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- Stray Fawn Studio
- Stray Fawn Studio
- Stray Fawn Studio
- Stray Fawn Studio
Niche: a genetics survival game
Released On: Sep 3, 2020
Metascore
Available after 4 critic reviews
3.3
All Platforms
I, personally, did not find it enjoyable. There are a boatload of Steam users who think it’s the bee’s knees. If you’re big on sim or survival games, this might suit your fancy. Just don’t expect a lot of sizzle on this steak, aesthetically speaking. There’s a lot of micromanagement here. But also, there are a range of technical or gameplay problems.
While it’s far clunkier than it’s PC counterpart, Niche on the Switch is still an interesting strategy game that uses population genetics as a core gameplay loop to both entertain and inform. It has its issues but it’s weapons grade cute and anyone who enjoyed Spore will get something out of this.
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Niche is cute, and has some interesting ideas about evolution and adapting to changing circumstances. One of its best charms is the feeling of connection with the first animals as it fades away into a unique connection simply with the continuing family line. These are marred by a very repetitive turn structure, and an exceedingly complex gene system - both serve to get in the way of having fun. The vision is exciting, but the reality is too much of a grind to recommend in any large capacity, beyond the novelty of interacting with life/death in a memorable way, if nothing else.
Summary Niche is a fresh blend of turn-based strategy and simulation combined with roguelike elements. Shape your own animal tribe and find an ecological niche for it to live in. Keep your tribe alive against dangers, such as hungry predators, climate change and spreading sickness.
Platforms:
- PC
- Nintendo Switch
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date: Sep 3, 2020
Developer:
- Stray Fawn Studio
Publisher: Stray Fawn Studio
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