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Review of Ark: Survival Evolved on Nintendo Switch

by Chucky Chucky photo Nov 2018
Cover image of Ark: Survival Evolved on Switch
Gamefings Score: 5
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 30 Nov 2018
Genre: Survival, Action-adventure
Developer: Studio Wildcard
Publisher: Studio Wildcard

Introduction

In a world where dinosaurs roam and you can barely see due to terrible graphics, Ark: Survival Evolved throws you into a jaw-dropping open-world experience. Or at least, it's jaw-dropping if you squint hard enough. Available on the Nintendo Switch, it's like being dropped in the middle of Jurassic Park after a bad breakup. You're confused, lost, and surrounded by creatures you'd rather not meet in daylight.

Gameplay

The gameplay involves wandering around, collecting random stuff like twigs and stones to build shelters while looking over your shoulder, waiting for a giant dinosaur to ruin your life. You either form tribes with other players or go at it solo, which is great if you're a masochist looking to relive your worst camping experience.

Graphics

Honestly, the graphics could use some help. Imagine if someone took a child's drawing of a dinosaur and slapped it on a screen. It's got that charm but appears less 'realistic' and more 'how did we get here?'. Blurry textures and frame rates that dropping lower than that one kid in gym class while trying to connect to the Wi-Fi certainly don't do justice to the game it tries to be.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Ark: Survival Evolved on the Nintendo Switch is like that junk food binge at 2 AM-satisfying yet regrettable. It has a pretty engaging survival experience, but those graphics may haunt your dreams. If you're willing to overlook technical shortcomings for some dino-taming action, dive in. Just remember to wear some virtual goggles; your eyes may thank you later! Overall, I give this majestic mess a solid 5/10-halfway between 'I love it' and 'I'm deeply disturbed'!

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