- Publisher: Team17 , Sold Out
- Release Date: Oct 9, 2020
- Also On: iPhone/iPad, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

- Summary:
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- Developer: Team17
- Genre(s): Action Adventure, Survival
- # of players: Up to 4
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 2 out of 7
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Mixed: 5 out of 7
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Negative: 0 out of 7
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Oct 12, 2020The Survivalists is a game that doesn't innovate too much but is fun thanks to its automation, its artistic design and its performance on Switch. Unfortunately, automation sometimes fails and we have a hard time knowing why a monkey doesn't do something because of its very small icons.
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Ninty Fresh MagazineDec 21, 2020The 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]
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Oct 16, 2020A cute, absorbing, and often clever survival game that, despite its flaws, is perfect lockdown fodder.
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Oct 18, 2020The Survivalists has a lot of potential and it’s got a strong framework in place to evolve beyond its current iteration thanks to its tone, art style, and the unique feel of some gameplay elements. At the moment however the game is a little bit thin on the ground content-wise, and this is worth bearing in mind for those expecting a title they can pour plenty of hours into. This is no doubt going to be expanded over time, but it’s worth bearing in mind for those expecting a particularly deep experience – and those who do pick it up may want to take their time with it.
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Oct 26, 2020The 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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Oct 18, 2020Some will get a lot out of The Survivalists, and we'd find it difficult to argue that it isn't fun – but your mileage will seriously vary on how quickly you burn out on its lackadaisical approach to the danger that really defines the survival genre. As an entry-level take on the principles it's pretty good, but even the least experienced survivor will reach endgame gear quickly and find there's just not a whole lot left to do. Updates could (and hopefully will) mitigate this issue, but The Survivalists – as it is now – feels a little... well... deserted.
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Oct 25, 2020The 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.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 2 out of 3
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Mixed: 0 out of 3
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Negative: 1 out of 3
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