Wild Earth: Photo Safari

 PC
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. CPUGamer
    80
    Even a child not old enough to read can still play this, as the most crucial instructions are given verbally (with text reminders onscreen). The game is legitimately fun, gives real animal knowledge (unlike say, the pseudo-animal knowledge of Pokemon), there’s plenty to like, and absolutely nothing objectionable, and very few games fit that bill today.
  2. Eurogamer
    50
    Think of it as an educational family-oriented version of Deer Hunter in which the rifle has been replaced by a camera.
  3. Four Fat Chicks
    100
    Wild Earth picked up three prizes at the 2003 Independent Game Festival: Game of the Year, Innovation in Game Design, and Innovation in Visual Arts. All well-deserved. Even three years later, it remains a stunner.
  5. Gamers Europe
    65
    Issues of graphics aside, Wild Earth: Africa’s strengths lie in the way it manages to convey information in a friendly and intelligent manner, while still holding onto a solid (if very unremarkable) gameplay system.
  6. GameZone
    75
    An excellent choice for families and for kids, and especially for kids in a school setting. This is the type of game that kids will learn quite a few factoids from, without realizing it.
  7. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    69
    With a bit more clout in the technology and art departments, the lack of compelling gameplay could have been forgiven, but as it is Wild Earth remains more of a curiosity.
  8. PC Format
    71
    As an accompaniment to school projects, Wild Earth is a worthwhile title, but as a game for your little 'uns it's unlikely to be long before they're begging for a quick round of "Quake." [May 2007, p.67]
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  9. PC Gamer UK
    79
    If your child doesn't enjoy this worthy game, disown them. [May 2007, p.90]
  10. PC Zone UK
    64
    An admirable amble across the African wilderness at a fraction of the cost of the real thing. [Oct 2006, p.82]
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  11. VideoGamer
    70
    It's fun, accessible, full of educational info and should keep young'ns happy for a good while.