My fellow survival enthusiasts. You are in for one grand adventure…
Some key points that this game offers:
- Creative Mode.
- Peaceful Mode.
- Standard Mode with three different difficulties.
- Complete Sandbox experience.
- Complete freedom to do, build and go wherever you want.
- Indie Gem 5/5.
Gameplay & Controls:
The game is played with your keyboard & mouse, the mouse being used for looking and completing actions such as building and placing items. The keyboard is used for movement, picking up items along with a variety of other actions Raft has to offer.
The controls are pretty smooth and handle well on the open ocean. Whether you are walking or running on your raft or exploring the deep, the game handles the motion and controlling pretty well.
You start your game on four squares of wood, and that is the size of your raft, with that you start with your trusty hook. From there you need to start gathering every piece of debris that floats within arm’s reach or your hook throws reach.
You can venture into the ocean to nab those barrels that are packed with goodies, but you risk getting caught by that man eater that is never far away. As you drift through the ocean, luck might shine on you and grant you with a small island, or reef which can be scavenged for some resources, above and below water.
Raft offers this and so much more, even though the game is still in Early Access, it handles and plays beautifully, the moment bugs and other issues arise, the developers quickly tackle and resolve it, making this a true Indie Gem in all its forms.
Graphics:
The game looks absolutely beautiful, it supports a wide range of features for current gen systems as well, so you can push it to its max and be happy with the results; lower end machines will handle it just as well if you adjust the settings accordingly.
But everything the game has to offer is absolutely gorgeous. Whether it is that shark that’s constantly trying to munch on you, or the underwater reefs that your exploring, every little aspect has been beautifully created and implemented in the game.
The character design is gorgeously done adding to that survival realism we have come to crave. The wide variety of decor we can add to our raft truly makes it a work of art. There is so much effort that went into this game, and it truly shows. It really is the little things that come together to create something beautiful.
Regular updates are released to fix items not handling or displaying properly to ensure we have that the look remains gorgeous.
Sounds:
Another beautiful add on to this gem, from the rain falling to the massive waves that sweep over your raft, the in game sounds add a beautiful and unique surreal effect to it all. Every action you do has its own unique sound, swimming, fishing, and rowing they all add to the game in one way or another. Increasing the overall quality of the game.
The music adds to the tranquility that the game creates, spending some time to build up your food stores by fishing with that soothing ocean sound and the background music really sets the pace for the game, making it all the more relaxing and enjoyable.
Replayability:
The game offers three different game modes and multiplayer to play with friends, there is plenty to do, the game only stops when you decide to stop.
MGR Gaming’s Conclusions:
Spoilers Ahead:
When it comes down to the numbers Raft is a brilliant game, beautifully created and well received, it is something everyone from the genre will love and enjoy. The game can be enjoyed solo or with friends. You have complete freedom to do whatever you want.
If you want a causal experience you can start on creative mode with access to anything and everything from the research table already researched; with that you can build and play to your heart’s content.
If you prefer a challenge, you can start a standard game on Easy, Normal or Hard, and go at it solo or with a mate, the choice is yours. As I mentioned above you start with a very small raft but as you scavenge the parts you can turn that little piece of driftwood into a multifloor palace, that houses its own garden and animals. You have complete freedom to do as you please.
The games regular updates and fixes truly make for an amazing Early Access game, there is no worries or bad vibes, if the game has issues, they are dealt with. In game balances and improvements are constantly performed to ensure smooth sailing for your leisure.
This truly is a must have for every survival fan.
Additional Info:
Platforms: PC
Genre: Survival: Crafting: Sandbox
Censor Rating: n/a
Age Rating: n/a
Developer: Redbeet Interactive
Publisher: Axolot Games
Release Date: 23 May 2018
MGR Gaming Steam Curator:
https://store.steampowered.com/curator/32364038/
