Icarus worth playing in 2023?

[Rynastiv]

Is this game even worth playing now or what? there's literally 26k mixed reviews and a lot of people seem to be ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ on this game, most of them were on release date which is why i'm asking the million dollar question: ''Is Icarus worth getting into in 2023? '' did the devs fix the game now? I am craving for a survival game and i am watching CohhCarnage play this game on his stream, game looks really good too graphically.

I will appreciate any replies regarding the game's situation and if its worth playing.

[Arcimage]

The game is very fun, but only fits a very fine line play style which I am only now beginning to enjoy

[Rynastiv]

Originally posted by Arcimage:

The game is very fun, but only fits a very fine line play style which I am only now beginning to enjoy

can you explain in more detail on what you mean by what you just said?

Thanks.

[Arcimage]

Originally posted by Rynastiv:

Originally posted by Arcimage:

The game is very fun, but only fits a very fine line play style which I am only now beginning to enjoy

can you explain in more detail on what you mean by what you just said?

Thanks.

I will try, I am not really good with explanations, but the game can be played in several ways, there is a unlimited survival mode, outpost mode (easy Unlimited Survival Mode) and Missions- Missions give you the main currency in the game (Credits and Exotic) and is used to buy pre-fabricated equipment before missions and survival mode drops- you can only take these pre-fabricated items with you to and from missions/modes and the reason many people dont like it besides price is because of how it is very difficult and different from most survival games in core aspects

On this note however ill mention the game is very fun to grind missions for the said credits, been looking for friends to play with so I can go into later missions and really have a go at it with a army basically- I can recommend it to you if that sounds fun and if you want a friend to play with I am currently wanting to get back into such game as I am now :D

[Grand Forks]

Its fun to play, I have only played missions due that Outpost are boring and open world is well if you want to build a big house... The graphics are very nice. abit of motion lag still is in the game but its nothing like it was. It can get boring after awhile I hope the new dlc is not like styx map where its weather is the problem with me. I dont mind weather but that is ridiculous on a constant hide and seek with shelters. I been playing on hard mode most of the time and with friends on extreme ( not recommended unless you want to loss your gear)

[Morri]

A lot of the bad reviews were from the beginning, when the game imo was more of an EA version than a completed game.
However, it has come a long way since then, and imo definitely worth it right now. Do check first if your PC can handle the game; since it's quite heavy.

[AKH925]

Originally posted by Morri:

A lot of the bad reviews were from the beginning, when the game imo was more of an EA version than a completed game.
However, it has come a long way since then, and imo definitely worth it right now. Do check first if your PC can handle the game; since it's quite heavy.

I agree. I enjoyed it from the start but what really hooked me was the Open World update not long ago. I've had a lot of fun playing on a dedicated server with a group of friends.

@Rynastiv Also something that helps me decide whether or not to buy a game is checking the update history to see both the quantity and quality of recent updates. Icarus has a long list of 90 weeks worth of updates. I'd say take a peek and see if the level of support and content speak to you.

[Rynastiv]

Originally posted by AKH925:

Originally posted by Morri:

A lot of the bad reviews were from the beginning, when the game imo was more of an EA version than a completed game.
However, it has come a long way since then, and imo definitely worth it right now. Do check first if your PC can handle the game; since it's quite heavy.

I agree. I enjoyed it from the start but what really hooked me was the Open World update not long ago. I've had a lot of fun playing on a dedicated server with a group of friends.

@Rynastiv Also something that helps me decide whether or not to buy a game is checking the update history to see both the quantity and quality of recent updates. Icarus has a long list of 90 weeks worth of updates. I'd say take a peek and see if the level of support and content speak to you.

I'm honestly going to skip for now. I still need to wait for my paycheck anyway to be honest with you guys hahaha. And also Lies of P coming out next month so i rather buy that.

If i decide to get this game all i want to experience is the normality of a survival game, screw the missions, screw co-op, i just want to play the normal survival mode like ( Valheim ).

I appreciate the replies guys, many thanks!

[Ankido]

I own a $900 GPU, the RTX 3070 Ti, but I'm unable to run this game smoothly. My attempts to get into the game have been unsuccessful. Additionally, the latest expansion doesn't appear to be enticing. I came across some discussions on their Discord server where it was mentioned that the company is facing financial difficulties. Given these factors, I have concerns about the company's future viability.

[AKH925]

Originally posted by Rynastiv:

Originally posted by AKH925:

I agree. I enjoyed it from the start but what really hooked me was the Open World update not long ago. I've had a lot of fun playing on a dedicated server with a group of friends.

@Rynastiv Also something that helps me decide whether or not to buy a game is checking the update history to see both the quantity and quality of recent updates. Icarus has a long list of 90 weeks worth of updates. I'd say take a peek and see if the level of support and content speak to you.

I'm honestly going to skip for now. I still need to wait for my paycheck anyway to be honest with you guys hahaha. And also Lies of P coming out next month so i rather buy that.

If i decide to get this game all i want to experience is the normality of a survival game, screw the missions, screw co-op, i just want to play the normal survival mode like ( Valheim ).

I appreciate the replies guys, many thanks!

I'm in the same boat. I do the missions on occasion but I was never crazy about them. The Open World is where I have my fun. That's more the style you are mentioning. Good old fashioned exploring, base building, and progression at your own pace.

[AKH925]

Originally posted by Rynastiv:

Is this game even worth playing now or what? there's literally 26k mixed reviews and a lot of people seem to be ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ on this game, most of them were on release date which is why i'm asking the million dollar question: ''Is Icarus worth getting into in 2023? '' did the devs fix the game now? I am craving for a survival game and i am watching CohhCarnage play this game on his stream, game looks really good too graphically.

I will appreciate any replies regarding the game's situation and if its worth playing.

I don't know of a way to DM you. Friend me and I'll gift you the base game. If you enjoy it you can get the expansion when you have the money. 🙂 That should help mitigate some of the potential risk. Although I'm confident you'll love it. 😉

I bought the Supporter edition back in the day so I've gotten well over my money's worth. It's a great game, I want to see it flourish, and I want others to experience the fun that I've had. So I don't mind sharing a copy to support them.

[MrWhiskers]

In terms of performance, the game is still super janky. STILL lots of bugs. For me, the most unforgivable bug is ore nodes will spawn in rock that can't be mined (cave wall/floor).

[Ankido]

Originally posted by MrWhiskers:

In terms of performance, the game is still super janky. STILL lots of bugs. For me, the most unforgivable bug is ore nodes will spawn in rock that can't be mined (cave wall/floor).

It was the persistent lag and janky gameplay that deterred me from engaging with Icarus. I must admit, I'm not particularly fond of this game. The experience it offers doesn't quite align with what I expect from a survival game. Instead, it comes across more as a time trial, especially considering the recent introduction of an open-world setting which was quite refreshing.

[Rocket]

Originally posted by MrWhiskers:

In terms of performance, the game is still super janky. STILL lots of bugs. For me, the most unforgivable bug is ore nodes will spawn in rock that can't be mined (cave wall/floor).

Have you tried the new build on experimental? We are trialing some very significant new fixes that have solved hitching and stuttering issues for many players - myself included.

[AKH925]

Originally posted by MrWhiskers:

In terms of performance, the game is still super janky. STILL lots of bugs. For me, the most unforgivable bug is ore nodes will spawn in rock that can't be mined (cave wall/floor).

That ore thing still happens and can be annoying. I don't see it often though luckily.

The performance can definitely be improved. They pushed a new performance patch the steam experimental branch that may be worth checking out to see if you notice a difference. Maybe provide feedback on your experience.

[AKH925]

Originally posted by Ankido:

Originally posted by MrWhiskers:

In terms of performance, the game is still super janky. STILL lots of bugs. For me, the most unforgivable bug is ore nodes will spawn in rock that can't be mined (cave wall/floor).

It was the persistent lag and janky gameplay that deterred me from engaging with Icarus. I must admit, I'm not particularly fond of this game. The experience it offers doesn't quite align with what I expect from a survival game. Instead, it comes across more as a time trial, especially considering the recent introduction of an open-world setting which was quite refreshing.

Open World was a game changer for me and is where I spend most of my time. The timed missions gave me a bit of burn out.