Frostpunk

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 955 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 65 out of 955
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  1. Rytis
    Feb 4, 2019
    0
    The game is unplayable because of a ridiculously small font size and no option to change it. I tried lowering the resolution but at some point there is no video, only sound. Anyway, I've read that changing the resolution doesn't help because the text is scaled accordingly. After a few minutes of playing my eyes started watering from continuous strain.
  2. dziku2
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    A beautiful and addictive game. It constantly challenges your decisions, making you want go deeper and deeper.
  3. Frozenbyten
    Apr 28, 2018
    10
    This game is just amazing. Such depth, atmosphere, really fun and intuitive gameplay... i couldn't stop playing it for like 5 hours in row... Totally BUY it!
  4. BulgarianCritic
    Nov 21, 2018
    0
    I really wanted to play this game but sadly the programming is **** and the game always crashes or doesn't start.Its sad that the developers also didnt do anything to fix their problem i guess they were too busy making their ****ty DLCS
  5. mareksy
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Superb game, can't be better for 30 USD !
    New kind of games, great graphics.
  6. Pier
    May 25, 2018
    8
    A bit short on content, but it’s one hell of a ride. Every game I started begged to be finished in one sitting.
  7. bartek6500
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    What can I say? I was hoping this game to be some kind of an unique RPG. When I found out this was going to be a city builder I was a little disappointed. Not that I don't like city builders (in fact I am a great fan of Cities Skylines and Sim City 4) but this game (just like the previous game of this studio) was said to put a heavy focus on moral dilemmas and hard decisions. So the genreWhat can I say? I was hoping this game to be some kind of an unique RPG. When I found out this was going to be a city builder I was a little disappointed. Not that I don't like city builders (in fact I am a great fan of Cities Skylines and Sim City 4) but this game (just like the previous game of this studio) was said to put a heavy focus on moral dilemmas and hard decisions. So the genre was not what I was expecting. That is why I decided to wait for the initial reviews and then I gave it a try. I was really shocked. This game exceeded my expectaions. The visuals, the music and the atmosphere are really unique! The game appeared to be not just a simple city builder but also a survival game. This game makes you care for the people you manage. I hope they will add more policies to choose from to make the immersion even bigger. The difficulty level was quite high at first but when you figure out the major mechanics it gets easier. I finished all 3 scenarios and I failed only on my first playthrough. I must say this is not a kind of a game that will keep you busy for a very long time (at least for now). I hope they will add more content to the game, just like the creators of Cities Skylines did. Endless mode is a must!… Expand
  8. BlackCorsairrrr
    May 13, 2018
    10
    Just finished main campain... I have no words.. omg.. One of the best games of my life (and I played quite a few)!
    This is strategy game yet story/narative/production deserves a medal...
    Last 2 hours of campain, no food, coal is running out... I can see I am done, 8hours of building a settlement and 500ppl are gonna die, heat generator is in overload and will explode any second...    Just finished main campain... I have no words.. omg.. One of the best games of my life (and I played quite a few)!
    This is strategy game yet story/narative/production deserves a medal...

    Last 2 hours of campain, no food, coal is running out... I can see I am done, 8hours of building a settlement and 500ppl are gonna die, heat generator is in overload and will explode any second...
    "Send a child to fix a generator? It will probably die in there..." I guess I have to...
    ...
    last 50 coal, 0 food, 98% overload generator and I get to the end of winter.. WOW    … Expand
  9. henshep
    Jun 29, 2018
    10
    One of those games where you start playing at 8pm in the evening and suddenly realise it's 6 in the morning and it's time to go to work. Frostpunk is simply epic. Anxiety-inducing apocalyptic survival strategy epic.

    You're the last bulwark of civilisation, a flickering light of hope in a raging fimbul winter. Everything in the game emphasises this, from the ethical dilemmas, to small    One of those games where you start playing at 8pm in the evening and suddenly realise it's 6 in the morning and it's time to go to work. Frostpunk is simply epic. Anxiety-inducing apocalyptic survival strategy epic.

    You're the last bulwark of civilisation, a flickering light of hope in a raging fimbul winter. Everything in the game emphasises this, from the ethical dilemmas, to small details such as frost forming around the edges of the screen as your city descends into chaos - and of course: the exceptional soundtrack. 11BIT has created an emotional masterpiece here that stands proud next to giants such as TLoU and the Witcher series.    … Expand
  10. kiki78
    May 1, 2018
    10
    This strange game... Maybe strangest i have ever played. And i am still thinking what is so good about it, because i usually enjoy some fantasy action or rpg. It is supposed to be boring meh, but on the contrary, its so intense, that its hard to believe. And it made me even cry, when i managed to save arks and help other city in second scenario.
    10, because it fully deserves it
    (small    This strange game... Maybe strangest i have ever played. And i am still thinking what is so good about it, because i usually enjoy some fantasy action or rpg. It is supposed to be boring meh, but on the contrary, its so intense, that its hard to believe. And it made me even cry, when i managed to save arks and help other city in second scenario.
    10, because it fully deserves it
    (small con are quite demanding graphics, with this kind of game, and this looks - strange)    … Expand
  11. ZieOmega
    Dec 2, 2019
    0
    Game is over hyped with little options for longevity. I've seen better graphics in a RTS zoomed in to ground level then this forced top view gaming experience.

    - Sound is the best part of the game - No sandbox option (only story line or paid DLC yet still dependent on choices with no mistakes) - No multiplayer - No mod support - Game play is like 6-8 hours without replay fun Game    Game is over hyped with little options for longevity. I've seen better graphics in a RTS zoomed in to ground level then this forced top view gaming experience.

    - Sound is the best part of the game
    - No sandbox option (only story line or paid DLC yet still dependent on choices with no mistakes)
    - No multiplayer
    - No mod support
    - Game play is like 6-8 hours without replay fun

    Game is over hyped    … Expand
  12. yehae24
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    Another FANTASTIC game by 11 bit studios. While they may not be a Tripple A studio, or have a very extensive library, the games that they put out are consistently of high quality, and Frostpunk does not disapoint or even break stride.

    Beautiful atmosphere, beautiful setting, beautiful music, just beautiful in every single aspect; and for only $30!

    10/10, would highly recomend.
  13. Paulo_Jorge
    Apr 25, 2018
    9
    THIS GAME IS PURE CITY BUILDING / STRATEGY GOLD, it got me hooked in for 6 sweet hours that felt like a hour, I really needed a game like this.
  14. Fuchop
    May 12, 2018
    10
    Pf.. I can't believe people cry about $ for this game. It's an amazing feat, I enjoyed it and was blown away by its atmosphere. If you found the strategy short of starcraft.. then that's too bad. Strategy elements are deep and absorbing in this game. I can't wait to see what they bring with the expansion.
  15. Tornan
    May 3, 2018
    9
    My expectations were low at the beginning but game's atmosphere enveloped me from the first second you I started playing.I felt for deeply for loss of each individual and a thank letter from an amputee made me happy as much a game can make .Decisions you make change the course of the playthrough. Surely one of the best I have played this year.Graphics are perfect and game economy isMy expectations were low at the beginning but game's atmosphere enveloped me from the first second you I started playing.I felt for deeply for loss of each individual and a thank letter from an amputee made me happy as much a game can make .Decisions you make change the course of the playthrough. Surely one of the best I have played this year.Graphics are perfect and game economy is dynamic.

    This game is a must for those who like city building and survival games.    … Expand
  16. chuchel
    May 18, 2018
    10
    Easy to learn, hard to master. I have not found any BUG that affects the gameplay of the game. In addition, the best thing about this company is that they get free updates and DLC. The game is worth every hour that I have played, and the ones that I have left.
  17. somnena
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    If u like This war of mine heavy atmosphere and hard decisions, you will also love Frostpunk. It has all i expected from this game. Best game of 2018 so far, worth every penny.
  18. Wooten
    May 27, 2019
    0
    the game has a bug that erase the savefiles. It's since launch and hadn't been fixed yet.
  19. Santis_Aketios
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    This game is super. New type of playing and new type of city survival. When you enter the world. It will blown up your mind. You have to calculate and plan so your people will not die for nothing.
  20. SolidusDex
    Apr 28, 2018
    9
    Becomes quite repeatitive but when i noticed it i was 6h into the game so nice
  21. Pucks
    May 2, 2018
    10
    Impressive game play and atmosphere, very challenging game modes with lot of possibilities to survive.
  22. Falgon
    May 1, 2018
    10
    This is "This War of Mine" on steroids!!! Really addictive and fun to play.
  23. Wiebe
    Feb 26, 2020
    4
    Captivated me in the beginning, but it soon became apparent that the game lacks debt and there is not much to it when you figure out the basics, then it becomes boring and stale
  24. devilchao0
    Mar 21, 2019
    3
    Honestly a rather boring game. It can be challenging at times, but isn't very much fun while doing so. The graphics are decent, and so is the sound, but the gameplay is very lacking. There is ZERO replayability and maybe 8 hours of gameplay. But it on a deep, deep sale if you must try it out, but it's not worth more than around $12.
  25. oysteims
    Oct 30, 2019
    5
    A game I really wanted to like, the Trailer looked great, the first few hours played great, but in my opinion, the game was a bit shallow. After 6-8 hours there's really not a lot of new things to discover, and there is surprisingly little re-playability.
  26. Lonely-wolf1978
    Jul 14, 2020
    4
    Игра полная шляпа, скучная ппц... Не покупайте это овно, оно не стоит никаких денег.
  27. Ksie
    Feb 4, 2021
    0
    Первая часть прекрасна, но дополнения, хоть и вносят новые игровые механики, довольно скучны.
  28. Aeryx
    Nov 22, 2020
    9
    Like playing XCOM: EU in iron man mode, I failed a few times and in the process, ironically got hooked! This is a beautiful, atmospheric and brutal game. The whole idea of the entire campaign being a single mission from start to finish only makes it that much more compelling. Every single mistake you make is cumulative and will domino on you in the last brutal days of the story. TheLike playing XCOM: EU in iron man mode, I failed a few times and in the process, ironically got hooked! This is a beautiful, atmospheric and brutal game. The whole idea of the entire campaign being a single mission from start to finish only makes it that much more compelling. Every single mistake you make is cumulative and will domino on you in the last brutal days of the story. The graphics are great, the illustrations are gorgeous and the gameplay mechanics are impressive, if not clunky at times. Things get ugly very fast and it baffles me how people get frostbite a few seconds after I turn off the generator, even if the thing is still very hot. The music is just phenomenal.

    For drawbacks, I had trouble running this on Windows 7, and I had to upgrade to Windows 10 to make it work. But since my old OS was already scheduled for retirement, this wasn't a big issue for me.

    I enjoyed making children work brutal jobs in freezing conditions and their parents were so ungrateful and revolted. I delighted condemning refugees to certain death by turning them away. I put sawdust in soup to save rations and executed every person who opposed me. Bloody heretics!

    9/10 and would kill everybody to save the city, all over again.    … Expand
  29. Friendzie
    Aug 25, 2023
    0
    I am not the type to give games 0. I try to see the good in things, and at least give some credit. I really don't see anything redeeming in this, though. I don't even like the music or anything. I bought the ultimate edition on Steam because I actually wanted to play it based on some people raving about it. Saw reviews calling it the best game of all time. Couldn't believe THIS is the gameI am not the type to give games 0. I try to see the good in things, and at least give some credit. I really don't see anything redeeming in this, though. I don't even like the music or anything. I bought the ultimate edition on Steam because I actually wanted to play it based on some people raving about it. Saw reviews calling it the best game of all time. Couldn't believe THIS is the game people are saying that about.

    This game has one exact way you need to progress or you are punished severely. You start off with so few options, yet only one very unintuitive way will result in not losing massive amounts of people on your first night. The first thing the game tells you is nobody has a home and you need coal. If you hyper-focus on either of those two things, people are going to die in droves. Even with a 24 hour decree to keep gathering resources through the night, you can't build enough homes in time. Even the build grid is stifling in its rigidity.

    That this is a preset scenario that's more or less the same every time is baffling. Any other developer in the universe would've turned this kind of idea into much more of a roguelike experience with vastly different things happening every time, and not start off with such a ridiculously punishing one-way or death outset scenario.

    It's hard for me to see the 10/10 reviews as anything but people who think that they've beaten some hard game, and feel this sense of accomplishment, but it's really all smoke and mirrors difficulty. Anyone can win the game if given the "right" set of things to do in the "right" order, and as such it feels like more of an extremely obtuse trial and error puzzle game than anything else.    … Expand
  30. RMDsilva
    Oct 18, 2021
    8
    Very fun, addictive, original setting and fun mechanics.
    Scenario modes are fun and encourage repetition for a bit.
    Main gripe I have is with the "laws", with not so interesting choices and forcing you to pick a way to impose your will on your people.
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#27 Best PC Game of 2018
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#17 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
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#9 Most Shared PC Game of 2018

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 67 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 67
  3. Negative: 0 out of 67
  1. IGN Japan
    Mar 5, 2020
    90
    Frostpunk is a city-building simulation game that puts an emphasis not just on efficiency, but also the moral qualities of the player as a leader. Even if you normally don’t play simulation games, you will definitely be able to appreciate its uniqueness on a lower difficulty setting.
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  2. The Digital Fix
    Mar 14, 2019
    90
    Frostpunk is bleak. Really bleak. Each decision serves not to ensure progress, but to ensure survival against overwhelming odds. It’s essentially a Crisis Management Simulator, and I love it for that. Just remember to play something more cheerful immediately afterwards.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 13, 2018
    80
    Scripted events will get annoying, but the very foundation chills to the bones. Extraordinary building strategy, with which you will literally freeze. [Issue#286]
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