Withstand: Survival

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In "Withstand: Survival" , play as a journalist on a mysterious island with infected residents, wild animals, and special forces. Explore the dangerous open world, gather resources, craft items, and complete quests to uncover the truth. Fight enemies, build and upgrade your vehicle, and survive in a hazardous environment with poisoned water.

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

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 209 reviews

story13 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and shows promise for future updates.
The developer is active and responsive to community feedback, regularly pushing updates.
Graphics are good, and the game runs smoothly, providing an enjoyable experience.

The game feels empty and lacks content, making it repetitive and dull after a short playtime.
There are numerous bugs and issues, including problems with saving and AI behavior.
Many players feel misled by the developer's promises and are frustrated with the lack of progress and support.

story
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
60%
8%
The game's story is currently a mixed bag, with some players finding it uninteresting and forgettable, while others appreciate the backstory and quest integration. Many reviews highlight that the quests often feel more like tutorials than engaging missions, and there are issues with quest markers and objectives not being well-optimized. However, there is optimism for future updates to enhance the narrative and gameplay experience.
- “The overall story is interesting and fun.”
- “The backstory is good, leading you right into the quest line from the beginning.”
- “I'm impressed with the story quests as most of the early access survival games I've played either only have snippets here and there or are still in development.”
- “At the same time there's a storyline to follow, but honestly it's not very interesting at all, and even if I've been reading the new parts of the storyline, I can't really remember what it's all about.”
- “There is no story; unlike what was shown in the screenshots, there are no documents to read, just pointless survival. Enemies are scarce, and there's no point to loot.”
- “Objectives/quests are not optimized well; you don't really know what to do unless you fiddle in the quest section. Tutorials are mixed in with quests, and it just isn't streamlined yet.”
graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
30%
11%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed but generally positive reception. Many users praise the visuals as "good" or "impressive," highlighting smooth performance and detailed environments, while some note that the world can feel empty or barren. Despite some criticisms regarding specific elements like AI and animations, the graphics are considered a strong point, especially for an early access title.
- “Graphics are really good.”
- “The graphics are impressive, even the weary atmosphere keeps me on edge.”
- “Graphics and performance wise, they are really good for a game that just got released.”
- “Graphics are fairly cut and dry; seems cut and paste from games like Myst.”
- “Graphics are not to be desired when it comes to the infected, and the AI is seemingly quite lacking.”
- “I have a monster of a PC, and there are other EA games with less intense graphics, yet my RTX 2080 can sometimes get taxed.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
38%
14%
Overall, the gameplay is characterized by simple and clear mechanics that are easy to grasp, making it accessible for players. While the experience is generally smooth and enjoyable, some users noted issues such as occasional bugs and a lack of challenge, suggesting that the game could benefit from more depth and difficulty options. Despite these flaws, many players appreciate the graphics and the potential for future improvements as the game evolves in early access.
- “The gameplay is solid and the gunplay I like it too much, but as an early access game, I see some flaws like the enemies looking too dumb sometimes.”
- “The environment is stunning, the gameplay is pretty damn smooth, and it's a fun world to explore.”
- “I loved the shooting/fighting mechanics and traveling.”
- “After an hour of play, I had all the weapons, loads of food, water, 3 stocked inventory chests, 5 jerry cans of fuel, and ammo after just raiding 6/7 places. I couldn’t see where else the game could possibly evolve to; it’s just the same thing. Not to mention, you can just run the zombies over in your truck. This game would be great if it was way harder. There's no need to even protect your loot as nothing attacks your base, and your base area already has crafting tables, storage boxes, weapon and ammo benches. This should all be earned and crafted/leveled up. You can’t build really either. I wish this game had easy to extreme gameplay choices. If you die in this game, go play Mario.”
- “Gameplay 0/10”
- “Has a great concept and graphics are more than acceptable, but the ambience, animations, and gameplay are currently barely bearable.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
Overall, players report excellent optimization, noting that the game runs smoothly without crashes or bugs. The developers are praised for their commitment to updates, and the graphics and performance are considered impressive for a recent release.
- “I haven't crashed or experienced any bugs or performance issues, and the devs are always keeping their promises and updating the game.”
- “The game runs smoothly, the visual effects are great, and I love the draw distance.”
- “Graphics and performance-wise, they are really good for a game that just got released.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Overall, the atmosphere of the game is described as a mix of impressive graphics and a tense, engaging environment, though some players find the world to feel somewhat cold and lacking in sound detail, particularly in buildings. While the atmosphere can be captivating, there are calls for more immersive audio elements to enhance the experience further.
- “The graphics are impressive; even the weary atmosphere keeps me on edge.”
- “The world does feel a little cold and boring, but it has a good atmosphere when you play.”
- “One or two things I forgot to mention: sometimes when you're in buildings, there is no sound, not even footsteps. It's not really a massive problem, but I would like a little more atmosphere.”
- “The overall atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the immersive qualities that make a game truly engaging.”
- “While the visuals are decent, the atmosphere is severely lacking; it feels empty and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The monetization aspect of the game is tied to promoting content creation, as users express a desire to support both the developer and the gaming community through platforms like YouTube. However, there is some confusion regarding the game's mechanics, particularly the aiming system, which may detract from the overall experience.
- “The monetization system feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “I find the in-game purchases to be excessive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating that you can't fully enjoy the game without being constantly prompted to spend more.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has been criticized for being repetitive and monotonous, with a looping soundtrack that quickly becomes tiresome and detracts from the overall experience. Many players found it so unengaging that they chose to turn it off entirely.
- “The soundtrack is just a few notes played on a loop, which quickly becomes mind-numbing.”
- “I drove around a very bland-looking island, accompanied by a terrible looping soundtrack that I had to turn off after 5 minutes.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers indicate that the game's current replayability is lacking and requires significant improvements from the developers. Many express hope that future updates may enhance the experience, but until then, they are not inclined to revisit the game.
- “To make it replayable, a lot of work is required from the developers.”
- “Maybe somewhere down the line, after a few more updates, we might see a more playable game. At that point, I may consider changing my review, but until then, it is a thumbs down from me.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has seen some improvements, such as the removal of save points and the introduction of a new build menu. However, many users still report significant issues, including freezing at startup, which hampers overall gameplay experience.
- “Well, the game pretty much doesn't work; it just freezes when I start it. I can't press continue.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is primarily derived from its hilarious ragdoll physics and amusing bugs, such as flying cars and zombies blocking vehicles. Players express a desire for more comedic encounters, particularly with zombies, to enhance the fun. Overall, the game's quirky elements contribute to its charm, despite being in early access.
- “Hilarious ragdoll physics; that's all I needed to call this a great game! This game needs more zombies to kick ass or get ass kicked by zombies. I only met one zombie in the whole big map. I like this game; keep updating it, dev!”
- “Although there are some bugs, which is understandable for an early access game, they are quite funny to experience, from flying cars to zombies that can block your vehicle.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players appreciate the crafting, farming, and loot systems, finding them engaging and unexpected. However, some have encountered frustrating issues, such as a tutorial bug that prevents the completion of farming quests, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The guns don't even sound like guns, and there's a tutorial bug that won't let you finish the farming quest. I've built 3 greenhouses, and it still remains unchecked in the checklist.”
- “Grinding feels tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “The amount of time required to level up is excessive, leading to a frustrating experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the user expresses a strong affection for the game, they also highlight technical issues that detract from the overall experience. The emotional connection is evident, but the presence of bugs impacts their enjoyment.