ARK: Survival Evolved

Item: ARK: Survival Evolved
Rating: 43
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2026-01-28

Summary

Engaging survival mechanics and immersive experience
Open world with diverse dinosaur variety
Satisfying crafting and building elements
Poor optimization and performance issues
Game plagued with bugs and crashes
High learning curve and difficulty with taming

Emotions

Frustration37%Disappointment14%Anger10%Excitement8%Joy6%

Sample precision
Helpful reviews: 49%
Unhelpful reviews: 44%
Protest reviews: 7%

43%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
57%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 559
Negative points: 774
Gameplay points: 475
Perf. points: 239
Rec. points: 94
Misc points: 6

Point	Description	Importance
Engaging survival mechanics Description The survival mechanics in the game are challenging and rewarding. Players enjoy the progression from basic survival to advanced technology, which includes taming dinosaurs, building bases, and exploring diverse environments. Importance 96%	The survival mechanics in the game are challenging and rewarding. Players enjoy the progression from basic survival to advanced technology, which includes taming dinosaurs, building bases, and exploring diverse environments.	96%
Open world and dinosaur variety Description The game features a large open world with a wide variety of dinosaurs and creatures to tame, breed, and ride. This diversity adds to the game's appeal and provides a unique and immersive experience. Importance 91%	The game features a large open world with a wide variety of dinosaurs and creatures to tame, breed, and ride. This diversity adds to the game's appeal and provides a unique and immersive experience.	91%
Satisfying crafting and building Description The crafting and building systems are deep and satisfying. Players appreciate the sense of accomplishment that comes from constructing bases and progressing through the game's various tools and buildings. Importance 13%	The crafting and building systems are deep and satisfying. Players appreciate the sense of accomplishment that comes from constructing bases and progressing through the game's various tools and buildings.	13%
Nostalgic and emotional connection Description Many players have a deep emotional connection to the game, often tied to nostalgic memories and significant time investment. The game has shaped many childhoods and remains memorable. Importance 11%	Many players have a deep emotional connection to the game, often tied to nostalgic memories and significant time investment. The game has shaped many childhoods and remains memorable.	11%
Dinosaur taming and interactions Description Taming and interacting with dinosaurs is a core and enjoyable aspect of the game. The variety of dinosaurs and the strategic depth they add make the gameplay more exciting and rewarding. Importance 11%	Taming and interacting with dinosaurs is a core and enjoyable aspect of the game. The variety of dinosaurs and the strategic depth they add make the gameplay more exciting and rewarding.	11%
Enhanced multiplayer experience Description Playing with friends enhances the game experience significantly. The multiplayer mode offers engaging interactions, teamwork, and chaotic fun that make the game more enjoyable. Importance 11%	Playing with friends enhances the game experience significantly. The multiplayer mode offers engaging interactions, teamwork, and chaotic fun that make the game more enjoyable.	11%
Extensive mod support Description The game has a strong modding community that provides additional content and enhances the gameplay experience. Mods are easily accessible and add significant value to the game. Importance 8%	The game has a strong modding community that provides additional content and enhances the gameplay experience. Mods are easily accessible and add significant value to the game.	8%
Customizable server settings Description The ability to switch maps on a server and transfer characters, items, and tames between maps adds a layer of customization and flexibility to the gameplay experience. Importance 6%	The ability to switch maps on a server and transfer characters, items, and tames between maps adds a layer of customization and flexibility to the gameplay experience.	6%
Immersive experience Description The game offers an immersive survival experience with impressive graphics, creature designs, and atmospheric sounds. This immersion enhances the overall enjoyment and engagement. Importance 5%	The game offers an immersive survival experience with impressive graphics, creature designs, and atmospheric sounds. This immersion enhances the overall enjoyment and engagement.	5%
Worth the price Description Players find the game to be worth the price, especially considering the extensive content, DLCs, and the overall value it provides for the cost. Importance 5%	Players find the game to be worth the price, especially considering the extensive content, DLCs, and the overall value it provides for the cost.	5%
Unique creature interactions Description The game features unique creatures with special abilities, adding strategic depth and variety to the gameplay. This uniqueness makes interactions with creatures more engaging and enjoyable. Importance 4%	The game features unique creatures with special abilities, adding strategic depth and variety to the gameplay. This uniqueness makes interactions with creatures more engaging and enjoyable.	4%
Helpful community resources Description The game benefits from a supportive community that provides helpful resources, tips, and guides for new players. This support enhances the learning curve and overall experience. Importance 4%	The game benefits from a supportive community that provides helpful resources, tips, and guides for new players. This support enhances the learning curve and overall experience.	4%

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