They’ve been saying it for years. Scientists, religious fanatics, and cults have all shouted that the ending of the human race was both soon and inevitable. How it happens remains a mystery, but when it finally does, the world is left damaged, mutated, and in classic post-apocalyptic conditions. Published and developed by 10tons Ltd, Dysmantle is an open-world survival game filled with classic themes such as nature reclaimed buildings, mysterious messages from the past, and dangerous, mutated creatures. Sure, the world may have ended, but that doesn’t mean the adventure has to!
Like an unshaven butterfly escaping its safe cocoon, your character emerges from an underground bunker to find the land in a state of disarray. Vines, trash, barricades, and run-down houses are everywhere. It’s a good thing that you’ve already got a handy dandy crowbar to go wild, get out some of that pent-up aggression and start smashing whatever is close. Just don’t be alarmed if your first few attempts may not work and have you uselessly rebounding back. Not everything will be destructible in the beginning as tougher tools will be needed for the heavy-duty furniture.
Although you will be scavenging for supplies throughout most of the game, you won’t have to worry about your character dying of hunger or thirst. The biggest dangers are the humans, animals, and flora that have been affected by whatever took out civilization and transformed into rage-fueled monsters. They are aggressive, territorial, and can even be found attacking a deer or two. Just as there are many types of enemies, there are also many varying weapons to arm yourself with and attack styles to perfect. Give a sneaky bash from behind, a throwing knife from afar, or just the old-fashion way of running and hitting. There’s really no wrong way to go about surviving in these trying times.
Dysmantle is a great game for players who have never played a survival game and want to get into the genre. It’s fun, captivating, and oddly stress-relieving. There are no harsh penalties for dying as lost items can simply be obtained from the last place players have died. Lit campfires and boxes to store inventory are safe and act as both a respawn point and a time where players can access the crafting portion of the game. The art style, game mechanics, sound effects and soundtrack are simplistic in design, but nonetheless create a highly enjoyable gaming experience. The most noticeable area that can be improved is the perspective players have when playing as the camera view sits a bit too high and does not have the ability to zoom in.
Living in a post-apocalyptic world can get kind of lonely as there are no NPCs other than enemies in the game. However, messages from the past in the form of radio recordings and tiny notes left on paper are good reminders that there is still a mystery to be solved and that there is more to life than just surviving. Although the world is different and now filled with monsters that want to kill you upon sight; don’t forget that you’re a bit of a badass and can get through another day in the new post-apocalyptic world.
PROS: Very fun, great atmosphere, and although the game is in Early Access, plays like a well-developed game.
CONS: Camera angle is too high, unable to zoom in, and unable to withdraw items once stored in storage boxes.
Check Out the Dysmantle Trailer:
For more information, please visit: http://dysmantle.com/
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Video games have always been a huge influence in my life and have definitely shaped me to who I am today . Some of my best memories growing up were the many adventures and stories I was able to experience and become immersed in. If my hands aren't either covered in clay, typing, editing, creating, or helping shoving food in my mouth, they would either be gripped to a controller, tapping away at the screen of my phone, or clicking away on my PC. I am always up for trying something new because why live just one life when you can live many.
More Stories
Pinfest 2024 Overview
Play the Free Steam Demo Now for Be the Ruler: Britannia
Mutant Football League 2 Heading to Steam Early Access May 31