Hybrids Arena

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Hybrids Arena is a single player and multiplayer casual simulation game. It was developed by Abstract Software Inc. and was released on May 9, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

Hybrids Arena is a Simulation game that allows players to create unique animal hybrids by combining two animals from a large list, with each hybrid having its own unique stats and perks. The game offers single-player and multiplayer modes, including 7 game-modes and challenge maps, with the ability to add custom creatures. However, it is still in Early Access and has several bugs.

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Audience ScoreBased on 568 reviews

gameplay15 positive mentions

stability15 negative mentions

The hybridization system is fun and allows for creative combinations of animals, providing a unique gameplay experience.
The creature lab offers a lot of potential for creativity, allowing players to design their own creatures.
The game can be entertaining for short bursts, especially when played with friends.

The game has been abandoned by developers, leading to a lack of updates and a dead multiplayer community.
Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with many players finding it boring after a short time.
The game is riddled with bugs and glitches, making it frustrating to play, especially in its current state.

gameplay
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
57%
14%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with players praising the unique animal combining mechanic and crafting system, but criticizing the overall execution as a generic and repetitive shooter. Many feel that the game has significant potential that is not fully realized, leading to a disappointing experience, especially given the lack of active players and engaging content. While the concept is intriguing, the gameplay often falls short, leaving players wanting more depth and innovation.
- “The gameplay and concept are unique, and I absolutely love it.”
- “It's just plain addictive combining animals over and over again; it's definitely a similar addictive gameplay to how Pokémon is addictive due to the evolving factor.”
- “Great little game, interesting mechanics, totally worth $12.”
- “The gameplay is just a flat-out disappointment.”
- “A fun premise, but sadly the gameplay is just a subpar shooter.”
- “The actual gameplay is just a generic shooter; despite it being about animals and having fun, it's just a lame shooter.”
humor
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is primarily derived from the absurdity of mixing animals to create hilarious hybrids, which players find entertaining and creative. While many reviews highlight the game's funny mechanics and enjoyable moments, some note that the overall gameplay lacks depth, making the humor the standout feature. Overall, players appreciate the comedic potential, especially when playing with friends, though there are calls for more content to enhance the experience.
- “This game is great and really funny.”
- “You just mix animals, get hilarious results and... fight other players with those hybrids.”
- “For the most part we found the animal creation enjoyable/funny because of the ridiculous things you can do.”
stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and server issues that detract from the overall experience. While some players find enjoyment in the concept and gameplay despite these flaws, many agree that the game feels unfinished and lacks polish, leading to frustration and a diminished player base. Overall, it is seen as a work in progress that requires significant improvements to its stability.
- “A buggy piece of abandonware that had an amazing concept but fails on much of its execution.”
- “I liked a lot of the ideas, but it's buggy, completely unplayed by any people, has some questionable choices seemingly designed to push a PvP style of game to the detriment of everything else, the stat system is largely meaningless, and the variety of bots and maps are poor.”
- “The game glitches out, the menu is awful, and the servers are broken.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story mode, currently in development for six months, has generated anticipation among users who are eager for its release. Reviewers suggest that incorporating an RPG-style upgrade system with experience points and genetic traits could enhance gameplay, allowing players to level up their creations and engage in competitive online play. Overall, while the creature creator is enjoyable, the lack of a fully realized story mode is a notable concern.
- “To make it more addicting, they should consider an RPG-style upgrade/level-up system involving experience points that unlock additional and new attacks (claw/bite/sting/fire breath, etc.) and traits (tolerance to poison-based attacks, etc.) and paternal/maternal genetic perks (example: attacks involving stingers unlocked due to the mother being part wasp, etc.) from breeding two of your favorite creations together as a newer, stronger animal in story mode/online, etc., so we can level up our favorite creations and get competitive online or whatever.”
- “The story/wilderness mode has been in development for 6 months, but it hasn't come out.”
- “It's a fun game for a bit of messing about with the creature creator, but I think the story mode that developers have teased needs to arrive soon.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics are characterized by fun and cute visuals that enhance the overall aesthetic of the game, contributing to an enjoyable experience without any significant criticisms.
- “+fun and cute visuals”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization shows significant potential, but it requires extensive improvements to run smoothly, with little progress made in over a year.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy for this game has been criticized, as it relies heavily on ads and premium currency, leading to its abandonment while developers focused on a mobile survival version.
- “This game was actually abandoned because the developers were focused on the survival mobile version and filled it with ads and premium currency.”
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “I feel like the game is designed to push players towards in-game purchases rather than providing a balanced experience.”