Creatures Of War

About

"Creatures of War" is a first-person shooter game set on Ko'Verest Island, where players uncover the truth about Delta squad's disappearance while battling unique creatures with a variety of weapons. The island offers diverse biomes and hidden treasures to upgrade and customize players' arsenals. Intense combat requires strategic use of weapons and tactics to outmaneuver and defeat enemies.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

story6 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game features a nostalgic hand-drawn art style that evokes memories of classic 2D games, enhancing the overall experience.
Gameplay is engaging with a variety of weapons and play styles, allowing for strategic combat against diverse dinosaur and mutant enemies.
The developers are responsive to player feedback, regularly releasing bug fixes and updates, which shows a commitment to improving the game.

There are critical glitches that can lead to soft-locks, preventing players from progressing in the story and causing frustration.
Some animations and controls feel clunky, particularly during combat, which can detract from the overall gameplay experience.
The map lacks an indicator for the player's location, making navigation difficult and potentially leading to unnecessary encounters.

story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
72%
9%
The game's story, influenced by titles like Resident Evil 4 and Dino Crisis 2, follows a mercenary on a mission to rescue the president's son from a perilous island filled with prehistoric creatures and mutants. While the narrative is initially typical, it becomes more engaging through environmental storytelling, audio logs, and notes that enhance the experience. However, players may encounter significant progression issues due to glitches and soft-locks, which can hinder the overall enjoyment of the story.
- “The addition of audio files and notes really brings the story to life, and I really enjoyed hunting for all the treasure.”
- “The story revolves around catastrophic experiments, where creatures have escaped and now roam freely, creating an eerie and exhilarating atmosphere that keeps you on edge as you explore.”
- “The story just pulls you in.”
- “I do really like this game, it's a dinosaur horror game which is already strikingly rare and it keeps my interest by being fun and engaging; however, there are some issues that undermine progress and grind the story to a halt.”
- “It is wildly easy to soft-lock yourself and be unable to progress the story further.”
- “The most catastrophic of these glitches: you soft-lock your save simply by closing the game, and there is no way to repair or get around it as reloaded characters necessary to progress the plot simply don't appear or trigger when they aren't supposed to, again soft-locking the game.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The gameplay is generally well-received, with many praising its tight mechanics and engaging metroidvania design, though some players noted issues with jumping responsiveness and occasional glitches that can lead to frustrating soft-locks. While the core experience is fun and addictive, there is potential for improvement in future updates or sequels to enhance smoothness and dynamics. Overall, the gameplay successfully combines enjoyable mechanics with a compelling atmosphere, despite some clunkiness.
- “Despite this, the game is very fun to play and is engaging story-wise and gameplay-wise, but the glitches and easily created soft-locks are a total hindrance to the game's progression and must be considered carefully as you play because there is no way to undo a soft-locked save.”
- “There was some jank for sure, but the underlying level design and atmosphere and gameplay was fun and addicting, despite some clunkiness.”
- “As for the gameplay, I wouldn’t say 'not responsive', but jumping was a bit of a pain in the a** for me.”
- “The gameplay is tight and slick, though there is always room to make things more smooth and dynamic with future updates and if a sequel gets greenlit.”
- “Gameplay: the core gameplay nails the metroidvania formula.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
44%
19%
The game's graphics feature a captivating hand-drawn art style that blends retro and modern elements, evoking nostalgia for classic 2D games. While character animations may not be flawless, the overall visuals effectively create an atmosphere of primordial dread, enhanced by thoughtful environmental details like thunder and falling leaves. The unique creature designs and vibrant scenery contribute to a visually impressive experience that keeps players engaged.
- “I really love the hand-drawn art style of the game in both the environments and enemies; it evokes a feel of 2D-era nostalgia from the games of my childhood.”
- “Considering the general scenery and visuals, which are awesome by the way, the graphics are quite well done!”
- “The graphics are a cool blend of retro and modern; the combat is challenging but fair (and very satisfying), and I'm really curious to see what happened on this island - I'm excited to keep playing!”
- “While the character animation isn't perfect, the graphics and visual style help convey a sense of primordial dread that will get under your skin.”
- “The graphics are definitely old school, but the use of thunder and lightning at the right time or the subtle leaf falling from a tree help tie the game together and add to the thrill of playing the game.”
- “Graphics & sound: the 2D art style is retro yet modern in a way that not many games can pull off these days.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in "Creatures of War" is highly praised for its tense, eerie, and unpredictable environment, effectively blending elements of horror and exploration. Reviewers highlight the game's diverse creature design and immersive setting, which creates a thrilling experience reminiscent of metroidvania and survival horror genres. Despite some technical issues, the overall ambiance and level design contribute to an engaging and addictive gameplay experience.
- “Creatures of War is a gem for Metroidvania and Resident Evil fans, blending exploration, fast-paced action, and an atmosphere of mystery set on an island where science has gone horribly wrong.”
- “Setting & atmosphere: the island in Creatures of War is a living, breathing ecosystem that feels dangerous and unpredictable.”
- “The island in Creatures of War is a living, breathing ecosystem that feels dangerous and unpredictable.”
- “The story revolves around catastrophic experiments, where creatures have escaped and now roam freely, creating an eerie and exhilarating atmosphere that keeps you on edge as you explore.”
- “Creatures of War blends exploration, fast-paced action, and an atmosphere of mystery set on an island where science has gone horribly wrong.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
The game suffers from critical stability issues, including frequent glitches that can cause menus and characters to disappear, leading to complete progress halts. Players have reported catastrophic soft-locks that can occur simply by closing the game, with no way to recover from these errors, severely impacting gameplay. While the game remains enjoyable and engaging, these stability problems are significant and require careful consideration during play.
- “Performance: on PC, the game runs great.”
- “There are critical glitches where menus and characters glitch or simply do not appear, stopping progress completely.”
- “The most catastrophic of these glitches is that you can soft-lock your save simply by closing the game, and there is no way to repair or get around it as reloaded characters necessary to progress the plot simply don't appear or trigger when they aren't supposed to, again, soft-locking the game.”
- “Despite this, the game is very fun to play and is engaging story-wise and gameplay-wise, but the glitches and easily created soft-locks are a total hindrance to the game's progression and must be considered carefully as you play because there is no way to undo a soft-locked save.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music and sound effects in the game effectively enhance the atmosphere, maintaining a sense of tension and anticipation. The soundtrack features intense tracks during battles and subtle melodies while exploring, creating a compelling blend that elevates the overall experience.
- “The soundtrack and ambient sounds elevate the mood, with intense tracks during battles and more subtle tunes while exploring, creating a perfect blend of tension and awe.”
- “The sound effects and music do a nice job keeping you on the edge of your seat as you hope to not be ambushed by something lurking around the next corner.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its beautiful animations and the comedic delivery of the story, which embraces an old sci-fi action style that many players find absolutely hilarious.
- “The animations are beautiful and pleasing to the eye, and the way the story is delivered in an old sci-fi action style is absolutely hilarious.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized for PC, with users consistently reporting smooth performance.
- “Performance: On PC, the game runs great.”