Wildscapes

About

Wildscapes is an adventure game that offers a delightful experience through its good storyline, splendid graphics, and hilarious elements. The game allows you to build and manage your dream zoo, while an awesome soundtrack complements your gameplay. Despite being full of bugs, Wildscapes offers a unique and immersive experience for zoo enthusiasts.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics442 positive mentions

monetization138 negative mentions

The graphics are cute and colorful, making the game visually appealing.
It's enjoyable to unlock new animals and decorate the zoo.
The gameplay is engaging with a variety of mechanics and interesting level design.

Many players have complained about the difficulty of levels, especially after level 30, making it frustrating to progress.
The removal of animal helpers in recent updates has made the game less enjoyable and more challenging.
There have been reports of the game freezing or crashing, causing players to lose progress and lives.

graphics
594 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
24%
1%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their cuteness and vibrant colors, with many users highlighting the adorable animal designs and overall visual appeal. Players appreciate the smooth gameplay and the engaging aesthetic, although some note that the graphics may cater more to a younger audience. Overall, the game's visuals are considered a strong point, contributing to its fun and enjoyable experience.
- “Beautiful and colorful graphics.”
- “Absolutely love the graphics, cute animals and the interactions within the zoo.”
- “The graphics are awesome and the animals are so cute.”
- “The graphics are more for children though not adults, so I think there's a mix of whose it meant to be for, e.g., hard levels but childish graphics.”
- “Graphics seemed to have declined, story gone, everything we loved from the other scapes is gone.”
- “The graphics are so boring and ugly.”
monetization
185 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
10%
75%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the misleading advertisements that do not accurately represent the actual gameplay. While some users appreciate the absence of intrusive ads and the ability to play without mandatory in-app purchases, others feel that the game becomes increasingly difficult without spending money as they progress. Overall, there is a strong sentiment against deceptive advertising practices, with calls for more transparency and fairness in monetization strategies.
- “Playable without spending money and no ads!”
- “I can say the in-app purchases are not overwhelming.”
- “Yes, there are lots of in-app purchases - but you don’t actually have to buy anything if you have patience.”
- “The advertisement is way different and I'm disappointed.”
- “This game is not at all what is advertised; the images show a before and after of the zoo entrance, which has nothing to do with the gameplay.”
- “The ads that sell the game are not what the game actually is when downloaded.”
story
95 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
42%
19%
The game's story aspect receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the cute and engaging storyline centered around zoo animals, while others criticize the lack of a substantial plot compared to other games like Gardenscapes and Homescapes. Many users express a desire for a more developed narrative and character interactions, noting that the game feels hollow without a compelling storyline. Overall, while the graphics and gameplay mechanics are praised, the absence of a strong narrative detracts from the overall experience for many players.
- “I love the storyline, the graphics, the gameplay, but I've only been playing one day.”
- “The story of the zoo and building it up is great.”
- “Cute story line, beautiful graphics.”
- “No story, levels are very plain.”
- “Biggest problem - no story!”
- “This game lacks a storyline and holds no special events other than the regular weekly apples and stars events, causing it to be less engaging than the other scapes games.”
gameplay
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
42%
7%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by a mix of enjoyable mechanics and cute graphics, but it often suffers from difficulty spikes and a perceived pay-to-win model that frustrates players. While some users appreciate the smooth controls and engaging puzzles, many express disappointment over the gameplay not aligning with advertised features, leading to a sense of unfairness and repetitiveness. Overall, the game is seen as a fun time-waster, but it lacks the depth and originality found in other titles from the same developer.
- “A great library of mechanics and genuinely interesting level design.”
- “Smooth gameplay controls and cute graphics make this game a win in my book!”
- “Wildscapes gives me the same combination of cute graphics, sweet writing and gameplay that's just the right side of challenging.”
- “End result is they filter to the bottom, you make suboptimal moves trying to activate them, and the gameplay just feels frustrating and bad.”
- “The game mechanics are too difficult and none of the power-ups provided satisfaction.”
- “Just about every level is difficult; takes too long to grow the zoo, and makes for frustrating gameplay.”
stability
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
6%
90%
The game suffers from frequent stability issues, with many users reporting that it freezes during critical moments, particularly when nearing the completion of levels or using power-ups. While some players have experienced minimal glitches, the overall consensus highlights a significant number of bugs that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration and loss of progress. Despite these issues, many still enjoy the game, indicating a desire for improvements in stability.
- “I had no glitches and no freezes, and it hasn't taken up too much space. What more can I say? I love it!”
- “Super cute and runs great on my phone.”
- “Fun game, no glitches.”
- “Extremely buggy, the game freezes and the levels don't always work properly.”
- “When it freezes, the power-ups don't get placed on the board, even if you've collected enough. I end up having to close and reopen the game if I want to play again.”
- “Every time there is an event with the apples, the game freezes!”
humor
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
97%
10%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding the animations and character designs, particularly the cute animals, to be hilarious and engaging. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to provide a fun and lighthearted experience, despite some challenges in gameplay. Overall, the humor is a significant draw for players, making it an enjoyable and entertaining experience.
- “The animals are funny and adorable, and you cannot stop playing.”
- “Wildscapes is a funny game but still not very clear about how to develop the park.”
- “Love this game, it's so funny and interesting.”
- “Not funny at all!”
- “The humor fell flat and felt forced.”
- “I expected more laughs, but the jokes were stale.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
28%
17%
The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and dynamic qualities, enhancing the overall experience with relaxing tunes that complement the graphics. Many players appreciate the sound design, noting that it adds to the enjoyment of gameplay, although some have encountered issues with sound settings. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “Great sound design with a dynamic soundtrack.”
- “The color and music are soothing yet fun.”
- “Liked the graphics and the adorable animals with good and simple gameplay and the best music to help relax while enjoying the game. Keep up the good work, developers, and thank you so much for this amazing game.”
- “I turned off all sound and music in the game's settings, but so far levels 49, 51 - 53, and 55 - 58 turn back on the sound effects, which interrupts my audiobooks.”
- “Game stops running, even though the music and animation still play.”
- “Tried playing music through Deezer while playing; I have to keep going back to Deezer for it to keep playing.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Players express mixed emotions regarding the game's narrative and gameplay experience. While the visuals and cute characters are appreciated, frustration arises from challenging levels and non-skippable animations, leading to a lack of emotional investment in the storyline and main character. Overall, the emotional engagement is hindered by gameplay difficulties and a perceived lack of depth in the narrative.
- “It's a very nice game visually with cute animals, but the totally infuriating non-skippable animations (both during and at the end of the game) and a main character that I don't really care about make it hard to feel any emotional connection.”
- “The main character is uninteresting, and the story is boring, which detracts from any potential emotional engagement.”
- “While the visuals are appealing, the lack of a compelling storyline and the frustrating animations leave me feeling disconnected emotionally.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The game's atmosphere is described as enjoyable and relaxing, particularly due to its engaging zoo and animal elements. However, some users feel it lacks the charm found in similar games like Homescapes. Overall, it is considered addictive and fun to play.
- “The game creates a captivating atmosphere that keeps me engaged for hours. I love the relaxing vibe and the immersive zoo environment.”
- “I find the atmosphere of the game incredibly enjoyable and soothing. The combination of animals and the zoo setting makes it a delightful experience.”
- “This game has a wonderfully addictive atmosphere that draws me in. I can't get enough of the match-3 gameplay set against such a charming backdrop.”
- “The game lacks the charm of Homescapes' atmosphere.”
- “The overall ambiance feels flat and uninspired.”
- “There is a distinct absence of immersive elements that could enhance the atmosphere.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report that despite having sufficient storage space and attempting to optimize their devices, they still experience issues with performance and efficiency.
- “I have plenty of space and have 'optimized' my phone to no avail.”
- “The game runs poorly even after trying all the optimization settings.”
- “Despite following all the optimization tips, the performance is still lacking.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players often find grinding to be tedious and frustrating, leading to a loss of enjoyment in the game.
- “Then they no longer become fun, just tedious and frustrating.”
- “The grinding feels endless and lacks any meaningful reward.”
- “I find myself doing the same repetitive tasks over and over, which makes the game feel like a chore.”