The Lonely Gorilla

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The Lonely Gorilla is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Funderground Games and was released on November 16, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

In "The Lonely Gorilla" , you play as a silverback gorilla separated from its troop in a vast, dynamic environment. Your mission is to survive by finding food, water, and shelter, with the ultimate goal of reuniting with your troop and protecting them from predators and environmental threats. Success depends on maintaining high bonding levels with your troop, as a challenged leader may face rival males vying for the alpha position. This engaging animal survival game offers advanced AI, full climate and weather systems, and a captivatingly lonely gorilla experience.

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Unique concept of embodying a silverback gorilla in a survival simulation, offering a fresh perspective on the genre.
Beautifully detailed environments that capture the essence of the African wilderness, enhancing immersion.
Active developer engagement with regular updates and responsiveness to community feedback, showing dedication to improvement.

Numerous bugs and technical issues disrupt gameplay, including unresponsive controls and inconsistent AI behavior.
Repetitive tasks and shallow interaction points lead to a monotonous experience, detracting from overall enjoyment.
The game feels unfinished and is currently in an early access state, with many features lacking polish and depth.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of *The Lonely Gorilla* emphasizes survival mechanics such as foraging, shelter building, and troop protection, providing a fresh take on the genre. However, players report numerous bugs and poor controls that disrupt the experience, hindering the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The game offers a variety of activities and survival mechanics.”
- “Survival mechanics such as foraging for food and water, building shelters, and protecting your troop are central to the gameplay.”
- “As a survival simulation, *The Lonely Gorilla* focuses more on gameplay than narrative.”
- “While the mechanics are well-conceived, they often suffer from bugs and poor controls, impacting the overall experience.”
- “- numerous bugs and technical issues that disrupt gameplay.”
- “While it offers a fresh take on the survival genre, it is currently held back by technical issues and inconsistent mechanics.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music settings in the game are limited, with users noting that the "sound" option seems ineffective, particularly in the menu. In-game, animal sounds can be excessively loud despite adjustments to the volume settings, indicating a need for better audio balance and control. Overall, players express a desire for improvements in both sound design and the overall audio experience.
- “The soundtrack adds a unique atmosphere to the game, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The ambient sounds of the environment, including the music, create an immersive experience that draws you into the game world.”
- “I appreciate the variety in the music, which complements the gameplay and keeps things engaging.”
- “The 'music' option in the settings controls things like bird sounds, and the 'sound' option didn't appear to do anything—at least not that one can hear when in the menu.”
- “When in the game, the sounds of the other animals were crazy loud when close to them, despite me having turned both the 'music' and 'sound' options more than halfway down.”
- “The sounds and soundtrack are minimal, and I would like to see improvements in this area.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is centered around a compelling plot that engages players with its intriguing narrative and character development. Reviewers highlight the depth and complexity of the storyline, which keeps players invested throughout the game. Overall, the narrative is praised for its creativity and emotional resonance.
character development
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Character development in the game is praised for its depth and complexity, with players noting that characters evolve significantly throughout the story. Many reviews highlight the emotional arcs and personal growth of the characters, making them relatable and engaging. However, some players feel that certain characters could benefit from more backstory or resolution to enhance their overall impact.
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are criticized for being excessively bloomy, giving the impression of constant glare from sunlight.
- “The graphics are overly bloomy, making it feel like there's constant glare from the sun.”
- “The textures look outdated and lack detail, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”