ARK: Survival Evolved

 PlayStation 4
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5.3

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  1. Positive: 138 out of 365
  2. Mixed: 69 out of 365
  3. Negative: 158 out of 365
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  1. MagicManVBCA
    Feb 29, 2020
    0
    Got it for $10 and still feel like I was robbed. No exaggeration the lag alone makes this game literally unplayable not to mention a million other problems. Do not buy
  2. TriskelQc
    Mar 20, 2020
    1
    J’ai vraiment essayé d’aimer ça! Mais on s’entend, tout bug/lag/crash. À chaque moment de jeux des choses arrive qui font que ça donne envie de détruire le jeux (même une version dans le cloud). Je ne recommande à personne de l’acheter ou même de penser l’acheter. Perte de temps x1000. Le seul point fort c’est que je l’ai eu gratuitement alors j’ai épargné de l’argent et en supprimant leJ’ai vraiment essayé d’aimer ça! Mais on s’entend, tout bug/lag/crash. À chaque moment de jeux des choses arrive qui font que ça donne envie de détruire le jeux (même une version dans le cloud). Je ne recommande à personne de l’acheter ou même de penser l’acheter. Perte de temps x1000. Le seul point fort c’est que je l’ai eu gratuitement alors j’ai épargné de l’argent et en supprimant le jeux j’ai pu récupérer tout cette espace de storage dans ma ps4 pour download des jeux qui valent la peine!… Expand
  3. Lennox19
    Apr 17, 2020
    1
    Vom Prinzip und von der Idee her ein gutes Spiel, aber auf der Ps4 unmöglich mit einem Freund Online ohne Probleme zu spielen. Auch kein Tutorial und sehr veraltete Grafik, dazu ist das Overlay einfach hässlich.
  4. Linuxlady807
    Jun 5, 2020
    0
    There is no useful help. I can't place a simple campfire. I've searched and searched through an overwhelming amount of settings and keybindings to no avail. This is the worst game I ever played. It's not functional on Windows or Steam. This game is not developed properly and is a complete waste of money. I will never buy from Steam again.
  5. ChefBess283
    Jun 6, 2020
    0
    I keep getting killed from nothing, I died when I was logged off my account some how(I was surrounded by gates and my Dino’s who were untouched and on aggressive). If you like losing everything you work hard for, for hours ,for no reason at all, this is the game for you.
  6. SORRIZORAQUEL
    Sep 26, 2020
    0
    Eu fiz a viola com pau de candeia, seu cu joga bosta meu pau cabeceia. Nois vai disputa no Campo da Sereia, meu pau que endurece seu cu que bambeia
  7. Kisylya
    Aug 9, 2021
    3
    Пожалуйста, перед покупкой этой игры, обратите внимание на еë цену. Это важно. Это игра в жанре выживание с кучей других людей. Игра которая вышла на пс4 в 2017 обосралась с графикой, физикой, ИИ, кастомизацией персонажа. Главное в этой игре по моему мнению - динозавры ведь если тебе это не интересно иди в раст. Динозавры здесь тупые, при спаривании ты хочешь отвести динозавров в одноПожалуйста, перед покупкой этой игры, обратите внимание на еë цену. Это важно. Это игра в жанре выживание с кучей других людей. Игра которая вышла на пс4 в 2017 обосралась с графикой, физикой, ИИ, кастомизацией персонажа. Главное в этой игре по моему мнению - динозавры ведь если тебе это не интересно иди в раст. Динозавры здесь тупые, при спаривании ты хочешь отвести динозавров в одно место - они тупят. Шрифт убогий. И с плохой графикой - 30 фпс. Хочешь 60 фпс смотри в текстуры камня. Хотя если ты это сделешь ты умрëшь. И цена в 2000 рублей… Expand
  8. NoobnGrelou
    Aug 21, 2021
    3
    hmm what can i say about this game is that's just a piece of s*** that's all.
  9. girin87
    Sep 13, 2021
    0
    on official servers they block for no reason
    wrote REQUEST # 2039266 in support, closed without an answer, why do they take money?
  10. BpickleMan
    Jan 25, 2022
    10
    Great game just have to get through the first couple of hours then it’s endless fun.
  11. dickdastardly41
    Apr 5, 2023
    6
    My opinion on this game is mixed. It is very beautiful, but the requirements to see these are ridiculous. Additionally, the game is soul-crushingly difficult at times. However, I have had an overall positive experience with the game.
  12. angelrubio
    Mar 3, 2022
    0
    How do I refund a psplus game?
    Graphically unplayable on ps4 pro (horrible in all categories: resolution, stuttering fps, texture quality, ambient occlusion), no tutorial, no intuitive interactions, I’m freezing when touching water and burning from the sun in seconds. Sorry for the work they may (or may not) have put in this version. This is not a game, it is gigabytes of rubbish.
  13. fallenazael
    Mar 27, 2022
    1
    UI is terrible. Controls are a nightmare and you can clearly tell this is a pc game which has been forced into consoles. Buggy as hell. Things won't work. Items can't be picked up or used. A total nightmare. Even as a free game I feel I've been conned
  14. Kingblade
    Jul 30, 2023
    0
    One of the biggest corruption scandals in gaming, 90+ of the Island Boys Tribe were banned for no reason after raiding the alleged publisher supported tribe, Tea Tribe.
    It’s been months and they are still banned by Snail Games, whom still have not commented on the matter. Snail games sold them their game, then banned them from it for doing nothing wrong!
  15. Miojo_queimadu
    Nov 3, 2019
    1
    O jogo é bom, mas a I.A do jogo consegue estragar tudo, nunca vi uma inteligência artificial tão nojenta, tanto na parte dos dinos domados quanto na parte dos não domados, eu não sei nem mexer no World direito, mas aposto que consigo fazer uma I.A melhor que esses caras ai.
  16. SkySmartyNL
    Apr 7, 2023
    0
    FINAL UPDATE: Due to the recently announced roadmap this game is not worth buying anymore, even if it's on deep sale. If you are still curious what you've missed get just the cheapest version since there's no way you can enjoy all the extra's from all additional before the servers are shut down in August 2023.
    And Sony: Please state in your shop that support for this game is limitted for    FINAL UPDATE: Due to the recently announced roadmap this game is not worth buying anymore, even if it's on deep sale. If you are still curious what you've missed get just the cheapest version since there's no way you can enjoy all the extra's from all additional before the servers are shut down in August 2023.
    And Sony: Please state in your shop that support for this game is limitted for just the next 5 months!

    A construction game with monsters and couch co-op, that was what sold us the game...
    Seriously considered asking a refund, this game is very poorly ported from PC to console:
    - User interface is not optimized for controler, no customisation.
    - Automatic language selection seems to use Google translate, hilarious but useless and annoying!
    - On a 4K screen the PS4 Pro is barely up to it's task when you got a few tame creatures around you in a solo game.
    - Building could have been great if you only had a bit more control how pieces are placed.
    - Creatures get stuck very easy in surroundings.
    - Walls don't protect you against attacks from outside, they only hinder attackers to come close to you.
    - Split screen... Is lituraly 2 half screens on top of each other with vital parts outside the frame! Host is getting ghost images from the guest, If one of the players enters inventory the other suffers huge framedrops and lag, both players at the same time in inventory is a dissaster, guest has to stay very close to the host, host gets no warning if he goes too far away from guest, and a few more things...

    But still, we keep playing. Concept is interesting, creatures look pretty good, day/night and weather is done decent. If only the UI would have been more optimised to consoles, if only the splitscreen was done better... If only players were not interupting other players actions in the inventory...

    We wanted a couch co-op but got a lazy, buggy PC port on console. And if those issues are there from start it is unlikely Wildcard even cares about solving the issues. Not worth full price, barely wort the 60% we got it for.
    (But we keep on playing for some strange reason)

    Update: We started playing online.
    Encountering more and more issues that are never fixed or getting re-introduced at the next patch. Servers not up to the task and a customer support that is understaffed at least.
    All in all I lowered my rating from the initial 6 to 5 and most likely going lower if the issues are getting worse by enforcing PS5 graphix on the PS4 servers. But hey, at least we have detailed doorhandles in 0.2fps on thatchdoors you only use the first days after starting a new character...

    Update 2:
    Lowered rating from 5 to 3 for the increasing ammount of glitches. On the brink of the launch of Genesis 2 the issues seem to get only worse. And CS is not able to deal with PS as a platform, demanding the use of non-platform hardware for sending "proof" of bugs while still not being able to restore lost items and/or characters in time.

    Initialy I was about to get it refunded but gave it a try, the state it is in now it should be delisted from PS4.

    WILDCARD, FIX YOUR ****

    ARK II? Prove you learned from the errors first.    … Expand
  17. tensioly
    Jun 6, 2023
    6
    El ARK Survival Evolved es uno de los mejores juegos de supervivencia, pero el problema más grave de esta versión de PS4 es sin duda su rendimiento. Los fps bajos, la latencia constante, la baja calidad visual y su injugable modo de pantalla dividida, además de la mala interfaz y las físicas poco realistas, hace que el juego sea complicado de jugar en consola. Quitando esos fallos de estaEl ARK Survival Evolved es uno de los mejores juegos de supervivencia, pero el problema más grave de esta versión de PS4 es sin duda su rendimiento. Los fps bajos, la latencia constante, la baja calidad visual y su injugable modo de pantalla dividida, además de la mala interfaz y las físicas poco realistas, hace que el juego sea complicado de jugar en consola. Quitando esos fallos de esta versión, el juego es un buen juego por lo que si realmente de gusta te puedes acabar acostumbrando a estos problemas y puede acabar siendo una divertida experiencia. El juego posee unas muy buenas mecánicas, unas criaturas con un fantástico nivel de detalle, una música memorable y una jugabilidad muy divertida. Recomiendo jugar este juego online y sobre todo con amigos, ya que la experiencia mejora exponencialmente. Una pena la versión de PS4, que podría haber sido mucho mejor y podría haber exaltado mucho más las cualidades de este buen juego. 5,5/10
    (05/2020)    … Expand
  18. ZXstargazerxz
    Nov 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I used to love the game back when I felt the devs cared about us. But now I realize they don't they let the servers get to out of hand with mega tribes and under mappers there no point of playing anymore As soon as you start you get wiped by a mega tribes and ran off every server they honestly just need to wipe every server and start fresh… Expand
  19. Stilton09
    Feb 15, 2023
    8
    It is a good game, but the graphics are lintel low. But the truth is that the game is a lot of fun
  20. Traumvita
    Sep 6, 2023
    0
    Dog trash game. Game runs trash. Game looks trash. Game plays trash. You’d think co op would be fun but nope. Can’t freely explore without loop holes. Resolution is horrid. Oh wow, you start to have fun. Then a stupid high level T. rex comes just destroys everything and kills you. Nearly impossible to get back to your based because you’ll just get trampled. Hogwash trash that needs to beDog trash game. Game runs trash. Game looks trash. Game plays trash. You’d think co op would be fun but nope. Can’t freely explore without loop holes. Resolution is horrid. Oh wow, you start to have fun. Then a stupid high level T. rex comes just destroys everything and kills you. Nearly impossible to get back to your based because you’ll just get trampled. Hogwash trash that needs to be taken outback and get its brains blown out.… Expand
  21. Talkto
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    Best game on Ps4 currently!! Don't listen to the toxic haters giving this game a low score! This game is amazing!!
  22. iafanasyev
    Apr 26, 2022
    3
    Great game, but its absolutely unplayable. PvE servers are overloaded with users buildings, and it lags every second. PvP servers better, but there is one tribe on every server who have a lot of dinos and resources, they will not let you build a base and tame dinos, you will be destroyed when you offline.
    Only one way to play this game is play alone in single player.
  23. Warming338
    Sep 30, 2021
    10
    The Ps4 version is in my honest opinion just like the PC port, except you are playing with a controller. Some of the optimization problems have been fixed for those people who only spent 23 minutes on the game and decide to call it "garbage".
  24. Brolith
    Jan 5, 2022
    3
    I have over 2,000 hours on PC and Over 6,000 on ps4, a Youtube channel that use to be dedicated to ark and a collaboration. So when i say i am a little bit of a expert here, I can say so with confidence. But this is the first time i reviewed it on steam and it saddens me very very deeply that I can not recommend ark to any person or any game ever made by Wildcard.
    To be very honest the    I have over 2,000 hours on PC and Over 6,000 on ps4, a Youtube channel that use to be dedicated to ark and a collaboration. So when i say i am a little bit of a expert here, I can say so with confidence. But this is the first time i reviewed it on steam and it saddens me very very deeply that I can not recommend ark to any person or any game ever made by Wildcard.
    To be very honest the companies greed and lack of descent customer service is by far and away the worst I have seen. I have played mmorpgs since the late 90's so when I started to play ark i chalked it all up to they are new just getting their footing. This excuse no longer holds water for them. They have in fact proven time and again they care far more about expansions and money than good game quality. They have lived by wringing the last dollars out of their fan base rather then improving their game. To add insult to injury they employ some of the worse programmers and implement things like anti-mesh very poorly, they will do things that will accidentally wipe out hundreds of hours of your hard work at no fault of yours. Then when you contact them they will simply tell you that it is your problem and if you don't like it you can just stop playing because they won't set right what they themselves did and YES most other Mmorpgs will investigate and compensate.
    But they are all to happy to allow large groups of cheaters who openly cheat, to take up residence on their servers, and do nothing about it. They have no professionalism or desire for improvement. It is 2021 and their log in system and player management would not look good in even 2001. They do things in the cheapest laziest way they possible can and get mad when called out on it. We have seen GMs come on servers and taunt players. The fact they use a first person GM system at all speaks of how bad they have done.
    The game itself is an amazing concept but I have never in my life seen one executed so horribly that a mass refund should be required of them and to think they are ready to create a squeal is mind boggling. None of this is to say Ark can't be a great game, it can be, you can lose yourself for hours on end in this game. Only to be snapped out of it by a game breaking bug that has been here since alpha.
    There is nothing wrong with a game where you can lose everything due to pvp that is part of the fun. Nothing wrong with a game you can lose everything from your own carelessness. But to sell and not fix a game where your biggest obstacle is poor coding is not OK. There is nothing worse than spending hundreds of hours only to be defeated by bad coding, it leaves you frustrated and disillusioned and to receive a aggressive response from the companies CS after just leaves you angry.
    But to be honest I think the thing I find most frustrating is that Ark could have been so much more, it could have been something truly special that endured and grew for years to come for the fans of the genre, if only it and been handled by almost anyone else. This is just a honest review.    … Expand
  25. Simosonic
    Feb 23, 2022
    8
    Wonderful game, i really love this type of games, ark is perfect for who loves survival games.
  26. Fukkayuu
    Mar 5, 2022
    0
    This is probably the worst survival game made. Kayd Hendricks for real should be placed in a facility for the criminally mental and never be allowed to see daylight again. This game is has such trash mechanics it makes stranded deep look good. Play it if you get it for free. Otherwise if you pay for it your a moron. You will literally be spawned in the middle of a viscous pack over andThis is probably the worst survival game made. Kayd Hendricks for real should be placed in a facility for the criminally mental and never be allowed to see daylight again. This game is has such trash mechanics it makes stranded deep look good. Play it if you get it for free. Otherwise if you pay for it your a moron. You will literally be spawned in the middle of a viscous pack over and over and over and over and over and over making the game unplayable. Great idea worst execution possible. Avoid this game and play the Forest or something created by someone with talent. Not this **** This is the Justin Bieber version of a survival game.… Expand
  27. Truthsayer93
    Apr 3, 2022
    6
    It could be so much better but they just added more stuff on top of it. Besides that its a really fun and addicting game. The official servers are trash though.
  28. PCGamer99
    May 7, 2022
    1
    The game would be great if it worked well, but it doesn't. Game servers crash daily. You lose your inventory, progress, tames, etc... when they do. You can lose your Ark Data (the space the company provides that cannot be raided by other players) and they will do nothing to restore it. Support is somewhere between terrible and non-existent. Do not waste your money, and moreThe game would be great if it worked well, but it doesn't. Game servers crash daily. You lose your inventory, progress, tames, etc... when they do. You can lose your Ark Data (the space the company provides that cannot be raided by other players) and they will do nothing to restore it. Support is somewhere between terrible and non-existent. Do not waste your money, and more importantly, your time with this company or any of its products.… Expand
  29. Kp20
    May 16, 2022
    0
    DO NOT BUY Ark Survival Evolved. This game is very broken. Don't take my word for it; look at their website: https://support.survivetheark.com/hc/en-us/articles/227266608-High-Ticket-Volume Their website constant displays the banner "High Ticket Volume." "We are currently experiencing a high volume of tickets. Due to this, you may be experiencing longer than normal wait times." They have aDO NOT BUY Ark Survival Evolved. This game is very broken. Don't take my word for it; look at their website: https://support.survivetheark.com/hc/en-us/articles/227266608-High-Ticket-Volume Their website constant displays the banner "High Ticket Volume." "We are currently experiencing a high volume of tickets. Due to this, you may be experiencing longer than normal wait times." They have a high volume of tickets because Ark Survival Evolved has many problems. The developers are playing god in the game; they break game code, causing bugs. The lag/glitches in the are terrible. The game developers play in the mega tribes on the severs, use cheats, and are above Ark's code of conduct. Wildcard has no oversight over the developers. They create an imbalance of power. The developers allow teaming when it's in their favor. The developers are the code of conduct enforcers, which is a conflict of interest.… Expand
  30. stupidopinion
    Jun 22, 2022
    4
    This game is quite poorly optimized. Despite its age my computer (which is decently powerful and can run Ori will of the wisps fine) heavily lags even at the lowest settings. The game itself is decently fun, though it is also unintuitive and I feel like I need a guide for anything I want to do. Dinosaurs are cool though and a game that lets you ride them is almost always going to haveThis game is quite poorly optimized. Despite its age my computer (which is decently powerful and can run Ori will of the wisps fine) heavily lags even at the lowest settings. The game itself is decently fun, though it is also unintuitive and I feel like I need a guide for anything I want to do. Dinosaurs are cool though and a game that lets you ride them is almost always going to have value in my book. Oh yeah and the character creator is a total joke, it was a waste to invest resources in that.… Expand
  31. Jdotdeedot
    Jun 23, 2022
    3
    I'd rather play minecraft than this ark, and that's insanely disrespectful to minecraft. Ark is such a boring game. The game looks bad it looks like it came out in 2010 rather than 2017. The UI is also just clunky to look at and is just bad. I don't recommend this game at all. Just play minecraft.
  32. ege24tan
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    Spent almost 900 hours in this game. Building base, getting raided and building again, taming dinos with your friends, fighting enemies with your tribe and most of things that i can't explain was amazing. I have been a fan of this game for almost 6 years and the game is amazing for me especially when you play it with your friends. I don't get the hate. The graphics and details could be badSpent almost 900 hours in this game. Building base, getting raided and building again, taming dinos with your friends, fighting enemies with your tribe and most of things that i can't explain was amazing. I have been a fan of this game for almost 6 years and the game is amazing for me especially when you play it with your friends. I don't get the hate. The graphics and details could be bad sometime, but that doesn't make a game bad. Play it and try it out.… Expand
  33. atyoukha
    Jun 21, 2023
    9
    Outstanding game that blends survival, exploration, base building, and dinosaur taming into an unforgettable experience.
  34. Samuel64
    Nov 25, 2022
    5
    This game is not very good in terms of quality. The visuals are mediocre, and there are bugs and glitches galore. However, it is still an enjoyable game. There is a lot of content to experience, and the game is pretty fun, especially with friends. Despite its downsides, I’d say it’s worth getting.
  35. Bigdjimmy
    Dec 31, 2022
    10
    This game fking sucks but i still
    I recommend to anyone willing to play this game
  36. ExclusiveBaby
    Mar 2, 2023
    6
    fun every now & then but eventually gets boring due to how repetitive it is, and lots and lots of bugs.
  37. samorsalmon
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    I LOVE ARK and dinosaurs in genarol even though its extremly inacurate its still fun. the lore is way to hard to understand so i just watched a yt video on it i hate that i have to pay so much for the story worlds though
  38. balofiz_
    Jun 20, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. great survival game that really diverses from all, taming creatures and progress really feels rewarding once you see how far you have come, pvp not so great, but pve is a must play especially with buddys… Expand
  39. TheGvH
    Aug 21, 2023
    5
    Ark: Survival Evolved offers a highly creative survival experience, enriched by updates that introduce new creatures and structures to craft and enjoy. These additions breathe life into the game, enhancing its overall appeal. However, the uncertainty surrounding potential delisting casts a shadow over the experience. The looming changes create a sense of unease, detracting from theArk: Survival Evolved offers a highly creative survival experience, enriched by updates that introduce new creatures and structures to craft and enjoy. These additions breathe life into the game, enhancing its overall appeal. However, the uncertainty surrounding potential delisting casts a shadow over the experience. The looming changes create a sense of unease, detracting from the enjoyment and investment players might otherwise experience. While the core creativity of the game is admirable, the unsettling future prospects lower the overall score. If the game's fate was more certain, Ark: Survival Evolved could offer an even more immersive and enjoyable adventure.… Expand
  40. AkumiDany
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    This game is truly incredible, the beginning of the game can be a little complicated for some, but with all the possible parameters that allow you to modify a lot of things, the difficulty can be adjusted as you wish. The gameplay is exciting and addictive, and as time goes by, you'll be able to tame bigger and bigger creatures, and then go on to fight bosses, or simply sit back and relaxThis game is truly incredible, the beginning of the game can be a little complicated for some, but with all the possible parameters that allow you to modify a lot of things, the difficulty can be adjusted as you wish. The gameplay is exciting and addictive, and as time goes by, you'll be able to tame bigger and bigger creatures, and then go on to fight bosses, or simply sit back and relax on the island. The game doesn't have a tutorial, but this doesn't hinder progress in the slightest, especially given the sheer number of websites that allow you to understand almost everything about the game. I highly recommend it, especially if you've got someone who does. Playing with others is a lot of fun and makes the game a little simpler. There are a few bugs, like dinos getting stuck between 2 rocks, but there are plenty of ways to unblock them. The graphics are satisfying even for 2023.… Expand
  41. Joselix7
    Aug 27, 2023
    0
    Basura, completa basura, no hay realismo, gráficos de cartón, controles que le han hecho un copia y pega de PC a pley y son nefastos, un juego falso de cojones. Recomendación si tienes entre 8-11 años y tus padres te pegan juega a ark te divertira esta mierda que esta a tu nivel
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Oct 25, 2017
    70
    Like a lot of of titles in this genre, Ark: Survival Evolved has a steep learning curve and requires quite the time - and possibly financial - investment. But once you get into the rhythm of it, the endless need to survive, set against the simple satisfaction of slowly building up your capacity to do so, makes this a game that could well turn into a hobby for you, all in itself.
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  2. Meristation
    Sep 27, 2017
    70
    ARK: Survival Evolved is a complete survival experience. It could be a little frustrating at the beginning, but once you learn the mechanics and get used to the gameplay, the player has multiple options to develop their characters and enjoy the beautiful but dangerous open world created by Studio Wildcard. However, the console interface isn't intuitive enough, and the performance isn't perfect, with some framerate issues. Even so, it´s very enjoyable to interact with the wild creatures living in this prehistoric island.
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  3. GamingTrend
    Sep 20, 2017
    70
    If you have friends, Ark: Survival Evolved is a fun survival game, with options such as PvP or PvE servers to make every player happy. If you primarily play alone, however, this game will require a heavy set of grinding and repetition, turning off any players hoping to just get a taste of some dinosaur action.
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