Don't Starve: Nintendo Switch Edition

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  • Summary: Don't Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic.

    You play as Wilson, an intrepid Gentleman Scientist who has been trapped by a demon and transported to a mysterious wilderness world. Wilson must learn to exploit his environment and its inhabitants if    Don't Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic.

    You play as Wilson, an intrepid Gentleman Scientist who has been trapped by a demon and transported to a mysterious wilderness world. Wilson must learn to exploit his environment and its inhabitants if he ever hopes to escape and find his way back home.

    Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style. Play your way as you unravel the mysteries of this strange land.    … Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Nintendo Insider
    May 24, 2018
    90
    The visual style works brilliantly on the Switch in both handheld and docked. The bold outlines are eye-catching and the muted colour palette lends the game a sense of mystery. Having the full experience of Don’t Starve on the move is wonderful and the day/night cycle is just the right length to hop on and play during a break in your real life. As survival games go, this is one of the best you will find for the Switch.
  2. Cubed3
    Apr 16, 2018
    90
    Without a doubt, Dont' Starve is the gold standard as far as the survival genre is concerned. Every playthrough is a mentally demanding endurance match to stay alive, and it's a better game overall for it. Although it's easy to fall into routine a few hours in, the sheer potential and scope of each run ensures there's seldom a dull moment.
  3. Everyeye.it
    Apr 23, 2018
    80
    A good conversion overall, but it suffers from the direct comparison with the Mega Pack version of the contemporary release, mainly due to the absence of the multiplayer expansion Do not Starve Together.
  4. Nintendo Life
    Apr 25, 2018
    80
    Don’t Starve: Nintendo Switch Edition is an extremely meaty and punishing experience that always keeps you on your toes. The open ended, tough as nails gameplay isn’t for everyone - particularly in its repetition - but it can be quite addictive once things click. A distinct visual style, countless hours of randomized gameplay, and an open ended nature that favors boldness combine to make this an easy suggestion.
  5. Metro GameCentral
    Apr 16, 2018
    70
    Half a decade’s worth of expansions deliver a dizzying array of features but this stylish survival game still frustrates as much as it entertains.
  6. Pocket Gamer UK
    Apr 18, 2018
    70
    Don't Starve: Nintendo Switch Edition is perfect for survival and strategy-lovers, but it could've used a couple more weeks in testing to nip those pesky bugs in the bud. Though it's as fun as ever there's nothing different about this version and, especially if you've already sunk hours and hours into the game on PC, console, or mobile, there's no real need to pick this up again. I mean, unless you want to own it on the Switch.

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  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 3 out of 16
  1. yitus
    Jun 27, 2018
    9
    Great game! Depending on the time of day we will appear some monsters or others. You have to be careful at night since the game is veryGreat game! Depending on the time of day we will appear some monsters or others. You have to be careful at night since the game is very difficult! I also played in the iOS and Android version, but I definitely prefer the Switch version.… Expand
  2. CrispCicada
    May 27, 2020
    9
    Don't Starve is simply an amazing survival game no matter how you put it. The gameplay in this game is great. It takes a load of strategy andDon't Starve is simply an amazing survival game no matter how you put it. The gameplay in this game is great. It takes a load of strategy and skill to make it through the night. The longer you survive, the more difficult the game gets. You have to manage your resources and surroundings to get as much as possible. If there's a pig village around you, reserve some food, give them to the pigs, and get manure. This game's art style looks great. I love the industrial/cartoony vibes coming from this game. This game's dialogue is also pretty great. The characters got a few chuckles outta me. Perhaps my favorite thing about this game is the amount of options there are while creating your island. The island can be large, exclude pig heads, have more spiders, etc. The generation of the islands is in your hands. If I had a complaint, it's that the night gets pretty darn boring. Most of the time, you sorta just sit there doing nothing. In conclusion, Don't Starve is a stellar survival game that everybody should try at least one time. Have a lovely day/night, folks!… Expand
  4. Laniere
    May 18, 2018
    8
    This is a really great game, full of content to explore. I've already on pc and bought for the switch too. This version is currentlyThis is a really great game, full of content to explore. I've already on pc and bought for the switch too. This version is currently UNPLAYABLE. There are TONS of bugs and glitch. They are really too much to makes this game playable. The map that cover itself and the season change bug are only a few. I'll update this review and my vote when and if the switch version will get an update because right now i cannot reccommend to buy this game. The disappointing thing is that 90% of this bugs where already found and solved on other console versions. This demonstrate how little effort on testing has been done on the switch version before putting it on the market. If they had played this version for 3 hours they would knew that it was not possible to play it.

    Do your self a favour and get the PC version. Avoid like the plague this version at least for now.

    nb 1.0.1 is live and has not correct anyone of those major bugs that make the game unplayable. Still impossible to make a good adventure.

    Ok 1 month later there is out a patch which fix all major bugs. This ia solid 8/10.    … Expand
  5. OskarJUK
    Jun 18, 2023
    8
    I enjoyed playing this game, but after time you have nothing to do. Dst together have a lot of more content and a lot of more to do.
  6. RomanRiabusha
    Aug 3, 2022
    6
    Bad optimization, shiprekwed is crashes with an error.
    Idk, maybe this is because i have 1st revizion.
    Game good, but port on switch literally bad.
  7. Grunty
    May 27, 2018
    6
    Well maybe permadeath is just not for me (darkest dungeon was beginning to make me feel different) and hard game as well : after dying theWell maybe permadeath is just not for me (darkest dungeon was beginning to make me feel different) and hard game as well : after dying the first night, dying the first hounds, dying collecting flowers and becoming insane, dying the first winter, dying at the first deerclops (and this last death without the feeling of learning something), I'm feeling a bit bored of starting again and again. There is no guidance within the game and it's easy to feel lost. I think I will flee games where hard is emphasis a bit from now on, because frustration is more present than pleasure. Especially true when you want to play easy and portable mode.… Expand
  8. YzicK
    Jan 31, 2021
    0
    Неиграбильно, сплошные баги и фризы, слишком сильно отличается от остальных своих версийНеиграбильно, сплошные баги и фризы, слишком сильно отличается от остальных своих версий

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