Alba: A Wildlife Adventure

Alba: A Wildlife Adventure

December 11, 2020

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From the BAFTA-Award winning studio behind Monument Valley and Assemble with Care comes something entirely new. Join Alba as she visits her grandparents on a Mediterranean island. She is ready for a peaceful summer of wildlife exploration with her friend Ines, but when she sees an animal in danger, she …

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Alan Strawbridge PlayStation Universe Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"Relive the joys of discovering nature as a child with this beautiful but brief story of conservation and exploration set on an enticingly warm Mediterranean island. Highly recommended for kids with a nature conservationist bent, but also for adults who …"

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Alba Sacristán SomosXbox Dec 2020
82.0 /100

"‎Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is an educational title for the little ones that does not give up reaching the most adult players. Its strong environmentalist message is present continuously, but it does not deprive us of having a colorful, relaxing …"

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Andy Manson Dec 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

75.0

"Look up the word “charming” in the dictionary, and you might very well find the cover for this game looking back at you. A bright and breezy game with an important message at its core, Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is …"

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Anyka Pettigrew Dexerto Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"Explore a beautiful island filled with flora and fauna as a young girl in Alba: A Wildlife Adventure. Discover different animals, clean up the island and save the wildlife reserve from being overtaken by a 5-star hotel. This cozy game …"

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Bree Swaine Checkpoint Gaming Dec 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Alba: A Wildlife Adventure was a joy to play. When I first picked it up I was planning to only play about half an hour, but I was so hooked that I ended up finishing it in one sitting. During …"

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Christian Donlan Eurogamer Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"Ustwo follows up Assemble with Care with more quiet restorative magic."

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CJ Andriessen Destructoid Dec 2020
80.0 /100

"Though her visit to this island paradise was over long before I wanted it to be, it was a trip I am happy I was able to take. It&s;s the type of experience that can restore one&s;s vigor and effect …"

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Farley Santos GameBlast Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Alba: Wildlife Adventure offers an immersive and beautiful experience. It is captivating to explore an island in search of animals to photograph while trying to prevent the mayor&s;s greed and the degradation of nature. The ambience won me over with …"

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85.0 /100

"Alba: A Wildlife Adventure itself is not careless. It has great emotional flourishes that feel earned. The music swells, the visuals gleam and the story comes together well."

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Jon Andoni Ortiz 33bits Dec 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

80.0

"Alba: I have loved Wildlife Adventure at all levels: gameplay, story, characters ... A game that transports us to a time when things were simpler, but which in turn teaches us some important lessons."

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Jonathan Ober Rapid Reviews UK Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

80.0

"Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is about as wholesome a game as it gets. You play as young Alba, first taking steps as a toddler alongside her grandparents on a small island. You learn how to control Alba in this flashback …"

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Josh Wise VideoGamer Dec 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"If I didn’t feel the sugary twinge of sentiment in Alba: A Wildlife Adventure, it is down to its pastel starkness."

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Dec 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"It’s weird how at times in certain genres when it rains, it pours, and exploration-based discovery titles are currently out in force..."

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Kim Snaith GameSpew Dec 2020
90.0 /100

"Alba: A Wildlife Adventure looks amazing, sounds amazing, and provides four-or-so hours of perfect, meditative escapism. Who knew taking control of a pre-teen girl as she picks up rubbish and takes photos of animals could be so much fun? But …"

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Kurt Perry Dexerto Dec 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

86.0

"An extremely fun and cozy adventure game that will have any animal lovers smiling in no time. A handful of bugs and performance issues do impact gameplay somewhat but it&s;s easy to overlook given Alba&s;s creative brilliance. I would have …"

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Laura Gray Gamepur Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

71.0

"The story and gameplay for Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is both delightful and eye-opening for anyone who decides to pick up a camera and hunt for that perfect lynx picture. With a clean, unique art style and intuitive interaction with …"

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Luiz Estrella NintendoBoy Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"Alba is not a revolutionary or ambitious game, but it is an enjoyable experience from start to finish. It sends a positive message while being fun, as a game originally designed for a mobile platform, it fits perfectly on the …"

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Marcus Stewart Game Informer Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

85.0

"Enjoyable gameplay, charming writing, and a chill atmosphere promote an important message without beating players over the head with it."

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Mark Delaney GameSpot Dec 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

82.0

"Alba: A Wildlife Adventure wonderfully recontextualizes the video game sandbox as a wholesome call to action."

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Nic Bunce TheSixthAxis Dec 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"Alba is the kind of game that all young people should play. Not only is it a heart-warming romp where you get to look at animals, it&s;s educational and empowering, inspiring and beautiful."

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Oliver Reynolds Nintendo Life Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"With so many games featuring death and destruction, Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is a breath of fresh air. Much like Pokémon Snap, its focus on observation is a welcome change of pace, and it never feels like the underlying message …"

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Paula Moore LadiesGamers.com Dec 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is a heartwarming tale of being kind and looking out for others and the world around you. A game that isn’t afraid to challenge our perceptions, with its message of conservation and how we can impact …"

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Rob Pitt GamePitt Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"I really enjoyed my time with Alba: A Wildlife Adventure, it was a casual escape from my lockdown home-based prison which I’ve been stuck in for over a year. Exploring the small island, talking to the inhabitants, saving animals in …"

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Sumin Kim IGN Korea Dec 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"This game is all about observing and taking photos of wildlife in the island within the mediterranean. The story is somewhat well threaded but you can still enjoy the game like as if you’re on a peaceful vacation. The purpose …"

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Vicky Wainwright GameByte Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Overall, Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is a wonderful, charming game with a strong message of hope and positivity. It’s perhaps a little short for its price point (£13.49 on Steam, though at the time of writing, it is 20% off) …"

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90.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

15.0

Story

25.0

"A piece of happiness for children, adults and especially for our inner children."

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棘皮动物的野望 Gamersky Dec 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

45.0

"At the moment, "Alba: A Wildlife Adventure" is a unique work that is entertaining and enjoyable. Because of the relaxed and lively BGM and the fresh and lovely graphic, players of all ages can feel the charm of the game. …"

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