ARK: Survival Evolved
Steam Description:
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!
Episode Summary:
Struggling to Survive in Ark Survival Evolved
The hosts of the multiplayer gaming podcast dive into the world of Ark Survival Evolved, a game that initially left them frustrated and confused. With no tutorial or guidance, they struggled to figure out the game mechanics and were attacked by everything in sight. However, with the help of a mentor and some perseverance, they eventually hit their stride and began to enjoy the game. They faced challenges such as contracting swamp fever and spreading it to their teammates, but overall, they found the experience of playing Ark to be both frustrating and entertaining.
Base building and character creation in Ark: Survival Evolved are discussed. The base building system is compared to Rust, with the Ark system being more time-consuming and less user-friendly. The inventory system in the game is also criticized for being unintuitive and complicated. The character creation sliders allow for extreme customization, resulting in humorous and exaggerated character models.
The excitement of taming dinosaurs and the benefits they bring to gameplay
The process of taming involves using tranq darts or arrows to put dinosaurs to sleep, then feeding them specific items to train them.
Ark: The Misadventures and Progression
Ark is at its best in the middle stage of the game where misadventures and progression are abundant. The initial frustration of dying repeatedly is overshadowed by the thrill of navigating challenges and overcoming obstacles with friends. However, the game loses its shine when the progression slows down significantly, requiring excessive amounts of resources and effort. The inventory system and server browsing are also major pain points that need improvement. Despite its flaws, Ark 2 is anticipated, but its reception will depend on addressing these issues.
Ark: A Controversial Game with a Dedicated Community
The game Ark has a dedicated player base who have collectively played hundreds of hours, despite the controversies surrounding the developers and the upcoming release of Ark 2. Some players are upset about being charged again for essentially the same game, leading to negative reviews. The community is divided in their opinions, but the game has a solid overall score on Steam.
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Key Points Covered
1. Struggling to Survive in Ark Survival Evolved
2. The excitement of taming dinosaurs and the benefits they bring to gameplay
3. Ark: The Misadventures and Progression
4. Ark: A Controversial Game with a Dedicated Community
5. Benefits of Subscribing
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