DESOLATE Review Summary

Name: DESOLATE community summary
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2026-07-03

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Interesting world and atmosphere
Cooperative multiplayer works well
Engrossing story and quests
Combat is janky and unpolished
Game feels abandoned
General jankiness and bugs

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Helpful reviews: 84%
Unhelpful reviews: 16%
Protest reviews: 0%

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Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 56
Negative points: 357
Gameplay points: 41
Perf. points: 15
Rec. points: 39
Misc points: 0

Point	Description	Importance
Interesting world and atmosphere Description The game's world is described as interesting, strange, and well-realized with good visuals, atmosphere, and lighting. Players enjoy exploration and the apocalyptic setting inspired by Stalker. Importance 45%	The game's world is described as interesting, strange, and well-realized with good visuals, atmosphere, and lighting. Players enjoy exploration and the apocalyptic setting inspired by Stalker.	45%
High potential and content Description Many reviews mention the game has great potential and many creative elements. Despite some issues, the overall content is considered quite good. Importance 25%	Many reviews mention the game has great potential and many creative elements. Despite some issues, the overall content is considered quite good.	25%
Great Russian voice acting Description Players highlight official Russian voice acting as a strong positive, mentioning specific known actors like Boris Repetur. This adds immersion to the story. Importance 24%	Players highlight official Russian voice acting as a strong positive, mentioning specific known actors like Boris Repetur. This adds immersion to the story.	24%
Cooperative multiplayer works well Description Players appreciate working 4-player online co-op without issues, with fine-tuning of co-op difficulty and the fun of not suffering alone. Importance 24%	Players appreciate working 4-player online co-op without issues, with fine-tuning of co-op difficulty and the fun of not suffering alone.	24%
World exploration and town repair Description Exploring the medium-sized big world and collecting/repairing old towns is enjoyable, with leisurely exploration supported by a large open map. Importance 19%	Exploring the medium-sized big world and collecting/repairing old towns is enjoyable, with leisurely exploration supported by a large open map.	19%
Nice gameplay systems Description The game includes crafting mode, survival mechanics like hunger/thirst/fatigue, and character customization. The combat system has improved and become more diverse since release. Importance 19%	The game includes crafting mode, survival mechanics like hunger/thirst/fatigue, and character customization. The combat system has improved and become more diverse since release.	19%
Engrossing story and quests Description The story is engrossing with fun quests, many side quests after the main story, and a dark tone that supports the atmosphere. Importance 16%	The story is engrossing with fun quests, many side quests after the main story, and a dark tone that supports the atmosphere.	16%
Interesting artifact and upgrade system Description The artifact concept that enhances the player is interesting, though only obtained near the end. The random perk and build system adds variety to character progression. Importance 15%	The artifact concept that enhances the player is interesting, though only obtained near the end. The random perk and build system adds variety to character progression.	15%
Enemy variety and boss fights Description There is good enemy variety with unique enemies, random encounters, and engaging boss fights that keep the gameplay interesting. Importance 15%	There is good enemy variety with unique enemies, random encounters, and engaging boss fights that keep the gameplay interesting.	15%
Good value at low price Description The game is considered decent at $15, with a low price that makes it a good deal, though some suggest waiting for a sale. Importance 12%	The game is considered decent at $15, with a low price that makes it a good deal, though some suggest waiting for a sale.	12%
Many items and weapons Description Players note an impressive arsenal of weapons and many diverse items, adding depth to survival and combat. Importance 11%	Players note an impressive arsenal of weapons and many diverse items, adding depth to survival and combat.	11%
Easter eggs and secrets Description Players enjoy discovering easter eggs, secrets, and achievements/collectible cards, adding replayability. Importance 11%	Players enjoy discovering easter eggs, secrets, and achievements/collectible cards, adding replayability.	11%
Controller support and accessibility Description Controller support is available, and the game works well for casual play if already owned. Importance 10%	Controller support is available, and the game works well for casual play if already owned.	10%
Ability to continue after story Description The game allows players to continue exploring and completing side quests after the main story ends, which is appreciated. Importance 6%	The game allows players to continue exploring and completing side quests after the main story ends, which is appreciated.	6%
NPC voice acting quality Description NPCs are voiced and sound great, contributing to immersion and story delivery. Importance 6%	NPCs are voiced and sound great, contributing to immersion and story delivery.	6%
Realistic rock throwing Description An oddly specific but praised feature: realistic rock throwing adds a touch of immersion. Importance 5%	An oddly specific but praised feature: realistic rock throwing adds a touch of immersion.	5%
Passable music Description The music is considered passable, not a standout feature but acceptable. Importance 5%	The music is considered passable, not a standout feature but acceptable.	5%

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