Review: Afrika

[Terramax]

I know this is really shallow of my, but I just can't get over how bland the game looks when compared to Far Cry 2.

 

[theSovietConnection]

Hmm, looks like just the thing to tide me over on lazy Saturday afternoons. May get it, then.

 

[HentMas]

hehe, i loved Pokemon Snap because of well... the hidden secrets, the million dollar shot you could only take in one split seccond and the different tools you could use to interact with the wild life, but this sounds like a little bit too realistic (in some sense)... perhaps i´ll give it a try

 

[Slider2k]

Looks like a great game for relaxation. And photography buffs.

It's from Natsume, the company that gave us the great Harvest Moon experience.
Looking on how much craze is now going on around FarmVille - the genre is not so niche after all.

 

[Manfesto]

Looks really fun! Too bad it's PS3 exclusive.

 

[Susan Arendt]

hehe, i loved Pokemon Snap because of well... the hidden secrets, the million dollar shot you could only take in one split seccond and the different tools you could use to interact with the wild life, but this sounds like a little bit too realistic (in some sense)... perhaps i´ll give it a try

Definitely very realistic. You can see a bit of my run-in with the elephant in the video. He was just chilling in the stream, there, and I was creeping up to try and snap a nice, close picture of him, when he turned his head and looked right at me. Very intimidating, and very awesome. I stupidly took another step toward him, and that, as they say, was that.

 

[Fearzone]

Looks... relaxing. Actually the video review made me want to play it more than the intro suggested I might. But the Meer cat shot had a bush behind it, negating the contrast element.

 

[Chunko]

that game looks agonizingly painful to play

 

[Frank_Sinatra_]

I was wondering when they'd release this dang game.
*adds to amazon buying list*

 

[The Sorrow]

Seen 'em.
Shot 'em.
Eaten 'em.
Been there, done that in Africa.

 

[InProgress]

It looks interesting, but it might not be my kind of photography games, as I don't find wildlife photography that interesting. If it would have been about war photography, it could have clicked with a much broader audience (but it would be great if it was made with the help and testimonials of actual war photographer such as James Nachtwey).

P.S: Good job, Susan. It's always a pleasure to read your reviews.

 

[Woodsey]

It seems odd that more wasn't invested in the visuals. It's exceptionally bland-looking, and the animation is fairly dreadful - surely if the main aim is to take pictures you want to be able to take pictures of something that looks half decent?

 

[Kuchinawa212]

Very nice review. Looks fun. But no PS3 for me

 

[Jaranja]

Susan Arendt now knows the answer to the question, "Where can you see lions?"

So do I! Kenya. Lions and tigers only in Kenya.

I know it's from a Weebl video but Tigers are found in Asia only.

 

[300lb. Samoan]

On topic, Afrika looks like a game that I'm happy to have out. Not because I'd enjoy it myself, but because it's expanding the scope of gaming as a whole.

Agreed! Glad to see it out, but I'd prefer Brutal Legend where I can ride the animals (even tho it's totally fake, and this game does look incredibly realistic).

I feel a song coming on

hey Root, I know I just got finished lecturing about poodlerock in the REO Speedwagon thread, so this might come as a surprise. I was surprised too, but I really enjoyed that song just now, never listened to the whole thing. Thanks for posting it. <color=white>but it's totally not metal!!!

 

[Byers]

Seems like a giant waste of time, as far as I'm concerned. If I'd want to photograph animals that badly, I'd go on vacation and do it for real. But playing games with hardly any story, that lets you do something you can do in real life? By doing that, I wouldn't have been able to shake the feeling that I was wasting my life.

 

[GreyWolf257]

It's like the Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom...except I find myself caring a lot less. I think I'll pass.

 

[lazy_bum]

I feel a song coming on

you sir are a legend, have wanted to hear this song again for ages but could not remember who did it or what it was called. lol you have put the icing on a great day for me

 

[The_root_of_all_evil]

hey Root, I know I just got finished lecturing about poodlerock in the REO Speedwagon thread, so this might come as a surprise. I was surprised too, but I really enjoyed that song just now, never listened to the whole thing. Thanks for posting it. <color=white>but it's totally not metal!!!

S'alrite.

you sir are a legend, have wanted to hear this song again for ages but could not remember who did it or what it was called. lol you have put the icing on a great day for me

Just doing my job, citizen. Root, AWAY!