Artemishea

"Artemishea is a massively multiplayer simulation game with a focus on survival in a rugged, open world. Players can choose from various creatures and explore vast landscapes, from rocky regions to lakes and mountains. With permadeath and PvP elements, Artemishea offers a brutal and limitless experience, challenging players to hunt, survive, and thrive."

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Reviews

55%

Audience ScoreBased on 177 reviews

graphics13 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

The game has beautiful graphics and stunning animal models, showcasing great potential for future development.
The developer is responsive to community feedback and actively works on updates, which gives hope for improvement.
The concept of playing as various North American animals in a survival setting is unique and appealing.

The game is currently unplayable for many users due to bugs, crashes, and a lack of content, making it feel like a cash grab.
There is a severe lack of players online, leading to empty servers and minimal interaction, which detracts from the gameplay experience.
Many core mechanics, such as combat and AI interactions, are either missing or poorly implemented, leaving the game feeling incomplete.

graphics
25 mentions
52 % positive mentions
36 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beauty of the environments, animals, and animations, while others criticize the disparity between the in-game visuals and the promotional materials, noting performance issues and bugs. Some players report that the graphics appear dated or unoptimized, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. Overall, while the game shows potential with its stunning visuals, it is still in early access and requires further optimization and updates.
- “The graphics are very beautiful and some of the animations are fantastic.”
- “This game is better than expected for an early access, the graphics are amazing and the bugs are minimal. I'd just say that certain animals could use work; some don't have calls or attack like wolves or bunnies.”
- “Not only are the graphics, scenery, and animals beautiful, the Discord community is always welcoming and friendly.”
- “Looks and plays nothing like the trailer or screenshots we're shown, which are far superior and staged compared to the actual in-game graphics.”
- “On max graphics it looks like a dated PlayStation 1 title.”
- “Graphics are pretty bad; it's odd because they look good when captured, in screenshots for example, but look terrible on my screen, and I cannot change the settings. The apply button does not work, and I tried to find a workaround but couldn't.”
gameplay
25 mentions
12 % positive mentions
76 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players praising the stunning visuals and immersive environment, but criticizing the lack of polished mechanics and significant bugs that hinder the experience. Users report that the game feels incomplete, often resembling a walking simulator with minimal interaction and gameplay features, leading to a lack of engagement, especially in low-population servers. While some see potential for improvement, they recommend waiting for further development before purchasing.
- “The animals and the map are stunning, and with the various calls and animations, it really adds some immersiveness to the gameplay.”
- “Right now, it's a walking simulator, and there's no players, but if you get some friends to play with you, it'll be really fun since there are some combat mechanics.”
- “Tbh this game just came out, so don't expect much gameplay-wise other than that this game has mad potential. Just give this game a year or two; I can see it being really great.”
- “The gameplay is absolutely horrendous.”
- “It honestly seems like the devs just threw a map together, put the models in and released it without any game mechanics whatsoever.”
- “My biggest issue is with the gameplay; there are some pretty big glitches right now (animals laying on the ground looking dead, but appearing fine to everyone else, animals randomly dying, many of the animals are unable to drink, none of the animals can jump yet, if the servers are empty it is boring as there are no AI animals to interact with), the landscape has issues (you can basically run through trees, it's very easy to get stuck in random places).”
stability
10 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game is currently plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with animal behavior, landscape interactions, and user interface, which detract from the overall experience. While some players report not encountering significant problems, the consensus is that the game remains in a rough state, typical of early access titles, and requires substantial improvements to achieve its potential.
- “The game is obviously a bit buggy, but I appreciate that the devs acknowledge that at the start of the menu instead of trying to pass it off as a complete game.”
- “In its current state, the game is very buggy and broken in some areas.”
- “There's no collision between the animals yet, there are very buggy and weird blood textures, the UI needs a major rework, and sometimes you can't even tell you're attacking. What I'm trying to say is that it's very rough around the edges.”
music
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, complementing the stunning visuals and immersive environment. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as beautiful and fitting, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The animals and world look great, the sounds and music are awesome, and the weather is great!”
- “I will say, the soundtrack and visuals are really pretty.”
- “Amazing name, graphics, models, animal options, and music.”
optimization
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for being poorly optimized, with in-game graphics falling short of the trailer's quality and underperforming even on lower settings, despite the user having experience with demanding titles.
- “(Bearing in mind, I regularly play performance-guzzling games like Conan or Final Fantasy on cinematic settings)”
- “The game is unoptimized junk.”
- “The graphics are not anywhere near as good as the trailer, and despite this, it's quite unoptimized for what it is right now.”
- “(Bearing in mind, I regularly play performance-guzzling games like Conan or Final Fantasy on cinematic settings.)”
monetization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized by users, with many labeling it as a cash grab and an asset flip, indicating a lack of genuine content and value for players.
- “Some are even seeing this as a cash grab.”
- “At the moment, this is an asset flip and a cash grab.”
story
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The story is often praised for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, drawing players into a rich and immersive world. However, some reviews note that certain plot points can feel predictable or clichéd, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the storytelling is considered a strong aspect, though it may not be without its flaws.
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users express mixed feelings about the emotional impact of the game, with some finding the experience lacking in authenticity, particularly in the control of the eagle and the execution of attack animations, which detracts from immersion.