ARK: Survival Evolved

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  1. IrongamerX
    Sep 21, 2020
    9
    Such a beautiful game, if you want to have 3x fun, just play with your friends! It's a bit laggy, you should have a good PC to run at Low/Medium settings, and it have a lot of bugs, but the amount of content you have on this game, is unbelievable, 8+ maps to play (half is DLC, but worth the money) and, if that's not enough, you can also play on servers, which are a bit stressful for someSuch a beautiful game, if you want to have 3x fun, just play with your friends! It's a bit laggy, you should have a good PC to run at Low/Medium settings, and it have a lot of bugs, but the amount of content you have on this game, is unbelievable, 8+ maps to play (half is DLC, but worth the money) and, if that's not enough, you can also play on servers, which are a bit stressful for some people, if you don't like the servers, there's mods too, hundreds of mods and some extra maps made from the community. Its a fantastic game, with good graphics, a lot of content and things to do, and some bugs.… Expand
  2. theirrelephants
    Oct 24, 2017
    10
    While it has its problems, I can't justify giving this game anything less than a 10. I have over a thousand hours in it. A THOUSAND HOURS. That's ~41 days of nothing but playing this game.

    It's fun, but incredibly un-optimized. Even if you have a good card, be prepared to turn those settings down to medium or low to get playable fps. A lot of the bugs people have mentioned have    While it has its problems, I can't justify giving this game anything less than a 10. I have over a thousand hours in it. A THOUSAND HOURS. That's ~41 days of nothing but playing this game.

    It's fun, but incredibly un-optimized. Even if you have a good card, be prepared to turn those settings down to medium or low to get playable fps.

    A lot of the bugs people have mentioned have been fixed since well before EA, I'm not sure what they're going on about. Yeah the game's support is genuinely terrible, but I only had to use it twice, once when I got a dinosaur stuck underneath the terrain (back in early access - and this only happened once) and second when I messed up with tranferring tribe ownership. Couldn't get any help with the first one because I couldn't remember the dino's name and it had been a few days (it was dead, jim), but the second one got resolved speedily.    … Expand
  3. stanislaw
    Sep 7, 2017
    8
    I enjoy this game a lot. Been playing it since early access, so it's countless hours already. Yeah it demands quite a high spec PC/laptop (esp VGA and RAM), but it all pays off with the excitement I have every single day: building stuffs (THE SIMS), exploring the world (FAR CRY), taming dinos (POKEMON) etc. Nothing's perfect, but the devs always give game updates. Bring your friends alongI enjoy this game a lot. Been playing it since early access, so it's countless hours already. Yeah it demands quite a high spec PC/laptop (esp VGA and RAM), but it all pays off with the excitement I have every single day: building stuffs (THE SIMS), exploring the world (FAR CRY), taming dinos (POKEMON) etc. Nothing's perfect, but the devs always give game updates. Bring your friends along to conquer this game, or if you play single, there's always cheat codes to help you get through things.… Expand
  4. Nueshak
    Jun 3, 2015
    9
    GIVE THIS GAME A SHOT! Great "next/current" gen survival game! Has a lot of great promise but a rather steep learning curve if playing alone (similar to Don't Starve), but has a ton of potential for being the next great survival game. Lots of solo and community driven gameplay elements and a pretty immersive world to be in. Not the most "realistic" survival game in existence but it doesGIVE THIS GAME A SHOT! Great "next/current" gen survival game! Has a lot of great promise but a rather steep learning curve if playing alone (similar to Don't Starve), but has a ton of potential for being the next great survival game. Lots of solo and community driven gameplay elements and a pretty immersive world to be in. Not the most "realistic" survival game in existence but it does take a more grounded approach to movement and fatigue (i.e. If you are swimming to long and you run out of stamina you may actually drown just like in real life).

    Biggest issues are that it does take a pretty meaty rig to take full advantage of the graphics (seems like a modified Crytek engine) on the highest settings. This game is JUST in early access so I expect to see some of the animations, bugs, and slight clipping issues get resolved over time. I only have about 8ish hours with this game so my review is based on initial impression and overall potential the game has.    … Expand
  5. Wrong_Wizzli
    Nov 18, 2019
    8
    If you have unlimited time and you are prepared for the possible bugs, then this game will definitely absorb you. If Wildcard manage to fix the bugs instead of making a lot of DLCs, ARK will be one of the best games of its genre.
  6. MehmetAkif
    Jun 4, 2022
    10
    Such a beautiful game, if you want to have 3x fun, just play with your friends! It's a bit laggy, you should have a good PC to run at Low/Medium settings, and it have a lot of bugs, but the amount of content you have on this game, is unbelievable, 8+ maps to play (half is DLC, but worth the money) and, if that's not enough, you can also play on servers, which are a bit stressful for some
  7. VendonJura
    Dec 7, 2018
    10
    Ark Survival is a huge game. It has its issues with bugs ans stuff but it is also the best Survival/Building/Crafting game I ever played. With so many mods this game feels like a whole new experience everytime you play it. I've been playing over 2.000 hour and it still did not stop me enjoying it. The only thing which bothers me is the fact that you have to rent a server to fully enjoyArk Survival is a huge game. It has its issues with bugs ans stuff but it is also the best Survival/Building/Crafting game I ever played. With so many mods this game feels like a whole new experience everytime you play it. I've been playing over 2.000 hour and it still did not stop me enjoying it. The only thing which bothers me is the fact that you have to rent a server to fully enjoy playing it with your friends. Renting a server is redicolously expensive but still this game makes more fun then every other survival game I ever played.… Expand
  8. DanielvdP
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    A true survival game, stranded on an empty island full of deadly dino's. Build your safe heaven, learn and discover the many ways to finally become a master.

    If you have time, are looking for a game with easy a 100+ hours, this is the way to go. Without patience, and grit, don't even try
  9. toto1511
    Dec 5, 2018
    10
    ARK is a pure masterpiece! While it is not comparable to the AAA classics that we have today but we must not forget that ARK is an independent game developed by a small studio!

    Let's not start the positives: The content of the game is just huge! There are more than a hundred dinosaurs and creatures of all kinds, and it is possible that I am wrong and there are even more! The graphics    ARK is a pure masterpiece! While it is not comparable to the AAA classics that we have today but we must not forget that ARK is an independent game developed by a small studio!

    Let's not start the positives: The content of the game is just huge! There are more than a hundred dinosaurs and creatures of all kinds, and it is possible that I am wrong and there are even more! The graphics and art direction of this game are just sublime, immersive environments and especially life is present everywhere, you can watch the dinosaurs move and attack others or attack them yourself or tame them! The music (soundtrack) of this game is just fantastic and absolutely fabulous, Gareth Coker did a monster job! It is, I think, one of the games with the best OST in the independent domain! Not to mention the DLC which are certainly paying, but still add tens or hundreds of hours of games to the basic game that is already very long! And do not say that the game is flat and contains no story, just see the number of notes arranged throughout the map and especially the cinematic end to understand that the game hides a big story behind.

    But, as in all excellent games, there are negative points: Unfortunately the game is not very very well optimized, although there is still a huge difference between the advance access version and the final version, the game in Ultra is almost unplayable for those who do not have a GTX 1070 or 1080 and again ... But hey, I personally play high with a GTX 1080 and the game runs very well! Unofficial servers (which are purchased on hosting sites such as Nitroserv or OMGSERV) are not stable at all! There are many lags, automatic disconnections and crashes.

    But luckily the game remains fun to play for those who want to have fun with friends! For those interested in history, there are many secrets to discover and mysteries to solve! And the support of mod via the workshop extends enormously the game! Whether mods that add maps, creatures, gameplay, armor / weapons / tools and etc! In short, ARK is one of the best independent games in history!    … Expand
  10. ElementGamez14
    Jun 13, 2019
    10
    This game is by far one of the most beautiful games i have ever played. the game is really recommended for people who like to fight, breed and build up armies, and especially if you love dinosaurs.

    the game is really well put together and has a wide range of maps to play on. if you were into PvP there are servers for that, if your into PvE there are servers for that as well. but if you    This game is by far one of the most beautiful games i have ever played. the game is really recommended for people who like to fight, breed and build up armies, and especially if you love dinosaurs.

    the game is really well put together and has a wide range of maps to play on. if you were into PvP there are servers for that, if your into PvE there are servers for that as well. but if you like the quiet life farming, grinding taming and breeding then there is single player that you can play by yourself or with a friend.

    This game has amazing graphics and i really enjoy the game although there is a couple flaws. i think the game is a tad bit expensive but is still really great. there is a section were your just grinding for materials.

    my overall review for the game is definitely a 9-10 as the game play is great until you get to late game play such as tek tier when the game becomes a bit repetitive

    my review is 10/10    … Expand
  11. chiwire
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    el juego es demasiado buenocomo para tener que ser tratado con los demas, aquellos que le han dado votos bajos seguro se metieron en pvps y basaron su mala reseña en la mala experiencia, sin darle una mejor oportunidad al juego de demostrar que es el mejor jamas creado y que NUNCA habra uno mejor
  12. Dinoslasher
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    Ótimo jogo mais a sua evolução e difícil e demorado e isso pode não agradar a todos
  13. Amoskane
    Dec 12, 2018
    8
    This game in a totally awesome game, for real. Its pros totally overflow its cons.
    This games will provides you an enormous amount of hours to be fulfill, even without DLC.
    ARK literally makes you going through every imaginable emotions. You will get an unimaginable satisfaction when you will take down the first alphas or bosses. And then, you will be stressed as **** when you will meet    This game in a totally awesome game, for real. Its pros totally overflow its cons.
    This games will provides you an enormous amount of hours to be fulfill, even without DLC.
    ARK literally makes you going through every imaginable emotions. You will get an unimaginable satisfaction when you will take down the first alphas or bosses. And then, you will be stressed as **** when you will meet your first gigas etc...

    Still, this game have its cons. It requires a good computers to be runnable correctly, you will really feel a gigantic frustration many time in the game, and mostly, you will feel totally powerless really often. Also, this game can't be play through alone. Or it is really really hard and long.

    Still, if you want an hardcore survival experience, buy it, really.    … Expand
  14. poks
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Не многие игры живут игры по 5 лет и постоянно обновляются и там нет лутбоксов
  15. WillVert
    Jan 31, 2020
    9
    Muito bom o Jogo, o é excelente para quem gosta do estilo Survival, você começa pelado, aprende a fabricar ferramentas para você poder evoluir e sobreviver em arca cheia de Dinossauros e animais místicos, e você pode domesticar para te ajudar a sobreviver
  16. YuriRys
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    Легендарная и не побоюсь этого слова лучшая выживалка, которую превзойти сможет лишь ARK 2)
  17. javierelcritica
    Jun 6, 2021
    8
    It is a good game from the entertainment point of view, but if the screen sticks when you close it and waiting even more than half an hour takes away points but what matters is having fun and one of its bad points is that it is very boring to play no friends and the mode is just boring period but if you play it with friends it is the best adventure game
  18. hugozilla
    Jun 23, 2018
    9
    Intense [walking in the dark and hearing 20 ton footstep approaching - run!], satisfaction [the home you created the way you wanted to make it]. There are many different ways to play the game [PVP, PVE or grades in between; solo or public servers]. There is a variety of 'official' servers for different game styles as well as unofficial servers set up by other gamers. I would adviseIntense [walking in the dark and hearing 20 ton footstep approaching - run!], satisfaction [the home you created the way you wanted to make it]. There are many different ways to play the game [PVP, PVE or grades in between; solo or public servers]. There is a variety of 'official' servers for different game styles as well as unofficial servers set up by other gamers. I would advise trying different types [the official game has some optional task which require excessive time dedication]. Generally not for a casual gamer unless playing a solo saved game. It can be a hobby in itself. Some of the most beautiful environments of any game. Looking a activity to get invested into, this could be it. My favorite game of all time.… Expand
  19. snickers190704
    Mar 14, 2020
    10
    It’s the definition of a game. You’ll have hours of fun if you play with friends. It has free dlc maps which only get better
  20. MokaAkay
    Nov 7, 2017
    10
    This game is great and most people who give it a bad score are people who have gotten their money's worth out of it ie playing like 600 hours and then something happens to them and they rage quit and come and write a negative review on the game.
  21. WellWellWell45
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    A truly immersive and amazing game. I have often spent what i thought was a couple hours but turned out to be a full day on this game. There are always updates and new dlc coming, and there is plenty of content and loads of things for you to do. The community on pve servers is also one of the best communities out there, and when you have lots of high tech resources you can transfer to aA truly immersive and amazing game. I have often spent what i thought was a couple hours but turned out to be a full day on this game. There are always updates and new dlc coming, and there is plenty of content and loads of things for you to do. The community on pve servers is also one of the best communities out there, and when you have lots of high tech resources you can transfer to a pvp world to give yourself an extra edge.

    I played the game from Alpha release and back then there was a number of bugs and not a lot of content. I remember how exited i was when they introduced Argentinians into the game, and then T-Rex. Since then the game has significantly improved since a couple of years ago, and i would definitely recommend this game to others.

    The graphics are extremely good in my opinion and it runs very well on a good gaming pc.

    Wildcard also has a very good attention to detail, like for instance if you look at the dinos in the eye they blink and look around. It works very well on dinos like the Kracken.

    On the side of dinos there is plenty of dinos to make the game interesting (over 200) and they are adding more and more.    … Expand
  22. Santixcross
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    Creo que voy a ser el único comentario en español XD, considero que ark es el mejor juego que eh jugado y arreglaron muchos errores y mejoraron la optimización y tiene una gran variedad de dinosaurios y posibilidades.
  23. MadRhex
    Mar 31, 2018
    10
    One of the best games i have ever played. Of course it has its problems here and there but what game doesn't? I mostly play singleplayer and have fun with console commands and world settings, so i don't know much about multiplayer. But if you want a game that you can have fun with for quite a long time (And you have "very decent" pc) and you don't care much about multiplayer, then thisOne of the best games i have ever played. Of course it has its problems here and there but what game doesn't? I mostly play singleplayer and have fun with console commands and world settings, so i don't know much about multiplayer. But if you want a game that you can have fun with for quite a long time (And you have "very decent" pc) and you don't care much about multiplayer, then this game is for you!… Expand
  24. WD_Hyden
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    Bonjour a ceux qui diront que ce jeu ne leur plait pas (trop simple , trop dure , pas assez de contenue) penseront-ils mais ce jeu a une bonne qualité visuel et une très grande communauté capable de répondre a n'importe quel de vos besoins vous pouvez tout changer : les paramètres , les mods ect...
    ceux qui diront que le jeu ne leurs plait pas n'ont pas eu le temps de jouer , ils ont    Bonjour a ceux qui diront que ce jeu ne leur plait pas (trop simple , trop dure , pas assez de contenue) penseront-ils mais ce jeu a une bonne qualité visuel et une très grande communauté capable de répondre a n'importe quel de vos besoins vous pouvez tout changer : les paramètres , les mods ect...
    ceux qui diront que le jeu ne leurs plait pas n'ont pas eu le temps de jouer , ils ont juste commencer une partie sans prendre le temps d'adapter les paramètres a leurs besoins donc je demande a tout les personnes qui ont mit une mauvaise critique de tester le jeu avec objectivité et adapter le jeu comme ils le veulent . ce messages est adressé aux personne aux personne qui font des critique subjective , arrêtez de pourrir ce que vous appelez "jeu a moitié cuit" qu'est ARK si ce jeu n'est pas finie c'est tout simplement a la communauté de choisir la suite de ce jeu modulable . Bref ce jeu est pour tout les joueur : fort , nul juste réglez le jeu a votre sauce    … Expand
  25. Zedben
    Jul 7, 2018
    10
    Great game - just avoid official servers. Set up your own server with ASM and invite friends.
  26. Darkmath
    Jan 2, 2019
    10
    I'm playing ARK since 2015, at start it was very hard to play without a furious computer configuration.
    During the 3 years, the game has evolved a lot, and performance improving.
    Know, it's my favourite game, very complete and addictive.
  27. Wishmaster87
    Sep 5, 2019
    9
    I downloaded this game during a sale. Played for 30 minutes and got bored fast. About a year later I was bored and played again. Gave it one hour. Eh. Got bored again. A few months after I decided to give it another chance knowing what I knew after 1.5 hours of gameplay. Decided to at least make it as far as building a home in solo.
    This is either a mistake or the best decision I’ve ever    I downloaded this game during a sale. Played for 30 minutes and got bored fast. About a year later I was bored and played again. Gave it one hour. Eh. Got bored again. A few months after I decided to give it another chance knowing what I knew after 1.5 hours of gameplay. Decided to at least make it as far as building a home in solo.
    This is either a mistake or the best decision I’ve ever made. This is hands down the most incredible game I’ve ever played in my life. What have I got myself into?
    The mystery. The journey. The excitement. The building. The crafting. I can’t even describe.    … Expand
  28. Sezo8Gamer
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Its amazing.
    Me and my friend play this all the time, although we are not quite there yet.
    120+ Creatures to tame or kill
    Definitely Recommend Buying
    Many DLCs too
  29. Mehrad9
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    truly a must have experience! any1 should feel the moments that you are naked on a beach , running away from a dino :)
  30. asme
    Jun 21, 2021
    10
    Hands down the best Survival Game I have ever played in my life! Raptors are my spirit animal or dino lol.
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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. PC PowerPlay
    Nov 12, 2017
    70
    Specialises in trick shots before mastering the fundamentals. Deeply flawed, but hard to ignore. [Issue#267, p.58]
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  2. DarkStation
    Oct 9, 2017
    70
    Like so many survival/crafting games, from Minecraft to Subnautica, ARK presupposes a player with a lot of time to dedicate to the experience, a high tolerance for repetition, and a fondness for chaos and the unexpected. With its sci-fi inflected single player campaign, ARK at least offers a solo player the chance to get the gist of the game without the threat of anti-social humans ruining whatever progress has been made. For the past two years, ARK has been helping to shape the genre and now that it's finished, it feels like the genre is due for the next stage of evolution.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Oct 6, 2017
    85
    It'll delight you, it'll make you despair, but ultimately Ark will leave you with a real sense of satisfaction. [Nov 2017, p.76]
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