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MONSTER
Let your empathy guide you as you play an exciting action-adventure, creature-saver game. Understand and tame the creatures of Ava and let them lead you through a variety of ecosystems – all in the hopes of saving the planet from a life-consuming infection.
Game analysis
Monster Scorecard
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Story and Narrative
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79
Critics have mixed opinions on the Story of Creatures of Ava, with praise for its themes of conservation and emotional impact, but criticism for lacking character depth and world-building. Despite some concerns, most reviewers appreciate the game's unique take on creature collecting and its engaging narrative, making it a meaningful and impactful experience for players.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR STORY
Story Score
79
Positive (80-100)
75%
Mixed (50-79)
25%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the story and narrative.
TL;DR
story and narrative
Critics have mixed opinions on the Story of Creatures of Ava, with praise for its themes of conservation and emotional impact, but criticism for lacking character depth and world-building. Despite some concerns, most reviewers appreciate the game's unique take on creature collecting and its engaging narrative, making it a meaningful and impactful experience for players.
Gameplay Mechanics
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74
Creatures of Ava gameplay praised for unique elements like music and pacifist approach, with emphasis on exploration and puzzle-solving. Critics note innovative features like platforming puzzles and skill progression but criticize janky mechanics and irrelevant systems. Overall, game receives positive feedback with reservations about technical issues and gameplay mechanics. With improvements, Creatures of Ava has potential for a captivating gameplay experience.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMEPLAY
Gameplay Score
74
Positive (80-100)
38%
Mixed (50-79)
50%
Negative (0-49)
13%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the gameplay mechanics.
TL;DR
gameplay mechanics
Creatures of Ava gameplay praised for unique elements like music and pacifist approach, with emphasis on exploration and puzzle-solving. Critics note innovative features like platforming puzzles and skill progression but criticize janky mechanics and irrelevant systems. Overall, game receives positive feedback with reservations about technical issues and gameplay mechanics. With improvements, Creatures of Ava has potential for a captivating gameplay experience.
Graphics and Visual Design
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82
Critics rave about Creatures of Ava's stunning graphics and visual design, praising its vibrant aesthetics, diverse biomes, and charming creatures. Despite some technical issues like screen tears and misplaced colors, the consensus is overwhelmingly positive on the game's immersive world and unique art style. Overall, the visuals create a visually appealing and engaging experience, with minor bugs not significantly impacting gameplay.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VISUALS
Visual Score
82
Positive (80-100)
63%
Mixed (50-79)
38%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the graphics and visual design.
TL;DR
graphics and visual design
Critics rave about Creatures of Ava's stunning graphics and visual design, praising its vibrant aesthetics, diverse biomes, and charming creatures. Despite some technical issues like screen tears and misplaced colors, the consensus is overwhelmingly positive on the game's immersive world and unique art style. Overall, the visuals create a visually appealing and engaging experience, with minor bugs not significantly impacting gameplay.
Music and Sound Design
NA
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music and sound design
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Voice Acting
NA
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voice acting
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Technical Performance
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55
Critics praised Xbox Series X version of Creatures of Ava for its comfortable controls and user-friendly experience, but highlighted technical issues. Some noted the absence of major bugs, while others criticized buggy controls, hitboxes, and audio dropouts. Overall, opinions on the game's technical performance were mixed, with suggestions for more thorough QA testing to improve the player experience on Xbox Series X.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Tech Score
55
Positive (80-100)
0%
Mixed (50-79)
83%
Negative (0-49)
17%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the technical performance.
TL;DR
technical performance
Critics praised Xbox Series X version of Creatures of Ava for its comfortable controls and user-friendly experience, but highlighted technical issues. Some noted the absence of major bugs, while others criticized buggy controls, hitboxes, and audio dropouts. Overall, opinions on the game's technical performance were mixed, with suggestions for more thorough QA testing to improve the player experience on Xbox Series X.
Replay Value
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61
Reviewers praise Creatures of Ava for its diverse content and engaging activities, boosting replay value with features like meditation points, side quests, and skill progression. Some critics mention issues like lack of cohesion and repetitive mechanics that could affect replayability. Overall, the game offers a satisfactory level of replay value, providing players with immersive experiences and incentives for multiple playthroughs.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR REPLAY VALUE
Replay Score
61
Positive (80-100)
0%
Mixed (50-79)
83%
Negative (0-49)
17%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the replay value.
TL;DR
replay value
Reviewers praise Creatures of Ava for its diverse content and engaging activities, boosting replay value with features like meditation points, side quests, and skill progression. Some critics mention issues like lack of cohesion and repetitive mechanics that could affect replayability. Overall, the game offers a satisfactory level of replay value, providing players with immersive experiences and incentives for multiple playthroughs.
Overall Verdict
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MONSTER
OVERALL SCORE DISTRIBUTION
Monster Score
71
Positive (80-100)
50%
Mixed (50-79)
50%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing all available reviews that scored and critiqued the game.
TL;DR
Critics praise Creatures of Ava for its stunning visuals, great music, and unique pacifist approach. However, some reviewers highlight issues with narrative engagement and gameplay depth. Overall, the game's positive aspects, like its impactful message and charming elements, resonate well with players seeking a wholesome and thought-provoking gaming experience, but there is room for improvement in certain areas for broader appeal.
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Reviews
44 reviews found86
XboxEra
Aug 5, 2024
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Creatures of Ava is an excellent title with gorgeous visuals, great music, interesting story, solid gameplay, and perfect length, despite some minor gameplay issues and predictable story beats.
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80
ZTGD
Aug 6, 2024
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Creatures of Ava is praised for its fantastic gameplay, unique pacifist approach, strong narrative, and refreshing take on creature collecting. Despite some technical issues, it offers a fun and different experience compared to other games in the genre.
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80
Gamers Heroes
Aug 7, 2024
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Creatures of Ava is praised as a heartwarming love letter to action-adventure games, with a captivating story and charming elements, but hampered by shallow features that feel out of place.
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80
Movies Games and Tech
Oct 7, 2024
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Limited but fun adventure game with a focus on fantasy story and charming nature. Recommended for those who enjoy wholesome plots and unique gameplay elements.
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80
TheXboxHub
Aug 9, 2024
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Creatures of Ava is recommended for players seeking a simple action-adventure game with light combat and exploration. However, those looking for more action and expansive worlds may find it lacking in those aspects.
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75
But Why Tho?
Aug 5, 2024
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Creatures of Ava delivers an impactful message about conservation and understanding, despite its rough edges. It offers a unique take on the topic and is recommended for those interested in the theme.
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60
GamersRD
Aug 20, 2024
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Creatures of Ava provides a serene and thoughtful gaming experience, blending exploration and creature collection with environmental storytelling. While visually appealing, the game could benefit from refinements in combat and mission variety.
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50
Gameliner
Aug 29, 2024
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Creatures of Ava has good intentions for a wholesome experience with a vibrant world and cute creatures, but falls short in narrative engagement, gameplay refinement, and system relevance.
90
NoesPaisparaFrikis
Aug 25, 2024
. Inverge Studios ha logrado crear una obra que, sin duda, dejará huella en los corazones de los jugadores que decidan adentrarse en las maravillas del planeta Ava.
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90
NoobFeed
Aug 6, 2024
Creatures of Ava will, without a doubt, go above and beyond to get you hooked on its story and visuals, but it’ll just keep adding on as you explore and see more of Ava. Between the already stunning visuals and inspired music, it’s already set up to be amazing, but it keeps getting better as you progress. While there are some really small issues, they’re easily overlooked, even more so with the fact that you can pet/hug all the creatures.
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