Creatures Inc
- March 22, 2019
- Little Beavers Games
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Creatures Inc: Little Beavers" is a simulation game that allows players to manage a colony of beavers. Build dams, gather resources, and help your beaver family thrive in a procedurally generated environment. Experience the beauty and challenges of nature as you navigate through changing seasons and weather conditions.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a great concept and interesting mechanics, such as taming creatures and building bases.
- The developers are active and frequently release updates, showing commitment to improving the game.
- The graphics are appealing, and the game runs smoothly, providing a decent experience for an early access title.
- The game feels unfinished and lacks significant content, making it seem abandoned by the developers.
- There are numerous glitches and gameplay issues, such as poor vehicle mechanics and limited interaction with the environment.
- Many players report frustration with the lack of updates and the feeling that the game is a cash grab rather than a serious project.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it basic and stale, particularly criticizing the emptiness of the map and simplistic combat mechanics. However, others appreciate the smooth controls and potential for improvement, noting that the game's early state shows promise despite its current limitations. Overall, while the mechanics and quality are praised, many users recommend waiting for future updates before fully committing to the game.
“After 2 hours of gameplay, the game is really early but it's good and the concept is great.”
“The mechanics, details, movement, sound/music, and the overall quality is outstanding in my opinion.”
“Gonna put a thumbs up for it simply because it's very smooth, looks nice and runs well.”
“Gameplay is very basic.”
“The map is just very big, feels very empty, and the gameplay is rather stale. I was able to beat multiple enemies to death with the starting baseball bat by just walking up, smacking them once, then backing up.”
“Based on all the gameplay I have seen of it, and the short amount of time I played, I can say that this game is the worst survival, base-building, crafting game I've ever seen.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while many users praise the visuals as "cool" and "great," others criticize certain elements, such as the main menu and some environmental details, as lacking quality. Additionally, performance issues like lag, even on low settings, detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game features appealing graphics but suffers from inconsistencies and technical problems.
“The graphics for the vehicles and some of the nature is good.”
“Nice game, nice graphics.”
“But at the end, you will get a game with great looking graphics and a lot of fun to play.”
“I really want to play it, but it is too laggy even when I set all the graphics to low.”
“The graphics for the vehicles and some of the nature are good, but the rest looks terrible. Not to mention the incredibly frustrating sensation creeping up your spine when you see the main menu.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the overall quality and mechanics, others find the title screen music annoying and suggest the need for an option to mute it in safe zones, as it can become bothersome over time.
“The mechanics, details, movement, sound, and music, along with the overall quality, are outstanding in my opinion.”
“The title screen music is annoying.”
“I know that I can turn off the music from the options; you are missing the point...”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is considered good for an alpha build, with stable performance and a well-balanced world. However, players note that it still requires significant improvements and additional content to enhance the overall experience.
“Great concept, very early, but good optimization.”
“The world is well balanced, and the actual engine and performance are stable for an alpha build.”
“The game needs a lot more content and optimization.”
“The game is playable at the moment but needs optimization.”
“This is not the worst sandbox game I have played; the world is well balanced, and the actual engine and performance are stable for an alpha build.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and lacking in meaningful rewards, suggesting that the current mechanics do not enhance the experience. There is a desire for more engaging content, such as slow-walking zombies for easier farming, to make the early game more enjoyable and to better utilize the game's expansive map.
“I don't feel that it adds much...it's just more tedious.”
“The current creatures can be killed, but you need to get them stuck (in a doorway) to kill them with melee. The cash gain, be it a couple of dollars per zombie, and the XP are low as well, which makes starting out less enjoyable.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game shows significant potential but is plagued by numerous glitches, leading users to recommend waiting for updates before playing.
“Has a lot of potential but has glitches everywhere; not worth playing until it's updated.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy.”
“I experienced constant lag and stability issues that ruined the gameplay.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews suggest that the monetization strategy may come off as a quick cash grab, indicating a lack of long-term support from the developers.
“It may have been a quick cash grab, or the developers just couldn't support it anymore.”
“The monetization system feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
“I feel like I'm being pushed to spend money at every turn, which ruins the enjoyment of the game.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the story, noting a lack of quests and direction after a few hours of gameplay, which leaves them feeling lost and unengaged.
“Until now, there are no quests or ideas on what to do after a few hours of playing.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a clear direction.”
“Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with the narrative.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, particularly among players who accessed it for free and played for a short duration, often noting that the comedic elements enhance the overall experience.
“The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious! I found myself laughing out loud at the clever jokes and witty dialogue.”
“I love how the game uses humor to keep things light and entertaining. It’s a refreshing break from more serious titles.”
“The comedic timing in this game is spot on! Every joke lands perfectly, making the experience even more enjoyable.”
