AntQueen 3D

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AntQueen 3D is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Fernando Dudka and was released on November 1, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"AntQueen 3D" is a strategy simulation game where players control an ant queen and her colony. Gather resources, defend the colony from enemies, and adapt to various environments in a 3D world. The game offers a unique perspective on ant life cycles and behaviors, providing an educational and entertaining experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

music2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Ant Queen 3D offers improved mechanics and a longer campaign compared to its predecessor, making it a standout in the ant strategy genre.
The game is engaging and addictive, providing a unique experience for ant lovers with its detailed colony management features.
The developer is responsive and frequently updates the game, showing commitment to improving the overall experience.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences and loss of progress.
Many players feel the game is underdeveloped and lacks polish, with clunky controls and a confusing user interface.
There are concerns about the game's future, as it has not been updated in a long time, leading some to consider it abandonware.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its rapid pacing and reliance on generic mission types, such as "kill x things" or "acquire x amount of ants," which detracts from the overall experience. While the campaign provides a structured introduction to gameplay mechanics, many missions feel more like tutorials than engaging content, leaving players wanting more depth and variety in the narrative. However, some players appreciate the thematic elements, such as the plot involving birds targeting ant queens, which adds a layer of intrigue to the gameplay.
- “I liked how the campaign plot conveniently made birds kill every queen but you.”
- “The game is easy to use, and as you go through story mode, it carefully guides you through all the buttons and ins and outs of the controls and behavior of each ant.”
- “Majors or super soldiers can take up to 3 missions to fully grow.”
- “I did not like how the missions took me through everything real fast, and expected me to have fun in their free play.”
- “The game has a bunch of missions, but it's really a lie as about 4-6 of them are 'tutorials' that can be beaten in about 30 seconds or less.”
- “The rest of the missions are exceedingly generic 'kill x things', 'acquire x amount of ants', etc.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Ant Queen 3D enhances the original with improved mechanics, a larger variety of ants, and a longer campaign, making it a standout in the ant strategy genre. However, players note significant bugs and clunky controls, particularly with the fighting mechanic mirroring the walking mechanic, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the graphics and animations are criticized for being outdated and underdeveloped.
- “Ant Queen 3D is like the regular Ant Queen but better, not just because it is 3D, but because there are a lot of better mechanics, many more ants, and a longer campaign. It is the best ant strategy game in my opinion.”
- “I am learning the mechanics of the game through each level.”
- “Check out my gameplay video if you want to see what the game is like; I have gone through the first 8 levels.”
- “I like this game but it has a lot of bugs (no joke). The fighting mechanic is the same as the walking mechanic, and that makes trying to get your ants to kill something clunky at best.”
- “This game has retained ugly graphics, stock animations, and while some mechanics have been added, none of them have been fleshed out remotely to completion.”
- “Ant Queen 3D is like regular Ant Queen but better, not just because it is 3D, but because there are a lot better mechanics and a lot more ants and a longer campaign. However, it still has its flaws.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have been criticized for being unattractive, featuring outdated visuals and stock animations that detract from the overall experience. While the design of elements like ants, flora, and fauna is noted to be accessible for younger players, the lack of polish and completion in the graphical presentation remains a significant drawback.
- “The visuals, including the ants, flora, fauna, and the overall look of the game, are stunning.”
- “This game has retained ugly graphics, stock animations, and while some mechanics have been added, none of them have been fleshed out remotely to completion.”
- “The visuals, including the ants, flora, fauna, and the overall look of the game, are disappointing.”
- “The graphics are lackluster and fail to impress, making the overall experience less engaging.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features a well-chosen soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, akin to the impactful scores in epic films like "The Lord of the Rings." However, users have noted issues with the soundtrack's mutability and volume settings, which can lead to it being excessively loud during gameplay.
- “Nice choice of soundtrack.”
- “The movie 'Lord of the Rings' would not be epic if it had no soundtrack playing during the scenes.”
- “The soundtrack is not fully customizable, and its volume resets in the game menu, making it too loud.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is currently lacking, with users reporting performance issues such as freezing during saves. However, there is hope that future updates may improve its performance, making it worth revisiting in a year or two.
- “This could be a wonderful game, for the idea is fitting, but the performance is not.”
- “Few issues with the program freezing when saving, but I'd be interested in visiting this game again a year or two later to see if it runs smoothly.”
- “This could be a wonderful game, as the idea is fitting, but the performance is lacking.”
- “The optimization is so poor that it ruins the overall experience.”
- “I constantly experience frame drops and stuttering, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users find the game enjoyable, though they note it has some bugs, which is typical for an early access title. While these issues are present, they are not considered significant enough to detract from the overall experience.
- “It's a great game (I'm only a casual gamer), but it's a little buggy (pardon the pun), which is to be expected in early access, so it's not a big deal.”