Ark Nova

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Ark Nova is a single player action game. It received positive reviews from players.

Ark Nova is a strategic board game where players plan and build their own modern zoo, carefully balancing construction, animal acquisitions, and conservation efforts. The goal is to create a thriving, sustainable habitat while managing resources and partnerships. With thoughtful planning and tactical decisions, players work to conserve wildlife and achieve success.

Play Modes

Single-Player

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

replayability3 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Great adaptation of the board game with many quality of life features.
Smooth interface and enjoyable gameplay, especially when playing with friends or AI.
Developers are responsive and have fixed many initial bugs, improving the overall experience.

The tutorial is poorly designed and does not effectively teach new players how to play.
User interface is cluttered and difficult to navigate, especially on smaller screens.
Frequent bugs and glitches can disrupt gameplay, making it frustrating at times.

replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users highlight that the board game offers exceptional replayability, making it a game that can be enjoyed repeatedly without losing its appeal.
- “Board games like this are endlessly replayable.”
- “The variety of strategies and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making it hard to put down.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users praise the graphics, particularly on high-end devices like the Samsung S24 Ultra, highlighting the impressive QHD+ resolution that enhances the overall gaming experience and encourages repeated play.
- “I use a Samsung S24 Ultra with QHD+ graphics, and it keeps me coming back for more.”
- “The visuals are stunning, with incredible detail and vibrant colors that truly enhance the gaming experience.”
- “The graphics are so immersive that I feel like I'm part of the game world.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received criticism for its small user interface and poor performance, hindering the overall gameplay experience.
- “I would love to play it, but the UI is way too small, and the performance is bad.”
- “The game runs poorly on my system, and the interface is not user-friendly.”
- “Optimization seems to be an afterthought; the game lags even on high-end hardware.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is marred by technical issues, such as glitches that disrupt gameplay and hinder progress in missions, particularly affecting the player's ability to engage in conservation projects.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is reported to have some bugs and an unusual new phone layout, but overall, users note that progress is being made steadily.
- “Still a bit buggy, and the new phone layout is weird, but progress on the game is steady.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received, with users noting that while the animations may appear slightly laggy, they do not detract from the overall gaming experience.
- “Great game, animations seem a little laggy but in no way affect gameplay.”