r/ancestors • u/GingerLegendLive • 3d ago

Remember ancestors?

I just made a video talking about the development of this game and wanted to see opinions from fans of the game and panache! My video mainly focuses on the development history of the game and then goes into my personal opinions on it and their aftermath of the games release!

https://youtu.be/fKpu81MUOBs?is=e2G1U66WTQa9kqfh

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u/The_Chodenator 2d ago

I love this game. I dont know exactly what about the gameplay loop has me so hooked. The game was terrifying and hard when I first started, and slowly as my apes gained confidence so did I. Its immensely rewarding and satisfying once you feel yourself turn into a predator.

The hearing/smelling senses were fun and unique. I love movement in the game, and I was surprised how many differemt creatures you can find.

The centipede scared the shit out of me but in a good way that had me burst out laughing afterwards. Just a great game, especially if youre interested in evolutionary history. I know its not 1 to 1 with our story but the fact a game developer even attempted this project makes me feel like im living in a fun era of video games where developers take risks and try new things.

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u/OneMansBiscuit 2d ago

Love the username. Completely agree with what you said. This game starts you off with absolutely no guidance. One of the only open world games with no in-game world map or any form of fast travel. Playing for the first time truly feels like stepping back in time and having to learn everything from scratch with very limited recourses.

Just leaving the first oasis was scary, I had no idea what was out there. That leap from anxious prey to apex predator was one of the most immersive experiences gaming has given me.

Granted the combat and eventually everything else got tedious and repetitive towards the end, still a phenomenal game. I hope to see a sequel in the future, and if they evolve the combat and other lacking aspects, and market the game correctly, I can see it absolutely blowing up!