Untamed: Life Of A Cougar
- August 27, 2015
- OCCA Studios
Get on Steam"Untamed: Life of a Cougar" is a simulation game that allows players to experience life from the perspective of a cougar in the wild. Explore diverse environments, hunt prey, face challenges, and unlock new abilities to ensure survival in a dynamic ecosystem. Immerse in a captivating narrative, make crucial decisions, and witness the impact on the cougar's life and the world around them. Character count: 228/400
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and interesting concept of simulating a cougar's life, including raising cubs and hunting.
- Despite its flaws, many players find the gameplay to be fun and engaging, with a challenging survival aspect.
- The game has potential for improvement and has a dedicated community that supports the developer for future updates.
- The controls and mechanics are clunky and difficult to master, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The graphics are dated and often described as low quality, detracting from the overall immersion of the game.
- The game has numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with AI and game-breaking problems that can hinder progress.
- graphics27 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users describing them as low-quality, glitchy, and reminiscent of mobile games. While some players appreciate the unique art style and find the visuals charming in a quirky way, others criticize them as dated and poorly executed. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics may not be impressive, the gameplay can still provide an enjoyable experience.
“Its fun, pretty (on good graphics) and just overall amazing!”
“Beautiful graphics and fun.”
“The graphics are good, and have improved a lot since when it first came out.”
“But the graphics and gameplay are a lot more like something you'd find on a mobile game.”
“The graphics are horrid.”
“The graphics are very wonky and rather low quality; the models are very inaccurate, and the controls are very jittery.”
- gameplay19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the clunky controls, tedious mechanics, and poor graphics reminiscent of mobile games. While some appreciate the unique concept of portraying a cougar in an animal survival setting, others find the execution lacking, with broken mechanics and frustrating AI. Despite a few positive notes on the relaxing music and the potential for fun, the overall consensus leans towards disappointment in the gameplay experience.
“The music is relaxing, and the gameplay is fun and challenging.”
“I love the target mode; gameplay is very realistic and awesome, and the cubs are adorable!”
“Decent gameplay.”
“But the graphics and gameplay are a lot more like something you'd find on a mobile game.”
“- a lot of the places and game mechanics are broken.”
“- gameplay manages to be tedious, even with so many animals and so much potential.”
- music11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the relaxing background tracks and others finding the startup music annoying and the overall soundtrack lacking in quality. While some describe the music as funky and fitting for the game's quirky nature, others criticize it for being glitchy or overpowering, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the music is seen as a low-budget aspect of the game, but it still manages to contribute to the fun and challenging gameplay.
“The music is relaxing, and the gameplay is fun and challenging.”
“I love the music tracks; they add to the funny, unexpected situations in the game.”
“The background gameplay music is decent, though I personally find the startup music annoying, but it really isn't a big deal.”
“I don't like the copyright-free soundtrack as well (the song at the main menu is something from danosongs, you should check their songs out) as the used sounds for the voices.”
“The game is interesting when you just read about it, but the graphics are beyond terrible, when you run it is actually slower than walking, and the music was distorted terribly.”
“Turning off the looped music on the menu option, and the music is right there back when you start the game.”
- stability10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous players reporting frequent glitches and bugs that disrupt gameplay. While some find humor in the glitches, many express frustration over the lack of fixes and recommend saving often to avoid losing progress. Overall, the game is described as a "buggy mess," making it difficult for players to fully enjoy the experience.
“So many glitches and hiccups with no word of it ever being finished or fixed. Definitely stay away, people.”
“It's a fun game and all, but I can't really recommend it because it has been abandoned and I've experienced so many breaking glitches that have forced me to restart.”
“This game is chock full of glitches and annoyances.”
- story9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story in the game is described as a raw and immersive experience that captures the challenges of animal life, particularly focusing on the struggles of raising young in the wild. Players appreciate the emotional depth and realism, likening it to a true horror story of survival, though some feel it may not fully convey the complexities of animal parenting. Overall, it is seen as a well-designed narrative that resonates with animal lovers.
“A true horror story.”
“Seems my time has arrived though, Untamed - LoAC is the most interesting game lately, a true, raw, life-smelling story, with many difficulties, even harder with cubs. You know nothing until you try that out; National Geographic Wild or Animal Planet cannot make you feel the hardcore nature of it.”
“☐ no story”
“I must admit, I would be a bad cougar parent. I died many times during the story. I think nothing, even this game, can represent how hard the cougar life is, because emotions can be displayed on screen, but cannot be transferred.”
“Seems my time has arrived though, Untamed - LoAC is the most interesting game lately, a true, raw, life-smelling story, with many difficulties, even harder with cubs. You know nothing until you try that out; National Geographic Wild or Animal Planet cannot make you feel the hardcore-ness.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often requiring excessive effort to accumulate stat points. The gameplay is described as repetitive, with a lack of effective navigation tools like the minimap contributing to the overall frustration.
“Grinding in this game feels rewarding and keeps me engaged for hours.”
“The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
“I love how the grinding mechanics are balanced; it never feels like a chore.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Say goodbye to all those stat points you spent ages grinding for.”
“Gameplay manages to be tedious, even with so many animals and so much potential.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its unintentional comedic moments stemming from glitches and quirky graphics, such as deer hilariously jumping off cliffs. Players appreciate the low-budget aesthetic and funky music, which contribute to the charm of unexpected and funny situations that arise during gameplay.
“If you want a pretty realistic, unintentionally funny, glitchy game with weird graphics and funky music, then you're in the right place!”
“Eventually, you just work around the glitches, and sometimes it can be downright funny watching derpy deer accidentally jump off cliffs.”
“Defending the territory is also a big task. This small game is not AAA category; graphics and animations are low budget, but I love the music tracks, and the random game events create funny, unexpected situations.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by realistic animal behaviors, such as encounters with bison, and the presence of eagles and vultures, contributing to an immersive experience.
“The animal behavior is very accurate; I ran into a bison once and it did not end well. The eagles and vultures add a nice touch to the atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the environment.”
“The sound design and visual elements combine to create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that draws you in.”
