Animalia Survival
- September 9, 2021
- High Brazil Studio
- 19h median play time
Get on Steam"Animalia Survival" is a multiplayer open-world survival game set in a vibrant natural environment. Players must hunt, gather, and craft to survive, while also forming alliances and competing against other animals in the quest for dominance. With a variety of biomes, weather conditions, and both day and night cycles, the game offers a dynamic and immersive experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a beautiful art style and graphics, making the environment immersive.
- The community is generally friendly and helpful, providing a good social experience.
- The game offers a unique concept of playing as various African animals, which is appealing to animal lovers.
- The game is riddled with bugs and performance issues, making it frustrating to play.
- There is a lack of AI animals in single-player mode, leading to a lonely and unengaging experience.
- The balance between carnivores and herbivores is heavily skewed, making it difficult for herbivores to survive.
- gameplay145 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this title has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players citing poor optimization, clunky mechanics, and a lack of engaging content. While some acknowledge the potential for unique mechanics and visuals, the overall experience is marred by bugs, repetitive gameplay, and a shallow multiplayer environment. Many reviewers recommend waiting for significant updates and improvements before considering a purchase.
“Animalia survival offers a tough and challenging gaming experience, but its appealing art style adds a unique charm to the gameplay.”
“The game has major balancing issues, the models are mediocre at best, the animations are garbage, the mechanics are barebones, so on and so forth.”
“I see a lot of potential for this game and so far I really love it; everything looks really good and there are already some good mechanics in the game.”
“The gameplay is clunky and repetitive, and the overall experience feels incredibly shallow.”
“Servers are dead, community is repetitive, and gameplay just isn't giving any good rewards for staying alive.”
“The mechanics are terrible.”
- graphics140 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the visuals and lighting as beautiful, while others criticize them as subpar, poorly optimized, and filled with glitches. Many users report significant lag and performance issues, even on high-end PCs, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, while there are moments of impressive design, the game's graphical fidelity does not consistently meet expectations, especially compared to its promotional materials.
“The graphics are beautiful, and the game play has me repeatedly returning.”
“This game is amazing and so realistic; the graphics are incredible!”
“The graphics and textures are immaculate!”
“Poorly optimized, bad graphics, no actual gameplay, bugged to Narnia and back.”
“The graphics are subpar, with textures that look like they were ripped straight from a budget mobile game.”
“The graphics are horrible, even on higher settings.”
- stability139 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- -1 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous players reporting a plethora of bugs, glitches, and performance issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Many users describe the game as a "buggy mess," with problems ranging from unresponsive controls to severe lag, especially in populated servers. While some players see potential in the game, they recommend waiting for substantial updates and fixes before purchasing.
“Animal animations, if not buggy, are beautiful.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it allows for an immersive experience.”
“The game is a buggy mess.”
“Game is an unplayable buggy mess, if any server is over 16 players it's just insane lag and rubberbanding where you cannot even move.”
“This game is so buggy and just not polished whatsoever and this is coming from a player of similar games; I seriously do not recommend this game to anyone, wait until something else comes out.”
- optimization35 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 34 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting severe performance issues, numerous bugs, and poor graphics quality, even on low settings. Many reviewers note that the game feels unpolished and clunky, often leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. While there is potential for improvement, significant optimization and bug fixes are necessary for a better player experience.
“The game has potential though and if they can fix bugs/performance and improve on the map etc. it can be an awesome game for sure.”
“A fun survival game that I enjoy playing with friends, but it needs a lot of bug fixes and optimization to have a better experience.”
“Better combat, better optimization, no penalties for death at the moment.”
“The game is infested with bugs, balance issues, and overall performance issues. One thing that I dislike is the amount of effort put into attacks, animations, and sounds.”
“Animalia suffers from poor server optimization, meaning if you want to run, be prepared to run... in place. You want to stop, you'll stop but not where you think you'd end up; wanna jump, have a 3-second delay.”
“The optimization is horrid; if you set your graphics one setting below 'epic', everything looks like a big blob, and even the animals' textures won't load in.”
- monetization20 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 5 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many reviewers expressing disappointment over its high cost relative to the quality and content offered. Players feel that the game lacks depth and functionality, often comparing it unfavorably to free alternatives. Overall, the consensus is to avoid purchasing, as it appears to be an overpriced asset flip with minimal player engagement and significant technical issues.
“It's boring, it's cash grabby, it's a waste of money. If you want an animal game, play Wild Savanna; it's the same concept minus the cost and is still a more enjoyable game than this.”
“The game has a lot of cons and at the end of the day is an asset cash grab.”
“This is just a cash grab, don't waste your money. The game barely works, looks and runs like trash, and is nothing like the images you see in the trailers.”
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a substantial story, with multiple users noting the absence of narrative elements. While some players appreciate the gameplay mechanics and mission options, they express disappointment that it does not offer the depth of storytelling found in other animal simulation games like Wolf Quest. Overall, the focus seems to be more on survival and gameplay rather than a compelling narrative.
“I truly recommend this game if you enjoy survival games and other games like Wolf Quest. Updates are frequent, and I have seen a lot of bug fixes, which is really nice to see!”
“Personally, I had thought the game was like Wolf Quest, where you could hunt, thrive, and have a family.”
“I liked Wolf Quest and thought this game struck similarly in that you play and survive as the animal.”
“☑ no story”
“If you want to play actual good/decent animal simulation games that are also worth the money, just play Wolf Quest or Path of Titans.”
“Personally, I had thought the game was like Wolf Quest where you could hunt, thrive, and have a family.”
- humor13 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with players finding amusement in its absurdities, such as the unrealistic interactions between animals and the game's numerous bugs. While some enjoy the comedic elements and the community aspect, others criticize the game's lack of polish and the developers' communication, often likening it to a meme. Overall, the humor seems to stem from both the game's flaws and the camaraderie formed among players, despite its shortcomings.
“Your max croc can get one shot by a baby croc, very funny devs, I love it.”
“I started this game for the humor but fell in love with the community and although imperfect I could easily look past it and found myself lounging on rocks, exploring, chatting, and hunting for hours.”
“Carrying cubs in your mouth can also look funny, because the babies are in a standing position while you're carrying them.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its relaxing qualities when it functions properly, while others criticize it for being inconsistent and poorly fitting the game's atmosphere. Many users express a desire for original compositions and improvements, citing issues like glitchy sounds and inappropriate tracks that detract from the overall experience. Overall, there is a strong sentiment that the developers need to prioritize enhancing the music and gameplay to regain player trust.
“Yes, I recommend it for the price. It's a good game to relax with nice music (when it works).”
“Sounds a bit glitchy around this one rock where it keeps roaring at me... very strange. Music can randomly play, making it sound like you are in combat when you aren't, but there is a variety of ambient noises making it sound full and alive around you.”
“The current music is disgraceful and doesn't even fit at all.”
“The current music is disgraceful, and doesn't even fit at all.”
“The music is really weird and really takes you out of it.”
“The devs need to prove that they do care about their game and focus their efforts on actually making original models and music and improving the gameplay instead of digging themselves deeper, especially since 50%+ of the community has lost faith in these devs already.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 57 % negative mentions
Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game; while some find it enjoyable and rewarding, others describe it as tedious and excessively time-consuming, particularly for herbivores facing challenges against carnivores. The need for extensive grinding is emphasized, with some suggesting it requires an unrealistic time commitment.
“Climbing with leopards is a tedious affair.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Animal balancing has been favoring carnivores since the beginning, which makes being any herbivore downright tedious and unfair -- with even rhinos and elephants struggling against a couple of lions.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional response to the game is overwhelmingly negative, with users expressing strong dissatisfaction and a desire to avoid any future engagement with it, citing issues with the developers as a contributing factor.
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game has been noted for its glitches and instability, which may affect the overall experience, but it is still considered more playable than a previous title, "Cereal Soup," suggesting some level of replayability despite technical issues.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its entertainment value and engaging player interactions, making it a standout experience despite some bugs.
“The entertainment value, player interactions, and overall atmosphere of this game are absolutely brilliant.”
“The atmosphere is immersive and captivating, drawing you into the game's world.”
“Every detail contributes to a rich and engaging atmosphere that keeps you hooked.”
