THE CUBE, SAVE US Review Summary

Enjoyable and engaging experience: Many players found the game to be enjoyable and engaging, with comments indicating that it is fun, exciting, and generally good. Some players mentioned that the game has potential and is worth giving a chance.

Impressive graphics and visuals: The game's graphics were widely praised as good, beautiful, and impressive. Players appreciated the visual style and found the graphics to be pleasant and decent.

Addictive gameplay loop: The core gameplay loop was described as solid, engaging, and addictive. Players enjoyed the looting mechanics and overall gameplay experience.

Exciting melee combat: The melee combat in the game was described as exciting and enjoyable. Players appreciated the melee-only angle and found the combat engaging.

Variety in builds and playstyles: The game offers a variety of builds and playstyles, which players found to be a positive aspect of the gameplay.

Rampant cheating and hacking: Cheating is rampant with many cheaters and hackers dominating the game. Players report a lack of anti-cheat measures.

Frequent crashes and instability: The game suffers from frequent crashes, freezing, and performance instability. Players report numerous bugs and frequent maintenance issues, leading to a poor overall experience.

Stiff character movement and controls: Character movement is stiff and controls are poor. Players find the movement mechanics barely acceptable.

Unfinished and poor-quality game: The game feels unfinished and of poor quality. Players report basic graphics and an overall unimpressive experience.

Server and connection issues: Players experience frequent server downtime, connection issues, and poor server stability. Lag and matchmaking issues are also common.

PvE and PvP Modes: Players have requested a dedicated PvE mode, and the game currently features a mix of PvPvE and PvP extraction modes. The mechanics of PvE and PvP interactions are a significant part of the gameplay, with some restrictions noted in PvE modes.

Progression and Monetization: The game features a cube-based progression system that includes character and battle pass progression. Players have noted the speed of progression and the tracking of progression as key elements. The monetization system is also a significant aspect of the game's economy.

Character Customization and Movement: Character evolution, performance, and customization are key aspects of the game. Players have noted the movement mechanics, including climbing and combat movements, as important elements of the gameplay experience.

Extraction Gameplay Mechanics: The game features extraction-shooter gameplay with mechanics centered around extracting loot and surviving boss fights. This includes elements of both MMO and extraction genres, with a focus on melee combat in some instances.

Time-limited Exploration: Exploration in the game is constrained by time limits, with players having only a few minutes to explore shifting landscapes before facing consequences such as death. This time constraint adds a layer of challenge to the exploration mechanics.

Disconnection and server issues: There are numerous reports of disconnection issues, server instability, and network problems. Players experience frequent disconnections and crashing issues.

Frequent game crashes: Game crashes are a common issue, with many players reporting frequent crashes and freezes. This significantly impacts the gaming experience.

Frame rate instability: Many players report inconsistent frame rates, with FPS dropping between 78-120 and instability at 60 FPS. This issue is widespread and affects gameplay smoothness.

Resolution and graphical issues: There are reports of issues related to resolution adjustments and graphical glitches, including problems with specific resolutions and visual bugs.

Stable performance under specific conditions: Some players report stable performance under specific conditions, indicating that the game can run smoothly in certain setups.

Addressing cheaters and bans: Players are concerned about cheating in the game and are calling for stricter measures and bans against cheaters.

Character customization and potential: The game is recommended for those who enjoy character customization and see potential for future content and improvements.

Convenience and variety: Players are asking for improvements in convenience features and more variety in looting to enhance the gameplay experience.

Feedback and chance: Players are encouraged to provide feedback and give the game a chance, indicating a desire for community involvement in the game's development.

Suggestions for additional content: Players suggest adding more variety to looting and increasing time in each map to improve the gaming experience.

Community fair range: $5.00 - $15.00.

Game completion: 10.0h.

Story completion: 10.0h.

Session length: 0.1h.

The game is initially fun and engaging, especially in co-op mode with friends, but the experience can become repetitive and boring over time due to its lack of evolution and monotonous enemy movements.

Reported time to anchor: 1h.

Friction: Repetitive core loop; Lack of evolution in gameplay; Monotonous enemy movements.

Frustrated PvE Player: Prefers PvE, avoids PvP, enjoys exploration and progression. Motivation: Seeking a rewarding and enjoyable PvE experience. Stance: no buy.

Disengaged PvP Player: Competitive, enjoys challenging and skill-based PvP. Motivation: Seeking engaging and balanced PvP combat. Stance: no buy.

Hybrid PvE-PvP Player: Versatile, enjoys both PvE and PvP, adapts to different situations. Motivation: Enjoys a mix of PvE and PvP content, seeking variety and different playstyles. Stance: sale.

Steam Deck: The Steam Deck experience for this game is heavily marred by frequent crashes, severe performance issues, lack of proper controller support, and problematic anti-cheat measures. These issues collectively result in a highly frustrating user experience.

Monetization: The game exhibits several predatory monetization practices, including pay-to-win mechanics, aggressive monetization strategies, and currency obfuscation. Players are frustrated with the focus on monetization over gameplay improvements, and the marketplace's reliance on premium currency is a significant point of contention. The developer's reputation is also a concern, with criticisms of their current priorities.

Loot Auto-Stacking Suggested: Players have suggested implementing a feature that automatically stacks loot to improve inventory management.

Practice Range for Weapons: There is a suggestion from players to add a practice range where they can test and familiarize themselves with different weapons.

Early Access Status: The game is currently in Early Access, which means it is still under development and may have incomplete features or bugs.