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Strange Creatures

The endless checklists and pandering gameplay of Strange Creatures makes it an easy pass, even for those desperate for a new co-op multiplayer title.
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70%Game Brain Score
graphics, humor
stability, gameplay
78% User Score Based on 117 reviews
Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

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Strange Creatures is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Cat & Fiddle Games Team and was released on May 1, 2020. It received negative reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

Strange Creatures is a 1 to 4 player couch co-op puzzle game where players are curious creatures that use wacky abilities to solve puzzles and escape the wicked lab.

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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 117 reviews
graphics5 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions
  • The game features adorable and unique creature designs, making it visually appealing and fun to explore.
  • It offers a quirky and creative gameplay experience with different characters, each having unique abilities that enhance replayability.
  • Despite its simplicity, the game provides a light-hearted and enjoyable experience, especially in couch co-op mode with friends.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, which can hinder gameplay and make it frustrating to play, especially in multiplayer.
  • Many players find the content lacking, with only a few short levels that do not provide enough challenge or depth.
  • The multiplayer functionality is unreliable, making it difficult for players to enjoy the game with friends as intended.
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally considered passable, with some reviewers appreciating the unique art style and simplicity of the design. While the visuals are cute and enjoyable, many feel that they fall short of top-tier standards, suggesting that the game may be better suited for a comic or animated series rather than as a gaming experience. Overall, the graphics contribute to a charming atmosphere, but they do not elevate the gameplay to a memorable level.

    • “The map design is simple but really works for the simple aesthetic!”
    • “The graphics seem good.”
    • “It's very cute and has a great art style and can be even more fun if you play in multiplayer.”
    • “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
    • “I reckon a comic or animated series may be a better use of this team's talent in graphic design and creativity than a game.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, significantly impacting its stability, particularly in multiplayer mode, where players report that cooperative gameplay is nearly impossible. While some find it enjoyable despite these issues, the overall consensus is that the game's stability needs considerable improvement.

    • “Co-op game that cannot be played in co-op because it's too buggy.”
    • “It's buggy; creatures clip, objects get stuck, and so on.”
    • “As of now, it's buggy as hell and multiplayer is nearly impossible to figure out.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it janky and lacking depth, making it less enjoyable despite its appealing concept reminiscent of Pokémon. While it may offer a decent experience for parents and children playing together, the repetitive tasks and overall execution have led many to consider it an easy pass, particularly for those seeking engaging co-op multiplayer experiences.

    • “You can go and do about an hour of gameplay.”
    • “Although it might be a great experience for parents and their children to play together on the cheap, I found the game a bit too janky to be enjoyable.”
    • “The endless checklists and pandering gameplay of strange creatures makes it an easy pass, even for those desperate for a new co-op multiplayer title.”
    • “I love the concept; it makes me think of a Pokémon lab due to how strange and neat the creatures look, but it's just boring to me, and the gameplay is all right.”
  • replayability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is mixed; while some players enjoy experimenting with different characters and speedrunning, others find it limited, describing it as a "one and done" experience with minimal incentive to revisit. Overall, those who appreciate the unique art style and quick gameplay may find enough enjoyment to replay it, but it lacks substantial replay value for many.

    • “Super cute, short, and simple puzzle game, replayable since you can play as the different animals and very fun to speedrun. Honestly, I probably should not have this many hours in the game since it's so short, but I just love it!”
    • “The quirky creatures all have different powers that are fun and provide replayability as you try to complete the puzzles with different skills.”
    • “There really isn't much replayability apart from trying out the different characters.”
    • “This game is a very 'one and done' experience as it has no replay value, but if you enjoy a unique art style, good background noise, and a quick game that you won't revisit, I'd say this is perfect for you.”
    • “However, if you like the game, there is a bit of replayability.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, resonating with players despite its strange presentation. While the narrative is appreciated, some users suggest the addition of a dedicated story mode and separate games for different player counts to enhance the experience.

    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life holds in store for you. If I had given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “This game is very strange, but the story is a nice one.”
    • “I have a few ideas on this: there should be separate games for the number of players, and there should be a story mode.”
    • “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any real emotional connection.”
    • “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or depth.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the humor in the game to be highly enjoyable, with many returning for the laughs it provides, particularly noting the amusing character designs like the "long neck cat." The comedic elements contribute to a fun and engaging experience, especially during speedruns.

    • “In spite of this, I came back after two years since my previous playthroughs and had a great time laughing my butt off.”
    • “Long neck cat is funny and fun to speedrun.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it relaxing but ultimately unremarkable, describing it as "blah."

    • “Music was blah.”
    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes to the music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers appreciate the character design, highlighting it as a strong point of the game. However, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of growth or narrative depth.

    • “I actually really enjoyed the character design.”
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Strange Creatures is a action game.

Strange Creatures is available on PC and Windows.

Strange Creatures was released on May 1, 2020.

Strange Creatures was developed by Cat & Fiddle Games Team.

Strange Creatures has received negative reviews from players and negative reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

Strange Creatures is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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