Highlights:
* No More Room in Hell 2 Early Access has received a lot of negative reception within the 24 hours of its launch.
* The developers behind NMRiH 2 have addressed the lag/server issues, while many users still have complaints related to gameplay.
After years of anticipation, the sequel to the iconic No More Room in Hell (NMRiH) is finally out on early access via Steam. As expected, the game attracted a loyal fanbase for the original title, and the numbers saw a significant rise within 24 hours of the release. No More Room in Hell 2 Early Access peaked at 14,980 users on Steam on the first day of its launch.
However, the game also met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from the Steam users, with many pointing out the server issues. At the time of the writing, the game has around 3,769 user reviews on Steam, with as many as 2/3rd being negative. The reception has also forced the developers to address the performance issues officially, as they released a statement hours after the early access launch.
Devs Address No More Room in Hell 2 Early Access Lag/Server Issues, As Many Users Declare The Game As ‘Unplayable’
Most users who tried No More Room in Hell 2 Early Access pointed out different issues with the game. The complaints revolve around the issues pertaining to lag & stutters, server-side problems, general gameplay, or deviation from the original game’s approach. Citing the response and surge in negative reviews, Torn Banner Studios has issued an official statement that primarily discusses the lag/server-related problems that have irked many users.
The studio assured that it is “actively working on optimizing the matchmaking across our servers worldwide.” The developers have claimed to have curbed the issues pointed out in “early reports of high ping based on server regions.” They have adjusted the matchmaking queue, which previously matched players from different regions regardless of the ping. However, the team is still working on the server performance issues.
Players facing lag/server-related troubles can expect improvement with hotfixes and minor updates in the coming days. In contrast, other prevalent issues might be addressed separately in the near future. As of this writing, many players still complain about the game through reviews or social media.
One user called the game ‘unplayable‘ as they pointed out the shortcomings of underwhelming gameplay, weapons, zombies, connectivity, and more.
Another complained about how “the devs abandoned the roots of NMRIH.”
A similar review was posted by another user, who acknowledged the technical issues and also pointed out the difference in approach from NMRiH.
Besides the comparisons with the original game, unskippable cut-scenes, crashing, teleporting zombies, inconsistent FPS, and more were some issues pointed out by different users. An enormous number of users were also displeased about the No More Room in Hell 2 Early Access pricing, which has been priced at US$29.99. Although the game has many cons, a section of users still displayed some hope for future updates.
NMRiH 2 might be suffering from the burden of expectations of the first game’s fans. It would be interesting to see how the developers will address all gameplay-related problems while considering the community’s opinions. The game is still in its early access phase, and fans can hope to see much more improvement in the coming weeks and months.