XERA: Survival

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XERA: Survival is a multiplayer open world shooter game. It was developed by Spotted Kiwi Interactive and was released on September 26, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"XERA: Survival is a open-world, post-apocalyptic MMO shooter set in 2035. Scavenge for resources, craft and customize weapons, build bases, and battle other players in a vast, dynamic world with unpredictable weather and day/night cycles. Fight for survival and climb the leaderboard in this immersive, PvP-focused experience."

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Audience ScoreBased on 2,387 reviews

gameplay55 positive mentions

grinding49 negative mentions

Fun gameplay with friends, offering a mix of PvP and PvE elements.
Decent graphics and smooth performance for a free game.
Engaging events and missions that keep players involved.

Low player population, making it feel empty and less engaging.
Frequent issues with hackers and cheaters affecting gameplay.
Frustrating land claim system that limits base building options.

gameplay
148 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
52%
11%
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying its engaging mechanics and smooth controls, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth. Many appreciate the survival elements and the fun of playing with friends, but there are complaints about poor optimization, limited content, and frustrating mechanics, particularly in PvP scenarios. Overall, while the game has potential and offers enjoyable moments, it suffers from issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “From the moment I jumped into the game, I was captivated by its immersive world and engaging gameplay mechanics.”
- “Whether it’s a sudden rainstorm or a chilly night, the environment affects gameplay in fascinating ways, forcing players to adapt their strategies on the fly.”
- “The gameplay feels really good, but the game is a little barebones.”
- “Gameplay can get repetitive after long sessions.”
- “The issue is that the gameplay loop is very boring after a few hours.”
- “Jump in with friends or solo and you'll find the gameplay loop is pretty boring.”
graphics
118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
44%
19%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players describing them as outdated or mediocre, often comparing them to graphics from earlier gaming generations. While some appreciate the visual quality and optimization for a free game, others criticize the lack of detail and bugs that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics are serviceable, they need significant improvement to meet modern standards.
- “The graphics are stunning, with beautifully rendered environments that make exploration a true delight.”
- “An unusually addicting survival sandbox experience, simple UI, clean and crisp graphics and a detailed but easy to follow base building system.”
- “Great graphics, especially the environment.”
- “It's like the Temu or Wish version of Rust, except with graphics from 1998.”
- “The graphics are seriously outdated and the game has no atmosphere.”
- “Graphics are pretty garbage, with less-than-average performance if you aren't on low settings.”
story
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
82%
5%
The game's story aspect is largely underwhelming, with many players noting that it lacks depth and is overshadowed by gameplay mechanics. While there are missions that provide a basic framework and some context, the focus remains on player-versus-player interactions and survival elements rather than a compelling narrative. Overall, players express a desire for more engaging story content and character development to enhance the experience.
- “The game presents players with an interesting and engaging storyline that provides a good framework for the gameplay.”
- “There are missions as well which allow for additional help playing the game and allow you to explore the game in many ways!”
- “Great game, a lot of content and missions to do.”
- “This game has no story.”
- “Pretty much a PvP game, no one has any interest in the story, or killing droids, just killing other players.”
- “Overall I think it's a fun game but gets boring due to lack of content and boring missions.”
optimization
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
37%
16%
The optimization of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance and good frame rates, especially for an early access title, while others criticize it for being poorly optimized, clunky, and suffering from server issues. Many users report experiencing no major bugs or performance problems, but there are also complaints about graphics quality and inconsistent optimization across different hardware setups. Overall, while some players find it well-optimized and enjoyable, others feel it still requires significant improvements.
- “The dev team is on top of the bugs, making sure the game is optimized and cheater free.”
- “This game has a promising future and is one of the most optimized games I've played; when you team up, it's a really fun experience.”
- “Not to mention it is extremely well optimized and runs like butter.”
- “Even for free, the game is terrible, very poorly optimized and the game is full of toxic raiders.”
- “Not only is it poorly optimized, but the mechanics of just about everything are terrible.”
- “The game is poorly optimized, slow, and most of the time clunky.”
grinding
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The grinding aspect of the game is frequently criticized for being tedious and time-consuming, with players noting that resource farming can become monotonous and unbalanced, particularly when building bases. While some enjoy the social interactions and community aspects, many feel that the extensive grinding required for crafting and base upgrades detracts from the overall experience, making it less enjoyable, especially for solo players. Overall, the game is seen as rewarding for those willing to invest significant time, but it risks becoming boring due to its repetitive nature.
- “It makes resource farming a little bit boring because you have to do it so very often.”
- “All in all the game isn't worth trying for more than a few hours, and you will get the full gist in about 10-20 hours of how the game will be for the rest of your time playing, but with games like these, you're spending hundreds of hours grinding to get back lost loot, build a base, better loot, get ammo, finding new guns (as repairing requires very rare materials), grinding materials (for crafting, base building, repair, defenses, upgrades, etc).”
- “After grinding for two long days and getting your base up and defenses going, you go to sleep and get raided by scumbag players and everything is gone.”
stability
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
90%
The game's stability is a significant concern among players, with many reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and performance issues that detract from the overall experience. While some users find enjoyment in the gameplay despite these problems, others describe the game as "buggy," "broken," and "unbalanced," leading to frustration with features like vehicle handling and AI behavior. Overall, while there are moments of fun, the game's stability issues are a major drawback that developers need to address.
- “Absolutely great game, super fun, not buggy at all, very smooth gameplay.”
- “Fun game, runs great 100 fps +.”
- “Just came back to this game after giving it a miss for a bit as I felt it lacked content, but it runs great and looks amazing. Excited to see where the dev team takes it.”
- “Terrible game, it's dead, buggy, broken and the devs are terrible.”
- “The game is also rife with glitches that allow players to use terrain exploits (like trees, stumps and walls) to subvert base defenses (i.e. walls and summarily turrets) making base-building a worthless feature.”
- “Shit game, graphics are utter crap, massive fps drops around a lot of locations and the game is buggy as, unless you're scraping the bottom of the barrel and have literally nothing else to play, don't go near this game.”
monetization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
11%
78%
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players labeling it a "cash grab" due to the prevalence of mobile-style microtransactions and in-game purchases. While some users appreciate the free-to-play model and occasional events, the overall sentiment suggests frustration over bugs, lack of updates, and a perceived focus on profit over quality. There is a glimmer of hope among some players that with better support and advertising, the game could improve and fulfill its potential.
- “It is free; there are in-game purchases, some of which are pretty good, and events for extra XP/items happen on a regular basis.”
- “I love the respawning system; there are no microtransactions.”
- “It doesn't stop there, this game is also infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
- “What a lazy cash grab of a game.”
- “This game has great potential and can succeed if the devs continue to develop the game and not turn it into another EA cash grab.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is often derived from its chaotic and frustrating elements, such as players being banned for seemingly arbitrary reasons and the developers' inconsistent updates. Many users find amusement in the absurdity of the game's situation, including the contrast between serious gameplay and the developers' antics, which can lead to a comedic experience, especially when shared among friends. Overall, while some players express frustration, the humor often lies in the shared experiences and the game's quirky nature.
- “Nice game and funny”
- “Funny game”
- “PVP is very nice and balanced, PVE is so funny.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The atmosphere in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the positive and collaborative environment fostered among users, others criticize the lack of engaging ambient sounds and outdated graphics, leading to a perception of a hollow experience. The absence of crucial PvP elements diminishes tension, and while some find the creepy sound design effective, many feel that the game misses opportunities to enhance its atmosphere, particularly with the absence of more compelling threats like zombies. Overall, the atmosphere is seen as decent but lacking depth and engagement.
- “The developers have done a wonderful job fostering a positive and collaborative atmosphere among players.”
- “- creepy atmospherics and sound give a great feel.”
- “- zombies would make the atmosphere so much better... this game has a definite zombie apocalyptic feel.”
- “This is not a game; it's just a bunch of assets dropped on the map all together to 'create' 'atmosphere'.”
- “The graphics are seriously outdated and the game has no atmosphere.”
- “In a game like this, the PvP element is crucial for the atmosphere and tension, and since it's lacking completely, I do not recommend this game for anyone other than casual gamers who are fine playing alone with only PvE gameplay.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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40%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate its quality, others find it overwhelming, particularly in city areas where it cannot be turned off. Suggestions for improvement include adding more variety, such as voice acting and additional music options, to enhance the overall experience.
- “The soundtrack is really cool.”
- “If they introduce PvE only servers and add music, more voice acting, and more crate drops, they will have the recipe for success (in my opinion).”
- “If you like not being able to hear anything other than the music that you can't turn off every time you enter a city, then you will for sure like this game.”
- “If they introduce PvE-only servers and add music, more voice acting, and more crate drops, they will have the recipe for success (in my opinion).”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Overall, players find the game to have varying levels of replayability; while some appreciate its fun mechanics and improvements in recent seasons that enhance replay value, others feel it lacks sufficient content to keep them engaged long-term.
- “I bought the game when it came out in May 2019, and I really hope it gains a consistent player base... the game is really fun, and Season 4 has made it a lot more replayable.”
- “☑️ Infinitely replayable.”
- “It is more playable than other survival games and not as difficult.”
- “My downvote is entirely due to the game not having much replayability.”
- “I bought the game when it came out in May 2019 and I really hope it gains a consistent player base... the game is really fun and Season 4 has made the game a lot more replayable.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the emotional intensity of the game "Tarkov" can be overwhelming, often leading to a visceral reaction that affects their ability to see clearly, highlighting the game's capacity to evoke strong feelings and stress.
- “I swear my eyes start seeing 144p or something once I make the tragic mistake of subjecting myself to the emotional turmoil that is Tarkov.”