Creatures of Ava

Creatures of Ava

August 7, 2024

RPGSimulation PCXbox Series X/S

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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Afshin Piroozi Zoomg Aug 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"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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Alexandre Galvão GameBlast Aug 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

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 …"

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Alfonso Majarucon Game8 Aug 2024
70.0 /100

"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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Andrew Stretch TechRaptor Aug 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"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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Antonio Ganga NoesPaisparaFrikis Aug 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

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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Antonio Russo STWGames Italia Aug 2024
72.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

72.0

"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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75.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

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."

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Blaine Smith Gamers Heroes Aug 2024
80.0 /100

"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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Bram Noteboom Gameliner Aug 2024
50.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

48.0

Story

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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David Flynn GamingTrend Aug 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"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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Donovan Erskine Shacknews Aug 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"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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Enzo Zalamea Prima Games Aug 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

76.0

Story

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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Erik Hodges Try Hard Guides Aug 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

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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Fabrice Henz GAMES.CH Aug 2024
68.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

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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Francesco Destri IGN Italy Aug 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

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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Francesco Mastrodicasa Indie Games Devel Aug 2024
73.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

82.0

"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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James Paley COGconnected Aug 2024
72.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

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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Jay Claassen NoobFeed Aug 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

87.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

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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Jeff M Young Analog Stick Gaming Aug 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

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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João Canelo Echo Boomer Aug 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

48.0

Story

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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Jon Scarr Cloud Dosage Aug 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"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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Jordan Biordi CGMagazine Aug 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

68.0

"Creatures of Ava is cozy enough to be enjoyed without sacrificing style and challenge."

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Lee D&s;Amato Screen Rant Aug 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"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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Lee Mehr VGChartz Aug 2024
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

60.0

"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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Luke Mitchell Checkpoint Gaming Aug 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

80.0

"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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Mariella Deadman NoobFeed Aug 2024
84.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

45.0

"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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Martin Heath GameGrin Aug 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

55.0

"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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Mary Billington Video Chums Aug 2024
77.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"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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Matthew Pollesel Gaming Age Aug 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

40.0

"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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Mick Abrahamson But Why Tho? Aug 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"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 …"

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek Aug 2024
85.0 /100

"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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Nairon Santos de Morais GameLuster Aug 2024
50.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

30.0

"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."

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Nikola Levová INDIANTVCZ Aug 2024
80.0 /100

"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. …"

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Raouf Belhamra Digitale Anime Aug 2024
80.0 /100

""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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Sergio Diaz Chicas Gamers Aug 2024
73.0 /100

Graphics

62.0

Gameplay

71.0

Story

74.0

"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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Terrence Johnson ZTGD Aug 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"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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70.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

10.0

"A nice adventure with a good premise, but kind of a monotonous gameplay."

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