Creatures of Ava

As far as bugs or issues with the game go I didn’t have any major bugs but I do have some issues.  A few of the biomes feature plants that explode when you get close.  In the first area, they not only deal damage but blind you for ten seconds as well.  In the second, instead of making you blind, they stick you in place until you press the B button numerous times.  There are booster drinks you can ...

Creatures of Ava is a wonderful adventure that wraps together an interesting story about humankind's view of nature, exploration of a beautiful alien world, and interesting creature taming mechanics. While I'd wish to continue exploring this game a major detriment is how you get locked out of half the game as you play through it.

Creatures of Ava controls well on the Steam Deck, but the game seems poorly optimized, leading to sub-30 FPS at points, as well as stuttering.

A genuinely pleasant surprise, Creatures of Ava is an excellent adventure game for those who want something a little less demanding and stressful than the mainstream. Gathering the titular creatures is an enjoyable experience, but so is exploring this beautiful world and engaging with its mysterious and quirky denizens. Excellently written and gorgeously animated, there's a great deal to love here...

Inverge and Chibig's action-adventure game is an ambitious and heartfelt exploration of culture on a planet in peril.

Creatures of Ava is a heartwarming love letter to the action adventure games of old. A captivating tale of empathy and reflection, its story will leave you pondering its teaching moments long after the credits roll. This title is pure charm, hampered only by a number of shallow features that feel like they don't belong.

Creatures of Ava stars Victoria "Vic" Hamilton, an environmental scientist working for an intergalactic corporation. Her mission: to save the dying planet Ava from a little-understood, rapidly spreading infection called "the withering," by evacuating as much of its flora and fauna as possible before it consumes them all. And that's just what the player spends most of their time doing: solving simp...

Creatures of Ava is a deeply human game about monsters on an alien planet. Its themes of empathy and acceptance shine brightly, setting itself apart from similar titles. It manages to deliver a thoughtful message about acceptance and living in harmony while also being something I can play to kick back and relax after a long day.

Creatures of Ava, even with lots of rough edges, deliver an impactful message. How can we help those who we don’t understand? If you’re looking for a game with a new take on the conservation topic, there is no better game to represent it than Creatures of Ava.

Worldbuilding is pretty important when making games. A rich world full of cool characters and adorable wildlife goes a long way towards a good game. On the other hand, worldbuilding only gets you so far. At least for me, the core gameplay loop has to be equally engaging. Creatures of Ava presents a vibrant world, but I struggled to stay in it. Something about that essential loop couldn’t keep me h...

Creatures of Ava is cozy enough to be enjoyed without sacrificing style and challenge.

Creatures of Ava is a mostly mediocre experience with few things to keep you interested and, across the board, rather mediocre execution of its ideas.