Creature Crafter

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Creature Crafter is a single player simulation game. It received positive reviews from players.

Creature Crafter is a single-player simulation game where you design and create unique creatures. While the game emphasizes creativity and includes online play with friends, it currently experiences numerous bugs that may affect gameplay. Despite these issues, it offers a fun and imaginative experience for fans of creature creation.

Genres & Tags

Simulation

Play Modes

Single-Player

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 908 reviews

humor7 positive mentions

monetization12 negative mentions

The game is a fun and creative experience, allowing players to design unique creatures reminiscent of Spore.
Graphics and physics are impressive for a mobile game, providing a charming and engaging environment.
The creature creator offers a wide variety of customization options, making it enjoyable to experiment and create different monsters.

Controls can be clunky and frustrating, making it difficult to accurately place and resize body parts.
Many features and body parts are locked behind a paywall, limiting gameplay for free users and leading to a pay-to-win experience.
The game suffers from frequent crashes and lag, especially on older devices, which can hinder the overall experience.

monetization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
6%
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The monetization strategy of the game has received significant criticism, with many players labeling it a "cash grab" due to excessive ads and the necessity of in-app purchases for essential features. Users express frustration over the frequency of ads, which disrupt gameplay, and the perception that the game is designed to push players towards spending money rather than providing a fair experience. While some players appreciate the game's potential, the overwhelming focus on monetization detracts from overall enjoyment.
- “I like this game so far; no ads yet.”
- “Pretty good! It has no ads, it's multiplayer, it has a story, and you can dance. It's amazing.”
- “I understand that you need to make money, but at this point just make the game cost money to download rather than doing premium in-game purchases.”
- “Way too many ads, a huge cash grab and pay-to-win, and just generally buggy and incompatible.”
- “This game is terrible; you basically have to pay for everything. Ads pop up at random, which is garbage, especially for a game that's meant to be online multiplayer.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and freezing issues, particularly on mobile devices. While some players enjoy the gameplay, the overwhelming presence of bugs and performance problems detracts from the overall experience, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction. Many recommend playing on PC instead, where these issues are less prevalent.
- “Way too many ads, a huge cash grab and pay to win, and just generally buggy and incompatible.”
- “As soon as the starting music beat drop starts it freezes and I've waited long and nothing happens - a mobile user.”
- “It's a fun game but I passed the island level and I tried to go to the farm but every time it just glitches out and closes me out of the game.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the charmingly goofy aesthetic and customization options, while others criticize the visuals as ugly and glitchy, particularly at higher settings. Many users report performance issues, including crashes and lag, even on low graphics settings, indicating a need for significant bug fixes and optimization. Overall, while there are elements of the graphics that some find enjoyable, the technical issues detract from the overall experience.
- “Update: the multiplayer now works on other devices, I'll give it a 5-star since the physics, graphics, and customization are perfect.”
- “Very fun game, multiplayer is good, the graphics look goofy in a charming way.”
- “Just fix the glitches and upgrade the graphics.”
- “Graphics are ugly and trying to change the settings freezes my game.”
- “The game was alright from what I've played, but it kept crashing when I tried entering the farm level, which meant I couldn't progress even at the lowest graphics settings.”
- “I was messing with the graphics of the game and somehow accidentally broke the game.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the connection between the narrative and gameplay mechanics, while others criticize the lack of depth and clarity in the story. Many users express disappointment over the minimal storytelling and the absence of engaging quests, suggesting that the narrative could be significantly improved. Overall, the story is seen as a secondary element, with players desiring more content and coherence.
- “But the synchronicity between Spore's story and the mechanics is what gave the game its spice.”
- “Pretty good; it has no ads, it’s multiplayer, it has a story, and you can dance. It's amazing.”
- “I like that the game is peaceful and fun, but I would like some more quests so I can earn money.”
- “The story in this game is fine for a monster builder game, but Spore wasn't really a monster building game.”
- “Almost thought there was gonna be some story here.”
- “The controls feel clunky, making a creature a nightmare, and there is no story or anything.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it unexpectedly entertaining and filled with amusing moments, such as quirky creatures and funny glitches. Overall, the game delivers a delightful blend of humor and excitement that enhances the gaming experience.
- “This game is really funny and exciting.”
- “I remember seeing my friend playing it and he made a funny creature called the 'homosapian'.”
- “It is very funny and entertaining ”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The gameplay of the mobile game is praised for its engaging mechanics that align well with the story, offering a satisfying experience despite being relatively simple. However, players note that premium features are necessary for optimal creature creation, and some animations, like arm movements, could use improvement. Overall, the gameplay is considered solid and enjoyable.
- “But the synchronicity between Spore's story and the mechanics is what gave the game its spice.”
- “Solid implementation with some pretty fun gameplay!”
- “I am very satisfied with the gameplay, but I request an arm animation because it looks a little awkward.”
- “Sure, it's a mobile game that's relatively bare bones, but it's very cool to see someone recreating the Spore mechanics and building off of that.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the game's optimization, describing it as a "laggy unoptimized mess" and emphasizing the need for improvements in this area to enhance overall performance.
- “My only wish is for optimization to be the priority.”
- “Laggy unoptimized mess”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have reported issues with the music, noting that it can freeze at the start, which detracts from the experience. While some find the music enjoyable and fun, there is a consensus that it could benefit from additional polish and variety.
- “Cool and fun, 7/10; could use a bit more polish, and maybe some music.”
- “As soon as the starting music beat drops, it freezes and I've waited long and nothing happens.”
- “Cool and fun, but it could use a bit more polish, and maybe some music.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While players initially find the game enjoyable, the emotional engagement diminishes as it becomes repetitive after collecting all body parts. Suggestions for improvement, such as adding diverse maps and enhancing character animations, indicate a desire for a more immersive and dynamic experience. Overall, the emotional connection seems to wane due to gameplay limitations despite a strong initial appeal.