Frostpunk Reviews

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 22, 2018

Give Frostpunk a chance – you’ll soon find out that this is yet another ambitious project from 11 bit studios that is greater than the sum of its parts. This very atmospheric "survival strategy" deserves a success and the developers should know that they are on the right path of achieving it.

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9 / 10
Oct 11, 2019

Frostpunk: Console Edition is a brutal yet highly satisfying survival city management game. At times, you'll agonize over your choices, heck, I couldn't get one in particular out of my mind, even after turning the game off. The console version feels excellent to play thanks to the highly thoughtful control mechanics that make use of every possible button efficiently. Be warned, opening the Xbox guide menu does not automatically pause the game.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 23, 2018

Frostpunk is a brutal city-builder that shines thanks to difficult choices, an original world and engaging gameplay.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 25, 2018

Frostpunk is a rare blend of social simulation, city management, and survival game that just about does everything right.

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4 / 5.0
Apr 30, 2018

Frostpunk is a unique strategy game that offers both an engaging and addicting element.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 30, 2018

One of the most intense, beautiful, and emotionally resonant games that features arranging housing and streets ever made.

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9 / 10.0
May 2, 2018

Frostpunk is a captivating experience, whether you're seeking an emotionally effective story or a solid city-building survival game. Even with all the despair, each decision feels like it matters and had weight.

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8 / 10.0
May 7, 2018

Frostpunk is not the usual city builder, but it is a game that pushes the player to its moral limit.

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8.8 / 10.0
Apr 29, 2018

Frostpunk is a fantastic city-builder which contains tough survival elements, and you can expect to be impressed by the shocking scenarios.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 1, 2018

Frostpunk is a compelling experience with a smart and interesting take on the genre that might not have the emotional punch you were looking for.

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9 / 10.0
May 9, 2018

Frostpunk is definitely one of the most engaging strategy games around, and one that deserves to be experienced.

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Fandom
Top Critic
4 / 5.0
Apr 28, 2018

It seems odd to apply the word “fun” to a game so grim, but like life in extreme circumstances, Frostpunk finds a way.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 14, 2019

Frostpunk is bleak. Really bleak.

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Spaziogames
DottorKillex
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Oct 25, 2019

Frostpunk on consoles is as good as the PC version, and this definitely is a great news for everyone who loves strategy and survival games. Just don't expect it to be a regular city builder.

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GBAtemp
Taleweaver
Top Critic
8.6 / 10.0
May 21, 2018

It's just an amazing experience. Unfortunately, you're going to have to take my word for it. The screens don't do it justice. The reviews and gameplay doesn't do it justice. Actually playing it yourself gives a sort of constant concern for your inhabitants, which makes the tough decisions really nailbitingly hard ones.

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GameSkinny
Sergey_3847
Top Critic
Apr 23, 2018

Both in technical execution and gameplay design Frostpunk is practically flawless. It's incredibly complex and may create an illusion of great moral pressure, and that's the beauty of it!

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9.5 / 10.0
Apr 23, 2018

I can only hope that players won't be discouraged by the insanely difficult learning curve because I promise you, on the other end is a beautiful game that everyone has to experience.

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Digiato
Shayan Karami
Top Critic
84 / 100
Apr 22, 2018

After This War of Mine and its expansion, 11bit studios has done it again. Great attention to details, multiple choice options and artistic and technical design are the reasons that make Frostpunk a truly joyful experience for people who seek a truly different city builder.

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8 / 10.0
Apr 24, 2018

Anothoer unique game from 11 bit studios, however with some reserves. Anyhow worth buying and playing.

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Ofisil
Top Critic
8 / 10
Apr 25, 2018

Frostpunk isn't perfect, but it doesn't really matter, as this is playing a different kind of ball game that has a unique charm of its own. It engrosses players into its frozen, post-apocalyptic world, and lets them do more than just design a city; it lets them really fear about failing, and it lets them feel immense joy for every small victory. It's a survival strategy game at its best.

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