Subsistence
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6About Subsistence
Subsistence is a sandbox, first person, solo or co-op, PvE open-world survival game. Struggle through changing seasons to build a base, develop technology and gear-up in the hostile environment. Defend yourself from wildlife, the elements and AI hunters (who also build bases in the world). Progress your base technology for advanced item crafting and upgrades. Farm crops, fish, raise small animals, harvest and refine resources to rise in dominance in the world. Defend your base from Hunter attacks, and raid their bases to steal their loot. If you enjoy open-world sandbox survival games, resource gathering and grinding to build a base, you may enjoy playing the early access version of the game.Current features:. * Singleplayer and Co-op PvE sandbox experience. * Crafting mechanics. * Dynamic base building. * Dynamic seasons and weather systems. * Weapon upgrade system. * Mining and refining of ores. * AI Hunters (with AI base building). * Farming. * Animal husbandry. * Food cooking mechanics. * World day-night cycle. * Temperature change based on time-of-day and altitude. * Character hunger/thirst/strength mechanics. * Character clothing system. * System for inviting/removing
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Picked this up on a whim and ended up playing it every evening for two weeks
Picked this up on a whim and ended up playing it every evening for two weeks. Subsistence wears its Action, Adventure, Sim influences on its sleeve, and it mostly works. It helps that the premise (Subsistence is a sandbox, first person, solo or co-op, PvE open-world survival) actually shows up in the moment-to-moment play. Pacing is generous, checkpoints are fair, and the whole thing respects your time. The soundtrack does a lot of heavy lifting in the quieter sections. If you are on the fence, give it a shot.
- Graphics4.0
- Gameplay4.0
- Story3.5
- Value4.0
A friend recommended it and I owe them one
A friend recommended it and I owe them one. The Action, Adventure, Sim mix is what kept me playing; Subsistence knows what it wants to be. On paper it is Subsistence is a sandbox, first person, solo or co-op, PvE open-world survival, and for once the game mostly lives up to that. The difficulty curve is gentle at first and then asks more of you, which felt right. It runs well on a mid-range rig, though the later areas get busy. Easy recommend at full price.
- Graphics4.0
- Gameplay4.5
- Story4.0
- Value4.0
I went in with modest expectations and came out genuinely impressed
I went in with modest expectations and came out genuinely impressed. If Action, Adventure, Sim is your thing, Subsistence delivers it without much filler. The pitch — Subsistence is a sandbox, first person, solo or co-op, PvE open-world survival — is delivered without too much filler. The difficulty curve is gentle at first and then asks more of you, which felt right. It runs well on a mid-range rig, though the later areas get busy. If you are on the fence, give it a shot.
- Graphics4.5
- Gameplay4.0
- Story4.0
- Value4.5
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