Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey

 PlayStation 4
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  2. Mixed: 12 out of 65
  3. Negative: 22 out of 65

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  1. DayBlueberry
    Dec 17, 2019
    9
    Quick review: What the creative director and team did was take a risk
    Most would expect an action driven game like AC, but the team made something else
    They took a risk and I believe the risk paid off. Ancestors is the most refreshing game I've had the pleasure of experiencing this year and I can't wait to play more and see what else this amazing studio brings to life.
  2. Kaseywol
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This game is actually an 8 but I rated it a 10 because of the spaz that gave it a 0 due to quote 'its evolution propaganda'. Evolution is fact and this game is good but not perfect.
  3. SuperkenGaming
    Dec 8, 2019
    6
    Ancestors The Humankind Odyessey
    Not really a game for me
    If you’ve been around long enough you know that assassins creed is my favorite gaming series of all time, so when I found at the the creator of my favorite series is making a new game, I couldn’t not play it.. so I hopped into ancestors with excitement and intrigue… excited to create a new lineage of primates, go through the    Ancestors The Humankind Odyessey
    Not really a game for me
    If you’ve been around long enough you know that assassins creed is my favorite gaming series of all time, so when I found at the the creator of my favorite series is making a new game, I couldn’t not play it.. so I hopped into ancestors with excitement and intrigue… excited to create a new lineage of primates, go through the struggles, the trials and tribulations of becoming human.. and after about 2 hours of monkeying around, I discovered that this experience just isn’t for me…
    Ancestors The Humankind Odyssey is a survival game where you start as a male, female, or random character thrown into the jungle… and I actually got assassins creed vibes right from the jump.. with that classic bird opening, even as im climbing trees and swinging from vines.. this felt like the true assassins creed origins… but the longer I stayed in this world the more it furtrated me and the more it pushed me away….
    I feel a bit tricked… the game opens with a little cutscene, youre given a mission to hide, and then go find yourself as a member of your little money tribe… I was kind of under the impression that this game was going to deliver a story, but it doesn’t… it goes from you have my attention to I have no idea what im supposed to be doing… and that’s kind of the point.. our ancestors didn’t know what theyre supposed to be doing either… they had to figure everything out.. so you set out to discover, find food, tools, landmarks…deal with predators, and use this gain knowledge to pass it onto a new generation, to evolve and advance your species… this is a game of discovery and survival.. and its this survival part that kills the game for me personally… I am not a survival fan at all… I’m not into dealing with injuries.. especially in a game with fairly clunky feeling mechanics… im not into finding water, finding food.. dealing with poison and cold, and sleep systems… not even a little bit… but even if I were.. these systems make you feel handcuffed… you feel restricted to exploration because your meters ae draining, and if you venture too far you risk hysteria which instantly pulls you back and respawns you.. like a glitch in the animous when you go beyond that blue wall the game doesn’t want you to see yet… which in turn kind of take away the mystery of the game, it takes away the feeling of exploration and just turns it into survival and discovery.. . which again just isn’t my kind of thing…
    if you are into survival type games though, I do feel that ancestors offers a very unique experience.. this isn’t a bad game by any stretch of the imagination… its just one of those kind of games that either its your thing or its not… and if youre not it wont do anything such as having an interesting story to give it a chance to become your thing…
    I give Ancestors The Humankind Odyessey
    a 6/10    … Expand
  4. mda
    Jun 21, 2020
    7
    For those who are interested in an evolution game, to search and discover, to be scared or ecstatic, to find that particular feeling you had when a game was just beautiful and not action based (although this game has a lot of action in it). For when the goal was to relax but also to enjoy the essence of something different, this is the game. I can't stop exploring and although that thereFor those who are interested in an evolution game, to search and discover, to be scared or ecstatic, to find that particular feeling you had when a game was just beautiful and not action based (although this game has a lot of action in it). For when the goal was to relax but also to enjoy the essence of something different, this is the game. I can't stop exploring and although that there are a lot of issues such as control lock, bugs, no saving points, no on line approach. But the game itself is 5gb full of emotions, beautiful ideas and an original evolution system which will make you turn every rock, collect all leafs and alter any object.
    This is not a run to the final level, this is a story and to dive in give it time, don't think that you need to beat the game, go back to roots when you were just playing in your bedroom without any contact with outside world or who's the best out there.
    This is a very underrated game.    … Expand
  5. KraiziGamer
    Feb 19, 2020
    10
    Игра мне очень понравилась, концерт мне зашёл, таких игр нет, она единственная в своём своём жанре. Игра стоит своих денег.
  6. Pookytookybaby
    Dec 6, 2019
    4
    This game is a missed opportunity. Fantastic idea, poorly executed. The last half of the game introduces almost no knew content or mechanics. Kinda clunky, just not great game by any means.
  7. bungyfreek
    Dec 10, 2019
    8
    This is certainly an interesting concept for a game. Try and beat natural evolution and evolve your "Tribe" quicker than evolution in our Universe. This is first a Survival game with discovery aspects. There is a lot of repetition to learn so unfortunately not for every player. I did find it frustrating at times but feel it deserves a little love as such a good concept. Some of theThis is certainly an interesting concept for a game. Try and beat natural evolution and evolve your "Tribe" quicker than evolution in our Universe. This is first a Survival game with discovery aspects. There is a lot of repetition to learn so unfortunately not for every player. I did find it frustrating at times but feel it deserves a little love as such a good concept. Some of the controls are a little clunky but as it is a small studio i feel i can let that have a pass. I think that you need to keep an eye on the goal to get past some of the repetition.… Expand
  8. Pellicci911
    Dec 13, 2019
    10
    really enjoying this game. not like any other which holds your hands. gone are the days of mini maps and way markers you have to go out and learn the map and upgrade skills to see farther away locations. working your way though countless skill trees makes the game seem large and what a lot of RPGs are missing. (this is not an RPG game) cant wait for more content from the creator. hisreally enjoying this game. not like any other which holds your hands. gone are the days of mini maps and way markers you have to go out and learn the map and upgrade skills to see farther away locations. working your way though countless skill trees makes the game seem large and what a lot of RPGs are missing. (this is not an RPG game) cant wait for more content from the creator. his assassins creed 1,2 and 3 where by far my favorite in the series. glad he left there and started his own thing.… Expand
  9. That_DL_Kid
    Jan 2, 2020
    10
    I had been waiting on this game for awhile and for me it did not disappoint. I think most people don't like it because it doesn't hold your hand, or because the game clashes with their religious views. As I fan of survival games I really liked this new take on the genre. I spent 52 hours with the game and was sad when it was over. I enjoyed being a helpless little hominid in the big world.I had been waiting on this game for awhile and for me it did not disappoint. I think most people don't like it because it doesn't hold your hand, or because the game clashes with their religious views. As I fan of survival games I really liked this new take on the genre. I spent 52 hours with the game and was sad when it was over. I enjoyed being a helpless little hominid in the big world. This is a solid game that is worth checking out for survival gamers or for someone that wants something different.… Expand
  10. lqstuart
    Dec 15, 2019
    9
    This is one of the best games I've ever played. I kept firing up Red Dead Redemption 2 after I beat it and going "man, this is beautiful, I wish I could do something in this environment besides shoot innocent people in the head." Now my wish has been granted. It's probably my favorite game ever next to Kerbal Space Program. All you do is chill out and relax in nature and try to survive.This is one of the best games I've ever played. I kept firing up Red Dead Redemption 2 after I beat it and going "man, this is beautiful, I wish I could do something in this environment besides shoot innocent people in the head." Now my wish has been granted. It's probably my favorite game ever next to Kerbal Space Program. All you do is chill out and relax in nature and try to survive.

    The only reason I don't give it a perfect 10 is because there are still some bugs and glitches, particularly with the AI of your clan mates.    … Expand
  11. SpaghettiSpice
    Jun 8, 2020
    10
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  12. Tron2020
    Jan 6, 2020
    10
    This is one of the brightest, ingeniously crafted games in the last decade. Ancestors' design easily steps from survival to community and the generational. Graphics are lush, climbing fun, and learning to craft is natural. No other games compare!
  13. Edeyz
    Feb 26, 2020
    0
    One of the most clunky and poorly ported games I have ever played.
    The games full of innovative features, like having no food/sleep/thirst bar and requiring the player to walk around until they RNG on the issue.
    The AI, are irritatingly stupid, if attacked, they wont try to run away, they will run in circles and be attacked again. I uninstalled this after the majority of my group swam    One of the most clunky and poorly ported games I have ever played.
    The games full of innovative features, like having no food/sleep/thirst bar and requiring the player to walk around until they RNG on the issue.
    The AI, are irritatingly stupid, if attacked, they wont try to run away, they will run in circles and be attacked again. I uninstalled this after the majority of my group swam across a river into a jaguar (jaguars cant cross rivers) and got themselves attacked. Meaning the next 20 minutes of my life where going to be spent trying to stop their bleeding again...
    The amount of enemies in this is absurd. I cant bang two rocks together without been attacked 4 times. It's not fun, it just slows down the game to a snails pace. 99% of the time you will be looking for something to stop your bleeding. That's presuming you can figure out how. The tutorial is rubbish, the first 5 hours of your game will be spent alt+tabed looking at google. Because despite spending their entire life in the jungle, your ape has has no clue how to drink water.    … Expand
  14. Zwoiri
    Mar 23, 2020
    7
    It starts out really engaging, discovering the environment and crafting is fun. Replaying it is pure grind though, I had to start over after iit saved in an impossible spot (Millenium Man carrying baby died in a cave, spawned into baby that is infinitely falling, presumably "underground"). I'm about to move on from this game.
  15. kostokc
    Sep 16, 2022
    2
    Game was suffering from the start. Doesnt explain what has to be done or how. And when it does, it does it very poorly. Constantly stop to some stupid s##t trying to do it but it just cant be done with basic common logic and only certain way to do something is accepted and i really dont like to google everytime something to be able to continue or alternatively grind to the edge of lunaticyGame was suffering from the start. Doesnt explain what has to be done or how. And when it does, it does it very poorly. Constantly stop to some stupid s##t trying to do it but it just cant be done with basic common logic and only certain way to do something is accepted and i really dont like to google everytime something to be able to continue or alternatively grind to the edge of lunaticy till finally i notice right way to do somethong by accident. This game is just endless grind, try, find, try, try, try, and never ending studying and it feels like it more like other games where the studying comes with along gaming. This is just endless grind without any fun.… Expand
  16. Gamerjohn
    Dec 14, 2019
    0
    Buggy, slow even on PRO. Can't believe they take the game in this state. Zero communication from the DEVS
  17. ILOVEGAMES84
    May 21, 2020
    7
    This game was fun to traverse, had fantastic music and was genuinely enjoyable to play. Although getting neurons and unlocking new ones was getting a bit boring to do, and a big issue was a certain camp would crash the game and i had to relocate to move on. in the end i loved the game but see it's faults.
  18. DaGanstaPanda
    Feb 24, 2020
    9
    I am one of those guys that NEED to explore everything and do every secondary mission before progressing the main story, so I LOVE the idea behind it: exploring, understanding the world and the mexhanics with very few hints, and create your own odissey. Only con is the fact that there are few tools you can use, somewhat realistically, but I expected a couple more. Waiting to se alsoe aI am one of those guys that NEED to explore everything and do every secondary mission before progressing the main story, so I LOVE the idea behind it: exploring, understanding the world and the mexhanics with very few hints, and create your own odissey. Only con is the fact that there are few tools you can use, somewhat realistically, but I expected a couple more. Waiting to se alsoe a followup. Also, sometimes the camera spazzes out, but not that much to actually impact the gameplay.… Expand
  19. teesh
    Mar 7, 2020
    0
    I WANT MY MONEY BACK!!! This game is poorly executed, boring, cluncky and seems like the person who programed the mechanics of the game . did it sitting on the toilet, what came out of his backside has better mechanics then the game. almost impossible to climb a tree or escape animals during counter attacks. the AI is defiantly not intelligent. I have a monkey that cant get out of a treeI WANT MY MONEY BACK!!! This game is poorly executed, boring, cluncky and seems like the person who programed the mechanics of the game . did it sitting on the toilet, what came out of his backside has better mechanics then the game. almost impossible to climb a tree or escape animals during counter attacks. the AI is defiantly not intelligent. I have a monkey that cant get out of a tree had to reset game to stop the glitch. after the first couple of hours of gaming you have pretty much done all you can and then your left with the most BORING and STUPID game ever. deffinatly not ready for sale seems like a quick money maker for the company. first part of the game is good then it seems like even the creators got bored of the game and stopped putting stuff in. nothing new except doing the same thing OVER AND OVER AND OVER again for no real point. the creators need to fix this quick because it is deffinatly not even worth $10. I WANT MY MONEY BACK and ive never asked for that. but this is a ripoff...……….. DO NOT BUY… Expand
  20. FORREST_006
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This game is masterpiece . One of unique game .we never played anything like this . Amazing work
  21. EdgarMttz
    Jun 22, 2020
    2
    Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey quiere ofrecer una especie de experiencia pseudo-realista del pasado, pero olvida que hay un hombre moderno detrás de los botones que quiere ser entretenido. Si esto es realmente una visión semi-realista de la evolución del hombre, nuestros antepasados se habrían rendido en ella durante mucho tiempo.
  22. PotHeadSteve
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ancestors the humankind odyssey is a game that is truly a diamond in the rough in terms of PS games. It has you playing as a group of apes that eventually evolves to become human. The climbing mechanics are almost spot on, very similar to assassins creed. The survival mechanics are also very well developed, it took me awhile to figure out how to eat a coconut instead of just drinking it. The game is mostly about discovery as it does not tell you exactly how to do most things, some of which you need in order to survive. Once you figure out how its systems work, it is a very rewarding if not tedious game. What the game doesn't tell you is that in order to evolve you must complete evolution objectives(Like kill every predator) that advance years in the game once you pass generations. It does a poor job of telling you what your goal is. But the discovery is totally worth it. As you start to get attached to your apes and really care about their fate. If you are okay with some tedium in your games. Then it is surely worth it if you like games like spore.… Expand

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Impulsegamer
    Apr 13, 2020
    88
    Although the graphics could be sharper, this game suits players who love to explore vast environments and tackle puzzles along the way. Based on factual science and history, this is a must for survival lovers that want to learn as they conquer this harsh and unforgiving landscape. Also, hat’s off to this game for offering a unique storyline and gameplay experience, striving away from the open-worlds with maps and guidelines that we are used to playing as gamers.
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  2. Worth Playing
    Mar 11, 2020
    60
    Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey aims to tackle the evolution of mankind from our animal forebears, a hefty task for any one piece of media. While the goal is incredibly admirable, Panache Digital Games puts too much on its plate. It attempts to break down the process of human development in a fascinating way, but the concept ends up being tremendously difficult to translate into typical controls and gameplay. The information conveyance and gameplay implementation are ultimately disappointing, given how much curiosity the game fosters and inspires. The game still offers interesting content, especially in the audio and visual departments. While the effort put into the game is certainly laudable, the result of Ancestors is ultimately middling.
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  3. LaPS4
    Dec 31, 2019
    78
    A game that not everyone will appreciate for what it really is: a raw and faithful experience of what the first steps of humanity really represented. It suffers from certain shortcomings, but we believe that the final product is a title worth giving a chance.
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