Athos

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"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."

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66%

Audience ScoreBased on 65 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features excellent graphics and smooth gameplay, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
The developers are actively engaging with the community and providing regular updates, showing commitment to improving the game.
There is a lot of potential for the game to evolve into a unique experience, with fun mechanics like taming dinosaurs and a promising crafting system.

The game is currently plagued with bugs and technical issues, including save file problems and unresponsive controls, making it frustrating to play.
Many players feel that the game is too similar to ARK: Survival Evolved, lacking originality and depth in its mechanics and content.
The gameplay experience is hindered by sluggish animations and poor AI behavior, leading to a lack of immersion and challenge.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received high praise, with many users noting that they surpass those of the Ark series, offering smoother visuals and better optimization. Players appreciate the stunning environments, particularly the beach scenes, and report excellent performance even at high settings. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “In fact, I like them even better than the graphics in the two versions of Ark (100's of hours played) that are currently available.”
- “This game has Ark vibes, but in my opinion, there's a lot of things improved here, including the smoother graphics, and it seems to be optimized well.”
- “Not only are the graphics top notch, but the gameplay is amazing, the crafting is easy to understand, and the combat is great too.”
- “This game has Ark vibes, but in my opinion, there's a lot of room for improvement in the graphics. They could be smoother and better optimized.”
- “Played it and love it; I think the graphics are 10 times better than Ark. I was so glad I got this game and had fun playing solo, trying to get my friends to buy it so we can all play together.”
- “Graphics do not matter in this game.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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Gameplay is generally smooth with well-functioning mechanics, particularly in resource harvesting and crafting. However, players find the building mechanics frustrating due to issues with foundation placement, and the gameplay loop can feel repetitive. While the game shows promise with impressive weather effects and attention to detail, it still has room for improvement to compete with established titles like Ark.
- “It plays smoothly; I have had no problems with the mechanics.”
- “So far the game is great; the mechanics have been flawless for me, from harvesting resources, crafting system, leveling up skills, unlocking blueprints, and more.”
- “The gameplay loop as of right now is to make a spear, kill dinosaurs until the spear breaks, and 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 to make a spear, kill dinosaurs until the spear breaks, and then 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.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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The game features a quest system that introduces some variety, but overall, the story is considered limited or lacking depth, with many users describing it as barebones.
- “There is a start of a quest system which adds variety.”
- “Well done story.”
- “Amazing story.”
- “☑️ no story”
- “🔲 limited or lacking story”
- “🔲 barebones story”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with users noting fewer crashes and bugs compared to similar titles. However, some issues persist, particularly in character creation and specific object placement, which can lead to occasional freezing or confusion during gameplay.
- “Locks up/freezes all the time now.”
- “Not much in character creation [still buggy].”
- “Placing objects you make like the campfire, bed, and such can be buggy as it can't figure out where you're placing them when standing inside.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted for its amusing bugs, which were quickly addressed by the developers, and for its overt resemblance to "Ark: Survival Evolved," which some players find to be a humorous meme that sparks conversation. Overall, the humor is seen as light-hearted and engaging, contributing to the game's appeal.
- “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 Ark off is a funny meme that gets people talking about it.”
- “Some bugs are quite funny, but have been fixed pretty much within 4 days of the devs being told about them.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The reviews indicate that the game lacks music, with some users opting to turn it off entirely, particularly for recording purposes. Overall, the music aspect appears to be minimal or non-existent in the gameplay experience.
- “No music.”
- “I turn the music off (for recording).”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that resource farming feels unrewarding, especially when materials are lost upon destruction. While some enjoy the survival elements and expansive map, the need for frequent logouts to fix performance issues detracts from the overall experience.
- “This game is going to need a lot of work. The game gets grainy after a certain amount of time played, and you have to log out and log back in to fix it. Don't get me wrong, I like survival games, but for the amount of time spent farming resources, you should get some materials back if destroyed with a hammer.”
- “If you like third-person grinding, crafting, dinosaurs, and a map the size of Texas, this game might be for you!”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game shows promising optimization with smoother graphics and a solid foundation, suggesting it has the potential to rival similar titles like Ark. While some users believe further improvements are needed, the developers' roadmap indicates a commitment to enhancing the game's performance and community experience. Overall, the initial optimization is well-received, with optimism for future updates.
- “This game has Ark vibes, but in my opinion, there are a lot of improvements here, including smoother graphics, and it seems to be well optimized.”
- “The game has potential, but it desperately needs optimization. Performance issues are holding it back from being truly great.”
- “Optimization is a major concern; the game often lags and crashes, making it frustrating to play.”
- “While the foundation is solid, the lack of optimization significantly detracts from the overall experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning visuals and overall pleasant ambiance, contributing significantly to the immersive experience.
- “The game looks stunning, and the atmosphere is incredibly immersive.”
- “The atmosphere is so captivating; it draws you in and makes you feel part of the world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a rich atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”