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Animality

69%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
music, story
69% User Score Based on 554 reviews

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"ANIMALITY" is an adventurous local multi-player game for up to 2 players, with both single-player and co-op modes. The goal is to avoid dragons and demons while collecting life gems and currency to unlock 9 pixel art animals. Compete against others on Steam Leaderboards, earn over 300 achievements, and collect Steam Trading cards, all while improving your skills in this challenging and fun game.

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69%
Audience ScoreBased on 554 reviews
gameplay12 positive mentions
music12 negative mentions

  • The game is simple and addictive, making it a fun time-waster for short sessions.
  • It features a large number of achievements, appealing to achievement hunters.
  • The pixel art style and cute animal characters add a charming aesthetic to the gameplay.
  • The game has been abandoned in Early Access since 2017, with minimal updates and a plethora of paid DLC required for full completion.
  • Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with all characters playing the same way and no significant variation.
  • Achievement spam can be overwhelming, with many achievements tied to trivial actions and locked behind DLC.
  • gameplay
    78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and simplistic, often likening it to an endless runner with minimal controls and no significant variation between characters. While some appreciate the responsive mechanics and local multiplayer features, others criticize the lack of depth, storytelling, and the presence of microtransactions that do not enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, it seems best suited for casual play, particularly when available at a discount.

    • “Animality has cute visuals and sound effects with challenging gameplay, local multiplayer, and 2 mini games.”
    • “The game mechanics are very responsive and smooth.”
    • “I found the multiplayer co-op feature to be particularly enjoyable, as it added a new level of excitement to the gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is boring and slow; the speed doesn't increase at all after maybe 25 or whatever. I've hit 2k on the first attempt and the speed was the same as it was at the start.”
    • “There is no variation to the gameplay between the animals, and the boredom sets in pretty quick.”
    • “Gameplay and one music track are repetitive; playtime is minimal, and the grind factor is high for the different animal skins that have no special effect in the game.”
  • graphics
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are characterized by a simple and cute pixel art style that appeals to some players, though many find them repetitive and lacking depth after a short period. While the visuals are clean and vibrant, they are often described as basic and typical for the genre, leading to mixed feelings about their overall impact on gameplay. Some users appreciate the aesthetic, but others criticize the graphics for being underwhelming and not enough to sustain long-term interest.

    • “I was immediately drawn in by the vibrant pixel art style and the variety of animal characters to choose from.”
    • “It has a somewhat pleasing, simple aesthetic.”
    • “The pixel art style is cute and appealing.”
    • “Fixed resolution, fixed controls, terrible retro pixel graphics, some pretty fake looking paid reviews and the way it's abandoned early access alone are enough to disqualify this game from any recommendation.”
    • “Graphics are...ok...but get boring after 10 seconds.”
    • “Although the graphics are cute and clicking around on it can be fun for a half hour, the best thing about it are the trading cards.”
  • music
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music, primarily featuring a repetitive xylophone track, has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it soothing yet ultimately monotonous. While some appreciate its calming qualities, others criticize its lack of variety and the distraction caused by sound effects, leading to a tendency to mute the game altogether. Overall, the music is seen as a weak point, with calls for more diverse tracks to enhance the experience.

    • “Serving as a somewhat unusual star of the song, xylophones make up a leading role in the game's music.”
    • “I kinda like the music too, albeit a tad short which gets repetitive after a while.”
    • “Music takes a whopping 7 out of 10.”
    • “The 1 track of music is okay but gets repetitive and annoying after about 10 seconds.”
    • “[music]: it gets repetitive and barely holds my interest after the first few run-throughs.”
    • “There is one background, one couple of enemies, and, most egregiously, one looping soundtrack!”
  • humor
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing, particularly in the early stages, thanks to elements like funny sound effects and quirky gameplay. However, many reviewers note that the humor becomes repetitive and less engaging after a short period, leading to a decline in enjoyment as the game progresses. Overall, while the game has its funny moments, its appeal may diminish over time.

    • “The game actually is funny, but quite difficult to play with mouse; so far it has no keyboard support sadly. I'll play more later when the game will have more features.”
    • “Funny easy clicker, achievements are dropping like rain in this game, heh :)”
    • “"Funny" casual game based on quicktime events with the biggest hiccup; the faster the game gets, the choppier it becomes.”
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story revolves around themes of resilience and survival, emphasizing that perseverance can lead to unexpected outcomes. However, some players feel that the gameplay lacks a substantial narrative, with minimal effort made to develop a cohesive story.

    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “For as bare bones as the gameplay is, there's no attempt made to tell a story.”
    • “The story of survival.”
  • grinding
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, with many noting that their playtime primarily comes from repetitive tasks rather than engaging gameplay. While some consider it enjoyable for farming purposes, the overall sentiment leans towards it being overly grindy.

    • “In case anyone is wondering, my playtime comes from grinding cards, not from me playing the game for more than a few minutes.”
    • “At the time I played it, it was fun-ish but very, very grindy.”
    • “- grindy”
  • replayability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it engaging enough to improve their scores, many others feel it lacks depth and becomes repetitive after unlocking achievements or failing, leading to a sense of boredom.

    • “The game has a lot of replay value, and I can't wait to see how my scores will improve in the future.”
    • “The game has little replayability, in that if you fail, you'll need to start over and this gets a bit boring after a while.”
    • “Gameplay is non-existent, with zero replay value beyond unlocking new 3-frame animal sprites.”
    • “The game also loses its replayability once you unlock all of this game's achievements.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has been criticized for causing screen tearing, which negatively impacts long-term gameplay sessions. This performance issue has been noted by multiple users, indicating a consistent problem that may affect overall enjoyment.

    • “I noticed some screen tearing as a performance downside; this affects long-term gameplay sessions.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization model is viewed positively, with users encouraged to spend a small amount to support the developer, especially since the game lacks the intrusive advertising common in mobile games. This approach fosters a sense of community and appreciation for the developer's work.

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