Animalia Survival
- September 9, 2021
- High Brazil Studio
- 18h 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 beautiful graphics and a lot of potential for future updates.
- The community is generally friendly and helpful, making it enjoyable to play with others.
- The concept of playing as various African animals in a survival setting is unique and engaging.
- The game is plagued with bugs and performance issues, making it nearly unplayable at times.
- There is a lack of AI animals in single-player mode, leading to a lonely and boring experience.
- Many players report that the game is unbalanced, with carnivores being overpowered compared to herbivores.
- graphics254 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful visuals and animal models, while others criticize the poor optimization and significant lag, even on high-end PCs. Many users report that the in-game graphics do not match the promotional materials, describing them as subpar or reminiscent of older games. Overall, while there is potential for stunning graphics, the current state is marred by bugs and performance issues that detract from the experience.
“The graphics are awesome as well as the gameplay.”
“I very much recommend this game if you want a realistic animal game to play in, the graphics in this game are amazing!”
“The graphics and textures are immaculate!”
“The graphics look nothing like the trailer; why have the DLCs we don't own in the game anyhow?”
“This game is a scam; the graphics are worse than Roblox and the game is lagging, and I have a really good PC. They lied that they would add new animals but they didn't. Please don't buy this trash game.”
“The graphics are horrible, even on higher settings.”
- stability238 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous players reporting persistent bugs, glitches, and lag that significantly hinder gameplay. Many users describe the experience as frustratingly unplayable at times, with issues ranging from keybinding problems to animation glitches and server instability. While some players acknowledge the game's potential and express hope for future improvements, the overwhelming consensus is that it remains in a very rough and unfinished state, making it difficult to recommend at this time.
“Animal animations, if not buggy, are beautiful.”
“Game is broken buggy trash, new update makes your antivirus pick up threats and your game crashes.”
“This game is so buggy and just not polished whatsoever and this is coming from a The Isle player. I seriously do not recommend this game to anyone; wait until something else comes out.”
“Cannot recommend this game to anyone at the moment, looks like shit, runs like shit and it's full of glitches.”
- gameplay238 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this title has received largely negative feedback, with many players citing clunky mechanics, poor optimization, and numerous bugs that hinder the overall experience. While some appreciate the game's graphics and potential, the lack of depth, balance issues, and a sense of purposelessness in multiplayer modes have led to disappointment. Overall, it appears that the game is still in a rough state, requiring significant improvements before it can be recommended.
“Animalia survival offers a tough and challenging gaming experience, but its appealing art style adds a unique charm to the gameplay.”
“It has great graphics, very smooth gameplay, as well as beautiful landscapes and animals.”
“The game is great, as far as gameplay goes there is plenty of room for improvement.”
“Low design bar - mechanics, graphics, animation, UI - it's all bare-bones, and not in a good way.”
“I refunded this game because in the first 3 hours of gameplay there was nothing that worked quite right, zero immersion.”
“The movement and combat mechanics are clunky and somewhat unresponsive; the mechanics and general gameplay loop are hard to understand and aren't easy to learn.”
- optimization62 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 32 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is severely lacking, with numerous bugs, performance issues, and balance problems reported by players. Many users experience significant lag, graphical glitches, and server connectivity issues, making the gameplay frustrating and often unplayable. While there is potential for improvement, the current state is reminiscent of a poorly optimized alpha version, necessitating urgent fixes and optimizations.
“It's okay so far, but it needs to be optimized and there needs to be official servers.”
“Better combat, better optimization, no penalties for death at the moment.”
“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.”
“The game is full of bugs, the movement of each of the animals feels extremely wonky, there is no balance, and the game is a performance nightmare.”
“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...etc.”
“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.”
- monetization28 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many reviewers expressing disappointment in its pricing and the overall value offered. Players report issues with server management and in-game purchases, leading to a lack of trust in the developers. While some find enjoyment in the game, the consensus leans towards caution, recommending potential buyers to consider the risks involved.
“It is a cash grab, and buy at your own risk.”
“The game has a lot of cons and at the end of the day is an asset cash grab.”
“This game felt like a cash grab from day one, starting long before the fiasco at launch.”
- story26 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 31 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a significant story, with many users comparing it to other animal simulation games like "Wolf Quest" and "Path of Titans." While players appreciate the survival mechanics and mission-based gameplay, they express a desire for a more engaging narrative experience. Overall, the focus seems to be on gameplay rather than storytelling.
“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.”
- humor22 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a significant draw for many players, with amusing moments stemming from its quirky mechanics, such as a max croc being easily defeated by a baby croc and the comical appearance of carrying cubs. While some players appreciate the humor and the community it fosters, others find the game's numerous bugs and unrealistic elements to be laughable in a negative way, leading to mixed feelings about its overall quality. Despite its flaws, many players enjoy the lightheartedness and camaraderie that the game offers.
“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.”
- grinding14 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 imbalanced challenges against carnivores. Overall, the grinding experience can feel overwhelming, with many suggesting it requires an unrealistic time investment.
“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.”
- music14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 21 % 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 distracting. Many users have expressed a desire for the developers to replace the current soundtrack with more fitting options, such as safari-themed music reminiscent of Zoo Tycoon. Overall, the intermittent music issues, particularly following a recent update, have led to frustration within the community.
“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. The 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 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.”
“Sounds 5/10 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.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a strong negative emotional response to the game, with users expressing a sense of disappointment and frustration. The sentiment suggests a complete disengagement from the game, highlighting a lack of connection or enjoyment.
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its glitches and instability, which may affect the overall experience; however, it is considered more playable than a previous title, "Cereal Soup," suggesting some level of replayability despite technical issues.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its brilliance, enhanced by engaging player interactions and overall entertainment value, despite some concerns about bugs.
“The entertainment value, player interactions, and overall atmosphere of this game are absolutely brilliant.”
