Rise of Arks: Survival Game

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Rise of Arks: Survival Game is a single player survival action adventure game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 903 reviews

graphics24 positive mentions

monetization8 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and a unique water-based theme that sets it apart from other 4X base builders.
Engaging gameplay with strategic depth, making every decision feel impactful.
The game offers a fun experience with a lot of potential, especially for players who enjoy multiplayer interactions.

The tutorial is excessively long and restrictive, often blocking players from progressing and making it frustrating to play.
There is a significant lack of new content and updates, leading to a dwindling player base and repetitive gameplay.
The game has numerous bugs and connectivity issues, making it unplayable for many users.

graphics
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
27%
8%
The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many players praising the stylish artwork and design reminiscent of titles like Borderlands. While some users noted issues with optimization and performance, the overall visual appeal and atmosphere contribute to an enjoyable gaming experience. However, there are calls for further improvements in graphics and user interface to enhance the game's potential.
- “Terrific graphics and controls.”
- “The graphics are amazing and the story line is different.”
- “Great graphics, can't complain.”
- “Is the game poorly optimized? From the looks of it, it's not a very demanding game. I'm running League of Legends, which has better graphics and is more complex, and it doesn't heat up like this.”
- “The game is slow, and the graphics are poor.”
- “Just like every other build and battle game, but with lower graphics.”
story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
44%
12%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and immersive, while others criticize it as repetitive and frustrating, likening it to a guided storybook. Many appreciate the graphics and unique concepts, but feel the narrative often follows familiar survival strategy tropes. Overall, while some players enjoy the storyline and its integration with gameplay, others desire more depth and less interruption from pop-up ads and tutorials.
- “Pretty much the same strategy as similar games—gather resources, fortify your base, join a guild, battle, and level heroes, etc.—but the storyline is different and the graphics are amazing.”
- “Nice graphics, nice storyline, a new concept that has never been tried before... very relaxing, entertaining, and fun.”
- “Very immersive storyline.”
- “It's more like a frustrating guided storybook than a game.”
- “The storyline is lame as hell.”
- “If I wanted to be forced to be a passive witness as the story unfolded, I'd go read a book.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
38%
14%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its engaging mechanics and captivating graphics, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking creativity. Many players express frustration over lengthy tutorials and the high cost of entry, suggesting a need for improvements in user interface and content updates. Overall, while the game offers fun and interactive elements, it struggles with originality and depth.
- “Very good game mechanics, love the design, the graphics remind me of Borderlands, which is an awesome game.”
- “Engaging gameplay with strategic depth.”
- “Very fun and interactive gameplay.”
- “Incredibly expensive game; just to get started, you can easily spend $500 the first week just for basic gameplay.”
- “I am so tired of starting a game and having to sit through 30 minutes of tutorials when the gameplay is exactly like every other game out there.”
- “Zero creativity in game mechanics and gameplay.”
monetization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
62%
The monetization aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the minimal presence of ads, which enhances their experience. However, some users criticize the game as a "cash grab," pointing out that event rewards are not worth the effort and that misleading advertisements contribute to their dissatisfaction. Overall, while the lack of intrusive ads is a positive feature, concerns about monetization strategies persist.
- “No ads.”
- “It's a very fun game with no ads, and it keeps me engaged.”
- “It's so good with no ads; you don't need to spend eternity waiting.”
- “Rewards for the biggest weekly events are not even worth the effort; the events never change and feel like a cash grab. Do not download, it's just a money grab.”
- “It's nothing like the ads, and you shut off all notifications and you still get them. That's a crock; I'm sorry, I don't like that at all.”
- “The ads and screenshots are misleading as usual, pretending to be a Fallout Shelter clone.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezing and unresponsive controls reported by users. Many players are unable to progress past the initial stages due to these glitches, leading to frustration and a poor overall experience. Despite some users expressing hope for improvements, the current state of stability is a major concern.
- “The game freezes once I load in; I can't even click through the dialogue, and it won't let me play. I tried uninstalling it, and it froze at the beginning. None of my other apps do that, so it's not my phone.”
- “Game freezes up and sometimes won't click on what you are trying to click.”
- “Freezes up constantly, losing connection to the server. Can't really do anything; restarted multiple times, and it keeps doing it.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players express frustration with the game's music system, particularly the lack of options to adjust sound settings during the mandatory tutorial, which disrupts their experience. Additionally, some users note that the music feels recycled, detracting from the overall vibe of the game.
- “Check it out, I'm chillin' in my car, relaxing, listening to my music, and I decide to try your game out... now I have to turn off my music and listen to the waves through the entire tutorial, or sit in silence because you will not give us the option to go to settings until after the mandatory tutorial... totally killed my vibe, killed the vibe of the game... maybe I'll give it another shot now that I've turned all the sound off.”
- “Even the music is recycled.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
100%
The game is criticized for poor optimization, as players report it causes excessive heating despite its relatively simple graphics compared to more demanding titles like League of Legends. Users suggest that improvements are needed, particularly in battery optimization and the inclusion of guides.
- “The game is good but needs further improvement, particularly in battery optimization and providing some guides.”
- “The optimization features really enhance the gameplay experience, making everything run smoothly.”
- “I appreciate the developers' focus on optimization; it significantly improves performance and reduces lag.”
- “The game is poorly optimized; it doesn't seem very demanding, yet it heats up my device significantly compared to more graphically intensive games like League of Legends.”
- “The game is good, but it needs further improvements, particularly in battery optimization and providing some guides.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its original concept and stylish artwork, creating an enjoyable and immersive experience. However, the tension is heightened by the presence of a threatening shark, which adds an element of suspense to the overall ambiance.
- “With its original concept, stylish artwork and design, and atmospheric feel, it makes it very enjoyable and easy to play.”
- “Ah, such a nice atmosphere until that darn shark comes around.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be balanced, with a moderate level of effort required that is not overly burdensome. Free-to-play users can still achieve meaningful progress through grinding, while those willing to spend a little can bypass some of the more challenging parts. Overall, the game strikes a good balance between grind and pay-to-win elements.
- “Not too grindy, not too pay-to-win, just in the middle.”
- “The grinding in this game feels excessive and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the overall experience.”
- “While the game isn't overly pay-to-win, the grinding can become a chore, detracting from the fun.”
- “Grinding is a necessary evil in this game, but it often feels like a slog rather than an engaging challenge.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's strong replayability, highlighting its diverse activities, such as fishing and experiencing events like tsunamis, which keep the gameplay fresh and engaging over time.
- “It is a very well-rounded, fun game, and I get tired of games fast that don't have good replay value. This game does, and I love that you can do so many things like fishing and experiencing the tsunami.”

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Rise of Arks: Survival Game is a survival action adventure game.

Rise of Arks: Survival Game is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

Rise of Arks: Survival Game was developed by Immersive Games HK.

Rise of Arks: Survival Game has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Rise of Arks: Survival Game is a single player game.

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