Summary
DespitePalworldall but dominating the survival scene in 2024, it has certainly had its share of competition. AlthoughEnshroudedhas been one ofPalworld’s biggest competitors, it continues to prove its dominance in more ways than one with its creature-collecting and base-building mechanics and its vast, beautiful open world. However,Creatures of Avais another contender that will be entering the ring soon, and it may very well draw attention away fromPalworldlong enough to achieve success for itself.
Creatures of Avais an upcomingindie gameby Inverge Studios that the developer is marketing as a “creature saver,” and it already has a lot going for it in its visuals and charming art style. As a creature saver,Creatures of Avaperhaps inadvertently pits itself againstPalworld, which focuses more on the collection of creatures called “Pals” and then those Pals being assigned to work at the player’s base. They are definitely similar in some respects, butCreatures of Avamay do enough to set itself apart. As such,Palworldfans may want to keep an eye on it ahead of and even after its release.
Palworld Fans May Find a Lot to Love in Creatures of Ava
Creatures of Ava Is All About Being a Selfless Savior
Palworld’s creature-collectinggameplay loop has proven its worth over time, drawing obvious inspiration from the likes ofPokemon. Players venture out intoPalworld’s Palpagos Islands in search of exotic Pals who can prove useful to them back at their base, and while there are hints of affinity mechanics here and there with Pals, the primary purpose of capturing them revolves around how they can benefit the player.Creatures of Ava, on the other hand, is all about being a selfless savior.
InCreatures of Ava, players control Vic, a 22-year-old nature explorer on an expedition to planet Ava. On Ava, over twenty wild creatures can be tamed by playing music with a special flute. These creatures aren’t just present to make life better for players, however, as they are essentially saving the creatures from a deadly infection called “the withering.” Whenever a creature is rescued, players gain new abilities that allow them access to new areas and solve environmental puzzles, all to save the planet’s inhabitants from an unfortunate fate.
Creatures of Ava Appears More Narrative-Driven Than Palworld
One major feature thatCreatures of Avaseems to have is actuallythe same leg up thatEnshroudedhas overPalworld. Judging byCreatures of Ava’s game description, it appears the creature-saver game will be much more narrative and lore-driven thanPalworld. Firstly, Vic is described as having a “troubled past,” which will apparently unravel as the game progresses. Secondly, apart from Ava’s various creatures, the planet is also inhabited by the naam, whom players will eventually encounter and have an opportunity to learn the people’s customs.
Creatures of Ava Prioritizes a Pacifistic Approach to Gameplay
UnlikePalworld, which has often jokingly been referred to as “Pokemonwith guns,“Creatures of Avaprioritizes a pacifistic approach to gameplay, focusing on healing and restoration rather than battling and defeating. Sure, one of the main draws of other creature-collecting games likePokemonis upgrading one’s creatures to be a powerhouse strong enough to take on any foe, butCreatures of Avaseems to focus more on the bonds created with its creatures — a notion thatPokemonandPalworldhave mentioned but hardly delved into.
There is currently no release date set forCreatures of Ava, but players can expect it to arrive sometime this year. WhileCreatures of Avamay appeal to a broader demographic,Palworldfans should at least keep an eye on it, as it may serve as decent competition for Pocketpair’s creature-collecting phenomenon.
Creatures of Avais coming to PC and Xbox Series X|S in 2024.
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In this game, you can peacefully live alongside mysterious creatures known as Pals or risk your life to drive off a ruthless poaching syndicate. Pals can be used to fight and breed, or they can be made to work on farms or factories. You can even sell them or eat them.Survival: In a harsh environment where food is scarce and vicious poachers roam, danger waits around every corner. To survive, you must tread carefully and make difficult choices…even if that means eating your own Pals when the time comes.Mounts & Exploration: Pals can be mounted to traverse the land, sea and sky—allowing you to traverse all kinds of environment as you explore the world.Collect all kinds of exciting Pals to fight, farm, build, and work for you in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game!
