7 Days to Die

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 548 Ratings

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  1. shmely
    Mar 2, 2021
    10
    Всем любителям выживалок и песочницы рекомендую ознакомится и провести море время в игре.
  2. Mafiozneek
    Mar 2, 2021
    9
    Не смотря на то что игра бог знает сколько лет находится в альфе, а команда разработчиков мала и незаметна, именно громкие слоганы и утверждения от крупных студий губят их игры, если хоть что то при релизе не пошло не так. Эту игру делают, опираясь на как максимальные возможности команды, так и на мнение и просьбы игроков. Хоть и не ясно что ждёт игру в будущем, она уже может предложитьНе смотря на то что игра бог знает сколько лет находится в альфе, а команда разработчиков мала и незаметна, именно громкие слоганы и утверждения от крупных студий губят их игры, если хоть что то при релизе не пошло не так. Эту игру делают, опираясь на как максимальные возможности команды, так и на мнение и просьбы игроков. Хоть и не ясно что ждёт игру в будущем, она уже может предложить нам простор для фантазии, реиграбельность, квесты, прокачку как перков так и брони с оружием и т.д. Есть люди которые оценивают игру по первоначальному виду и паре часов, но не все игры выкатываю свои козыри на первых минутах, такие как эти нацелены на срединную часть развития, но многие не понимаю и бросают, потенциальные эмоции. Баги, оптимизацию, недочёты - можно доделать, контент добавить, а вот ядро игры, представляющее собой раскрытие жанра игры в геймплее, стилистика, особенности игры и фишки не исчезнут и не станут хуже, ведь это уже будет другая игра, и именно эта часть игры сделана ну как минимум неплохо.… Expand
  3. BladBETEPAH
    Mar 2, 2021
    9
    Yes, these are games that will be released in a hundred years. But, this is the only game that gives such base building gameplay in a zombie apocalypse as in minecraft with physics. You can say that it is full of bugs, but as for me, these bugs do not interfere with getting good impressions and experience. In this game, at least, the developers are fundamentally changing the game withYes, these are games that will be released in a hundred years. But, this is the only game that gives such base building gameplay in a zombie apocalypse as in minecraft with physics. You can say that it is full of bugs, but as for me, these bugs do not interfere with getting good impressions and experience. In this game, at least, the developers are fundamentally changing the game with their updates, the main goal of which is not to make money.… Expand
  4. Survager
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    Это самая лучшая игра про зомби и апокалипсис!!!

    This is the best zombie and apocalypse game ever!!!
  5. GregLobstery
    Feb 8, 2021
    4
    This game had potential to be a pretty fun experience but overall its really lame. Its ugly to look at, all the movements are really stiff, and if brake a limb you are screwed for a while apparently. Its really buggy and the combat feels god awful. This game is in 'early access' I guess but it looks like it's been that way for years now so I have to ask what are the devs even doing?
  6. WCM320
    Feb 6, 2021
    8
    Such a great odd game...
    I would give it higher then an 8, but this is a game that is going to be stuck in "Pre alpha" forever.
  7. Mister_Jey
    Jan 12, 2021
    8
    → Comme dirait The Canberries: zombie, zombie, zombie !
    7 days to die est un jeu de survie post-apocalyptique comme on les aime. Apparu en 2013 déjà, les développeurs ne semblent pas vouloir le sortir en version finale, il est pourtant déjà vraiment complet et efficace. J’apprécie beaucoup notamment qu’il soit hautement paramétrable. L’un des meilleurs dans son domaine selon moi.    → Comme dirait The Canberries: zombie, zombie, zombie !
    7 days to die est un jeu de survie post-apocalyptique comme on les aime. Apparu en 2013 déjà, les développeurs ne semblent pas vouloir le sortir en version finale, il est pourtant déjà vraiment complet et efficace. J’apprécie beaucoup notamment qu’il soit hautement paramétrable. L’un des meilleurs dans son domaine selon moi.

    Sortie en décembre 2013 / Développé par The Fun Pimps Entertainment.    … Expand
  8. MiloshDirect
    Jan 1, 2021
    0
    This game is a complete waste of time. Nothing about it is fun and the graphics are terrible.
  9. Altar
    Nov 1, 2020
    8
    Ultimate sandbox, zombie survival game like minecraft, DayZ, with horror elements. I'm really scared when 7 night come. With party is more fun.
  10. havrillal
    Aug 18, 2020
    6
    Nem rossz, de van hova fejlődnie. Bugos, csúnya viszont a hangulat 10/10, azt megkell hagyni. Viszont az ára nem éri meg
  11. mesutyavuzx
    Aug 14, 2020
    9
    Geliştiricilerinin üzerinde çalışmayı bıraktığını düşündüğüm en iyi zombili, hayatta kalma oyunlarından birisi olabilir. İnşa açısından bayağı kapsamlı lakin dediğim gibi bayağı bir geliştirilmesi gerekiyor. Arkadaşlarınızla oynarsanız kesinlikle saracağını düşünüyorum ^^
  12. Drakman
    Aug 12, 2020
    7
    Another game I've put wayyy too much time into. Love the game, I wish it went somewhere, it's a bit too much of a sandbox with no structure though. Tons of fun...but eventually I just run out of anything I care about doing. I suspect this game will never reach 'release' status. I just tend to play it everyime there is a new major update. Tons of unrealized potential, but has shownAnother game I've put wayyy too much time into. Love the game, I wish it went somewhere, it's a bit too much of a sandbox with no structure though. Tons of fun...but eventually I just run out of anything I care about doing. I suspect this game will never reach 'release' status. I just tend to play it everyime there is a new major update. Tons of unrealized potential, but has shown significant improvement with every update.… Expand
  13. Zgamer1988
    Aug 2, 2020
    0
    I purchased this game yesterday and I am not pleased. I have requested a refund from steam but they keep denying me a refund there for I am left with no choice but fully report the game in every way that I can until I get my money back. DO NOT BUY
  14. Facy
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Alpha 19 patch plays pretty good, u see the progress the game makes its just getting better and better, if they keep it up and somehow in the future release the game i will check it again.

    So far its worth its price u will have a lot of fun especially with friends.
  15. pr00ch
    Jul 15, 2020
    0
    This game used to be truly fantastic, combining the best elements of some contemporary AAA games and mixing it into a survival game. However, after A16, one core element of the game has been changed. Instead of advancing a skill by using that same skill, the player now gains experience points by killing zombies, and spends them on perks. This breaks the game on many levels, renders itThis game used to be truly fantastic, combining the best elements of some contemporary AAA games and mixing it into a survival game. However, after A16, one core element of the game has been changed. Instead of advancing a skill by using that same skill, the player now gains experience points by killing zombies, and spends them on perks. This breaks the game on many levels, renders it repetitive, and works against the fundamental principles of a survival game. This game serves as a cautionary tale, and leaves you with a sense of "what could have been".… Expand
  16. m1ku47
    Jul 13, 2020
    0
    piece of **** ****, lagging **** **** **** **** ****ty **** ****ting **** **** **** **** this game
  17. Dinkus
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    7 years in early access. It's really fun but the updates are too slow. yeap
  18. Fair_Player_PL
    Apr 4, 2020
    0
    05.04.2020 UPDATE
    Many people write general about game, gamepIay etc. Because I have over 1000h on multiplayer PVP experience I will focus about multipalyer aspect ofthe game, staem forum moderators and, servers and theirs admins.
    1. Because "every fish breaks down from the head" I will start from steam moderators. If you will try to write something bad about the game, servers, you will    05.04.2020 UPDATE
    Many people write general about game, gamepIay etc. Because I have over 1000h on multiplayer PVP experience I will focus about multipalyer aspect ofthe game, staem forum moderators and, servers and theirs admins.
    1. Because "every fish breaks down from the head" I will start from steam moderators. If you will try to write something bad about the game, servers, you will try to warn other players to aviod some admins and theirs servers, your psot will be delated and you banned.
    2. Game mechanism: SUCKS COMPLETLY!!! You need looooooong time to skill up, earn exp, buy perks to unlock recipes or what will allow you to make better tools, bows and other equipment. To reach lvl 50 which will allow you to to start PVP you need about 100-150h of playing time. If you will discover **** on the server or you will be baned your skills, exp, level is lost, It is not moved from one server to another. Therefore now what about servers.
    3. SERVERS: there are no any dedicated servers, players own servers, so admin pay for it and then he do what he want with other players who are tied to their server because as I wrote above, tehy spent teens of hours and now they do not want to start everything from the beginning. PVP is completly broken due to that. Powerfull admin tools, maps, etc. gives playing admin and his friends strong adventage over others. I heard some stories that for donation of server player could get exp/level or rare stuff as gift GOD ADMIN.
    Everything is nice until you will kill or try to raid admin base. Then he will use all his power to destroy you like cockroach.
    When you will break into theirs base fast you will see that they are cheating, duping items or taking them from cheat global inventory.
    My last super embarrassing situatuin about PVP experience was that on PVP server I have been kicked because I killed admin, and he wrote that is toxic to rush 2vs1 and he will ban us if we will do the same again.
    If you will try to warn other players to avoid some servers and admins on steam forum, you will get BAN!!! Reason? QUOTED "You need to stop this. Sure you have some personal vandetta with some server admin where you played and got boned. That's great. Don't poison our forum with the crap"

    AVOID THIS GAME AND DAMMED STEAM FAR AWAY!!!!
    Unless you want to play single player
    Here on of the most fresh embarrassing situation on server documented:
    https://youtu.be/4Ayx0kSFM1A    … Expand
  19. themediocritic
    Feb 27, 2020
    8
    A 2020 Review - 7 Days to Die, Alpha v18

    Score: 8/10 Mediocrity Score: Definitely Not Mediocre. If it weren't for its unpolished nature - this game could easily be a 9/10 or dare I say - a 10/10. Survival thriller meets RPG-esque builds and progressions. Rough edges or not, this game is an absolute blast and I expect to see more and more content to be added over the foreseeable    A 2020 Review - 7 Days to Die, Alpha v18

    Score: 8/10
    Mediocrity Score: Definitely Not Mediocre.
    If it weren't for its unpolished nature - this game could easily be a 9/10 or dare I say - a 10/10. Survival thriller meets RPG-esque builds and progressions. Rough edges or not, this game is an absolute blast and I expect to see more and more content to be added over the foreseeable future. So incredibly close to being a top-tier game. I'd nickname this "The Rust Killer".

    Tags: The few words that come to mind are: fun, potential, exploration, and engrossing.

    Quick Take: My original review within the first 10 hours was scathing. I gave it an initial score of 4/10 because of how unpolished it is and because of that, I quickly wrote it off as a dismal attempt at a game in a very saturated genre. I was wrong. I found myself frequently recalling how much fun I had reviewing the game. Which led to me reinstalling and relaunching my little, hellish world. Since writing that negative review, I've managed to play 72 additional hours within 2 weeks. For me, that has NEVER happened. 7 Days to Die isn't a particularly pretty game. It has no plot or setting in a larger world. At a glance seems like a very average survival game. I personally made the mistake of jumping the gun and judging too harshly. But why should you play what still sounds like a pretty average game? Because it is fun. Spectacularly fun. That is the #1 reason why I've decided to grade it an 8/10.

    Pros:
    - Incredibly fun. An end-of-your-chair thriller. You'll shirk your real-life responsibilities to play more.
    - Every building is its own dungeon of sorts. Incredibly varied - full of secret rooms, traps, and sweet loot. Also Zombies.
    - Strong RPG qualities - leveling, unexpectedly large skill tree, character builds/classes, and a large variety of quests.
    - Challenging AI. Even at a high level, the game finds ways to bring about more difficulty and more scares.
    - Finally, a post-apocalyptic survival game that could entirely be played and thoroughly enjoyed in a singleplayer mode.
    - Robust crafting system providing an abundance of items, resources, and materials to create a vast amount of objects.
    - Super customizable server/world options. Admin/singleplayer cheats are really, really fleshed out.
    - Can dismember and decapitate zombies.

    Cons:
    - Graphics and physics are quite unpolished. The world is missing a lot of the "filler" objects that make a world look less bare and cookie-cutter. Appearances often look vague, blocky, and sometimes out of place.
    - Vehicle physics are laughably bad.
    - Difficulty scales with leveling, but rewards do not appropriately scale.
    - Only non-enemy NPCs are basic traders/merchants.
    - Many of the non-combat paths seem like an after-thought. Very shallow.
    - Base building is tedious and boring. It's more useful to re-purpose and fortify existing in-game structures. This is often blocked/forbidden on online servers.
    - Leveling becomes SUPER slow to progress.
    - Quests often feel like either a waste of time or overly difficult & resource expensive to complete.
    - Online servers are a dime a dozen. Most public servers are empty/low-population or entirely looted. PVP is awkward and very unbalanced.

    Concept: Fully fleshed-out survival game. Strong RPG elements make for a more strategic and complex approach to gameplay. Survive and thrive in a world with zombies that are constantly evolving into stronger versions while also growing in numbers. Looters and dungeon explorers dreamland, which is incredibly important for keeping my attention and bringing back to find out "what's behind the next door".

    Graphics: Weak, but not awful. Has continually improved over time, but still needs a lot of polishing. A lot of objects, structures, and foliage look unnaturally places and all very similar looking. Cities are designed in the squarest fashion looking very fake.

    Sound: Appropriate for a survival horror genre. Mostly ambient sounds like crickets and the wind. It really makes for a more bleak, lonely feeling within this existence.

    Gameplay: Roller-coaster of intensity, energy, and noise. Sometimes the game is calm, peaceful, and quiet - and in a flash can quickly become loud, violent chaos that has erupted out of nowhere (see Blood Moons). It makes for a thrilling, at-the-edge-of-your-seat experience.

    Entertainment: Singleplayer brings a more paranoid, thriller of an experience. It's challenging, but also at your own pace. There is an incredible number of places to explore and secret, hidden-away places to find extraordinarily powerful loot. Playing with a few friends makes it even more compelling and entertaining of an experience. Very fun. Very rewarding.

    Replayability: The addition of leveling, skill tree, randomly generated worlds, and an ever-increasing difficulty of enemies and points of interest - there is much to come back to. Online, multiplayer servers are a big value-add for replay value.    … Expand
  20. PeakZach
    Feb 11, 2020
    8
    Best zombie survival game I've had the chance to play! Crafting is insane and fun and original. The open world feels open but still filled. Looting is always exciting and invigorating, and only rarely pointless. My only complaint is the graphic intensity of the game seems a bit high as I was needing to run basically on low just to keep a reasonable FPS, but am able to play the new Call ofBest zombie survival game I've had the chance to play! Crafting is insane and fun and original. The open world feels open but still filled. Looting is always exciting and invigorating, and only rarely pointless. My only complaint is the graphic intensity of the game seems a bit high as I was needing to run basically on low just to keep a reasonable FPS, but am able to play the new Call of Duty on high no problem? This is an older game and I wish it was optimized for newer generations to allow for a more seamless aging process.… Expand
  21. GescheertSchaap
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Perfect game. So fun. Best game for crafting exploring and building a base.
  22. VEGETA_ble
    Jun 2, 2019
    10
    I find myself coming back to play this game every few months because it’s just so enjoyable. Obviously this game is still in Alpha and as such, can be rough around the edges. But half of the fun is just testing what does and does not work against the zombie’s erratic AI. With that being said, this game has it all... survival, crafting, brain smashing and terrifying greatness. The customI find myself coming back to play this game every few months because it’s just so enjoyable. Obviously this game is still in Alpha and as such, can be rough around the edges. But half of the fun is just testing what does and does not work against the zombie’s erratic AI. With that being said, this game has it all... survival, crafting, brain smashing and terrifying greatness. The custom game settings allow a great range of replay-ability and variety in each new game. Think you finally have a solid grasp on combat? Think the game got too easy? Well... try to play with a horde every night. Do you just want to build things? There’s a creative mode with the option to turn off zombies. If you want to build hardcore zombie smashers and then test them on ridiculous hordes, well... you’re free to simply change your settings at any time.

    Each new release offers new things. Alpha 16 to 17 was almost a completely new game. New POIs were introduced and nearly every house now has a unique dungeon layout.

    I got this game during the Halloween sale on steam (2017) for $7.50. I recommend you do the same. The $30 asking price is worth it, if you simply can’t wait to delve into this game.    … Expand
  23. thesleepygamer
    May 14, 2019
    9
    I could tell you about the flaws of the game, but that's not why I am leaving this review. I'm leaving this review because I have played the game for years and have 1500 hours invested and am still having fun. That shoudn't be possible. So despite its flaws, 7 Days to Die scratches an itch no other current title can scratch.
  24. TwoPenguins
    May 9, 2019
    8
    7 days to Die

    Love this game so much. Not as hardcore player anymore but, it is an exciting Jump Scare game. If you like Zombies and killing them! If you like crafting and building If you like fast paced (you set the speed) excitement then this game can be the one you are looking for! You can build your own bases, go out scavenging for food or guns and even medical supplies.    7 days to Die

    Love this game so much. Not as hardcore player anymore but, it is an exciting Jump Scare game.
    If you like Zombies and killing them!
    If you like crafting and building
    If you like fast paced (you set the speed) excitement then this game can be the one you are looking for!

    You can build your own bases, go out scavenging for food or guns and even medical supplies.

    Blood Moon Nights (you can set as often as you like and even make it random with a lot or a little warning, it is up to you).

    Map size can be small to large, that is your choice.
    Lot’s of zombies.
    Mary ways you can build your character to be what you want them to be in this apocalyptic type game.
    Because fun pimps made this game in such a way that people could make mods (free) for it, I do not think this game will ever die because there is a large community of people that make create their own version with special features some can even change the game so much that it feels like your not even playing 7 days to die.

    As for Young Kids: This game has a lot of jump scare for new players. We have even seen some more advanced players scream like little girls at times.

    12 and Under I would say a hard no.
    13+ I would say if dad or mom played with them.

    That being said. I love this game.    … Expand
  25. FcktheFPimps
    May 4, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So, once in a lifetime a game comes along that spires you into action.

    Unfortunately this time it is because the developers have given their fans the big

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    There is a catalogue of errors now, from glitches and bugs (STILL), to the more obvious changes. The initial Early Game Stage is now a difficult slog as opposed to a fun experience. Just take a look around at the reviews and you'll see people all saying the same thing. Early game has become a GRIND. 7000 exp for level 2 and a single axe swing is 1 or 2 xp. Zeds are 600 to 800 xp so capping 10 or 12 of them would mean a big fight to get to just level 2. So for players that are huge fans of PvE factors then I hope you like the ASCII image above. Now any decent progress is either grind out 3000 Axe swings or try fight through 10-12 Zeds without a nearby Horde noticing.

    This one example is a single wave in a tsunami of changes that went live with A17. No of which were asked for by the majority of players, and none were needed. The Dev's literally wanted to make the Stags a$$hole look prettier rather than balance the game. If you do not believe me read some of the other reviews from all over the internet regarding the A17 release. NO OTHER 7DTD RELEASE HAS BEEN SLAMMED MORE.

    So The Fun Pimps. I think I speak for myself, but suspect there are other countless ex-players I speak for when I say,

    I have one thing to give you

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  26. JackCarter
    Jan 25, 2019
    0
    Alpha 17 ruined the game. Want proof? Just watch the launch trailer. Do you see the guy desperately hunting as many zombies as he can? Do you see him focusing on killing as many zombies as possible to gain XP in order to do other basic things in the game? No. He only engages when he has to because he's focused on LOOTING, CRAFTING AND SECURING A BASE!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Go to the end of the    Alpha 17 ruined the game. Want proof? Just watch the launch trailer. Do you see the guy desperately hunting as many zombies as he can? Do you see him focusing on killing as many zombies as possible to gain XP in order to do other basic things in the game? No. He only engages when he has to because he's focused on LOOTING, CRAFTING AND SECURING A BASE!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Go to the end of the trailer. What does it say? "SURVIVAL HOARD CRAFTING" not "zombie harvesting/zombie killing grind".

    The Devs need to realize they currently have two games: Alpha 16.4 which will end up being a classic and eveything else that comes after Alpha 16.4.

    Maybe they'll update Alpha 16.4 to include the latest graphics, vehicles and POIs for the players who stood by them all these years and to honor the vision they originally held, but I highly doubt it. They seem to be content in getting a 50% thumbs down rating for Alpha 17 on Steam    … Expand
  27. leaveit
    Dec 19, 2018
    0
    The trailer is live-action with no game footage, the game has been in alpha since October 2013 (over 5 years at this point), and the last major update was a year and a half ago. It bills itself as zombie survival but zombies are perhaps the least threatening thing in the game. It bills itself as survival in general but the actual means of survival are contrived, unintuitive andThe trailer is live-action with no game footage, the game has been in alpha since October 2013 (over 5 years at this point), and the last major update was a year and a half ago. It bills itself as zombie survival but zombies are perhaps the least threatening thing in the game. It bills itself as survival in general but the actual means of survival are contrived, unintuitive and nonsensical, for example requiring you to possess glass bottles or tin cans to hydrate yourself properly, or needing a cast iron pot to cook food. It bills itself as multiplayer but the community is peopled with loners that you will only rarely see on public servers. The game claims to be many things but will never be good at any of them. Read the 5 most helpful reviews. They are all negative. As of the end of 2018, they all also happen to be true, even the ones from 2015. The developers like to brag about their 5+ million copies sold. That's $100 million, of which the developers saw at least 25%, or $25 million. The company has 14 employees. That means over the past 5 years, the Fun Pimps were paid an average of $356,000 per year to license Unity - a free engine - fill it with prefab assets, basically kick the can making a poor man's Minecraft, and they still insult their customers. I almost want you to see just how ridiculous this is for yourself, but that would require you buying the game and supporting them and you should not do that. They are all millionaires.… Expand
  28. Szmjolnir
    Oct 29, 2018
    8
    I've been playing this game for 100 hours now with my friends. Such a fun especially on creative mode ;)
  29. EurosauRuss
    Oct 20, 2018
    9
    Love the game spend hours of playin it
    love the itensity of it basicly one of the best survival horror game we have now

    but it need a lot of improvement . game is not full relesed yet. we shall se :*
  30. nehebukau
    Sep 25, 2018
    2
    This game could be fun, but there are two main problems that cripple the game. First, cheating. The on-line game is so rife with hacks and cheats due to the game relying on the clients pushing updated data to the server that hacks ruin the on-line experience. EAC is unable to keep up with plethora of cheats. Given that this is a problem with the actual architecture of the game itself,This game could be fun, but there are two main problems that cripple the game. First, cheating. The on-line game is so rife with hacks and cheats due to the game relying on the clients pushing updated data to the server that hacks ruin the on-line experience. EAC is unable to keep up with plethora of cheats. Given that this is a problem with the actual architecture of the game itself, there is no chance of this improving unless there is a major rewrite of the underlying game code.

    Second, slow updates. There are so many small problems with the game that the developers seem to be unable to address in a reasonable amount of time and you encounter them on a regular basis during game-play. After a few hours of game-play they can become an exercise in frustration.    … Expand
  31. rickyrockfish
    Aug 21, 2018
    2
    Game has been in alpha pre release state for longer than I can remember. Seems dev team is more concerned about re-skinning trees and re-texturing rocks than actually adding substance to this game.
  32. Jakius_Emrys
    Dec 30, 2017
    7
    This game was one of the most promising survival games I had played and could've had great potential if it had gotten past the Alpha stages. Currently I use the Alpha 16.4 version on my P.C. and the 1.0.18.0 version on my Xbox One. Whilst the game play is some of the most complex and engaging I've ever used, after a few days (in the game, of course), it starts to get a bit boring andThis game was one of the most promising survival games I had played and could've had great potential if it had gotten past the Alpha stages. Currently I use the Alpha 16.4 version on my P.C. and the 1.0.18.0 version on my Xbox One. Whilst the game play is some of the most complex and engaging I've ever used, after a few days (in the game, of course), it starts to get a bit boring and repetitive. Whilst it may not have the best graphics, I would've been willing to look past that if they kept some of the mechanics from the earlier versions. For example, in the current Xbox One version I own, one of the mechanics I liked was the ability to place arrow slits on flat on the ground, so that when the bottom of my base is overrun during Horde Nights, I could easily walk over the slits above the first floor and rain arrows and bullets down onto the zombies below. However, with the recently released Alpha 16.4 on the PC, you are unable to do that, which is a huge disappointment on the developers part. Also, one of the elements I loved from the earlier versions was the ability to get better versions of weapons by crafting multiple versions of them (e.g. in the Xbox version, each time I made a new stone axe, it leveled up gradually (even though it starts at level 1)), however with the 16.4 release, they did away with this and had the items start at level 25, and make you spend skill points to get to level 50, 100 and so on, which ruined a bit of the game play that I so enjoyed. However, some of the improvements on the earlier versions was the addition of items such as the electric fences and blade traps, so the improvements aren't a total loss. When the completed version arrives (hopefully within the next year or so), I hope that they'll combine all of the best parts of each version together (and add a story hopefully). However, it looks as though it might be overshadowed by Overkill's Walking Dead survival game set to be released in 2018, so it is unfortunate that it's taken a long time to get completed, because then it would've had an epic release.… Expand
  33. PresidentTrump
    Nov 30, 2017
    0
    I had absolutly no fun playing this game. I was gifted this game and I really didn't want to be ungrateful, but this game is so awful.

    First of all, the game is so disgusting to look at. I hate to criticize a game based on it's graphics, but there is nothing pretty or nice about this game. Everything is so low quality and disgusting. I turned up the graphic settings, but then the game    I had absolutly no fun playing this game. I was gifted this game and I really didn't want to be ungrateful, but this game is so awful.

    First of all, the game is so disgusting to look at. I hate to criticize a game based on it's graphics, but there is nothing pretty or nice about this game. Everything is so low quality and disgusting. I turned up the graphic settings, but then the game runs like complete garbage.

    The combat is the sluggish and all around horrible. You swing something and the zombie, moves closer and hits you, meaning you can't actually win combat without using the garbage bow or guns, which takes forever to get which I didn't even know was actually in the game since the game's progress moves at a crawl.

    The game is horribly optimized. I've only played for 6 hours and it crashed over 5 times. My items and even some stuff i built just straight up disappear.

    Multiplayer is unplayable. I don't have the greatest internet, but I get like 100 ping on a good game, this I get 900 or something like that when I try to play on a friend's server.

    I guess I can see the appeal if you have the patient of a saint and can stand the first 3 hours that move at a crawl and you can play and actual video game rather than the unfinished trash that is the first hours of this game, since the people who made this game have no idea how to actually make a video game and probably spend most of the money they get from this game on hookers and cocaine.

    Not Good/10    … Expand
  34. Jbaketkd
    Jun 16, 2017
    1
    The concept of the game is the only thing that truly keeps keeps it going. Players climb over mountains of bugs and outright broken content in the hopes that this game will some day live up to its potential. Unfortunately, no matter how much we the players dream, the game will ultimately be held back by the developers in control of the project. As time goes on, the updates take longerThe concept of the game is the only thing that truly keeps keeps it going. Players climb over mountains of bugs and outright broken content in the hopes that this game will some day live up to its potential. Unfortunately, no matter how much we the players dream, the game will ultimately be held back by the developers in control of the project. As time goes on, the updates take longer and longer to come out. Even after NINE MONTHS the content that is released is, without fail, broken and glitchy.

    The scary part is how blindly people support such shabby work. This quality work would not be acceptable in any other scenario. If a doctor botched every procedure he performed or a contractor built a house but left massive holes in the roof and an uneven foundation, they would be out of work in a week. Some how early access (ea) has become the end-all excuse for developers to simply be bad at their jobs. Granted, this is not the case for all games being developed in ea, but the common excuses used for this game's sub-par content, such as, "it's a small team" have been over used. After selling well over a million copies of this game, perhaps the devs need to consider bringing in some actual skill to their team before they drop the ball completely.

    Summary: I have put a lot of hours into this game. That was before I knew who I was supporting
    http://imgur.com/a/IrhTe

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWEXHxC4VVY
    skip to 15:45 WARNING: EXPLICIT language

    Is this who you want to support??    … Expand
  35. Captain_Faramir
    Apr 3, 2017
    6
    6.7 - Lots of glitches and bugs at the moment still but can still be potentially a decent survival game. Crafting and building is good, with lots of detailed objects and props. Combat needs improvement and maybe adding vehicles would make it better.
  36. James_Maniac
    Mar 19, 2017
    7
    From the POV of a kid in his mid-teens with nothing better to do with his time, this game is extremely entertaining. People such as myself who are fans of things like The Walking Dead, Dayz, and the zombie genre in general will most likely enjoy this game. I've spent 300+ hours playing this game over the course of 2.5 years, so I have seen this game change drastically. For example, youFrom the POV of a kid in his mid-teens with nothing better to do with his time, this game is extremely entertaining. People such as myself who are fans of things like The Walking Dead, Dayz, and the zombie genre in general will most likely enjoy this game. I've spent 300+ hours playing this game over the course of 2.5 years, so I have seen this game change drastically. For example, you used to be able to find tons of guns and ammo all over the place. But now, it is extremely difficult to find enough gun parts to actually create a whole gun (let alone find the schematic for the gun). Looking at what the game currently is and not looking at what the game used to be, it is pretty good. Building bases is very entertaining, crafting weapons (specifically, those extremely rare guns) makes you feel great, being able to chop a zombie's head off in one hit is super rewarding, and playing with friends or even just on multiplayer is fun as all hell. All in all, this game is great for people who like the zombie genre and are looking for a source of entertainment. Although, buy it from steam so if you end up not liking it, you can refund it (because it seems that a lot of people are mixed about it).

    From the POV of a nit-picky person, this game is not the greatest. The graphics are very bad for a game that is hard for a rx480 8GB to run. It seems as though, from watching the many update sneakpeaks over the years, that the devs are more focused on adding unnecessary (but still pretty cool) things into the game, rather than improving what they already have. The main turn off for many of the game's players is the lack of good graphics, so the fact that the devs aren't putting that as there 1st, 2nd, or 3rd priority is a little bit strange. The other strange thing about the game is that in the 2.5 years I've owned it, it hasn't left alpha stage yet. The fact that it is still in alpha is sort of ridiculous because, in my opinion, it was beta worthy in alpha 10 (when they made the biggest change yet). If not alpha 10, then alpha 16 as it is apparently going to be the new biggest change to the game.    … Expand
  37. MetalS0ldier
    Mar 14, 2017
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. as this game is still (over 4 years now?) in early access on steam, and that is where I purchased the game years ago. the final release might change as the console ports they worked on and finished (?) were poorly received, that does not bode well for this version on PC. Upon release this review may change to reflect it.

    I have played this game since its early days. I am a big fan of survival/zombie/horror type games, especially the ones where you can work together with others to build a mutual defense, or wage a precarious war between tribes as you worry about expending too many resources to defend from the next zombie attack.

    7 Days to die brings the elements of building a base with defenses and traps, crafting, and survival sandbox together. And in earlier builds of the game this was supreme. The game was as fun as it was compelling that you had to defend against monsters. The zombies are grotesque and you view a charred wasteland, with the destroyed terrain and homes telling a story all their own. loot-able containers re-spawn - should you be brave enough to venture out and capture the loot again. Each in game day that passes brings more danger and increased difficulty. Every 7th day you are hit with a huge wave of zombies which are sent by the game in your general direction.

    The player gets hit with the dilemma... do i fight? do i hide? how do i escape? And how people choose to get around those dilemmas is interesting to see. And honestly, the game was running so smoothly 3 years ago that I was expecting it to launch. I guess 'don't fix what isn't broken' didn't apply to this developer.

    Unfortunately, a lot of the more fun elements that were previously included have since been removed from the game. And negative elements, the most frustrating to me being an unblockable blanket zombie stun chance, despite armor or other countermeasures, have been added.

    There are bugs in the game now, which never existed in the first builds I played; also graphical glitches that never used to exist. performance-wise the game seems to choke on its own data clusters, and struggles to load itself properly, various zombie and zombie dog animations and AI pathing errors have not been dealt with despite them existing since day one.. I could go on for an hour about how their early alpha versions were nearly perfect, and if they had added their crafting quality expansions on top of the previous builds I would have voted this game a 10/10.

    Instead, the game took a horrible turn. I have seen other developers do the same. The game starts out awesome, but before release it just drops off the edge from 'outstanding' to 'mediocre'.

    There's fun to be had here. But bear in mind I have had this game for longer than most of you, and found it more fun, more stable, and more smooth years ago!! it was ready for launch, not joking. Multiplayer servers were amazing with no crashes and disconnects, and very smooth game play.

    I feel that a player needs to respect themselves a bit more, and not settle for a second rate zombie game that now feels dated, and less fun than it was before, for almost three times (nearly four!) the cost that I paid for it! I can't recommend it - the developer had something so amazing early on that, compared to now? It just doesn't compare.

    I really, really liked this game, and I feel unhappy that future players won't get to play that masterpiece I played, and are now being charged triple for a lesser experience. It's just unbelievable.    … Expand
  38. Broyax
    Jan 8, 2017
    0
    Je suis impressionné ! tout ce qu'ils ont réussi à démouler en deux ans et demi, c'est un monde ouvert tout vide avec le moteur Unity, ce moteur 3D tout pourri, laid comme un pou qui fait chauffer les cartes graphiques comme s'il s'agissait du dernier Crysis ou Battlefield... jamais vu ça, ni entendu ça d'ailleurs : je préfère arrêter, non seulement parce que c'est nul à chier mais surtoutJe suis impressionné ! tout ce qu'ils ont réussi à démouler en deux ans et demi, c'est un monde ouvert tout vide avec le moteur Unity, ce moteur 3D tout pourri, laid comme un pou qui fait chauffer les cartes graphiques comme s'il s'agissait du dernier Crysis ou Battlefield... jamais vu ça, ni entendu ça d'ailleurs : je préfère arrêter, non seulement parce que c'est nul à chier mais surtout parce que je veux pas voir les ventilos jarter du boîtier à 100 000 tours/mn (ça pourrait être dangereux, décapité par 2 ventilos en plein vol !).

    Donc graphiquement, c'est juste immonde. Mais tout le reste est à l'avenant. Effectivement, il s'agit d'un jeu pas fini (qui sera fini quand ?) mais qui prend ton pognon tout de suite, bien avant d'être fini. Un jour. Tellement pas finie leur daube qu'on se demande s'ils l'ont seulement commencée ? Les menus sont dégueulasses, l'ergonomie (c'est quoi ça ?!) n'en parlons même pas...

    Quant au "jeu" lui-même... c'est une putain de simulation d'éboueur. Il en faudra du temps pour ramasser tout ce qui traîne et fabriquer un centre commercial. D'autant qu'il faut bouffer et boire. Par contre, on tombe sur un lit abandonné, on voudrait dormir... et ben on peut pas ! ah oui c'est vrai, le jeu est "en développement". Il en faudra du temps... comme le personnage (que l'on con-trôle) qui se déplace à deux à l'heure et lorsqu'il court, et ben en fait il marche. Et il se fatigue en plus.

    Quelle honte d'oser vendre cette grosse merde injouable ! même qu'on me paierait très cher, j'en voudrais pas. 7 jours pour crever d'ennui ? non au bout de 7 mn, t'es déjà mort !    … Expand
  39. ScienceAdvisor
    Nov 12, 2016
    5
    On sale for $10, this is worth it just to play around with. At the full price it is not. This is far from ready for release, but the devs are already talking about wrapping it up next year. TFPs were expecting Telltale to do a lot of patching for them, when TT handled the port to consoles. They were wrong. So the game is still unoptimized, and each patch is just adding moreOn sale for $10, this is worth it just to play around with. At the full price it is not. This is far from ready for release, but the devs are already talking about wrapping it up next year. TFPs were expecting Telltale to do a lot of patching for them, when TT handled the port to consoles. They were wrong. So the game is still unoptimized, and each patch is just adding more unoptimized content. With most of the team putting out content at a pace that strongly suggests that only the team lead is full-time, this is a wait and see. If they keep at it for another two years they could have something worthwhile in two years, at their current pace. But if they call it quits in 2017, there is little chance it will be release-worthy.… Expand
  40. RODE_85
    Oct 9, 2016
    10
    I've owned 7 Days to Die since Alpha 6 and love it. The game has changed a lot over the years. I know a lot of people that also love the game. Yes it's still in alpha and it does have bugs and glitches, but what alpha game doesn't. The devs work on fixing the problems and giving us more to look forward to in more and more updates.
  41. Crackfarmer
    Aug 29, 2016
    7
    By far one of the best zombie survival Games out there.
    You could get it cracked somewhere in the net but i bought it.
    Dev's made great progress in the last 2 years. It's probably the most difficult survival Game out there, very grindy. Zombies are annoying AF. They even did through dirt and other stuff to annoy you at nights. Dedicated servers have kinda less options to play with,    By far one of the best zombie survival Games out there.
    You could get it cracked somewhere in the net but i bought it.

    Dev's made great progress in the last 2 years.
    It's probably the most difficult survival Game out there, very grindy. Zombies are annoying AF. They even did through dirt and other stuff to annoy you at nights.
    Dedicated servers have kinda less options to play with, renting a server isn't worth at all. Not that the current state. But it has a singleplayer which is great.

    Defo worth the money.    … Expand
  42. Droric
    Jul 16, 2016
    10
    This game is a wonderful cross between DayZ, Minecraft and Ark. I feel the game is an improvment over raiding in Ark, the stats and skills allow deaths to be less punishing than DayZ and so many items are crafted from raw resouces which dont take too long to harvest.
  43. ninjagranny
    Jul 15, 2016
    10
    This game made me reopen my steam account ( which i vowed never to do) . The combat mechanics are excellent , crafting is fun . even on low zombie setting it is extremely difficult , although on multiplayer its a great deal easier . It is far more complex than most of the other survival games and way harder , which it should be - you get a real sense of achievement each time you surviveThis game made me reopen my steam account ( which i vowed never to do) . The combat mechanics are excellent , crafting is fun . even on low zombie setting it is extremely difficult , although on multiplayer its a great deal easier . It is far more complex than most of the other survival games and way harder , which it should be - you get a real sense of achievement each time you survive day 7 . The multiplayer server states are still a little unstable BUT using a dedicated server works well .
    Pros - Combat mechanics - Crafting - Choice - virtually bug free in alpha ! - Danger - Massive random maps- Can alter zombie strength betweenn sessions to make it harder once you get good .
    Cons - Uses Steam only - Multiplayer isnt stable - in game voice is poor (use your standard voice instead)
    Utterly addictive , just about to set up a dedicated server for some mates see you in 7 days ;)    … Expand
  44. True_Reclaimer
    Jul 13, 2016
    0
    Its like Goat Simulator but with zombies. Plays like minecraft but if you were running a corrupted alpha filled with more game breaking glitches than you could list. Words cannot describe how bad this game is. But numbers can - 0/10
  45. Denchicman
    Jul 12, 2016
    0
    Полный провал, созданный где то в недрах раннего доступа! Разработчики пообещали много а в итоге полный провал!
  46. SuperkenGaming
    Jun 30, 2016
    6
    7 Days to Die
    Feels like 7 years to die
    7 Days to die is a Minecraft style survival horror game, as you use tools, craft items and slay zombies your skills and character levels up making your survival chances in this survival horror game even that much greater... But unfortunately 7 Days to die puts more emphasis on survival than it does the horror, or the game… This game moves at the    7 Days to Die
    Feels like 7 years to die
    7 Days to die is a Minecraft style survival horror game,
    as you use tools, craft items and slay zombies your skills and character levels up making your survival chances in this survival horror game even that much greater...
    But unfortunately 7 Days to die puts more emphasis on survival than it does the horror, or the game…
    This game moves at the pace of a slug…
    What makes Minecraft so great is that while it is also a survival game about crafting and surviving from random attacks... it moves at a fairly quick pace…
    You can build a shovel and dig a temporary shelter with sufficient lighting before the sun falls on your initial spawn…
    Minecraft also makes essentials like a forge or torches very accessible from the jump….
    7 Days to die goes against all of this…
    For starters... This is no Minecraft other than the basic idea of gather materials, craft with those materials, and try not to die while you do this...
    But building, crafting, combat, and scavenging all suffer due to the pacing this game has…
    You collect items and build at a crawl…
    you can definitely make a shovel, and axe fairly quickly as there are basic crafting materials like rocks and trees everywhere…
    but once you go to dig a shelter you’ll quickly realize building in this world is going to be a chore..
    You can’t swiftly build an underground shelter to revisit after a day of hunting and looking for supplies to slowly build a thriving chunk of land…
    It’s going to take days upon days... youre better off finding a cabin around essential recourses and rebuilding…
    Which honestly takes away the joy of owning the procedurally generated or hand crafted land you spawn into…
    There’s no fun in upgrading something already built…
    but thanks to how long it takes to destroy a block of dirt even with the hardness level turned down... you have no other choice….
    You can of course make a building out of wood, as wood collecting is fairly easy… but with how often your tools will break, wood is a valuable recourse that you might as well collect to again just rebuild an already built home…
    the hunger and thirst system in this game also hinders creativity as you never feel like you have time to really do anything other than find drinks and food…
    During my time playing I found a corn field behind a cabin for food…
    But I had no water source….
    To make drinks I needed glass jars that I for the life of me couldn’t find…
    luckily these glass jars can be crafted!
    But to do that I needed to craft a forge...
    A basic essential…
    But the crafting materials for this forge isn’t so basic…
    I needed to go hunt animals…
    While my character is dying of thirst… life slowly draining...
    I had to hunt animals that are practically nonexistent in this world…
    There are deer...rabbits...bears...dogs...
    But good luck finding them...
    Which again brings me back to Minecraft...
    Animals are needed for armor in that game so they are reasonably findable…
    They aren’t crawling all over the place, but if you actively look you will find some…
    That isn’t the case here…
    A material you need for an essential basic to craft an item needed to create glass so your character doesn’t die of thirst is made unreasonably inaccessible…
    I was in game for 6 real hours… and still didn’t have the materials for a forge…
    My tools and character were just as basic as a fresh spawn…
    I felt no sense of progression at all which in turn leaves me feeling frustrated.. Like I’m getting nowhere in this game…
    I eventually started thinking what the point...is
    I can’t reasonably craft... I can’t build tunnel systems for materials…
    I have no source of water….
    what am I supposed to do other than not die…
    There is such a deep crafting system here….
    the idea of the scavenging hunt is a joy... you can create stronger materials to reinforce your shelter from zombie attacks, even craft guns and bullets...
    Find schematics scattered throughout the world... find quests that will lead to treasures... but again the inaccessible survival basics with make all of this seem unobtainable…
    As if you just can’t find animals for their hides... you’re going to be stick with the basics forever... that’s just how it is….
    one missing puzzle piece will stop you from finishing… and once you do find them or any other materials you still have to deal with the over powered zombies… Zombies in this game are quick damage sponges that can somehow climb… You’ll be hitting them over the head with a club for what seems like forever while they just claw and scratch you dealing with more than one without a gun is near impossible… And you can’t just run as for some reason the developers thought it would be a great idea to allow them to stun you, so you can’t moves for like 3 seconds… just taking the damage… and once again you don’t just find guns in this game.. Character limit reached. Hear the rest on YT SuperkenGaming    … Expand
  47. Chamberlain
    May 3, 2016
    0
    So I fired up the game, tried to make a new game and every time I get to the loading screen it crashes, so I guess there's no game for me to even judge.
  48. joebobbubba
    May 1, 2016
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game used to be at least interesting, during the earlier versions you could in fact build with pretty much anything you could dig up. Now in the current version you cant work with many of the materials that you could before and they have implemented a new skill system that is cumbersome and utterly confusing. Oh just another note the current version is bugged and causes your character to die of heat exhaustion, and they still haven't fixed the Minibike problems. In summation it seems that Fun Pimps are more interested in adding superfluous content, removing the versatility of the variety of building materials then fixing bugs that they have had since more then 5 major revisions ago. I would not recommend this game . Not so much because of the game its self but because the developers and their lack of direction and poor choices of designing a game that was completely versatile and interesting and then taking it in completely the wrong direction, not to mention their lack of attention to the little detail of fixing whats broken before adding more broken content.… Expand
  49. JustSomeGamer
    Apr 27, 2016
    9
    This game had a lot of potential. Unlike some other early acces survival games *cough* like rust *cough* this game actually fulfilled that potential. The Fun Pimps are one of the best developers I've ever seen. They listen to the community and work hard to keep on improving the game every alpha. Although it still has a long way to go, I'm sure it will keep heading in the right directionThis game had a lot of potential. Unlike some other early acces survival games *cough* like rust *cough* this game actually fulfilled that potential. The Fun Pimps are one of the best developers I've ever seen. They listen to the community and work hard to keep on improving the game every alpha. Although it still has a long way to go, I'm sure it will keep heading in the right direction like it has done for 14 alpha's now.… Expand
  50. Rohan69
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This game is awesome, the crudity of survival horror, you can die of hungry, wellness, thirst, and you have to make a good bunker or fortification to survive in this apocaliptic world, the configuration of the game is really good, you can change very much options to make the game as you like: zombies spawn, craft time, etc.
    100% recommended if you like a survival zombie game.
  51. Gnostici
    Oct 24, 2015
    2
    This is a creative survival game with such a strong emphasis on survival that it leaves no time to create. Play in creative mode and it's clear the survival detraction from creation is intended to mask the numerous lengthy time sinks. It is not possible to balance time sink, survival, and creation with game settings. As such, this game fails to capitalize fully on any of its manyThis is a creative survival game with such a strong emphasis on survival that it leaves no time to create. Play in creative mode and it's clear the survival detraction from creation is intended to mask the numerous lengthy time sinks. It is not possible to balance time sink, survival, and creation with game settings. As such, this game fails to capitalize fully on any of its many features. In single-player. Multiplayer makes it playable, but security issues and concerns about spyware built in make multiplayer an exercise in banning hackers and surrendering personal data to God-knows-who.… Expand
  52. Kislen
    Aug 12, 2015
    8
    Crafting and base building are very solid.

    Next, combat needs to be significantly improved, and much needs to be done to curb rampant cheating. After that, servers need to be able to handle more zombies spawned at any time -- the limit (due to performance issues) is absolutely crippling for the multiplayer experience. If you play on a server with more than 2 or 3 people, the zombie    Crafting and base building are very solid.

    Next, combat needs to be significantly improved, and much needs to be done to curb rampant cheating.

    After that, servers need to be able to handle more zombies spawned at any time -- the limit (due to performance issues) is absolutely crippling for the multiplayer experience. If you play on a server with more than 2 or 3 people, the zombie threat is trivialized and the entire game becomes hollow.    … Expand
  53. MrBlue
    Aug 4, 2015
    8
    Now I want you to think like you are making a food and you decided to put some minecraft in it and after that you taste it and it doesn't taste delicious and you already tried that taste you need something different something like Day Z because that is the what kind of food you like hmmm, wait a second ! Why you are not linking these two of perfect taste together. Well I don't know if youNow I want you to think like you are making a food and you decided to put some minecraft in it and after that you taste it and it doesn't taste delicious and you already tried that taste you need something different something like Day Z because that is the what kind of food you like hmmm, wait a second ! Why you are not linking these two of perfect taste together. Well I don't know if you linked those two of this taste together but I know 7 Days To Die did it. Thumbs up for this game !… Expand
  54. R_LEE_ERMEY
    Feb 24, 2015
    9
    Early Access Review as there are more changes coming such as the switch to Unity 5. SUPERB Developer communication. Madmole is passionate about the game and is only concerned with it being FUN. Updates to his blog regularly keeping us informed as to what is coming. Reasonably paced updates. Each update makes it fun and replayable. This is Left 4 Dead in a Minecraft world where youEarly Access Review as there are more changes coming such as the switch to Unity 5. SUPERB Developer communication. Madmole is passionate about the game and is only concerned with it being FUN. Updates to his blog regularly keeping us informed as to what is coming. Reasonably paced updates. Each update makes it fun and replayable. This is Left 4 Dead in a Minecraft world where you can build anything, loot anything, craft anything. So much to do - no point except to SURVIVE. It is the most fun when you are playing online with friends. I've put almost more hours into this game than any other this year and it is only getting better. Worth the investment!… Expand
  55. Odin-
    Feb 21, 2015
    4
    First of all, I’d like to note this game is still in early access and this review may no longer apply upon the final release of 7 Days to Die (7DTD).

    Having played several survival horror games such as DAYZ, dead island, Left4Dead and alike, I can say that 7DTD has great potential, but in its current form, it simply isn’t there. This is meant to be a multiplayer survival    First of all, I’d like to note this game is still in early access and this review may no longer apply upon the final release of 7 Days to Die (7DTD).

    Having played several survival horror games such as DAYZ, dead island, Left4Dead and alike, I can say that 7DTD has great potential, but in its current form, it simply isn’t there.

    This is meant to be a multiplayer survival zombie-horror game set in a post-apocalyptic world the environment of which is for the most part, entirely destructible. My criticisms are derived from this marketing and description of this game.

    Negative

    As you walk around this empty world, you see massive castles that are indestructible, lavish houses and gardens that are all well stocked with munitions, supplies and raw materials absent zombies. It would seem that this environment is thriving! Far from the premise of a desperate zombie infested post-apocalyptic world. The fact that such fine establishments are actually standing is a testament to the false advertising of this title. You might say, well Odin, this is early access, nothing is perfect. This may be right, however, I’ve researched previous versions and I can tell you, the devs have deliberately opted for this game design choice. This can be demonstrated in contrast to previous versions of 7DTD as the environments were far more destructible and inundated with zombies, this added to the intensity of the integral premise of the game’s theme. Now they’ve released what is known as a land claim protection system which essentially involves a key stone offering a radius of significant protection to your own creations (I noted this can be switched off at the server side, but good luck finding a reliable one who does with decent ping and player base. And good luck to you if you create your own server with zero players). As you can see, the changes to the game’s theme are here to stay and likely to evolve in the form of more complex crafting and building systems.

    The present version of this release suffers from an absence of players, I note based on server availability a capacity of players no higher than 50 yet only being populated with 1 player. I’m told some servers offer capacity of 128 however this has not shown up in server availability. Games like these necessitate a large player base to intensify the environment; this is something that DAYZ does very well. Unfortunately, it seems the highest number of players I’ve seen so far have been around 20 most of which are kiddie gamers obsessed with building Minecraft like creations and servers catering to this type of play by placing even more stringent restrictions on zombies by limiting their numbers to 60 or less in the entire world.

    Positive

    7DTD has an excellent control system, far better than the likes of DAYZ. Moving around and running through the environment feels tight and very smooth.

    The engine whilst perhaps not as pretty as others is very stable and well suited to this genre something that DAYZ after all their development work have failed to achieve. I note as 7DTD progresses, the visuals are getting better and better.

    Overall

    7DTD fails to align with its description as a multiplayer survival zombie-horror game set in a post-apocalyptic world with destructive environments. It is perhaps an advanced Minecraft clone masquerading as something more whilst trying to appeal to the widest audience as possible. As long as you understand this feel free to buy in, I was not privy to this information and had I known, I would have strongly reconsidered a purchase.    … Expand
  56. Llaerrick
    Feb 15, 2015
    9
    This game may not be everyone's cup of tea. If you need good graphics to enjoy game, then this one (at least for now) is not for you. Graphically and visually, the game is basic and spartan. However, the mechanics of the game is what makes this game fun and shine for me.

    I agree with many of the other reviews that this game is somewhat like State of Decay with a better crafting/survival    This game may not be everyone's cup of tea. If you need good graphics to enjoy game, then this one (at least for now) is not for you. Graphically and visually, the game is basic and spartan. However, the mechanics of the game is what makes this game fun and shine for me.

    I agree with many of the other reviews that this game is somewhat like State of Decay with a better crafting/survival mechanic or a better-looking FPS Minecraft. This is not Dead Rising - you won't be killing hordes of zombies solo. On the normal to harder difficulty modes, the zombies are deadly and more often than not running is the better option.

    On the most basic level and on starting, it is all about survival. You need water and you will need food. You need gather/hunt water/food and then materials to make a fire and boil the water and cook food. Don't do it and you get food poisoning/dysentery - which gives you moderate to severe penalties which increase over time and may kill you if left untreated long enough (for which you need to find medicine or make herbal remedies).

    All you need to do is survive. Anything beyond that is up to you. It is possible to do nothing but just hunt and look for water everyday. But the game offers a lot more than just survival. After getting the basic survival done, it's up to you where you want to take your game. A nomadic scavenger, a homesteading farmer/hunter, a defensive specialist holed up in your ever-improving fortress/bunker, an architect/landscaper - all up to you.

    Scavenging. Resources are plentiful in the game but you have to find them. Then you have to craft these raw resources into tools or secondary resources for crafting. This combines the thrill of treasure-hunting with the real need to find basic necessities. You can find canned food or spoilt food but more likely than not will need to hunt game for fresh meat (which if carried on your person will attract every nearby zombie). You can also farm and grow vegetables and plants for a more dependable food source. Eating and drinking well contribute to your overall wellness which gives you boosts and bonuses to your health/stamina - eating/drinking poorly will do the opposite. You will eventually need to start mining for ores (iron/lead, coal, etc.) which gives you the raw resources to craft advanced items such as guns and gun powder.

    Crafting in this game can be fun and some what intuitive. Some recipes you know from the start, some you have to find (or learn from books you find). A stick, some plant fibres and a sharpened rock will give you an axe. That axe will help you cut down a tree for logs which you can use to make building materials or burn in the fire. Logs can be crafted into planks which can be crafted into boxes or building frames. A crossbow is an early must for hunting - sticks and plant fibres do very nicely. Sticks, sharpened rocks and feathers make bolts. There are many recipes and many ingenious uses to your by-products.

    Forting up is essential. When night comes, the slow lumbering zombies that you could easily outrun or take out one by one become feral - they now run, horde/zerg up and will generally annihilate you in the dark. If you're out in the open at night, you are the walking dead. Find a house and turn it into a fort. Dig into the ground for an underground bunker. The horde can easily take out a structure, they can mindless zerg through a mountain or a hill. They destroy everything in their path. Dig ditches lined with sharpened stakes, make walls, tunnel deep down into the earth and into bedrock. Do what you have to to survive.

    Environment. Almost every 'block' or structure in the game world can be destroyed. There is also a basic physics of sort - i.e. every thing has mass and structures can only take up to a certain load. Too much and everything comes crashing down. Insufficient support (or if key foundations get destroyed by zombies) and your fort/roof could come crashing down on you. Mining for ores? - Mine too deep without providing enough support and it will cave in either injuring or killing you.

    The musical score and the in-game ambience music/sounds are simple but convey mood effectively.

    A lot of game play can also be moded for personal tastes. Difficulty modes, resource respawn timer, zombie respawn timer, private or public games, co-op or pvp.

    What this game offers is a lot of possibilities. And I find it pretty damn good fun. Highly recommended for those who enjoy the survival/crafting/zombie type genres.    … Expand
  57. Tahoenvy
    Feb 6, 2015
    10
    This is the first game I would give a 10 since I played EQ back in 1999. I LOVE this game. The first night I hid in the base I built from the feral zombies, the hair literally stood up on my arms from the scratching and moaning and crashing of the zombies trying to get to me. I LOVE the base building, and the zombie killing and the overall crafting and going into the apocolyptic citiesThis is the first game I would give a 10 since I played EQ back in 1999. I LOVE this game. The first night I hid in the base I built from the feral zombies, the hair literally stood up on my arms from the scratching and moaning and crashing of the zombies trying to get to me. I LOVE the base building, and the zombie killing and the overall crafting and going into the apocolyptic cities to find stuff. I just LOVE this game. You can definitely tell gamers built it.… Expand
  58. Elethar
    Feb 4, 2015
    10
    This game has managed after a very long time to captivate me and make me play 300+ hours in the last 2 months I own it..The difficulty options can turn your game from a walk in the park to a dive into Hell.If you want good Multiplayer good luck with that..Online games are full of retards and griefers so my best advice would be to play with friends.Coop or vs up to you.I spent some goodThis game has managed after a very long time to captivate me and make me play 300+ hours in the last 2 months I own it..The difficulty options can turn your game from a walk in the park to a dive into Hell.If you want good Multiplayer good luck with that..Online games are full of retards and griefers so my best advice would be to play with friends.Coop or vs up to you.I spent some good times with my brother playing coop and recently found a friendly server.5 of us joined and started creating a small village.Also if you're into modding this is a nice game to mess with regarding modded recipes and items.Try watching some early alpha vids and some recent to see how much this game has changed to the better..… Expand
  59. kalimah
    Feb 2, 2015
    8
    For an early access game, this is actually really fun. Unlike other games (space engineers) this game is fun for many many hours. It's fun solo and in groups. I cant wait til they let the modding community into this game. It's only gonna get better and better.
  60. Creardo
    Jan 30, 2015
    5
    Weird game, full of possibilities, but still weird. It´s not fun to see zombies climbing to the ceiling to pursue you. It´s cool to realize that a good thninking effort was put in some aspects, like the crafting system etc. But afterall, the game is very far from a masterpiece, and yet on everyday gaming, it´s boring aand sincerely doesnt deserve more than a 6.
  61. Kelphy
    Jan 27, 2015
    9
    It has major glitches that can be game breaking at times. For example you may lose some loot to a nasty evil glitch. However looking passed the glitches that will hopefully be fixed in the future, you can look forward to a lot of fun and scary times with friends and on your own. A must buy if you have not already!
  62. 53bload53
    Jan 24, 2015
    10
    This game as of right now in his alpha stage is just AMAZING. Compared to other alpha games it has better gameplay, features, ambience, enemies, playability and the devs are always really interactive with the community. They also release updates quite fast and when it comes to bugs it's really stable. As of right now in alpha stage giving it less than 10/10 would feel terrible for me.This game as of right now in his alpha stage is just AMAZING. Compared to other alpha games it has better gameplay, features, ambience, enemies, playability and the devs are always really interactive with the community. They also release updates quite fast and when it comes to bugs it's really stable. As of right now in alpha stage giving it less than 10/10 would feel terrible for me. Great job devs… Expand
  63. Pietro01
    Jan 6, 2015
    6
    Great game! Everything I could ever want...But there is only one problem...when playing online, griefers are galore..It can be difficult finding a good server with rules that prevent people from completely destroying your home and take everything you have after you log out. It's a perfect game in every other aspect. If I had to change anything, it would be having the land claim blocksGreat game! Everything I could ever want...But there is only one problem...when playing online, griefers are galore..It can be difficult finding a good server with rules that prevent people from completely destroying your home and take everything you have after you log out. It's a perfect game in every other aspect. If I had to change anything, it would be having the land claim blocks actually "STOP" people from getting in and have some rule against griefers completely destroying the home which you reside.… Expand
  64. TheWildBlue
    Jan 4, 2015
    10
    I know it's still Early Access, but this game is effin' sweet.

    I have purchased quite a few EA games, and this one is the best in terms of development, community, and gameplay. The updates are frequent and meaningful, the community doesn't seem divided by systems and mechanics like others (*ahem* Starbound), and the game has captured what I find the most thrilling parts of an    I know it's still Early Access, but this game is effin' sweet.

    I have purchased quite a few EA games, and this one is the best in terms of development, community, and gameplay. The updates are frequent and meaningful, the community doesn't seem divided by systems and mechanics like others (*ahem* Starbound), and the game has captured what I find the most thrilling parts of an apocalypse to be- the hordes, and fearing starvation/dehydration/disease.

    You have to work hard to make it in this world, especially if you're playing solo. Thankfully, there's always thousands of players playing, so teaming up or getting help is not as hard as other games.

    All the accolades this game has received so far is deservedly so. It may be EA, but it's a great game as is, and will only get better with each update leading to release.

    The most recent update brought character customization, while the previous one brought random world generators. The next major update should bring vehicles, so that should be interesting.

    Tired of DI or Dying Light being the only option for fun zombie bashing? Give 7DtD a try. It's more survival horror than many games of the same name claim to be.    … Expand
  65. jimbobslimbob
    Dec 10, 2014
    8
    This is a true gem of a game. It functions like a mix between Minecraft and DayZ (except this feels much more complete and less buggy than DayZ). You build to survive the zombie onslaught by salvaging, mining, farming and crafting. Zombies are not much of a threat during the daytime, when the shamble along at a snails pace, but come night-time you had better hope you are prepared, as theyThis is a true gem of a game. It functions like a mix between Minecraft and DayZ (except this feels much more complete and less buggy than DayZ). You build to survive the zombie onslaught by salvaging, mining, farming and crafting. Zombies are not much of a threat during the daytime, when the shamble along at a snails pace, but come night-time you had better hope you are prepared, as they turn into ruthless savages that will literally tear buildings down to get to you. Although the game is not the prettiest in the world, it is vivid and highly engaging.

    Multiplayer is where the fun really begins. I started up a dedicated server for myself and my friends to play on and it's a true joy to play. Assigning different roles to team mates and working together to survive is surprisingly good fun. Making daring dashes to towns to scavenge supplies while your team mates are busy crafting, farming and mining is simply co-op heaven. Building storage boxes and sharing materials, food and weapons with each-other - it's a great team game. When night-time falls, you all team-up to prevent the zombie onslaught, with sometimes disastrous and hilarious consequences: ever had a mining operation go sour because a horde of zombies literally cause a cave-in? Gaming gold, right there.

    Jimbo Rating: 8/10    … Expand
  66. jim1240
    Nov 8, 2014
    8
    Un jeu addictif et régulièrement mis à jour.
    Le développement avance dans la bonne direction en tenant toujours les promesses de départ.
    Les développeurs tiennent également compte des suggestions des joueurs, ce qui est appréciable. Certes, ce n'est pas toujours beau comparé aux grosses productions du moment, mais l'immersion et la liberté d'action font toujours mouche. De nombreuses    Un jeu addictif et régulièrement mis à jour.
    Le développement avance dans la bonne direction en tenant toujours les promesses de départ.
    Les développeurs tiennent également compte des suggestions des joueurs, ce qui est appréciable.
    Certes, ce n'est pas toujours beau comparé aux grosses productions du moment, mais l'immersion et la liberté d'action font toujours mouche.
    De nombreuses heures de jeu au compteur, et une durée de vie toujours rallongée au fur et à mesure des mises à jour.    … Expand
  67. Squidsie
    Nov 3, 2014
    7
    It's hard for me to say I enjoyed this game. I got it at no cost to me, so I'm not going to rightfully comment about the price tag, but there's certainly a lot to do, and it's definitely not a bad game, it's just not for everybody, especially when there are a plethora of games like it that arguably do what it does better. It's definitely a good way to kill time, so I think 7 is a fairIt's hard for me to say I enjoyed this game. I got it at no cost to me, so I'm not going to rightfully comment about the price tag, but there's certainly a lot to do, and it's definitely not a bad game, it's just not for everybody, especially when there are a plethora of games like it that arguably do what it does better. It's definitely a good way to kill time, so I think 7 is a fair rating. It doesn't look beautiful, the combat isn't anything spectacular, but as I stated earlier there is plenty to see, plenty to do, lots of ground to explore. I lightly recommend this game, if you're a fan of the genre.… Expand
  68. mijxero
    Oct 31, 2014
    9
    I think I arrived to this game late because I heard it was terrible when it first became available. As of patch 9.0 this game is awesome. You have to find a place to survive out the zombie apocolypse by fortifying a house and defending it, or trying to hide. This game offers the right amount of challenge, struggle, and of course scavenging for food and medicine. If you like a slowerI think I arrived to this game late because I heard it was terrible when it first became available. As of patch 9.0 this game is awesome. You have to find a place to survive out the zombie apocolypse by fortifying a house and defending it, or trying to hide. This game offers the right amount of challenge, struggle, and of course scavenging for food and medicine. If you like a slower paced game where you build structures and defend against zombies then you will love this game. If you are looking for more of a COD nazi zombie experience this is not for you.… Expand
  69. thinkmodo
    Oct 9, 2014
    2
    This game had potential. It has a strong early game that you will have fun with for a few hours. Then you quickly get rushed to the end game with all the skills being unlocked, and access to the best OP weapons. At that point, building your base is pointless. Doing anything is pointless.

    The developers are now more focused on body odor and bathing mechanics, and making sure the female    This game had potential. It has a strong early game that you will have fun with for a few hours. Then you quickly get rushed to the end game with all the skills being unlocked, and access to the best OP weapons. At that point, building your base is pointless. Doing anything is pointless.

    The developers are now more focused on body odor and bathing mechanics, and making sure the female characters look sexy in their g-string underwear when they're "disrobed". Seriously?!? They'd rather offend half the gaming community instead of adding real stuff to do? I don't care if they make their models totally nude, but the way they are oversexualizing the female models (nurse, cheerleader, "lady", and now the main avatars) is disturbing and doesn't fit the game at all.

    They're maybe taking the "Pimps" part of their name too seriously...

    I'd give this game a 2/10, because there is some fun gameplay for a few hours. Catch it on a bundle or deep sale, but don't expect much. Space Engineers is way more bang for your sandbox survival buck.    … Expand
  70. Sojum
    Sep 30, 2014
    7
    7 Days is coming along very nicely. My OCD keeps me coming back by reflex. I think there's still a ways to go before it escapes Minecraft trajectory. Right now it looks nice but there's just a lot of collect, craft, build, kill zombies and wash rinse and repeat with no real reward for a job well done. I can't even sit on the awesome couches in my zombie-proof pad. That would really be an7 Days is coming along very nicely. My OCD keeps me coming back by reflex. I think there's still a ways to go before it escapes Minecraft trajectory. Right now it looks nice but there's just a lot of collect, craft, build, kill zombies and wash rinse and repeat with no real reward for a job well done. I can't even sit on the awesome couches in my zombie-proof pad. That would really be an excellent reward - being able to interact 100% more with the world. Let me sit on my furniture, stream videos through my TV, actually SLEEP in my bed (does anyone else feel like this is 7 Days of Insomnia?). My character NEVER sleeps and that starts to mess with my non-virtual head after a while. :) Let me climb those trees and towers. Let them fall to the ground like actually trees and towers instead of bouncy Minecraft objects. Let me demolish whole building with TNT, and give me more of those buildings (bigger and with more variety) - exploring the city is one of the best and nerve-wrackingest aspects of the game. Give me more, less predictable, things to find there. Give me multiple spawn point options (bed or sleeping bag). I could go on (additional bag space?), but there are thousands of possibilities that would further separate this from Minecraft, bring it further into an RPG and still be more about building, crafting and exploring. This game has tons of potential and I fully expect to be back to increase my score as new Alpha releases come out.… Expand
  71. loziale
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    I like the game, but after some time it gets a bit boring since it has no actual missions but to survive. I think it would be better if it had more action, vehicles to ride or something. It is fun to play with friends,
  72. ah17278
    Sep 3, 2014
    8
    That game have a lot from my dream-like game; just some accepted bugs & delays to add as expected from an Alpha, under development & not released yet game.

    Yet ! It has a lot of fun, brain storming mind effort & lots of potentials for future adds-on; that makes it a real entertainment game. I'm a selective gamer; rare games that attract me thought Alpha "7 days to die" game glowed me    That game have a lot from my dream-like game; just some accepted bugs & delays to add as expected from an Alpha, under development & not released yet game.

    Yet ! It has a lot of fun, brain storming mind effort & lots of potentials for future adds-on; that makes it a real entertainment game.

    I'm a selective gamer; rare games that attract me thought Alpha "7 days to die" game glowed me for hours to my Laptop without feeling that I'm wasting my time as it gives somehow educational in a way; like how to build a structure while putting building integrity in mind (that's somehow like an engineer do in real life).

    I would give developers 10/10 if not for the new Alpha 9.1 has some back-steps than in Alpha 8.7

    My feedback about Alpha 9.1 as follow till now:
    - Old "Compass/mini Map/Status" view was a lot more effective & efficient than in Alpha 9.1 update view ... that became surprisingly & annoyingly hidden behind belt (Plus can't see Zombies around me in mini map).
    - Backpack got smaller
    - Items got lost sometimes in-game, when reloading game & ammo consumes more than normal for example: one crossbow shot sometimes consumes 2 crossbow bolts.
    - Game still lagging while near zombies specially at night ( not the stun ).
    - While digging underground; graphic fails & find myself on surface or in endless space all around.
    - TNT crafting become very expensive.

    *** Game needs the Dynamic Story Generation ASAP as it feels too lonely & boring without companions & NPCs in Single player

    All that & still I enjoy & continue playing it while waiting for better updates & hopefully the fully release.

    Magnificent work developers & God bless you all.    … Expand
  73. SlimPlay
    Aug 22, 2014
    10
    The Game has everything what a Survival Game Needs!
    Buffs, basic necessities, Unlimited World and lots of Points of Interests!
    It's still Alpha, so it's not completed yet. It's a amusing and Interesting Survival Game with close to reality Surviving. It's more Interesting with the new Random/Unlimited Generated World. The Developer going to a right way! ;) What they actually need    The Game has everything what a Survival Game Needs!
    Buffs, basic necessities, Unlimited World and lots of Points of Interests!

    It's still Alpha, so it's not completed yet. It's a amusing and Interesting Survival Game with close to reality Surviving. It's more Interesting with the new Random/Unlimited Generated World.

    The Developer going to a right way! ;)

    What they actually need is a Graphic and Performance Improvement.    … Expand
  74. Mystic_Quest
    Aug 17, 2014
    8
    The game is almost too good to be true, especially for an alpha. Very rarely would I rate a game with a "10" but this one deserves it. I rarely pay money for games much less for alphas. First of all, it is the first alpha that actually is worth my 22$ (its current lowered price). With ~400 in game hours already, if this doesn't deserve it, I don't know what is.

    The game is unexpectedly    The game is almost too good to be true, especially for an alpha. Very rarely would I rate a game with a "10" but this one deserves it. I rarely pay money for games much less for alphas. First of all, it is the first alpha that actually is worth my 22$ (its current lowered price). With ~400 in game hours already, if this doesn't deserve it, I don't know what is.

    The game is unexpectedly entertaining, having a "walking dead" feel unlike every other game in its genre (I have played them all) and gameplay customization options for virtually anything in the game. Alpha 9 has just been released and the random world generation is outstanding. Already spent ~400 hours in it, on single and multiplayer and I haven't gotten even bored of it, thing which is phenomenal.

    Being an alpha, some sections of the game are not still polished. But considering its development team are one of the most passionate teams I've ever seen and the fastest to update the game with new features and fix issues, I can already envision the result. And I can't wait for it!    … Expand
  75. Vandul
    Aug 7, 2014
    8
    So, I rarely join alphas, but the wife and I had been looking for a co-op zombie game and we took a chance. The game is fun. I mean, one more block, let me repair my gun, holy s&#( theres a zombie in my fortress kind of fun.

    This game has a ton of promise and I dont regret purchasing it, even if its in Alpha. PS For real excitement, turn the sound up, lights off and dont pay    So, I rarely join alphas, but the wife and I had been looking for a co-op zombie game and we took a chance. The game is fun. I mean, one more block, let me repair my gun, holy s&#( theres a zombie in my fortress kind of fun.

    This game has a ton of promise and I dont regret purchasing it, even if its in Alpha.

    PS For real excitement, turn the sound up, lights off and dont pay attention while you are crafting. Just sayin...    … Expand
  76. Ampere
    Aug 7, 2014
    9
    I play the game since Alpha 5 via Steam. I also played Minecraft a lot before. No on alpha status 8.8 the game become more and more what the developers had promised. A bit of RPG, survival, crafting, tower defence makes a very interesting mixture of genres in one game. The developers publish a update every month. The fastest programmer team i ever seen on kickstarter.
  77. Couchsurfah
    Jul 23, 2014
    8
    This is review to the Alpha (8.7 at the moment).
    7 Days to Die is probably the best survival/zombie/tower defense/crafting game out there.
    First of all, Zombies actually matter on this game, unlike DayZ. Second, the upgraded "Minecrafty" way of constructing and crafting is amazing. So much items, so much combinations, and the crafting actually makes sense. Third, it's is highly    This is review to the Alpha (8.7 at the moment).
    7 Days to Die is probably the best survival/zombie/tower defense/crafting game out there.
    First of all, Zombies actually matter on this game, unlike DayZ.
    Second, the upgraded "Minecrafty" way of constructing and crafting is amazing. So much items, so much combinations, and the crafting actually makes sense.
    Third, it's is highly playable when you're alone and multiplayer.
    It's just an amazing game, even in Alpha.
    Can't wait for the full game!!!!!! 8/10 because it's an early review of an Alpha.    … Expand
  78. Rollie
    Jul 20, 2014
    8
    Even though it's still in development, I'm giving this game an 8! It truly is one of the best games I have played, there is so much to do! Every little bit of thing in the game has meaning to it, such as "Moldy bread". People don't realise how big of a thing that is, in case you didn't know it's what you need for antibiotics when you get infected... The game has a lot of potential toEven though it's still in development, I'm giving this game an 8! It truly is one of the best games I have played, there is so much to do! Every little bit of thing in the game has meaning to it, such as "Moldy bread". People don't realise how big of a thing that is, in case you didn't know it's what you need for antibiotics when you get infected... The game has a lot of potential to becoming on of the best survival/craft/zombies game on the market. I can't wait until the game is fully released. Yes, it still needs a lot of work, such as the AI (zombies). The spawn of the zombies can become easily frustrating as a horde can just spawn right in front of you or you get the odd few zombies that spawn in your base. It really is a remarkable game! I would seriously recommend this game to anyone who likes "Survival/craft/zombies". Many people say it reminds them of minecraft, I can see where they are coming from yes, but... It's a whole new level of experience! MUST BUY!!!… Expand
  79. BrettT
    Jun 8, 2014
    7
    While this is an enjoyable game, it is not worth the asking price of $25 in it's current state. Yes, it is in Alpha build, but with this big of a lack of features, it is simply not worth it. Do remember the game is still very fun, and has quite the interesting pre-made map. Besides a lack of features, the frame rate can often take a few dives, and this is not only apparent on my machineWhile this is an enjoyable game, it is not worth the asking price of $25 in it's current state. Yes, it is in Alpha build, but with this big of a lack of features, it is simply not worth it. Do remember the game is still very fun, and has quite the interesting pre-made map. Besides a lack of features, the frame rate can often take a few dives, and this is not only apparent on my machine (which can run Battlefield 4 on high settings) but on a few others as well.… Expand
  80. BenIsaac
    May 8, 2014
    10
    SO MUCH POTENTIAL HERE, it is just oozing. Especially now since the price is down to 25 it is definitely a worthwhile investment for an alpha, expect the finished product to be much better than the alpha which means a lot considering the alpha has provided hundreds of hours of playtime for myself and friends. The devs listen to a lot of input from the community and only aim to make theSO MUCH POTENTIAL HERE, it is just oozing. Especially now since the price is down to 25 it is definitely a worthwhile investment for an alpha, expect the finished product to be much better than the alpha which means a lot considering the alpha has provided hundreds of hours of playtime for myself and friends. The devs listen to a lot of input from the community and only aim to make the game as enjoyable and worthwhile for the community as possible. It is a creative builder based multiplayer fps, and they are adding rpg elements as well, everything you could ask for in such a low price. Best buy guaranteed.… Expand
  81. cotabucky
    Jan 26, 2014
    10
    7dtd is one of those rare game that requires someone who IS NOT shallow to understand and enjoy. Its crafting , Its map making, world building, world destroying, kind of anything goes with zombies that freak out at night. It is my favorite game yet its still in Alpha state. I am a hardcore follower because there are very few games that can satisfy me. I'm a big map editor and mission7dtd is one of those rare game that requires someone who IS NOT shallow to understand and enjoy. Its crafting , Its map making, world building, world destroying, kind of anything goes with zombies that freak out at night. It is my favorite game yet its still in Alpha state. I am a hardcore follower because there are very few games that can satisfy me. I'm a big map editor and mission builder person. This game gives you everything IMO. WATCH YOUTUBE VIDEOS. That is what did it for me. The videos don't lie and will tell you if its for you or not. I give it a 10 because no game before it in a LONG TIME has given me this much enjoyment. I could be more critical and say it has this bug or that bug and yes some Online connection issues but I have gotten around those issues and can do what I want with the game not even finished. VERY HAPPY customer… Expand
  82. Tobias2189
    Jan 26, 2014
    10
    So I've had the game for a few weeks now and I love it. It's something between Minecraft & State of Decay or DayZ. The crafting is becoming better with every update. World generation is not added but planned.

    The first thing everyone notices about this game is the price. But what is early access? Early Access is commonly accepted to mean you are paying the developers and funding the    So I've had the game for a few weeks now and I love it. It's something between Minecraft & State of Decay or DayZ. The crafting is becoming better with every update. World generation is not added but planned.

    The first thing everyone notices about this game is the price. But what is early access?

    Early Access is commonly accepted to mean you are paying the developers and funding the game development. You are not "buying" the game but rather helping to further the development and help pay bills.

    So is the price something that should cause you to forget this game?

    Answer: Yes & No. It depends how you think about Early Access. With the description above, I see no room for complaints, you are supporting development with your wallet. As a reward you get the game free when it is released. Since you also get the game early, as in right away, you also can help bug test and report issues to the developers.

    So yes, the money is a high price to pay. Was it worth it? Yes. I would buy a second, third or fourth copy if I had friends/family interested in playing.

    Will this be the next Minecraft craze? It could be, but the price holds it back, the multiplayer in general is a disaster unless you play with friends only.

    Multiplayer is what Minecraft multiplayer would have been if there were not plugins.

    Now, the building in this game can be hard, it is what I had always hoped for in other crafting/building games. The blocks all have physics, which means buildings can fall and crush your face. But as in real life, if you provide the proper supports you wont have a problem.

    The mining in this game leaves much to desire, it's rather slow, and is based on Stamina & Tool damage points, which drain from every hit. Water refills stamina but your tools will require repairing or replacing.

    The good point with mining though, there are not caves to search, you just start digging down and you will start finding ores. Which is great, it's not realistic in anyway but is a improvement over Minecraft's mining in a lot of ways, (which was not realistic either.)

    Overall you have both Multiplayer and Single-player and both are great in there own ways.

    You have many options when starting a game and they can be changed at anytime before starting one of your saves.

    If you don't want to play with giant wasps and hordes of zombies tearing through your walls ready to eat you, you don't have too.

    Play in a war torn landscape as the soul survival or join MP and find other survivors and rebuild civilization.

    Build a giant bunker underground or a giant castle. Build a wall with many traps and defenses surrounding a small town and build a community. It's all up to you and as any role-playing game with unlimited replay-ability it is up to you to find the fun. It's yours for the taking.

    I for one hope to see you soon.

    Cheers,
    Tobias    … Expand
  83. Scion1337
    Jan 16, 2014
    2
    After tossing around if $35 was worth it for this game I finally just bought it against my better judgement. Perhaps feeling like I had been stolen from didn't introduce me with the best taste, but the game falls flat. It looks like it has a great concept but it halts up and becomes unplayable whenever you enter combat. Hostiles teleport from lag (While playing offline D:) and zombie dogsAfter tossing around if $35 was worth it for this game I finally just bought it against my better judgement. Perhaps feeling like I had been stolen from didn't introduce me with the best taste, but the game falls flat. It looks like it has a great concept but it halts up and becomes unplayable whenever you enter combat. Hostiles teleport from lag (While playing offline D:) and zombie dogs begin to flying around you in a dizzying orbit when they reach you and become unkillable. The crafting system is wonky, putting in a design MIGHT cause the game to recognize it. Put it in many times, and it might only work once. And the building mechanic makes no sense.

    It's painful to see a game with so much potential and promise fail on this scale, leaving you feeling robbed and cheated.    … Expand
  84. MR_APPLE
    Dec 24, 2013
    9
    This is Minecraft (with much better graphics) combined with "The Walking Dead". Even in the Alpha state it is quite addictive. Zombies are lethal at night. So the day time is a mad dash for resources and base building/repairs before the zombie horde comes to tear you apart. Its a rather brutal starting out set difficulty to Noob level and make the day night cycles 50 minutes until you getThis is Minecraft (with much better graphics) combined with "The Walking Dead". Even in the Alpha state it is quite addictive. Zombies are lethal at night. So the day time is a mad dash for resources and base building/repairs before the zombie horde comes to tear you apart. Its a rather brutal starting out set difficulty to Noob level and make the day night cycles 50 minutes until you get a feel for it. Even then its a challenge to stay alive.… Expand
  85. TurdBurglar
    Dec 23, 2013
    5
    It's definitely not worth $35 right now, and probably not ever. It is extremely interesting and the multiplayer aspect is entertaining, but a fair price is far from the wallet-sucker it is now.
  86. Zeymeth
    Dec 21, 2013
    8
    Since this is my first review, do not take it as some expert reviewer, I am a gamer that has played over 400 games on PC and feel I have enough comparative experience to add a legitimate review. 7 Days to Die Fun with difficulty. I haven't played over 10 hours at this point but am nearing that point, I feel although rough around the edges this game has a lot of potential for growth andSince this is my first review, do not take it as some expert reviewer, I am a gamer that has played over 400 games on PC and feel I have enough comparative experience to add a legitimate review. 7 Days to Die Fun with difficulty. I haven't played over 10 hours at this point but am nearing that point, I feel although rough around the edges this game has a lot of potential for growth and already has a solid foundation It is a Voxel based survival game that revolves around pillaging defending a base and just surviving. I suggest if you get the opportunity, you give this one a try.… Expand
  87. UnbiasedOne
    Dec 15, 2013
    4
    The first thing that is going to drive people away from the game is the price. $35 for an Alpha, yet people seem to think that is all it is, is just an Alpha and having to pay again for the final product. Yes it is an Alpha and a very early one too. It's current stages are Alpha 5 and the game consists of Minecraft basics. Collect, build, run, build, die, restart, die. The landscape map isThe first thing that is going to drive people away from the game is the price. $35 for an Alpha, yet people seem to think that is all it is, is just an Alpha and having to pay again for the final product. Yes it is an Alpha and a very early one too. It's current stages are Alpha 5 and the game consists of Minecraft basics. Collect, build, run, build, die, restart, die. The landscape map is different and divided into areas, from the green forest to the ugly blown out nuclear wastes. The zombies are a very aggravating set up. They are very slow in the day, but at night they become the dumb super zombie that runs and destroys. It's a game that each update takes one step forward but three steps back. Now we have flying zombies, dogs, giant bees, fat zombies that have been ripped off time and time again since the Killing Floor mod that vomit. I would recommend not touching this with a 10 foot pole but I would however recommend following its status and looking at gameplay videos.… Expand
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  1. CD-Action
    Sep 4, 2024
    70
    After whopping 10 years spent in Steam’s Early Access, 7 Days to Die still feels unfinished, which makes it quite difficult to evaluate. My reason tells me to tear this game apart for tons of bugs and pretty much non-existent optimization, but my heart wants to give it a high rating. After all, I spent over a hundred hours in it and had fun for most of that time.
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  2. Try Hard Guides
    Jul 29, 2024
    80
    7 Days to Die, in my opinion, is dated in a lot of ways. Some of the mechanics feel unnecessarily tedious, the game doesn’t look incredible, and the engine is undoubtedly on its last legs. In other ways, however, the game is revolutionary, featuring a core mechanic loop that I am shocked no other games have replicated and a surprising amount of player freedom in its gameplay. If nothing else, 7 Days to Die will quickly become the next Stardew Valley or Rogue, inspiring a variety of new games and becoming the forefather of its own genre.
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