Untamed: Life of a Cougar

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Untamed: Life of a Cougar is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by OCCA Studios and was released on August 27, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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

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Audience ScoreBased on 215 reviews

graphics18 positive mentions

gameplay8 negative mentions

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 game fun and engaging, especially for fans of animal simulation games.
The game has potential for improvement and has a dedicated community that supports the developer.

The controls and mechanics are clunky, making gameplay frustrating and difficult to master.
The graphics are dated and often described as poor, detracting from the overall experience.
The game has numerous bugs and glitches, leading to a lack of updates and a feeling of abandonment by the developers.

graphics
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
45%
21%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players describing them as low-quality, glitchy, and reminiscent of mobile games. While some appreciate the unique art style and find the visuals acceptable, others criticize them as horrid and dated, suggesting that improvements are needed. Overall, the graphics are seen as a weak point, but the gameplay can still provide enjoyment despite these shortcomings.
- “Its fun, pretty (on good graphics) and just overall amazing!”
- “The graphics are good, and have improved a lot since when it first came out.”
- “Although the graphics aren't the best, this is a pretty fun and challenging game.”
- “The graphics are horrid.”
- “Controls and graphics are absolutely atrocious.”
- “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.”
gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
63%
21%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the clunky controls, tedious mechanics, and poor graphics that resemble mobile games. While some appreciate the unique concept of portraying a cougar in an animal survival setting, they find the execution lacking, with broken mechanics and frustrating AI. A few users noted enjoyable aspects, such as relaxing music and realistic elements, but overall, the gameplay experience is seen as disappointing and in need of significant improvement.
- “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.”
- “- gameplay manages to be tedious, even with so many animals and so much potential.”
- “I liked where the concept was going but the mechanics are a little bit on the thin side, boiling down to managing survival gauges.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the relaxing background tracks and funky tunes, while others find the startup music annoying and the overall soundtrack lacking in quality. Many users note issues with the music being distorted or overpowering, and the reliance on copyright-free tracks detracts from the experience. Overall, while the music adds a quirky charm to the game, it is often overshadowed by technical flaws and personal preferences.
- “The music is relaxing, and the gameplay is fun/challenging.”
- “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, also random game events make for funny, unexpected situations.”
- “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.”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by numerous glitches and bugs, leading many players to express frustration and recommend caution. While some find the glitches amusing and manageable, the overall consensus is that the game's stability is poor, with reports of game-breaking issues and a lack of updates or fixes. Players are advised to save frequently to mitigate the impact of these technical problems.
- “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.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
68%
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The story in "Untamed - LoAC" is described as a raw and immersive experience that captures the challenges of life as a big cat, particularly focusing on the difficulties of parenting cubs. Players find the narrative compelling and emotionally resonant, although it acknowledges that no game can fully convey the complexities of animal life. Overall, the game is praised for its design and engaging storytelling, likened to "Wolf Quest" but set in a more expansive environment.
- “I must admit, I would be a bad cougar parent. I died many times during the story. I think nothing, even this game, can fully represent how hard the cougar life is, because emotions can be displayed on screen, but cannot be transferred.”
- “A true horror story.”
- “☐ no story”
- “I must admit, I would be a bad cougar parent. I died many times during the story. I think nothing, not 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 nature of it.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, requiring significant time investment without rewarding gameplay. The journey between hotspots feels monotonous, compounded by a poorly designed minimap that detracts from the experience.
- “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.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely derived from its unintentional glitches and quirky graphics, leading to amusing scenarios, such as deer hilariously jumping off cliffs. While the game features low-budget visuals and animations, the combination of funky music and random events contributes to a lighthearted and entertaining experience. Overall, players appreciate the humor that emerges from the game's imperfections.
- “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.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a highly immersive atmosphere, enhanced by realistic animal behaviors that contribute to the overall experience, such as encounters with bison and the presence of eagles and vultures. This attention to detail creates a captivating environment for players.
- “The animal behavior is very accurate (ran into a bison once and it did not end well; also, the eagles and vultures add a nice touch to it) and it has a nice atmosphere.”

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Untamed: Life of a Cougar is a casual simulation game.

Untamed: Life of a Cougar is available on PC and Windows.

Untamed: Life of a Cougar was released on August 27, 2015.

Untamed: Life of a Cougar was developed by OCCA Studios.

Untamed: Life of a Cougar has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Untamed: Life of a Cougar is a single player game.

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