Summary
- Release Year: 2019
- Genres: Adventure, Indie, Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- Developers: Panache Digital Games
- Publishers: Private Division
Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey: A Journey Through Human Evolution
Introduction
Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is a third-person open-world survival game developed by Panache Digital Games and published by Private Division. The game was released on August 27, 2019, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
In Ancestors, players take on the role of a clan of early hominids in Africa 10 million years ago. The game follows the clan’s journey as they explore their environment, learn new skills, and evolve over generations. Players must manage their clan’s needs for food, water, and shelter, while also protecting them from predators and other dangers.
Gameplay
Ancestors is a unique and ambitious game that offers a fresh take on the survival genre. The game’s most striking feature is its focus on evolution. Players must guide their clan through millions of years of evolution, making choices that will affect their clan’s physical and mental development.
Evolution in Ancestors is a gradual process that occurs over generations. Players will see their clan members slowly develop new abilities, such as the ability to walk upright, use tools, and communicate with each other. Players can also choose to specialize certain members of their clan in specific tasks, such as hunting, gathering, or crafting.
In addition to evolution, Ancestors also features a number of other survival gameplay mechanics. Players must manage their clan’s needs for food, water, and shelter, while also protecting them from predators and other dangers. Players can explore a vast and varied open world, filled with lush jungles, towering mountains, and deep rivers.
Setting
Ancestors is set in Africa 10 million years ago, during a period of great environmental change. The game’s world is a lush and vibrant place, filled with a variety of plants and animals. Players will encounter a wide range of creatures, from small rodents to massive elephants.
The game’s world is also home to a number of different hominid species. Players will interact with other hominid clans, as well as with other species of hominids, such as Australopithecus and Paranthropus.
Reception
Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the game’s unique and ambitious gameplay, while others criticized its slow pace and repetitive gameplay. However, the game has been a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is a unique and ambitious game that has left a lasting impression on the gaming world. The game’s focus on evolution and its immersive open world have set a new standard for survival games. Ancestors is a must-play for fans of the genre and for anyone interested in the story of human evolution.
Additional Information
- Developer: Panache Digital Games
- Publisher: Private Division
- Release Date: August 27, 2019
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- Genre: Survival, Open World, Evolution
- ESRB Rating: T for Teen
- Official Website: https://ancestorsgame.com/
Review Score
7.5/10
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