Athos
- October 9, 2023
- Neojac Entertainment Inc.
Get on Steam"Athos is a massively multiplayer role-playing game where humans must survive on a distant planet filled with dinosaurs and wilderness. Build a base for protection, tame dinosaurs as companions and defenders, and make decisions shaping your fate in this epic quest. Upon starting, players are dropped into the diverse prehistoric landscapes of Athos."
Reviews
- The game has great visuals and scenery, with detailed dinosaur models and impressive weather effects.
- The developers are actively engaging with the community and addressing bugs, showing a commitment to improving the game.
- There is potential for unique gameplay elements, such as a taming system and a quest system, which could enhance the overall experience.
- The game is riddled with bugs and performance issues, making it frustrating to play at times.
- Controls feel sluggish and unresponsive, particularly during combat and resource gathering.
- Many players feel the game is too similar to ARK: Survival Evolved, lacking originality and depth in its current state.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Gameplay is currently hindered by frustrating building mechanics, particularly the lack of foundation snapping, which can lead to a disjointed experience. The core gameplay loop involves repetitive spear crafting and dinosaur hunting, and while the game shows promise with impressive weather effects and attention to detail, it still has significant room for improvement to match the standards of the Ark franchise.
“The gameplay loop as of right now is to make a spear, kill dinosaurs until the spear breaks, and then repeat.”
“The building mechanics can be exasperating as foundations don't snap, so you have to maneuver the foundations around to make them fit... that is if they haven't destroyed themselves in the meantime.”
“The gameplay loop as of right now is make a spear, kill dinosaurs until the spear breaks, and repeat.”
“Because this game has a long way to go to compete with the actual Ark franchise in any way, shape, or form, I don't mind recommending it despite some of its lazy and stolen implementation of Ark mechanics.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report mixed experiences with stability; while some note that the game rarely crashes and has fewer bugs compared to similar titles, others experience frequent locks and freezes, particularly during character creation.
“Locks up/freezes all the time now.”
“Not much in character creation; still buggy.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Athos" is primarily derived from its overt imitation of "ARK: Survival Evolved," which some players find amusing and meme-worthy, sparking conversations about its similarities. This self-aware approach to borrowing elements from another game adds a layer of comedic value, as long as it doesn't lead to legal issues.
“The first thing about Athos that caught my attention is that it's a hilariously blatant ripoff of Ark: Survival Evolved.”
“As long as they don't get in legal trouble for it, I think initially ripping off Ark is a funny meme that gets people talking about it.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players praise the graphics, noting a significant improvement over previous titles like Ark, with one user expressing that the visuals are "10 times better." The high graphic preset enhances the overall gaming experience, contributing to the enjoyment of solo play and encouraging multiplayer engagement.
“The graphics are 10 times better than Ark. I'm so glad I got this game and I'm having fun playing solo. I'm trying to get my friends to buy it so we can all play together.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story features a quest system that introduces variety and enhances the overall narrative experience.
“The quest system introduces a refreshing variety to the gameplay.”
“The narrative is rich and engaging, drawing players into a world filled with intriguing characters and plot twists.”
“The story unfolds beautifully, with well-developed arcs that keep you invested from start to finish.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that resource farming feels unrewarding, especially when materials are lost without compensation. Additionally, technical issues such as graphical degradation after extended playtime further detract from the experience, requiring frequent logouts to resolve.
“This game is going to need a lot of work. The graphics get grainy after a certain amount of time played, and you have to log out and log back in to fix it. I like survival games, but for the amount of time spent farming resources, you should get some materials back if they are destroyed with a hammer.”
“The grinding in this game feels excessive. It takes far too long to gather resources, and the rewards just don't justify the time spent.”
“I find the grinding aspect to be tedious and unbalanced. It feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
