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Animal Shelter Simulator

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Release Date: March 23, 2022

Simulation, FPP, Economic, Polish, Animals, Dogs, Singleplayer

Animal Shelter Simulator is a recreational shelter management simulator, where we can perform all animal care activities ourselves. The Polish company PlayWay is responsible for the creation and release of the game.

4.6

OpenCritic

8.8

Steam

8.2

Users

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Animal Shelter Simulator is an animal shelter simulator, where we deal with a wide range of creatures in need of our help, until we find them decent owners. Games Incubator is responsible for the creation of the game, and PlayWay is responsible for its release. PlayWay specialising in simulators, including Thief Simulator and Car Mechanic Simulator.

Plot

Animal Shelter Simulator gives us the opportunity to become a shelter owner saving wounded and abandoned animals. Our main goal is to properly care for stray pets, provide them with comfort and safety, and above all to find a home. There is a long but rewarding process of care and management of the growing shelter.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows March 23, 2022

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4 March 3, 2023

Xbox One

Xbox One November 25, 2022

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch April 21, 2023

Developer: Games Incubator

Publisher: Ultimate Games

Age restrictions: 12+

Game Series

Animal Shelter
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Features

System Requirements

System Requirements for Animal Shelter Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3 3.0 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 3 GB GeForce GTX 780 or better, 6 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/10 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5 3.4 GHz, 12 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 970 or better, 12 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/10 64-bit.

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Ratings

Game Ratings for Animal Shelter Video Game.

4.6

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 4% of Critics. There are 6 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

God is a Geek: 4 / 10 by Lyle Carr

Animal Shelter Simulator should be a game full of joy and life, but in reality it's just bland, repetitive and hard to control.

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GameGrin: 5 / 10 by Mike Crewe

An enjoyable game for the first few hours, Animal Shelter quickly falls into mediocrity after this time when it's evident that there isn't anything more for it to offer.

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88%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (3,748)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Adorable Graphics and Animals: Many users praised the visual style and the cuteness of the animals, making the game appealing to animal lovers.
  • Intuitive Gameplay Mechanics: Players found the mechanics of caring for animals, adopting them out, and managing the shelter to be rewarding and satisfying.
  • Customization Options: The build mode allows players to customize their shelters, adding a personal touch to the gameplay.
  • Heartwarming Experience: The emotional connection formed with the animals and the satisfaction of finding them loving homes was frequently highlighted as a positive aspect.
  • Engaging Concept: The core idea of managing an animal shelter and caring for various animals resonated well with many players.

The main cons of the game

  • Performance Issues: Numerous reviews mentioned bugs, glitches, and poor optimization, leading to crashes and low frame rates, making the game frustrating to play at times.
  • Repetitive Gameplay: Several users noted that the gameplay can become monotonous after a few hours, with tasks feeling repetitive and lacking variety.
  • AI and Employee Issues: Players expressed disappointment with the AI of employees, who often seemed ineffective, and the overall management aspect of the game felt lacking.
  • Lack of Depth: Some players felt that the animals lacked individuality and that the gameplay did not have enough depth to keep them engaged long-term.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • More Animal Variety: Users suggested adding more breeds or types of animals to keep the gameplay fresh and interesting.
  • Improved AI and Management Systems: Many players wanted better management tools for the shelter, including a more effective employee system and a way to manage animal health records more easily.
  • Pause Feature in Build Mode: A common complaint was that the game does not pause when entering build mode, leading to neglect of animals while players rearrange their shelters.
  • Multiplayer Options: Some users wished for a multiplayer mode to interact with friends while managing their shelters.
  • Storage System for Supplies: A suggestion for a more organized way to manage medical supplies and other items was mentioned by several players.

Summary

  • Overall, while "Animal Shelter" has a charming concept and appeals to animal lovers, it suffers from technical issues and repetitive gameplay that detracts from the overall experience. Players hope future updates or sequels will address these concerns.

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8.2

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