Ark Nova
Strategy · Paid · 4.8 out of 5 from 1,039 ratings
Build and manage a scientifically-advanced zoo by strategically placing animals, constructing enclosures, and supporting global conservation projects across beautifully rendered cards.
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GenreStrategy
PricePaid
Difficultyhard
Ad intensitynone
In-app-purchase pressurelow
Typical sessionlong
DeveloperDire Wolf Digital
Rating4.8 out of 5 from 1,039 ratings
What players like
- Excellent faithful board game adaptation with great UI design
- Deep strategic gameplay with synergies between 255 unique cards
- Sound design and satisfying feedback on interactions
- Works well on iPad with impressive amount of information on screen
- Eliminates setup and rule tracking from physical version
Common complaints
- Frequent bugs: cards not leaving hand, score miscalculation, actions not redeeming properly
- Overlays and tabs obscure board state; hard to see full game at once
- Tutorial is confusing; players recommend skipping to YouTube guides
- Performance issues: drains battery, freezes on some devices after updates
- Excessively complicated for casual players with poor phone usability
What real reviews say
★★★★ Some bugs and glitches It has few of those that can ruin your game if play comp.
★★★★ Great game! I love this game and this is a very excellent digital implementation. I only have it four stars because the game does get better with the Marine Worlds expansion. As soon as Dire Wolf releases that expansion I’ll bump it up to five stars. Can’t wait!
★★★★★ Best game, best app! Challenges are incredibly difficult and fun.
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