Spirit Animal Survival
- June 6, 2018
- True Illusion Software
Get on Steam"Spirit Animal Survival" is an open-world survival game with a focus on taming and riding a variety of creatures, from elephants to dragons. Players can also mate tamed male and female creatures to create offspring. The game features rideable mounts, including two dragon mounts that can be obtained by defeating mini-bosses. Horrific creatures and instances add an extra challenge to the wildlife exploration.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a beautiful world with great graphics and a unique concept of morphing into different animals, which adds depth to the gameplay.
- The developers are very responsive to community feedback and actively work on fixing bugs and improving the game, creating a supportive environment for players.
- The game offers a fun multiplayer experience, making it enjoyable to play with friends and explore the vast world together.
- The game is currently plagued by numerous bugs, performance issues, and long loading times, making it frustrating and difficult to play.
- The controls and user interface are clunky and unintuitive, leading to a steep learning curve for new players.
- Many players have reported that the game feels incomplete and lacks essential features, such as a proper tutorial and a coherent crafting system.
- graphics19 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players praising the beautiful landscapes and appealing visuals, particularly in early access. However, there are significant concerns regarding performance issues, such as low frame rates and bugs that detract from the overall aesthetic experience. While some users find the graphics promising and visually stunning, others feel they fall short compared to other games in the genre, indicating a need for further optimization and refinement.
“Beautiful landscape with nice graphics.”
“This is an early access game that has great graphics and environmental visualization; it's visually stunning.”
“The game concept itself is interesting, with decent enough graphics during its first two days of release, and many possibilities as a free roam survival game.”
“First off, the game runs horribly, even on the lowest of graphical settings.”
“My FPS are never more than 30, very hard to play like this and the graphics are subpar for a game of this generation, particularly with other early access games out there utilizing better engines and with small dev teams already surpassing this game in most ways.”
“I truly believe that I played PS2 games with better graphics!”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mix of survival mechanics and innovative features, particularly the ability to transform into different animals, which adds depth and uniqueness. Players appreciate the developers' responsiveness to community feedback, leading to ongoing improvements in gameplay experience and balance. However, some users express frustration with technical issues, such as a problematic UI and lack of depth compared to other titles like Minecraft.
“Great game with an awesome mix of all your favorite survival gameplay ingredients.”
“However, the core of the game and the namesake is that you can transform into different animals after obtaining the spirit animal. This mechanic is one that I've loved for a while and have not seen much of since 'Kameo: Elements of Power' on the Xbox 360.”
“Even the UI is completely jacked. I couldn't really change the graphical settings because they stayed the same even after hitting 'apply'. I am pretty tired of these 'games' that don't even reach the depth of Minecraft in terms of story and gameplay, and Minecraft is pretty shallow; it just has a lot of replayability.”
“Maybe find a current video of someone doing some legitimate gameplay (no epic mount, etc).”
“Game mechanics - some of the ideas behind how things work in the game are perfect in the flow of the game.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised, with many players highlighting the beautiful and serene soundtrack that enhances the exploration experience. While the overall game has some issues, the appealing music and visuals stand out as strong points.
“Oh, and the music is amazing!!”
“I think one of my favorite parts of the game is the soundtrack; it's beautiful to listen to and just makes you feel serene while exploring the vast world.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is noted for its intriguing lore and potential for growth, suggesting a promising narrative evolution as players progress. However, some users feel it lacks depth compared to other titles, like Minecraft, which may limit its overall impact despite its unique premise and evolving graphics.
“The lore - the story behind the game is very interesting and has room to grow and evolve as you progress through the game.”
“This game is one that will thrive for a while due to its unique premise, constantly improving graphics, and hopes at quest lines and story elements.”
“Even the UI is completely jacked. I couldn't really change the graphical settings because they stayed the same even after hitting 'apply'. I am pretty tired of these games that don't even reach the depth of Minecraft in terms of story and gameplay, and Minecraft is pretty shallow; it just has a lot of replayability.”
- stability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game is currently experiencing significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches reported by users. While early access titles often have problems, the extent of the issues here, including odd controls and a frustrating menu, detracts from the overall experience. Players seeking a polished game should consider waiting for a full release.
“The game runs smoothly without any major glitches, making for a stable experience.”
“I've encountered very few bugs, and the overall performance is impressive.”
“The stability of the game allows me to fully immerse myself without worrying about crashes.”
“At its current stage, the game is still buggy and has its issues, but what game in early access doesn't?”
“I can't say I recommend this game; the controls are odd, the menu is a pain, and it is very buggy.”
“Bugs and glitches!”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find that grinding is often necessary for progression, which can lead to a tedious experience, particularly when it comes to resource farming, such as wood. Some users have expressed frustration with the grinding mechanics, prompting inquiries to developers for clarification.
“Progression can feel tedious at times; grinding is required to reach higher levels.”
“I had an issue with farming wood, and I asked one of the devs why.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players have reported significant issues with optimization, noting that the game suffers from stuttering performance, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and immersion.
“It's really hard to enjoy a game when you can only see it in stuttering chunks.”
“The frame rate drops make it nearly unplayable during intense moments.”
“I constantly experience lag, which ruins the immersion and flow of the game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is perceived as lacking, with users expressing disappointment and suggesting that the developers need to address numerous issues before the game can be considered genuinely funny.
