Hybrid Animals
- June 26, 2016
- Abstract Software Inc.
"Hybrid Animals" is a simulation game that allows players to combine animals and create their own unique monsters. With hilarious gameplay and sensational graphics, players can explore and battle in a variety of environments. However, the game is riddled with bugs and requires a lot of grinding, with the added annoyance of too many ads. Overall, it offers a unique and entertaining experience for those willing to look past its flaws.
Reviews
- monetization458 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads. While some appreciate the option to earn in-game currency through watching ads, others find the constant interruptions detrimental to gameplay, often leading to a negative experience. Additionally, issues with reward ads not loading and the perceived necessity to spend money for gems or ad removal have contributed to a sense of dissatisfaction among users.
“Although there are microtransactions, they're extremely affordable, and not even necessary to unlock the items, as you can get gems to buy them for free from the ads.”
“The in-app purchases are fair and completely optional; I didn't even know they existed for a long time.”
“It's free with in-game purchases, but you can get them with gems by watching ads.”
“The game is amazing and perfectly represents an RPG; the only sad thing is that they are greedy and you can't get any of the cool stuff unless you waste 30 seconds of your life just to get 1 diamond. Please make it so we can get diamonds offline; I don't care if I have to be level 100 just to do some kind of quest so I can get diamonds offline without watching ads, and why lock most of the cool stuff behind a paywall? It sucks.”
“I love this game but I rate it 3 stars because no public server. Please add a public server in the next update and I need to speed up your updates. I want to play in public. Nice game, I love it, and just remove the ads. I'm begging, please get back the public server; I miss it so much. I will give it 5 stars if you get back the public server.”
“I used to play this game all the time; I love it, but I just wish the ads weren't so forced. But other than that, 5 stars. However, there is one thing I don't like about this game, namely that when playing, advertisements always appear.”
- story130 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is generally viewed as lacking depth, with many players expressing a desire for more quests, side stories, and engaging narratives to enhance their experience. While the quests available are entertaining, they often become repetitive, leading to boredom at higher levels. Players are eager for updates that would introduce new missions, towns, and a more cohesive storyline to enrich the gameplay.
“This game is really entertaining, combining species, fighting other hybrids, doing quests, and being yourself is what a good game has.”
“It's a great enjoyable and funny game which puts a smile on your face; you make an animal and then you can play with it in a world full of funny NPCs and great missions!”
“I really like hybrid animals because of the mixes of animals and their abilities, but I think there should be a story mode so you can do missions.”
“My only issue was that it didn't seem to have much of a story and so I wasn't really sure why I was walking around collecting and fighting stuff.”
“Overall hybrid animals is a good game I like almost everything about this game but one thing I want to come in one of the updates is that I can get different quests because the same 5 quests are a bit getting boring.”
“It's a great concept I only wish there was more to do like more missions or villages to explore.”
- graphics91 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the art style and quality as "amazing" and "cute," while others criticize them as "trash" or "not the best." Many users appreciate the ability to adjust graphics settings and enjoy the overall aesthetic, but there are calls for improvements and updates to enhance visual appeal further. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gameplay experience, though opinions vary widely on their quality.
“The graphics are top of the line, gameplay is amazing, it's very easy to play, but I suggest having a first-person view and new weapons and armor.”
“This game is truly one of the greatest mobile games, it has absolutely amazing graphics and a unique style, you can breed together different kinds of animals with endless outcomes.”
“I love the graphics and everything!”
“This game is trash; the graphics look like a three-year-old created them. Everything is trash.”
“But the graphics are not that good, and it is annoying and hard to get to greater levels.”
“Such poor graphics and the game.”
- stability80 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and bugs that disrupt gameplay. Common issues include the game freezing during crafting, problems with item placement, and unreliable multiplayer functionality. While some players still enjoy the game despite these issues, the overall sentiment indicates a pressing need for updates and fixes to enhance stability.
“I love this app; it's one of my favorites with no glitches except for one.”
“I would give 5 stars if it wasn't buggy.”
“Right now I can't make a titanium pick because it freezes permanently and will never let me make one.”
“Everything is great but the game is very buggy on my phone. An example is when I go upstairs, my screen goes black, and when I open my save file, my character is in the void and not in the upstairs room.”
“There are bugs and glitches that don't allow players to function properly.”
- gameplay77 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is widely praised for being fun, engaging, and well-suited for mobile devices, with many players enjoying the unique mechanics and leveling systems. However, common criticisms include intrusive ads, difficulty in acquiring gems, and occasional bugs that disrupt the experience. While the gameplay offers hours of entertainment, some users feel it could benefit from additional content and improvements to certain mechanics.
“Gameplay is very fun and well-fleshed out, just challenging enough to be fun, and just simple enough to be a good mobile game.”
“The game mechanics and playability are deep, nuanced, and rich.”
“The gameplay is fun, simple, and addictive; just the amount of XP gain is a little low.”
“Additionally, it is incredibly hard to get gems, which are critical to gameplay in my opinion.”
“Uninstalled due to constant ads getting in the way of gameplay.”
“Ads are too intrusive for me, and the gameplay is just... boring.”
- humor61 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying the quirky animal hybrids, funny names, and amusing glitches that add charm to the experience. Many reviewers highlight the game's ability to evoke laughter through creative combinations and silly character designs, making it particularly appealing for younger audiences. Despite some complaints about ads, the overall consensus is that the humor significantly enhances the game's enjoyment.
“Love the humor of this game, from the critters barfing on the title screen if you spin him too long to the crazy hybrid combos of critters you can make.”
“This game is great, imagine merging different types of animals and creating a unique one; I didn't expect that there is a human, dwarf, and Santa. It was totally funny merging those three with animals!”
“It's a great enjoyable and funny game which puts a smile on your face. You make an animal and then you can play with it in a world full of funny NPCs and great missions!”
- grinding28 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While some enjoy the challenge and fun of leveling up and farming for resources, many express frustration over the tediousness of grinding, particularly when it comes to item unlocks and the potential loss of progress due to bugs or accidental purchases. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable but could benefit from better balance and quality-of-life improvements related to grinding.
“This game is very good, not too grindy, has quests and characters, and is still in progress.”
“I do wish the XP was balanced out more; I think locking certain items until you level up is quite tedious, especially since there are so many things to individually level up.”
“It's a good game, but after grinding all items, you have nothing to do. There is so little area to explore.”
“Good game and good concept, but the game is too harsh. I've been grinding my stuff for the past 2 days just to have it wiped out by a bunch of yetis.”
- music21 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed feedback, with many players appreciating the variety and quality, particularly enjoying features like music boxes and creature karaoke. However, some users express frustration over the limited availability of music without in-game purchases and technical issues such as ads interfering with gameplay. Overall, while the music enhances the experience, players desire improvements like looping tracks and the ability to import their own music.
“Good, it's good :) The mechanics, audio, music, and visuals are great!”
“Every thing including hybrids, music, quests, challenge, all are superb.”
“I like this game now I can have music in my mansion and teleport to my favorite spots or loot chests every day. Please add another update because this is just soooooo coooool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
“Now I have several ideas for this game; they need to work on a weather cycle, more quests and side stories, more things to make all the exploring worth it, and a better soundtrack.”
“The song 'Let It Go' will get old before this game will, and 'Let It Go' will only get old at the literal end of time (one star).”
“I can't play the creature karaoke without it turning off my touchscreen halfway through a song, and the ads are intrusive.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, players express a desire for improved optimization, particularly in terms of bug fixes and performance enhancements, especially in online mode. While some users appreciate the nostalgic feel and polished gameplay, they note that various aspects, such as inventory management and mob spawning, require further balancing and optimization. Generally, the game performs decently on standard devices, even at higher graphic settings, but there is room for improvement.
“I love it, it kept the nostalgic feel of the early days of the game until now, while still adding new content, making it have better performance and having more polished gameplay.”
“Game is dope, not overly bloated with ads, adorable character models, decent performance on a standard device even on higher than default graphic settings, overall fun game.”
“I can only hope that the game becomes further optimized to increase the stars in the future.”
“#2 online mode has the performance and usefulness of a dead plant.”
“I believe this game will be a good game... but there are so many aspects you need to balance and optimize, such as inventory, mob spawning, etc.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express deep emotional connections to the game, often feeling sadness over the loss of friends who have quit playing. The nostalgia and memories associated with past interactions evoke strong feelings, leading to tears and a sense of longing for the community that once thrived.
“This game is so emotional; it makes me feel sad because there are no more people playing. It's really hurtful, and when I play, tears come to my eyes as I remember my friend who gave me his house and coins before quitting. Only old players can understand this pain.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for being expansive and interactive, contributing to an immersive RPG experience.
“An expansive and interactive RPG with a captivating atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is immersive, drawing you into the world and making every moment feel alive.”
“The game's environment is rich and detailed, creating a unique atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's strong replayability, emphasizing the ability to create new mutations, worlds, and animals, which keeps the experience fresh and engaging.
“The game is incredibly cool! It has great replayability, allowing you to create new mutations, worlds, and animals. It's just amazing!”