"NEO Scavenger is my first commercially released game, and is a sort of love letter to the pen and paper role-playing games I grew up playing," former BioWare staffer and sole Neo Scavenger developer Daniel Fedor wrote. It's now available through a variety of distributors including Steam, GOG and Desura.
Sheesh! Overall I would give this game a buy if this sort of thing sounds interesting to you.Neo Scavenger is a hardcore survival RPG that has been in crowdfunded development for so long I'd forgotten I gave it money.Īfter four years in the works, including about three of which were partially funded by early access purchases, Neo Scavenger has hit version 1.0. This would be great except for the fact that because this game is so brutal I'll frequently find a new piece of the puzzle only to walk one hex and get shot by some dude running around killing people who have electronic devices on them. Their seems to be an 'end game' yet after the hours I have invested it appears I have only discovered the tip of the ice berg. The biggest gripe I have with this game is the difficulty of this game and the story that comes with it.
Neo scavenger free#
I have played free of wikis and guides and I have found it rewarding to discover new things I can do such as the variety of ways I can make a noise alarm or discovering their is a refuge that well help with all your needs near the middle of the map if you are nice. Many will whine that this game does not push their super rigged computers with impressive graphics but considering this was a game created by one fellow that is forgiveable as the graphics are still good to the eyes. I have invested 25 hours to this game and I am still finding myself playing this. If you would like a true hardcore survival game this is the choice for you. This is a game for certain type of gamer. He recommended DayZ and as much as I've enjoyed that game (240 hours) I needed something new. This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.įunny enough about a year ago I was talking to my friend about how cool a true survival game would be. I would highly recommends this if you love survival games, but if you're impatient or looking for some quick fun, this probably isn't your game.
Neo scavenger mods#
There are some very well-developed mods and even a gorgeous walking-dead-style texture pack in the works.
Along with the game's own attributes, the fommunity is incredibly active and tight-knit as a result of the depth and challenge of the game. Sure, the game could be more realistic in some small ways, and yes the permadeath does make uncovering the story ark difficult, but whether you're playing to survive and conquer the wasteland or to find out who you really are, there's no denying the beauty this game has.
With no leveling system or exp points, the only way to truly get better at the game is to learn and practice, and so when you're able to survive past a week for the first time, it's truly rewarding, and only makes you want more. While it may be a bit hard to pick up and seem brutally unforgiving at first, NEO Scavenger is artfully crafted to reward the player for learning, adapting, and trying over and over and over. It has a stunningly deep storyline for those who wish to follow it, with multiple side-quests, plenty of mystery and intrigue, and a truly satisfying end for those who have the patience, skill, and fortitude to actually complete the game. It has a stunningly deep storyline for those This is an incredibly detailed and well-polished game considering its low asking price of 15$. This is an incredibly detailed and well-polished game considering its low asking price of 15$.
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