Is Enshrouded a Good Game? What Reviewers Say About Its Quality

Is Enshrouded considered a good game?

Yes, based on the published reviews summarized here. One reviewer calls Enshrouded a phenomenal achievement in survival RPGs and one not to be missed, describing it as a survival action-RPG set in a wide-open world whose four cornerstones are combat, building, crafting and exploration.

That reviewer has played the game since Early Access, calls it their favorite survival RPG, and says the 1.0 release turned out bigger and better than expected. A second reviewer says they have been largely loving the game and concludes that, despite its faults and limited originality, it is one of the year’s best. A third says the game has only gotten better since Early Access and that there are many things to praise.

What reviewers praise about Enshrouded

The strongest praise centers on the world, combat and the way the game’s systems fit together. One reviewer lists an excellent hand-crafted world, a flexible combat system and a powerful but approachable build among its strengths.

A second reviewer says fighting is arguably the most enjoyable part of Enshrouded, even while suggesting it may follow the Soulslike formula too closely. That reviewer also notes that nothing in the game is truly innovative from an exploration perspective, but that it comes together very well.

The same reviewer rates Enshrouded a great solo game and an even better one when experienced together with friends on a shared world. A third reviewer highlights smoother performance and more fleshed-out ideas compared with the Early Access period.

What reviewers criticise

Reviewers raise several concrete complaints. One says exploration can be significantly impeded by enemies that are ridiculously strong even when only two or three levels above the player’s, and that enemies spawn in crowds, which can make traversing the world frustrating.

The same reviewer describes crafting as equal parts tedious and laborious, citing a small starting inventory and the inability to drop items and pick them up later, with deletion the only option.

A different reviewer says base-building is cosmetic: every 4-meter block, gateway, stairwell and windowed wall has the same HP and durability regardless of material. That reviewer also warns that on PC, hardware below upper-median will cause stuttering or worse.

These criticisms sit alongside positive verdicts rather than overturning them. The reviewer who faulted cosmetic base-building and high-spec requirements still concludes that there are many things to praise about the game.

How has Enshrouded changed since Early Access?

Reviewers describe a game that improved over time. One says the 1.0 release turned out bigger and better than expected after years of added content. Another says the game has only gotten better since its Early Access days, with smoother performance, fleshed-out ideas and a mid-game that players can now carry past.

One reviewer also notes that the Hollow Halls endgame dungeons were borderline unbeatable solo, and that 1.0 added difficulty sliders that can be adjusted at any point through the settings menu.

Who is Enshrouded likely to suit?

The reviews suggest Enshrouded suits players who want a large hand-crafted world, flexible combat and a build system that is powerful but approachable. One reviewer says it works well solo and is even better with friends on a shared world.

Players who are sensitive to enemy difficulty spikes, inventory friction or cosmetic-only building materials should weigh those criticisms. One reviewer also cautions that PC hardware below upper-median will struggle, so checking system requirements before buying is sensible.

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