ARK: Survival Evolved

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Very Positive

Total: 704 ThousandPositive: 588 ThousandNegative: 116 Thousand
83%
17%
Steam review score: 8
Stranded on the shores of a mysterious island, you must learn to survive. Use your cunning to kill or tame the primeval creatures roaming the land, and encounter other players to survive, dominate... and escape!
ActionAdventureIndieMassively MultiplayerRPG
Single-playerMulti-playerMMOCo-opSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam WorkshopSteam CloudValve Anti-Cheat enabledIncludes level editorRemote Play on TabletFamily Sharing
AI Community game rating

80.29 %

ARK: Survival Evolved is placed at number 77 under 104 analysed games!
AI Community toxicity rating

30.93 %

The Community toxicity rating was calculated by evaluating the most 100 impactful steam game reviews
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What the community loves

We collected 222 positive keywords in total. This are the top 10
fun
16
friends
11
game
10
good
7
play
6
amazing
5
addictive
5
love
4
dinos
4
survival
4

What the community dislikes

We collected 374 negative keywords in total. This are the top 10
bad
20
problem
8
waste
8
worst
7
bug
6
badly
6
disappointed
6
bugs
6
life
5
frustrating
5

What the community wishes

We analysed the 12 most impactful community reviews and collected 55 ideas and suggestions on how the game could be better.
Better Voice Acting
I was disappointed by the voice acting in the game. I would suggest hiring more professional voice actors to bring more depth to the characters.
More Realistic Graphics
As I played the game, I couldn't help but feel that the graphics were quite cartoonish. I would recommend adding more realistic textures and lighting effects to make the game feel more immersive.
Improved Controller Support
I had some trouble playing the game with my controller. I would suggest adding more customization options for controller settings to make the game more accessible.
New Game Modes
I finished the campaign quickly and was left wondering what else to do in the game. I would recommend adding new game modes, such as survival or multiplayer, to keep players engaged.
More Diverse NPC Designs
I noticed that many of the NPCs in the game looked quite similar. I would suggest adding more diverse character designs to make the game world feel more vibrant.
Easier Inventory Management
I found myself constantly switching between different inventory screens to manage my items. I would recommend adding a better organization system for inventory items.
Increased Difficulty Options
I finished the game on the highest difficulty setting and felt that it was a bit too easy. I would recommend adding more difficulty options to challenge players.
More Explorable Levels
I wanted to explore more of the game world, but many of the levels felt a bit too linear. I would recommend adding more non-linear level design to encourage exploration.
Improved Enemy AI
I found myself mopping up enemies easily without much challenge. I would suggest improving the enemy AI to make combat more engaging.
Additional Storylines
I enjoyed the main storyline, but would have appreciated more side stories or quests to keep me invested in the game world.
More Customization Options
I would have loved more options to customize my character appearance and abilities. I would recommend adding more customization options to cater to players' preferences.
More Endgame Content
I've spent countless hours playing this game, and I always found myself wondering what's next. Adding more endgame content would keep me engaged and excited.
Improve Server Stability
I've experienced multiple disconnects and laggy servers, which can be frustrating. Improving server stability would ensure a smooth gaming experience.
Enhance Multiplayer
With the ability to play with friends across multiple platforms, I think enhancing multiplayer features would be a great addition to the game.
Add More Customization Options
I love the game's art style, but sometimes I wish I could customize my character's appearance more. Adding more options would be awesome.
Improve Storytelling
While I love the game's lore, I find the storytelling to be lacking at times. Improving the narrative would make the game more immersive.
More Trading Options
Trading between players is a great feature, but I think it could be improved with more options to make it more efficient.
More Variety in Dinos
I would love to see more variety in the dinosaurs available to tame and ride, it would be amazing to have a wider range of options to play with.
Improve Map Editing Tools
Having better map editing tools would make it easier for the community to create new content, this would attract more players to the game.
More Realistic Weather
Having more realistic weather conditions would make the game more immersive, it would be awesome to see rain and snow storms.
Optimize Performance
I wish the game didn't lag and crashed so often, it would make the experience so much smoother and enjoyable.
Simplify Controls
I found the controls to be a bit overwhelming, especially for new players, making it hard to get started. Simplifying them would make the game more accessible.
Improved Taming Mechanic
It took me a while to figure out the taming mechanic, and even then, it felt a bit finicky. A more streamlined and intuitive process would be great.
More Variety in Creatures
While the base creatures are amazing, I wish there were more variety and diversity in the creatures you can find and tame.
Better Resource Management
I often found myself running out of resources, and it was frustrating to have to go back to base just to gather more. A better resource management system would be useful.
Improved Difficulty Curve
The game starts out easy, but quickly becomes very challenging. A more gradual difficulty curve would be more enjoyable and less frustrating.
More PvE Content
I would love to see more PvE content in the game to keep me engaged and interested.
Taming and Breeding Process Simplification
The taming and breeding process could be simplified to be more user-friendly and accessible to new players.
More Realistic Survival Mechanics
I would have liked to see more realistic survival mechanics implemented in ARK: Survival Evolved. For instance, the player's character could get weaker and more tired when not eating or drinking for extended periods of time.
Improve Server Browsing
The process of finding a good server to play on is frustratingly slow. It would be great if there was a way to filter servers by specific settings or player counts to make finding a suitable server easier.
More Diverse Biomes
The biomes in ARK: Survival Evolved feel a bit too similar to one another. I think it would be great to see more diverse and unique biomes that offer new challenges and opportunities for exploration.
Better PvP Balance
The PvP combat in ARK: Survival Evolved feels a bit unbalanced right now. I think it would be great to see some adjustments made to the stats and abilities of different dinosaur species to make PvP combat more enjoyable.
More Story-Centric Content
I would love to see more story-centric content added to ARK: Survival Evolved. This could include quests, cutscenes, or even a dynamic storyline that changes based on the player's actions.
Improved Crafting System
The crafting system in ARK: Survival Evolved feels a bit too simplistic right now. I think it would be great to see a more complex and nuanced crafting system that allows players to craft a wider variety of items.
More Customization Options
I would love to see more customization options added to ARK: Survival Evolved. This could include things like different skin tones, hairstyles, or even custom-designed items.
Better tutorials
The tutorials in ARK: Survival Evolved are a bit too brief and don't do a great job of teaching new players the basics of the game. I think it would be great to see more in-depth tutorials or even a dedicated tutorial mode.
Optimize Game Performance
I've noticed significant frame rate drops, even on high-end hardware. I believe implementing better optimization techniques would greatly improve the overall gaming experience.
Improve Load Times
The constant loading and waiting for things to happen is frustrating and takes away from the excitement of playing. Streamlining load times would greatly enhance the game.
Enhance Graphics
The graphics are subpar and make the game unenjoyable. I suggest upgrading the rendering engine or adding more graphical options for players with lower-end hardware.
Simplify Settings
The settings menu is overwhelming and hard to navigate. Simplifying it would make it easier for new players to get started.
Fix Bugs
I've encountered numerous bugs and glitches throughout my playthrough. Fixing these issues would greatly improve the overall gaming experience.
Improve Multiplayer
The multiplayer aspect feels unbalanced and unfair. I suggest implementing more PvP modes and tweaking the current ones to make the experience more enjoyable.
Add More Content
The game feels repetitive and lacking in content. Adding new DLCs, maps, or game modes would greatly increase replay value.
Improve Player Feedback
I often find myself wondering what's causing certain events to happen. Improving player feedback and tutorials would make the game more accessible and enjoyable.
Improve Personal Life
I think the game needs to allow for a better balance between gaming and personal life. It would be great to have more days off or a way to manage personal tasks and responsibilities.
Health Consequences
It would be good to have some kind of warning or penalty for neglecting health. Maybe the character could get sick or weak if they don't take care of themselves.
Improve Graphics
As a gamer, I would like to see improved graphics in the game to enhance the overall visual experience. The current graphics are very poor and make the game feel dated.
Update Gameplay
I think that updating the gameplay mechanics would be a great way to refresh the game and make it more engaging. The current gameplay is very rancid and needs a revamp.
Fix Reliability Issues
I expect the game to be stable and reliable, but it's not. I should be able to join friends without issues, and I shouldn't need to pray to make it happen.
Improve Online Features
The online features of the game are poor, making it difficult for me to play with friends. I hope to see an improvement in the future.
Stabilize Game
I think the game should be more stable and not take hours to join my friends. It's frustrating when the game crashes or freezes and I lose my progress.
Improved Server Connectivity
The server connectivity should be improved so that it takes less time to join my friends. It's not fun waiting for hours to play with my friends.
Enhanced Multiplayer Experience
The game should allow for smoother multiplayer experiences, without lag or disconnections. It would make the game more enjoyable and worth playing.
Free Updates
As I feel that Ark Survival Ascended and Genesis should have been free updates, I suggest that the developers provide free updates in the future to show their commitment to the game's community.
Wage the Reviewer's Support
I do not intend to support the game's developers with Ark 2 unless they make amends for not doing anything to deserve it.

In-depth analysis of most impactful community reviews

Persons who wrote a ARK: Survival Evolved review on Steam have written on average 6.7 gaming reviews in total.
Positive

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  • Sentiments

    • I'm extremely excited about this game, it's going to be huge!
    • I'm feeling a bit confused, the plot is getting messy
    • I just lost my favorite character, this is devastating!
    • This game is so addictive, I can't stop playing
    • I'm trying to understand what's going on, but it's getting too complicated
    • Whoa, that was an epic boss fight, I'm so pumped!
    • I'm bored, the gameplay is getting too repetitive
    • This game is so much fun, I'm completely immersed!
    • I'm getting frustrated with the controls, it's so hard to navigate
    • I'm trying to figure out the puzzles, but it's too challenging
    • This is just what I needed, a break from reality
    • I'm feeling a bit annoyed, the loading times are too long
    • I'm just not sure what's going on, it's getting too confusing
    • I'm loving this game, it's my new favorite!
    • I'm starting to lose interest, it's getting too slow
    • This is so cool, I'm having the time of my life!
    • I'm feeling a bit disappointed, it's not what I expected
    • I'm getting a bit overwhelmed, there's too much going on
    • This game is my escape from reality, I'm so grateful

Positive

Some of the best and worse years of my gaming life were spent on this game. im not sure what the future looks like but the near 20k hours across multiple accounts/platforms was a blast and im glad for the lifelong friends ive made. cheers.

  • Sentiments

    • The reviewer has a mix of emotions towards the game, spending a significant amount of time playing and making lifelong friends.
    • The reviewer has a complex sentiment, mentioning the 'best and worse years' of their gaming life spent on the game.

Positive

Mi amigo con el que juego ARK: Survival Evolved dijo que si publico una reseña sobre ARK: Survival Evolved y obtiene 100 Me gusta y 20 premios, me comprará una caja de cerveza y un Blue Label de Johnnie Walker. Así que dejaré esto aquí.

  • Sentiments

    • The reviewer is mentioning a personal deal with a friend, which seems irrelevant to the game itself.
    • It seems that the reviewer is more focused on the personal promise made by their friend rather than the game itself.
    • The mention of a reward if the review gets 100 likes and 20 awards implies the reviewer is trying to get something out of this.

Positive

A survival experience set in a vast, prehistoric world filled with dinosaurs and other creatures, Ark: Survival Evolved challenges players to gather resources, craft tools, build shelters, and tame a variety of beasts. It suffers from some performance issues and has a steep learning curve. But it's a pretty good game, I must say, especially when played with friends.

  • Sentiments

    • I like the idea of a survival experience set in a prehistoric world
    • The game has a steep learning curve
    • I think the game is pretty good when played with friends
    • The game suffers from some performance issues

Negative

After 537 hours, i still haven't finished the entire game and all dlcs i paid for, i must have played around 150-200 hours of that time, the rest is loading, changing settings so its not just unbearable grind and waiting for shit to happen. Very great premise but SEVERELY lacks optimisation. My average FPS on Aberration DLC was 20(with same settings i had stable 60+ on the island) and yet i have at the time of the review an RX6500 XT 16GB Ram and a Ryzen 5 5600X which in every other game works great and doesn't look like it was drawn by a toddler. After almost 10 years ARK still doesn't deliver! Studio Wildcard and Snail Games can EAT S H I T!

  • Sentiments

    • I am extremely frustrated with the game's performance and optimization
    • The premise of the game is very great
    • The game lacks optimization and causes frustrating wait times
    • I have experienced good performance in other games
    • I am disappointed with the developer's failure to deliver a smooth gaming experience
    • The game's setting and graphics are subpar
    • I am tired of waiting for the game to load and change settings
    • I paid for the DLCs but haven't finished the game yet
    • The game's performance is unacceptable
    • I have paid a lot of money and wasted a lot of time
    • I am fed up with the game's poor performance
    • The game's optimization is severely lacking
    • I want to see improvement from the developers
    • I am not impressed with the game's performance
    • The game caused me stress and frustration
    • I am still waiting for the game to load
    • I will not be recommending this game to anyone
    • The game's developers must improve
    • I am done with this game and its poor performance

Negative

Хуйня ебаная если у вас есть личная жизнь. Если её нету то нормальная игра. Тут можно за одно лето всрать свое здоровье :) .

  • Sentiments

    • The game is ruining one's personal life.
    • If one has a personal life, it's an okay game.
    • It's a fun game, but it's bad for one's health.

Negative

la verdad es muy malo, tiene gráficos muy malos y una jugabilidad muy rancia, para nada tengo 448 horas jugadas

  • Sentiments

    • The game is very bad, with terrible graphics and outdated gameplay. I regret playing this game for 448 hours
    • Good graphics are missing, gameplay is old and not interesting
    • Bad experience with this game, too much time wasted

Negative

Wildcard please fix your game before u make another 2 i beg its so unreliable when you want to join friends and people I have to go to my local Mosque and pray just in hope of it actually working and im not even religious. Thanks x

  • Sentiments

    • The reviewer expresses frustration and disappointment with the game's unreliability.

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