Loved it! Wish there was more to do and that it was longer.
This game is so nice I love it
A short little game about a girl preserving the wildlife of an island. Very pretty and cute. 8.5/10
This game is so cute and pretty I love it bunches, the small length of the game allows it to not get old or boring and the gameplay of alba exploring and finding new animals made it just a silly little time with silly little characters.
When I first started this, my naïve first impressions were, "Wait... is all you do in this game just walk around the island and take pictures of the wildlife?" and, while the answer to that is yes, it's far more compelling than you may realise.
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is set on the fictional Spanish island town of Secarral, where the titular character is staying on vacation to visit her grandparents. While she's there, the town mayor and a shady businessman make the announcement that the town's beloved nature reserve is getting torn down to make way for a five-star luxury hotel. Now it's up to Alba and her best friend, Inés, to form a Wildlife Rescue League and save the island with petitions and photographs.
It's a short, sweet and incredibly cute adventure that is very confident in its messaging and presentation and conveys that through simple, cozy gameplay as you catalogue all of the island's adorable animals (none of which you can pet, unfortunately.) The locals and locales of the island are all really charming as well, which helps sell its chill summer vibes and relaxing atmosphere.
My only complaints with the game are its animal variety and smaller things like not being able to move around while you have your phone out to take a picture. These two go hand-in-hand since the vast majority of the animals you encounter on the island are birds and many of them you're only able to catalogue by photographing them as they're flying. Since they never really stop or fly slowly enough, it can be quite tedious as you try to line up the shot and zoom perfectly.
But I digress. Despite this, Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is a truly wonderful game with a powerful message that is conveyed sincerely and naturally through the exploration and joy of its environment, helped by the oh-so-charming sights, sounds, and vibes of the island and its people.
9.5/10
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is set on the fictional Spanish island town of Secarral, where the titular character is staying on vacation to visit her grandparents. While she's there, the town mayor and a shady businessman make the announcement that the town's beloved nature reserve is getting torn down to make way for a five-star luxury hotel. Now it's up to Alba and her best friend, Inés, to form a Wildlife Rescue League and save the island with petitions and photographs.
It's a short, sweet and incredibly cute adventure that is very confident in its messaging and presentation and conveys that through simple, cozy gameplay as you catalogue all of the island's adorable animals (none of which you can pet, unfortunately.) The locals and locales of the island are all really charming as well, which helps sell its chill summer vibes and relaxing atmosphere.
My only complaints with the game are its animal variety and smaller things like not being able to move around while you have your phone out to take a picture. These two go hand-in-hand since the vast majority of the animals you encounter on the island are birds and many of them you're only able to catalogue by photographing them as they're flying. Since they never really stop or fly slowly enough, it can be quite tedious as you try to line up the shot and zoom perfectly.
But I digress. Despite this, Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is a truly wonderful game with a powerful message that is conveyed sincerely and naturally through the exploration and joy of its environment, helped by the oh-so-charming sights, sounds, and vibes of the island and its people.
9.5/10
i love this game with all my heart
the path to finding new media can be so wild sometimes. a month ago the youtube algorithm randomly recommends me a video about the fear of space from a video essayist who combines all kinds of media into their given theses. I like the video, check out another, one about games with the most "alive" environments. it's mostly about red dead redemption, but for at least a minute it's alba. which is now likely one of my favorite games of the year
um, yeah! this is exceptional for what it is: a warm-hearted, couple-hour, culturally rich game about community, ecology, and exploration through the eyes of a child.
the vibes are impeccable and the characters are sketched out well enough to feel tangible and human. absolutely overflows with charm. a lot of small, smart elements that keep the island feeling alive, both in terms of the wildlife and community. very grateful that it has room for additional save slots, as I could totally see myself revisiting this if I ever want to warm up my spirit
um, yeah! this is exceptional for what it is: a warm-hearted, couple-hour, culturally rich game about community, ecology, and exploration through the eyes of a child.
the vibes are impeccable and the characters are sketched out well enough to feel tangible and human. absolutely overflows with charm. a lot of small, smart elements that keep the island feeling alive, both in terms of the wildlife and community. very grateful that it has room for additional save slots, as I could totally see myself revisiting this if I ever want to warm up my spirit
LOBE YHIS SOMUHC!!!!
Loved this game. Short story around nature, the environment, community and friendship. Bite-size game, was able to complete all achievements and objectives. I had fun logging the animals, exploring the island and following the story until the end. A feel-good game where I also felt closure having finished it! Will fondly remember my playthrough.
GOTS (game of the summer)
I have no words for how good this game was! The ending caught me off guard and literally cried a little when the last BIG scene happened :,)
Definitely worth the play. It's short-ish (around 2h - main story), so you can finish it in a day.
Definitely worth the play. It's short-ish (around 2h - main story), so you can finish it in a day.
Para aquecer o coração com fofura, oferecendo mecânicas simples e uma exploração divertida. Feito com carinho para relaxar e trazer a sensação de liberdade de uma criança explorando uma ilha repleta de surpresas. Sem a pressão de ter que fazer tudo perfeito, falhar ou perder conquistas. Basta sair saltitando por aí, descobrindo a fauna ao redor e fazer parte da comunidade.
LOVELY. SO NICE. this is a super cute game. Relaxing and lovely and satisfying. Kind of like lil gator game except for very young children because of how simple it is.
Sweet and short little game which is probably the cutest little thing a kid could ever play (after Wandersong). Beautiful adventure about animals, an environmentalist message, you have to adore it kinda.
Un juego requeteprecioso, y tan puramente Españita que a veces incluso evoca una nueva especie de uncanny valley.
Cute little game about taking photos of and caring for animals. Has a short run time that doesn’t overstay its welcome. Nothing amazing but a nice way to spend an afternoon.