Wildscapes
- August 18, 2019
- Playrix
- 17h median play time
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.
Reviews
- Graphics are fantastic and beautiful.
- The game is fun and engaging, with cute animals and a variety of challenges.
- The concept of building and designing a zoo is enjoyable.
- Levels become too difficult too quickly, often requiring in-app purchases to progress.
- The removal of animal helpers has made the game less enjoyable.
- Frequent crashes and freezing issues disrupt gameplay.
- graphics793 mentions
- 76 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their cuteness and detail, with many users highlighting the vibrant visuals and adorable animal designs. However, some players feel that the graphics may appeal more to a younger audience, and there are mixed opinions on the clarity and overall aesthetic compared to other games in the genre. While the graphics enhance the enjoyment of the gameplay, the increasing difficulty of levels has led to frustration for some players.
“The graphics are amazing and so cute!”
“Absolutely love the graphics, cute animals and the interactions within the zoo.”
“The graphics are adorable and make gameplay fun.”
“The graphics are cutsey and childlike, but that totally messes up the visual clarity and I don't want a headache.”
“Graphics seemed to have declined, story gone, everything we loved from the other scapes is gone.”
“The graphics are so boring and ugly.”
- monetization209 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 71 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over misleading advertisements that do not accurately represent the gameplay. While some users appreciate the lack of intrusive ads and the ability to play without mandatory in-app purchases, others feel that the game becomes increasingly difficult without spending money, leading to a perception of it being a cash grab. Overall, players desire more transparency in advertising and a fairer balance between free play and monetization options.
“Playable without spending money and no ads!”
“Definitely worth the play as I haven't found the need to buy microtransactions to continue building like I have in other games.”
“I like it; I recommend this game. You have the option of in-app purchases, but they are not necessary. I have not paid anything and have had it about a week or two, but so far so good. Way better than other games, thanks for showing me a new game that I can win things without having to pay to level up faster.”
“The advertisement is way different and I'm disappointed.”
“This is a blatant cash grab and a very rude pay-to-win.”
“The ads are very misleading.”
- stability113 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 5 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing and glitches that disrupt gameplay, especially during critical moments like completing levels or collecting rewards. Many players express frustration over having to restart the app or their devices due to these issues, which often lead to lost progress and wasted resources. While some users report no problems, the overall sentiment indicates that stability needs considerable improvement to enhance the gaming experience.
“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.”
“I'm totally confused as to how you progress in this game and may consider uninstalling it as it doesn't always load and at times freezes, so you have to restart your device.”
“When it freezes, the power-ups don't get placed on the board, even if you've collected enough. The animal in the top left continues to be animated, and you can't move anything else on screen. I end up having to close and reopen the game if I want to play again.”
“I have enjoyed this game, but recently for levels that take me days to complete, right when I'm about to win, it conveniently freezes up and I can do nothing but close the game.”
- story105 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as cute and engaging, with appealing graphics, but many players feel it lacks depth and complexity compared to other titles like Gardenscapes and Homescapes. While some enjoy the absence of a linear plot, others find the minimal storyline and character development disappointing, leading to a less immersive experience. Overall, the game is seen as visually appealing but criticized for its weak narrative and lack of customization options.
“I love the storyline; it makes you want to keep playing to see your progress.”
“Downloaded this for my youngest daughter, but quickly it became a game for me... the levels are fun yet challenging, and the artwork and storylines are just as amazing.”
“Amazing graphics, good storyline, and very addictive!”
“The developers have lost the plot unfortunately.”
“No storyline, no complex characters... not what the pictures showed.”
“This was meant to be the third game in the Austin trilogy where we could see the continued trials and tribulations of his life, but no, this instead ignored the Austin story arc altogether and overall tarnishes the scapes games that were built upon Austin's struggle that, because of this game, will have no conclusion!”
- gameplay104 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally described as enjoyable and visually appealing, with many players appreciating the cute graphics and smooth mechanics. However, there are significant criticisms regarding the difficulty of levels, perceived pay-to-win elements, and discrepancies between advertised and actual gameplay. While some players find the gameplay fun and addictive, others express frustration over its challenges and the lack of originality compared to other titles in the genre.
“Fun, with enjoyable graphics and gameplay, until I hit level 70.”
“Great gameplay with some lovely challenging levels!”
“Awesome gameplay, amazing graphics, cute and attractive zoo and animals.”
“The game mechanics are too difficult and none of the power-ups provided satisfaction.”
“Just when you think you're about to win, the game changes its mechanics and you lose unless you pay for diamonds.”
“The first 20 levels are easy, 10 minutes of gameplay; after that, it is pure pay-to-play, as the levels are impossible to beat without extras that cost real money and they are designed this way.”
- humor32 mentions
- 97 % positive mentions
- -6 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding the animations and character designs of the animals to be cute and hilarious. Many reviews highlight the game's lightheartedness and fun gameplay, although some note that it can be challenging. Overall, the game is described as entertaining and funny, making it enjoyable for a broad audience.
“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.”
“Awesome graphics with funny characters.”
“Not funny at all!”
“The humor fell flat and felt forced.”
“I expected more laughs, but the jokes were stale.”
- music23 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and enjoyable qualities, enhancing the overall gaming experience. Many players appreciate the soothing soundtracks that complement the graphics and gameplay, although some have encountered issues with sound settings and interruptions. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
“Also, the music in your games is always great.”
“I like the relaxing music.”
“The color and music are soothing yet fun.”
“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 stopped running, even though the music and animation still play.”
“Couldn't mute the annoying music.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Players express mixed emotional responses to the game, appreciating its visual appeal and soothing qualities during tough times, yet feeling frustrated by challenging levels and a lack of engaging storyline. While some find it a comforting distraction, others are annoyed by non-skippable animations and a protagonist they don't connect with. Overall, the game elicits both enjoyment and irritation, reflecting a complex emotional experience.
“It emotionally got me through hard times. I recommend playing this game after committing crimes; it soothes me like a watermelon.”
“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 game lacks an engaging storyline, which makes it difficult to invest emotionally in the characters and their journeys.”
“While the visuals are appealing, the emotional depth is missing, leaving players feeling disconnected from the experience.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, user experiences with optimization in Playrix games are mixed; while some players report smooth gameplay and encouraging rewards, others face significant issues such as game crashes, continuous closures, and account theft, leading to frustration and an inability to access their progress.
“Runs smoothly and the rewards are very encouraging.”
“Good game and runs smoothly.”
“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 disappointing.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be lazy and tedious, leading some to uninstall it due to frustration. While there are elements of strategy that can alleviate boredom, many feel it ultimately falls short of expectations, becoming a tedious points-collecting exercise.
“Lazy and tedious; I'm uninstalling straight away.”
“They no longer become fun; just tedious and frustrating.”
“Not what was advertised... too tedious with point-collecting delays.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally appreciated for its enjoyable and relaxing qualities, particularly in relation to the zoo setting and engaging gameplay. However, some users feel it lacks the charm found in similar titles like Homescapes. Overall, the atmosphere contributes positively to the addictive nature of the game.
“I would love to say that this game is way cool and very addictive. I can't stop playing it! I enjoy the animals and the zoo atmosphere; it's very relaxing and enjoyable.”
“Perfect game, love the atmosphere.”
“The game lacks the charm of Homescapes' atmosphere.”
“The overall ambiance feels flat and uninspired.”
“There is a distinct absence of immersion; the atmosphere fails to draw you in.”