Creatures of Ava
August 7, 2024
FEATURES: Join a young nature explorer, Vic, on her expedition to planet Ava Explore 4 distinct and colorful ecosystems bustling with life Tame over 20 wild creatures with the music of a special flute Meet the naam, Ava’s inhabitants, and learn their unique customs Save the planet’s inhabitants from an …
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Critic Reviews (37)
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"Creatures of Ava is a game that feels like it&s;s created for younger gamers but in fact it can be even more appealing to adults! The game might have simple gameplay with simple puzzles and action scenarios, but it offers …"
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75.0
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80.0
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78.0
"Creatures of Ava offers a unique experience within the open world genre, focusing more on interaction with local fauna and peaceful exploration than on complex combat mechanics. With a calm narrative and well-developed characters, the game is ideal for those …"
Read original review"Don’t judge a book by its cover. While that old adage usually means that there are more profound things hidden underneath a substandard exterior, in Creatures of Ava’s case, it’s the opposite. The game looks absolutely beautiful, that’s true. However, …"
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65.0
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75.0
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"Creatures of Ava is a wonderful adventure that wraps together an interesting story about humankind&s;s view of nature, exploration of a beautiful alien world, and interesting creature taming mechanics. While I&s;d wish to continue exploring this game a major detriment …"
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85.0
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70.0
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80.0
". Inverge Studios ha logrado crear una obra que, sin duda, dejará huella en los corazones de los jugadores que decidan adentrarse en las maravillas del planeta Ava."
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72.0
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"Creatures of Ava succeeds in proving to be a unique title of its kind, offering interesting insights into the themes addressed and laying a solid foundation for the evolution of a non-violent approach in gameplay. The game world is original …"
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58.0
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62.0
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73.0
"Creatures of Ava is a game that people of all ages can play and enjoy. While the gameplay may become repetitive after a while, exploring the fascinating aspects of its world remains highly enjoyable."
Read original review"Creatures of Ava is a heartwarming love letter to the action adventure games of old. A captivating tale of empathy and reflection, its story will leave you pondering its teaching moments long after the credits roll. This title is pure …"
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45.0
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48.0
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46.0
"Creatures of Ava offers a wholesome experience with charming creatures and unique gameplay ideas, but it lacks cohesion and suffers from a weak narrative and unrefined mechanics."
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"Creatures of Ava is what you get when you simply dump a bunch of ideas into a bucket. The mechanics feel disconnected, the story is rote and uninteresting, and the world, while very pretty, looks generic for sci-fi. It&s;s all …"
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85.0
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75.0
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"Creatures of Ava is a deeply human game about monsters on an alien planet. Its themes of empathy and acceptance shine brightly, setting itself apart from similar titles. It manages to deliver a thoughtful message about acceptance and living in …"
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72.0
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76.0
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84.0
"Creatures of Ava is a great open-world action-adventure game with many Disney-like themes but lacks variety in its gameplay elements."
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95.0
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80.0
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92.0
"Creatures of Ava surprised me with a vast and beautiful world, an exciting take on pacifism, and great characters. A game about exploration, conservation, and wonder, you’re sure to enjoy your visit to Ava. Remember to take lots of pictures."
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72.0
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78.0
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64.0
"The design, the creatures, Ava herself and the story are imaginative, profound, beautiful and thought-provoking. In the first few hours of the game, it is incredibly fun to discover new animals, tame them and save them. This part is loosened …"
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80.0
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75.0
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65.0
"Creatures of Ava offers a visually and conceptually ambitious alien adventure, shining for its non-violent approach and fascinating world. Despite some imperfections, the game manages to create a quite original experience for lovers of exploratory and ecologically conscious adventures."
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65.0
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78.0
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"Creatures of Ava is a delightful yet imperfect surprise. While the game is undeniably enjoyable and features several commendable elements, it falls short of fully realizing the promising ideas envisioned by its developers. This feels like a missed opportunity, as …"
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65.0
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45.0
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70.0
"To be fair, the good parts of Ava are great. Having different songs for different species of monsters is terribly clever. The non-violent combat is an awesome twist, and the writing is spot-on. But I found myself worn down by …"
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87.0
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93.0
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94.0
"Creatures of Ava will, without a doubt, go above and beyond to get you hooked on its story and visuals, but it’ll just keep adding on as you explore and see more of Ava. Between the already stunning visuals and …"
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85.0
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75.0
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80.0
"I ended up with Creatures of Ava being something that sort of came out of nowhere to impress me. It has its fair share of faults with gameplay that is not revolutionary or wholly original, but its cast of characters, …"
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65.0
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48.0
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72.0
"Despite not doing anything wrong and presenting itself as a solid action-adventure game, Creatures of Ava manages to be too safe to the point of becoming boring."
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65.0
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68.0
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"Creatures of Ava combines elements of sci-fi and fantasy, offering a charming narrative that emphasizes empathy and cooperation rather than traditional heroism. The story’s emotional depth and unique side quests provide memorable moments, though the pacing can feel uneven at …"
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68.0
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72.0
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"Creatures of Ava is cozy enough to be enjoyed without sacrificing style and challenge."
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90.0
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85.0
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"Players old and new will inevitably find themselves immersed in Vic&s;s journey and Ava&s;s fate, somewhere between its unique creature designs, evocative soundtrack, and moving story. As a whole, Creatures of Ava is a wonderful experience, and is likely to …"
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70.0
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55.0
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"There&s;s a certain irony to Creatures of Ava: that an unadulterated alien world teeming with wildlife can feel so tamed and overdeveloped by the very hands who crafted it."
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72.0
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68.0
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"Creatures of Ava is a gorgeous and ambitious creature-saver that has some neat ideas, not all of which are executed perfectly. Its non-combat is somewhat unwieldy, but the practice of cleansing adorable critters, giving them some love and leading them …"
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95.0
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75.0
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"Creatures of Ava is a great game for those looking to explore a new world in an exciting way. The graphics and sound make the world feel real and add so much immersion to the game. The story is also …"
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"Though hampered by some feature bloat and minor technical issues, Creatures of Ava is a beautiful game about empathy and understanding. The animals are adorable, the characters are fun, and the sound design is top-notch! Yes, you can pet almost …"
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"Creatures of Ava is a colourful and fun adventure game that offers a refreshing take on combat. Conservationism never felt so fun! 🎶"
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70.0
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"Creatures of Ava is one of the rare wholesome games that adds enjoyable gameplay to its cozy atmosphere. It brings together ideas you’ve seen elsewhere, but does so in a way that makes them more or less its own."
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80.0
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"Creatures of Ava, even with lots of rough edges, deliver an impactful message. How can we help those who we don’t understand? If you’re looking for a game with a new take on the conservation topic, there is no better …"
Read original review"Creatures of Ava comes highly recommended for anyone who wants a low-stress game filled with hope and colour and loads of belly rubs."
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45.0
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"Creatures of Ava is a mostly mediocre experience with few things to keep you interested and, across the board, rather mediocre execution of its ideas."
Read original review"Creatures of Ava is a lovely and soothing exploration game that you will be happy to play. The pleasant tones combined with the lovely music will relax you and you will enjoy the peace you didn&s;t even know you needed. …"
Read original review""A beautiful and moving adventure in a world in need" Creatures of Ava offers a unique adventure experience, focusing on healing rather than combat, and its enchanting world makes every moment enjoyable and inspiring. Despite some technical glitches and inconsistent …"
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62.0
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71.0
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"Creatures of Ava is a calm exploration game, one of those where you sink into the couch and slowly discover its entire story."
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80.0
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"Creatures of Ava is a fantastic game and I really like the pacifist approach to game play. It was a refreshing change to be collecting creatures in order to save them instead of trying to be the very best there …"
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"A nice adventure with a good premise, but kind of a monotonous gameplay."
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