Animal Shelter 2: Prologue

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Animal Shelter 2: Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version of the game.Our four-legged friends need your help!Animal Shelter Simulator 2: Prologue comes with more animals that need your help. You will need to provide them with a clean, safe environment, as well as food and water and, most importantly, lots of love. Thankfully, you won’t be alone this time! Grow yo…

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 77 reviews

emotional2 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game has a great concept and improved graphics compared to the first installment, making it visually appealing and enjoyable.
Many players found the gameplay fun and emotionally engaging, especially when adopting out pets to new owners.
The demo shows a lot of potential with its cute animals and the ability to decorate and manage a shelter, leaving players excited for the full release.

The game suffers from significant performance issues, including crashes and lag, even on lower graphics settings.
Many players reported bugs that hinder gameplay, such as animals not eating or issues with the AI and controls.
The layout of the shelter can be confusing, and some players found the tutorial and mechanics to be unclear or frustrating.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The game's graphics have received mixed reviews, with some players praising the improved visuals and models compared to the first installment, while others report performance issues and crashes when adjusting settings. Lowering the graphics can lead to pixelation, detracting from the overall experience, yet many still find the enhanced graphics and mechanics enjoyable.
- “The game style, graphics, and the things to do are amazing!”
- “Way better idea than the first, better graphics, better models.”
- “Improved graphics and better mechanics make it enjoyable to play.”
- “The game runs very poorly, and when I tried to put the graphics on low, the game crashed.”
- “Preface: for graphics, turn anti-aliasing, VSync, bloom, and shadows off.”
- “Which defeats the purpose of the better graphics.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and lag, particularly during key features like uploading pictures and completing tutorials. Many players express frustration over the game's optimization issues, leading to a less enjoyable experience and concerns about future updates. Despite its potential, the overall consensus highlights significant stability problems that hinder gameplay.
- “The game seemed promising but is very buggy, crashed on first starting, then couldn't grab the second animal from the van in the tutorial. In the end, I wasn't even able to play for a full hour.”
- “This game is horribly optimized and super buggy.”
- “All that, plus the fact that there really isn't much to this 'demo' makes me worry that AS2 will be just as buggy and messed up as the first.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The story features missions that guide players through the gameplay, though some users report bugs that can hinder progress, such as issues with quest items not registering correctly. A notable twist involves solving a quest-related problem by relocating items, highlighting the game's potential for creative problem-solving despite technical glitches.
- “The twist of the story is that I relocated the bowls outside of the little cage and the problem was solved.”
- “When I woke up, the next quest was to refill the bowls, so I went there to refill it, but it was still full. Although I could press 'fill', I mean I grabbed the water bottle and pressed to refill, and I got the star for the quest, although 'nothing' has happened.”
- “I have experienced a kind of bug or something when I placed my first dog, Coconut, and the quest was to place a food and water bowl. I placed it inside the cage and filled both with food and water.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with players reporting severe bugs and overall poor performance. Major improvements are needed to enhance the gaming experience.
- “This game is horribly optimized and super buggy.”
- “Needs major optimization as well.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally impactful, particularly during the poignant moment of giving away a pet to a new owner, which evokes strong feelings of attachment and bittersweetness. The concept of the game enhances this emotional experience, leaving a lasting impression on players.
- “I love the concept of the game, and in the end, when the dog was adopted by a new owner, I was really touched emotionally.”
- “It was very emotional when I gave away the pet to an adopter.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is enhanced by improved graphics and refined mechanics, resulting in a more enjoyable experience for players.
- “Improved graphics and better mechanics make it enjoyable to play.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by unexpected and whimsical moments, such as finding a humorous surprise in the garden despite the character's lack of food, showcasing a playful and lighthearted tone.
- “Funny thing: when I came back from my first sleep, there was a poop in the middle of the garden, although the coconut hasn't been eating since they got here. :D”