DYSMANTLE

Very good action game. Zombies post a good challenge. Skill tree low but progressive.

Dysmantle é um game bem linear nas mecânicas, tu pega a base dela no inicio e meio que segue até o final basicamente com o mesmo core, sem muitas novidades.

Uma coisa que é boa e ruim ao mesmo tempo é a quantidade de pontos de interesse pelo mapa, tem realmente muitas coisas para serem feitas, mas muitas delas são iguais que fica monótono rapidamente.

As side quest são na sua maioria bem divertidas e tem alguns minigames legais também...

Após quase 60h de game, achei o final muito repentino, basicamente só sobe os créditos e é isso. Recomendo, mas saiba que pode ser bem maçante a depender de como tu joga.

É um ótimo game!

The beginning of the game is pretty entertaining: getting the first upgrades, unlocking crafting recipes and exploring is interesting.

Then after 35 hours, it starts to feel boring.
The enemies are predictable, the grinding starts to get you, and I made mistakes (falling in water o pits) due to boredom. So I finished in around 42 hours, with what I think is a 70% completion, and no desire to 100% it.

More variety in materials, skills and items could have helped.

So, I liked the base game and got my money's worth, but I'm glad I didn't buy the DLCs.

Gets exceptionally boring and repetitive very fast.

Bro the game is so good because you can break any thing you see (Walls/Cars/Houses/Trees/and a lot of other things ) 10/10

Pretty fun crafting and resource gathering game with good QoL features. The map is very big so you have fast travel option, and there are a lot of tools to upgrade, blueprints to unlock, stuffs to break and quests to do.

This is a really good game. It is more or less an easy game which I find relaxing. Everything I have read about this game implies that it can be hard but I have found that it is not true.

Combat is simple, but the world is relatively atmospheric and I find the gameplay loop of tearing stuff up, upgrading, then being able to tear up more stuff in an area soothing.

Once I got the hang of combat, (doing dodge rolls, backing up while charging a power attack, etc,) it became much more fun. I've spent the past 5 hours just playing and I literally have only nibbled the surface of this game. So far, it doesn't feel too tedious or monotonous, maybe it will later, but I am thoroughly enjoying the game and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys discovering and exploring.

It's semi-linear, in that there's a main story line, but there's so much side content to enjoy that I don't feel compelled to move ahead yet. The two bosses I've encountered have been really fun and challenging enough to not be a walk in the park, yet manageable with some forethought and patience. I love it so far! Great job devs!

It's a fun game but lacks some interconnectiveness and quests, it does have some quests though not as many as i'd like for the area involved - overall a good fun game though sometimes you have to make your own goals (and soimetimes those goals are just entire city block demolition with a sledgehammer).

It's not the deepest game (run around and smash things with various weapon-tools), but it is satisfying in terms of progression, its fairly polished, and there's just enough to do to keep you occupied.

Amazing game especially for the price. Loads tp do and will keep you entertained for hours. I've bought all the DLCs and have hardly put it down since buying it.

For my personal taste, this was great addition to my library.

The game play loop was explore, smash things apart into their raw constituents, upgrade your gear to break apart newer things to get better materials or barriers to access new locations. Along the way you slowly piece together the mystery of the island and your role in this bittersweet apocalypse.

I would have liked some survival elements, more compelling reasons cook, or to build outposts, but once you get far enough in the story you realize why hunger, thirst, and sleep aren't applicable to the main character.

If you feel inclined, modding tools are available out of the gate. Just be prepared to do some light research, but you can tweak the game to your personal tastes.

I highly recommend picking up Dysmantle and giving it a try!

Thoroughly enjoying this casual survival. Dismantling things is very zen. Though, it appears that the only way to co-op is through steam screen share and one of you must be on a controller. The controls aren't bad though but you're stuck on the same screen so you have to move together.

6/10

Fun for first 25 hours, but then it gets too repetitive. You run around the map, fight the same monsters, break the same things just to upgrade your tools a bit. It´s a good game, but it lacks depth.

One thing that really stands out is the map. It´s well done and intriguing, exploration was THE thing for me in Dysmantle.

DYSMANTLE is a hidden gem that's surprisingly addictive and endlessly rewarding. The blend of exploration, crafting, and satisfying combat kept me hooked for hours. Each new area discovered brought fresh challenges, intriguing mysteries, and abundant opportunities to upgrade and build my character. The pacing is perfect—never overwhelming, yet always compelling enough to make "just one more quest" turn into hours of immersive fun.

What really sets DYSMANTLE apart is its incredibly satisfying sense of progression. Tearing down everything around you to rebuild something better never gets old. The graphics are charming and detailed, and the soundtrack perfectly captures the atmosphere of adventure and survival.

Highly recommended for anyone looking for an engaging survival game with depth, polish, and plenty of content. Definitely worth every penny!

This game is very fun and has an addicting game loop! Game reminds me of Project Zomboid but less stressful and less serious. So if Project Zomboid made you break a couple of your controllers and/or keyboards out of frustration, then this game will only maybe make you break 1 controller and/or keyboard out of frustration.... Seriously though game is worth it especially if its on sale!

I picked up the main game for sale and, after an hour of playing, I went back and grabbed the DLCs as well.

It's quite the experience. I had initially grabbed it because I was looking for something destructive... I didn't expect to find an enthralling story that kept me engaged well beyond what I'd hoped for.

Overall, I think this game is a ridiculous amount of fun. It's absolutely worth picking it up on sale if you have the spare cash.

HOWEVER

It is not perfect. The majority of the bugs I've found seem to have been around for quite a long while at this point, which is always a massive headache. And there are some general Quality of Life troubles on top of the bugs. Here's my list in some attempt at order from least troublesome to most:

5 - Camera tracking can be a headache when things are too close together. There are tons of instances where there are just too many things in one space and it's impossible to hit what you're aiming at because your targeting system is basically just locking on to any mob that gets close and staying locked even if they're no longer the closest mob. It's also caused me to accidentally exit a tomb on a couple occasions while I was trying to hit a button with the rope too near to where I was standing. For the most part this isn't the worst, but it can be incredibly frustrating.

4 - Your pet causes a horrendous visual/sound glitch in areas where you can port in close to water or a dropoff. I find this happens the most in the eastern coast where there's a tower right next to the water. When you port in your pet tries to follow, only to land in the water. Their 'ZAP' onto land gets caught on a fence or even just the edge of the land and they end up in this awful cycle that turns them into a bright blue flash playing that "ZAPZAPZAPZAP" over and over. The only way out of this is to go into your settings and come back out or run away from the shoreline. It's harmless but incredibly jarring and generally really annoying.

3 - There's no way to tell where the side quests are unless you just randomly stumble upon them while you're out exploring. I finished all but 2 achievements, which I find incredibly frustrating. I have no idea how to find every single side quest. I've already been everywhere, interacted with everything, but still the side quest achievement and the points of interest achievement remain unfulfilled. I'm sure there's some little corner somewhere that I've missed somehow but it's impossible to tell without tearing apart the entire island because....

2 - As much as I enjoy tearing things apart in the game, the limitations to your personal storage make that much destruction really tedious because once you run out of charges for your remote deposit thingummy, you have to run back to a fire to recharge. Even with the remote recharging device it's not enough for the really big demolition jobs. I can understand why this is a thing but that doesn't make it any less tedious to constantly have to run back and forth to fires to deposit everything and recharge when I'm trying to clearcut an area to make sure I didn't miss anything.

1 - Finally, my biggest complaint is... The End Game. I cannot begin to quantify how utterly miserable I was when I realized that I'd finished the storyline, filled the Ark, but the only way to activate New Game+ was to wipe out Every. Single. Area. on the main island not once, not twice, but THREE TIMES. It took me the better part of a WEEK because I was just so sick of it. There was no more story. I couldn't find anymore quests. It was just mindless carnage.. And yes, I initially bought the game for mindless carnage and destruction but I wanted to replay the story from the start with the knowledge I'd gained from my first play through. I was EXCITED to get to New Game+ only to find I wasn't allowed to do that until I'd jumped through these ridiculously, miserably tedious hoops first. And to top it off, the End Game is bugged. There were tons of times where I'd have to relog the game because, after respawning the mobs in an area there would always be a few that would show up on the scanner but they'd be missing when I arrived. I'd be standing on top of the red mark when I ran the scanner, but in the proper game? They were nowhere to be found until I relogged. It just added a whole new level to the wretched tedium of it all. There are also several areas where one zone will have an awkward corner where only 1 mob will spawn and you'll have to go to the neighboring zone and through a portal or a long ways from the nearest fire to get to the dang thing.. And you have to do this 3 TIMES to clear the area. It's a special kind of agony. By the time I finally was able to activate New Game+ I just... didn't feel like playing anymore. I was so bored of going through the same areas, killing the same mobs over and over again. Will I pick up the game and try to 100% it properly again someday? Maybe... but that day is definitely not today or tomorrow.

Again, I would like to reiterate that the game is absolutely worth playing.. but if you're a weirdo like me that really gets into it and wants to 100% the achievements, maybe come at it with a prior awareness of how the end game plays out and cook up a strategy so you're not bored out of your mind by the time you can finally activate New Game+.

I am, genuinely, looking forward to the sequel. Here's hoping that End Game isn't as miserable as this one though. Good grief.

Positive

- Great tutorial and intro for brand new players to learn the game
- Satisfying progression & crafting system
- A lot of tools and weapons to craft and use
- very satisfying destruction, and looting
- Very simple and great storage system with a lot of storage boxes and campfires you can rest and spawn at around the map
- Good solid base building and farming. You can even get blueprints for machines, then come back to base and build multiple to use at the same time
- Overall good exploration with a lot of points of interest, side quests, and other intersting locations to discover
- very detailed and useful map. Shows not only terrain, but almost all objects if you zoom in can see even some of the smallest objects like garbage bags or gas cans on the map. Extremely helpful especially for a new player like me
- Theres A LOT of resources the players needs almost everywhere on the map, its just a matter of upgrading your tools to be able to destroy them eventually
- Intersting story and lore is told throughout the game through quests and exploration
- Combat feels a bit slippery sometimes, but its solid enough to not ruin the game



Negative

- Planting animations feel a bit too slow.
- Combat even though its good, feels kind of the same with all the weapons except for damage and knockback power
- Player can get too cold at night, or too hot at day in later sections of the map even when fully equipped with the best temperature related clothes and trinkets available
- Farming ,woodcutting, smelting systems needs contant attention, and there are no notifications that let you know when harvesting is ready. Which is where I think some automation could help like an AI companion, or machines that can automatically plant, cut, and refine collected resources so the player can get lost exploring for hours without worrying that they forgot to tend to their plants and machines
- Mountainous areas are annoying to navigate because of this being a top down game, an optional craftable GPS system wouldve been great because theres proper paths to every point of interest.
Destruction of objects with sledgehammer (late game weapon) doesnt feel fast enough, specifically against brick and wood buildings that the wrench can already destroy at a decent pace, the sledghammer damage to these lower tier objects doesnt feel like much of a step up and makes the game feel really slow.


Overall 8/10. Solid, addicting destruction, crafting, progression, and exploration. Especially for $20. Hoping to see a sequel or something similiar in the future from these devs

Enjoyable discovery, well made map, fighting enemies takes time to learn but isn't too bad once you get the hang of it. Yes, you do a lot of breaking items down, but it never feels like drudgery and you have a pretty good drip of upgrades as you go. All and all, it's a great survival game, but it's fairly forgiving (you'll still die a lot early if you rush).

Excellent game and dlcs, gameplay and progression is solid, map is big and varied, lore is cool, what not to love

There's something cathartic about the ability to destroy just about everything in the world. Long after I needed the materials I was still demolishing buildings for fun. The game is simple but enjoyable, and well worth the price if you're looking to relax and explore with your trusty sledgehammer.

10/10 Game, loved the music, loved the world building, loved the visuals, loved the combat and loved the crafting.
I have only one negative thing to say as a completionist. The Devs force the player to touch every single PoI in the game. You cannot only see it you have to touch it, yup enjoy fishing out of 100+ fishing spots if you want the 100% PoI achievement.

Other than that I highly recommend the game to everyone.

The game is grindy, but the difficulty is manageable. After a while the salvaging, crafting, killing zombies falls into a relaxing routine. The map is massive, and you really get to do some exploration. If you have materials on you and you die, you can find your corpse and get your stuff(on lower difficulty) so nothing is lost. I got the game on sale, but is reasonable at the regular price, and the game has a small footprint so it downloads and installs fast. This is one that you can buy, play less than 2 hours to get a reasonable idea of it, then get a refund if not up your alley. Definitely worth a try.

I don't think the game is revolutionary or anything, but I have 45hours and beat the game. It's just a really solid well put together game. It's solidly average, but a good average. Quality/fun idk how to describe it, reminds me of early indie AA digital only games sold on xbox live/psn before they opened the gates to everyone.

Pets DLC is a good side addition to the main game that you discover just as you run around normally, but the other 2 are in an entirely different area from the main game. By the time I got around to it I think I had my fill, but the tl;dr for those are they're just more of the same. Additional items, but you're probably overpowered by the time you get it. Same mobs. Same goals. Mostly same everything with minor tweaks.

It's a surprisingly fun game and alot bigger than I first thought. It's not just grinding and upgrading but also puzzles and bossfights. You get ALOT for the money. I bought it on sale also so I'm very pleased!!

The crafting, progression and exploration are pretty chill. Combat leaves a little to be desired in the beginning but that isn't exactly why you'd typically play a game like this.

Game is severely neutered by lack of any online multiplayer and local just isn't enough to shore up that shortcoming in 2025.

Game received what was titled it's "Final Patch" in May of 2024 adding mod support and various content additions and quality of life changes.

All in all, I do think it's worth the $20 the way it sits.

I had this game on my wishlist for a while now and I recently bought it. I haven't played a game so well stylized, addicting, fun and incredibly well preforming in a long time. These devs have truly made a Gem that deserves more downloads. I look forward to watching this company grow and see what other great products they make.

TLDR: Buy this game, you wont regret it.

I can't remember how I found this game but it was on my wishlist and it was on sale so I grabbed it...and the DLCs. I have played several hours and still feel like I have barely started it. I really like the idea of this game. It's challenging because it's top down which I haven't played before, but I am getting used to it. I like having to "dysmantle" everything, it's soothing - especially after a long day at work. The only complaint I have (which amuses my husband) is it tells me the number of times I have died. Now, I know I don't have to look at it, but much like a train wreck, I can't help myself. I already put their next game on my wishlist.

So far its been very fun mindlessly destroying the world and hoarding all its materials!

I'm 15 hours in & hope it stays this fun 150 hours in tho

Dysmantle is an open world ARPG survival-craft with aspects of puzzle rooms similar to what you would find in an old school Zelda experience. You can pretty much dismantle everything in the game with higher levels and abilities to give you materials to continue advancing your combat, tools, and home base. Its laid back simple game play is pretty refreshing. It been well developed and continues to get updates as of Feb 2025. Getting Dysmantle with the expansions on sale was quite the find for around $16. You'll find about 100+ hours of game play and a rather extensive map, solid crafting tree, interesting game and fun mechanics.

Some areas that might turn off some gamers is what you will find similarly in other survival-craft games, the materials grind. If you don't mind the feeling of having to picking up everything around you like a garbage collector sim, then you will find the experience quite fun with very little to disagree with.

Super fun game! It's a calm game of exploration, gathering, and story. Yes, there are zombies, but the game makes them manageable the more you upgrade things. I enjoy this and highly recommend.

It's a nice casual survival game with loots of looting and leveling.

If you're a hardcore survival fan you might deem this too easy, but if you want to have a more relaxed experience it's great.

I played for 8 hours and so far it's been fun. Not sure whether I will play it a lot more, but it was already worth the money I spent on.

Great little game that the entire family enjoys together. Simple mechanic, nothing too complicated for the kids to understand. Story is alright. The kids love to destroy and gather stuff to level and max out the skills and gear.

Gigantic map,great skill tree and almost unlimited discovery and yes almost everything is distructable

I love this game. I have recently become obsessed. The graphics are great, I love the beautiful and cool looking environments. The combat is fun, and upgrading your weapons and tools is neat trying to decide what materials I need/want to find first. The map is huge! so much to explore and things to smash and break. I have the DLC'S and I haven't finished the game yet, but I can already see myself wanting more updates and fun :)

What a masterpiece of a game! No bugs, and it’s well-rounded from beginning to end. I had more fun playing this game than most of the others I've spent probably five times as much (or even more) on.

This is the perfect zone out and work on the next task sort of game I love to just sink time into at the end of a long day. Not a lot of strategy or thinking. Just dismantle everything, plant a few crops, and check off the next box.

So far really liking this game, its a simpler crafting survival game with a focus on destruction rather than building. The progression system is good in that I know that if I venture too far I'll encounter enemies that are too tough, but there is also a metroidvania aspect where there are things I passed early on that I have to go back once I gain the ability to access/destroy those things for parts. The death mechanic is a typical drop your resources on your body. I found a few mysteries along the way which are interesting and help give you reasons to explore

find quest go to waypoint break stuff go to other waypoint go to another waypoint break more stuff run back and forth between item box break stuff fight something go to waypoint

This game is for you if you really really like to hit things over and over and over again xD
Grinding materials is the main part of this game, figthing is no challenge (maybe at the start) its actually just an "cozy dismantle" game ^-^ very good for just relaxing the brain.

DYSMANTLE is a surprisingly addictive open-world survival crafting game that thrives on its unique premise: smash everything in sight to gather resources and escape a zombie-infested island. While this might sound simplistic, 10tons Ltd. has crafted an experience that goes far beyond mindless destruction.

The core gameplay loop is incredibly satisfying. You explore a vibrant world, dismantling nearly every object in your path, from trees and rocks to furniture and abandoned vehicles. These resources fuel a vast crafting system, allowing you to create tools, weapons, armor, and even build and customize your own bases. The sense of progression is constant, as you unlock new abilities, discover hidden areas, and become a true master of dismantling.

Combat is straightforward yet engaging, with a variety of enemies to test your skills. While not overly complex, the combat system provides a satisfying challenge, especially when facing off against the game's unique bosses. The world itself is surprisingly immersive, with diverse biomes, hidden locations, and secrets to uncover. The day-night cycle, dynamic weather, and atmospheric sound design further enhance the experience.

While not heavily narrative-driven, DYSMANTLE weaves an intriguing story through environmental details, notes, and encounters with other survivors. The mystery of the island's past and the quest to escape its confines provide a compelling backdrop for your adventures.

DYSMANTLE truly shines in its ability to provide a relaxing yet rewarding experience. The freedom to explore, craft, and build at your own pace, coupled with the satisfying destruction and sense of progression, makes it an ideal game for those seeking a laid-back yet engaging adventure. While there's room for improvement in areas like combat depth and endgame content, DYSMANTLE is a hidden gem that's well worth exploring.

i forced myself through playing this game. It was fun at first, but eventually it really turned into a slog. I just... I finally finished playing it, and it left me feeling like there should have been a bigger ending. Like there was something missing. I wont spoil anything but some of the stories it built up, ended really unsatisfyingly for me.

One of the most fun games I've ever played with a surprising amount of scope and leveling. Very polished, pretty much a perfect game IMO and there's nothing out there like it.

Dysmantle is an intriguing game where grinding isn't just a mechanic—it's the core experience. In many games, grinding feels like an artificial way to stretch playtime, often leading to frustration. However, Dysmantle is designed around it, making the process both relaxing and rewarding. The large map can sometimes feel overwhelming, but frequent weapon and upgrade drops help maintain a steady progression. The biggest drawback is the lack of fast travel early on. Fortunately, completing both the Doomsday and Underworld DLCs unlocks full fast travel, and it's worth tackling them early, as they also provide valuable perks that make the main quest more manageable.

I really enjoy playing this game after a hard day of work. Puzzles are not too hard, destroying things is very satisfactory, map is huge for exploring and there is something very relaxing about the game, maybe it's the killing or maybe it's the nice colors or the intro song, idk. This is a very chill game to play.

I love this game, it scratches an itch that is really satisfying. I am over 100 hours in and still so much to game left to play!

Whackin' and Smackin' and Crackin'.

Great for some mindless diversion. Great for collectors. A game you can engage in and play and focus on the story and progression, or turn off your brain and play on auto-pilot doing whatever. Can both pose a challenge or be super chill. Has mod support.

10/10 Dysmantle all the things.

Very relaxing game, play at your own speed. Maps are large with endless game play and exploring.

**Title:** "DYSMANTLE: The Post-Apocalyptic Escape You Didn’t Know You Needed (with a Lot of Looting)"

**Review:**
*DYSMANTLE* is the game that makes you realize how satisfying it can be to smash things with a crowbar in a post-apocalyptic world. It’s a survival action RPG where your main goal is to dismantle the remnants of civilization, and that’s pretty much it. You’re a lone survivor, and after a strange apocalyptic event, you set out to explore the world, hunt for resources, and—naturally—destroy anything that isn’t bolted down. Want to break apart a car for scrap? Do it. Want to smash a vending machine for a snack? Go for it. Want to tear down an entire building with a crowbar because it’s just that satisfying? Well, you can.

The game doesn’t waste time holding your hand. You start off in a small, desolate island and are immediately thrust into scavenging, crafting, and fighting off creatures that make *The Walking Dead* look like a casual stroll. The combat is engaging but not too complex—just enough to keep you on your toes while you explore and loot. But the real hook is the dismantling mechanic: You take nearly everything in the environment and break it down into usable resources. Want to build a better weapon? Dismantle an old truck. Need armor? Dismantle a few old crates. The loop of destruction and crafting is oddly addictive, and there’s something immensely satisfying about reducing the world to pieces for your own survival.

The world design is beautifully bleak—there’s a sense of loneliness that permeates the environment, making each new discovery feel meaningful. Whether you’re trekking through ruined villages or exploring the eerie forests, the world is vast, varied, and dangerous. And there are plenty of hidden secrets to uncover, so there’s always something new to find, even if it’s just a new area to smash.

The progression system is rewarding. As you dismantle more objects and defeat more enemies, you’ll level up your character and unlock new abilities that make you feel more powerful. But don’t get too comfortable—new, tougher enemies will always be lurking around the corner, ready to keep you on your toes.

Verdict: *DYSMANTLE* is a delightfully chaotic, satisfying experience. It’s the ultimate post-apocalyptic escape where you get to destroy the world, build what you need, and survive through sheer willpower and a very large crowbar. 8.5/10—would dismantle another building for loot and satisfaction.

**Disclaimer:** This review was written by an AI who has never had to dismantle a car for parts, but can appreciate the joy of smashing things. Complaints should be directed to the nearest abandoned building or vending machine.