Wild Wolf
- March 4, 2022
- Altai Game Studio
"Wild Wolf" is a simulation game where you play as a lone wolf in the wilderness, responsible for its hunger, thirst, and survival. You can name the wolf, command it to follow you, and even befriend other wolves to hunt and battle together using strategic commands. Immerse yourself in a realistic wolf experience.
Reviews
- The graphics are visually appealing and the wolf customization options are detailed.
- The concept of playing as a wolf and taking care of a pup adds an interesting dynamic to the gameplay.
- The game has potential for improvement and could be enjoyable if updates are made.
- The game has been abandoned by developers, with no updates since January 2018, leading to a lack of content and support.
- Controls are clunky and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating and difficult, especially during hunting.
- There is very little to do in the game, resulting in a boring experience with no clear objectives or story.
- graphics17 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 12 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the beautiful art style and animal models. However, issues such as animation glitches, distortion, and performance problems at higher resolutions detract from the overall experience. While the visuals are generally appealing, they are marred by technical flaws and inconsistent execution.
“The graphics are very nice, but there is a massive cut off when going beyond screen resolutions of 1920 x 1080.”
“This is a very nice game idea with cute animal models and very beautiful graphics, but I think the controls need a lot more work.”
“The graphics are beautiful and I love the customization of the shape of the wolf.”
“The graphics seem to glitch out a lot, especially with the wolf, where some of its animations have it stretching and bending in ways that look downright horrifying sometimes.”
“The game is also incredibly laggy unless I have the graphics settings to the lowest they can be.”
“Graphics - the 3D artist did a very bad job designing those models so that they distort horribly with every action they take because multiple (bent) polygons share the same vertex.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized, with users noting the absence of a narrative or campaign mode, leading to a lack of engagement and enjoyment. Many express a desire for scenarios or a structured storyline to enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, the game is described as a sandbox without meaningful missions or storytelling elements.
“Would be nice to see some scenarios or at least a story to make this game more fun.”
“No story or introduction; it's just not enjoyable yet.”
“Basically, this is a sandbox game with no campaign or story mode.”
“What is the mission?”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting animations and character movements, such as lagging deer and rabbits getting stuck. Players frequently experience glitches that disrupt gameplay, including abrupt stops and camera issues, leading to a frustrating experience overall.
“It's buggy and not worth $10.”
“The animations are very buggy, so much that deer runs seem to be lagged out or barely running, and rabbits are continuously getting stuck, making it easy to hunt them.”
“You don't feel like you are running; you don't gain speed, and you stop abruptly because of glitches in the terrain.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players finding it boring and poorly executed compared to promotional materials. The hunting mechanics are particularly noted as ineffective, leading to a frustrating experience that feels unfinished and not worth the price. Overall, players express disappointment in the game's current state, hoping for significant improvements in future updates.
“I kind of feel like the developers made the gameplay look way better than it actually is in the advertisement video, and that even though it's 'still in development,' this is really not ready to be sold for $10.”
“Well, I thought it was nice at first, but then I got a bit worried from the sound of gunshots everywhere; I lost my child in the first few seconds of gameplay.”
“The hunting mechanic is pathetic.”
“I honestly feel this game's mechanics are all blended together into a struggle smoothie.”
“Gameplay is lacking terribly; it got boring immediately for me, but I had hoped some updates would make it more interesting.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as peaceful, which helps mitigate some graphical issues, but players find the audio volume difficult to adjust. Additionally, the lack of varied music and repetitive sound effects detracts from the overall experience, leading to a monotonous auditory environment.
“The peaceful music somewhat makes up for the modeling issues on all of the wolves.”
“The music creates an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
“The music/audio volume is nearly impossible to adjust to your liking.”
“There is no music, just a repetitive bird chirping loop, and every action plays the exact same sound effect every time with no variation.”
“Peaceful music somewhat makes up for the modeling issues on all of the wolves, but wacky texture twitching whenever your character runs or jumps is common.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has been criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling that the game is overpriced at $10 given its poor coding and lack of content, which does not match the more appealing portrayal in the advertisements.
“It is another asset cash grab with poor coding and no content.”
“I kind of feel like the developers made the gameplay look way better than it actually is in the advertisement video, and that even though it's 'still in development,' this is really not ready to be sold for $10.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is derived from the ironic role reversal of playing as a wolf who must outsmart and hunt the hunters, creating a comedic tension as players navigate survival in a humorous predator-prey dynamic.
“This game is kind of funny; you are playing as a wolf and you have to survive as long as you can.”
“It's funny to hunt the hunters; they want to kill you, and you have to kill them.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development is praised for its creative design and extensive customization options, allowing players to tailor their characters' appearances to their preferences.
“The character design is incredibly creative; I really enjoy how I can customize their appearance.”
“The depth of character development is impressive, allowing for meaningful choices that impact the story.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making each decision feel significant.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
“I was disappointed by the limited choices in character backstory, which made my character feel one-dimensional.”
“The dialogue options don't seem to impact the story or character growth in any significant way.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the game's atmospheric noise, highlighting it as a pleasant and immersive element that enhances the overall experience.
“The atmospheric noise is actually really nice!”