Keep them coming, dev!”
“Performance is really good on my old system, so they did an amazing job.”
“Optimization is terrible and the UI needs some serious work.”
“Game is not optimized in the slightest unless you turn off shadows (goes from ultra - high - medium - off), but if you do that then it looks extremely ugly.”
“There are severe frame drops when doing just about everything: walking, entering a new area, walking through a door, swinging your axe, etc. The optimization is poor.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting a lack of improvement in graphical quality and issues with weapon interaction that detract from gameplay. While certain aspects, like monster design, are praised, others criticize the jerky movement of enemies and inconsistent frame rates, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the visuals are seen as a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the aesthetic while others find it lacking.
“The graphics are really good, and I love the monster design. I can't wait to explore more of the story.”
“At that point, I recall thinking the game looked graphically relatively nice.”
“Visuals: 7/10”
“The graphical quality does not increase no matter what.”
“I can live with having poor graphics and textures, but the game becomes a slog when you can't even pull your weapons out correctly to defend yourself or interact with your environment.”
“I refunded very quickly because while my frame rate was massively improved compared to the demo, I felt like the graphics had gone down in quality.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally praised for its interesting mechanics and enhancements like 4K support, but it is marred by significant bugs and sound issues that detract from the experience. The inclusion of unique features, such as a dismemberment mechanic and two gameplay modes, adds depth, yet players express frustration over the need for developers to address these critical problems to improve overall enjoyment.
“The addition of 4K support and all the gameplay tweaks make a big difference.”
“There is a dismemberment mechanic which means they will still continue to move and try to strike you even without a head, for a few moments until they go down.”
“There are 2 gameplay modes; you get a helmet which shows you all the cool UI stuff, but you can also turn it off for a no HUD experience.”
“I encountered two huge bugs while playing so far, huge as in it ruins the gameplay.”
“Fix your stuff devs, if playing the game is tedious then all your fancy mechanics and visual candy don't matter much, no?”
“Game mechanics: there is not a number low enough to score that.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story has great potential and an intriguing underlying narrative, enhanced by atmospheric lore snippets that encourage exploration. However, the lack of quest markers and changes from the demo have left some players disappointed, despite their enthusiasm for the monster design and the desire to uncover more of the story.
“It has great potential; the underlying story is very interesting.”
“The game has great atmosphere; I noticed most of the story elements were removed or changed from the demo, so that was a bummer.”
“Snippets of lore to find, lending itself to minimal storytelling while you roam about trying to work out what is going on.”
“There are no quest markers, and it doesn't really tell you where to save either.”
“The graphics are really good and I love the monster design, but I can't wait to explore more of the story.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many praising the awesome soundtrack and atmospheric ambient sounds that enhance the overall experience. While some aspects are still in development, the music contributes significantly to the game's immersive horror survival environment.
“The soundtrack is awesome, although some things are still to be developed, but it's clearly an early access game.”
“The atmosphere is absolutely great; I love the music and ambient sounds. It's one of the first horror survival games that makes me feel truly uncomfortable.”
“Mixed, enemies, atmosphere, and music are good.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, primarily due to the inability to save on demand, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and makes the experience feel laborious despite the game's appealing mechanics and visuals.
“The worst thing about this game, the one that makes it so tedious, is that you cannot save on demand.”
“Fix your stuff, devs. If playing the game is tedious, then all your fancy mechanics and visual candy don't matter much, do they?”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game particularly enjoyable, noting that even the bugs can be amusing and contribute to the overall experience, making it a reason to purchase the game.
“Some of the bugs are extra funny; that's one of the reasons to buy this game! LMAO”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and hilarious situations that keep me laughing.”
“I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making every moment a chance for a good laugh.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express that the emotional aspect of the game evokes intense physical sensations, such as the feeling of having double-jointed fingers while reloading a shotgun, highlighting a deep immersion and connection to the gameplay experience.
