The Survivalists

 Switch
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
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  1. kosterix
    Apr 1, 2021
    0
    Broken port.

    FIRST try the free demo. Digital = 964,00 MB; Is cheaper physical: https://www.play-asia.com/the-survivalists/13/70dj77; you get raids when you are far away. sucks. Do NOT quit your game while one of your monkeys are holding a chest. I did and when I reloaded he didn’t have the chest anymore and I lost SO MANY important items! In other words, nice idea, but needs a lot    Broken port.

    FIRST try the free demo. Digital = 964,00 MB; Is cheaper physical: https://www.play-asia.com/the-survivalists/13/70dj77; you get raids when you are far away. sucks. Do NOT quit your game while one of your monkeys are holding a chest. I did and when I reloaded he didn’t have the chest anymore and I lost SO MANY important items!

    In other words, nice idea, but needs a lot of debugging. Maybe consider a second edition or a third or just forget about it. The fact the bug is present in all implementations means the devs were lazy enough to directly port the code.    … Expand
  2. currer_bell
    Aug 29, 2021
    9
    Amazing Game. As of 2021, Switch version I did'nt experienced any bug going through it. Despite the cute graphics, this is not a game for kids, it's a much tougher and more complex and deep game than it looks. It's true the monkeys can be a chore using at first, but if you're patient enough you'll get the hang of it. The game is also quite long, over 50 + hours for a good roundup. If youAmazing Game. As of 2021, Switch version I did'nt experienced any bug going through it. Despite the cute graphics, this is not a game for kids, it's a much tougher and more complex and deep game than it looks. It's true the monkeys can be a chore using at first, but if you're patient enough you'll get the hang of it. The game is also quite long, over 50 + hours for a good roundup. If you like Stardew valley but looking for something a bit more challenging this game is a must.… Expand
  3. G_Switch
    Jun 7, 2022
    10
    The Survivalists is truly a hidden gem on the Switch. I have played it for around 50 hours and I enjoyed every second of it. There is tons of content and you truly never feel like you ran out of stuff to do. There were some small annoyances for 100 percenting the game like really hard items to find but I can’t bump it down because of the small price and the large enjoyment time. I highlyThe Survivalists is truly a hidden gem on the Switch. I have played it for around 50 hours and I enjoyed every second of it. There is tons of content and you truly never feel like you ran out of stuff to do. There were some small annoyances for 100 percenting the game like really hard items to find but I can’t bump it down because of the small price and the large enjoyment time. I highly recommend.… Expand

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Ninty Fresh Magazine
    Dec 21, 2020
    75
    The Survivalists adds monkeys to the classic sandbox survival formula. It’s a match made in the canopies, even if it doesn’t always work right. [Issue #2, p.71]
  2. Switch Player
    Oct 26, 2020
    70
    The Survivalists is a classic endurance adventure with tried and tested elements, accompanied by a defining mechanic that, sadly, could be better implemented. But it’s still great fun and fans of management sandbox games are well catered for.
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  3. God is a Geek
    Oct 25, 2020
    60
    The Survivalists is the latest in a crowded genre. Bright visuals can't hide that it is a fairly light experience at present, but there is some enjoyment to be had if you can look past the slightly uncomfortable sub-text of its central mechanic.
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