‘Rise of Arks’ is yet another entry in the ever-growing list of civilization builder games. If you’ve played *any* civilization builder in the past decade, you’ve basically already played this one—except they somehow managed to make it less exciting.
From the moment you start, everything feels like a checklist of clichés. You build farms. You gather resources. You expand. And then...you wait. A lot. The game’s pacing is excruciatingly slow, making it feel less like leading a grand empire and more like babysitting a spreadsheet. Every decision you make feels like it’s been ripped straight out of a hundred other games, only less engaging.
The graphics are as uninspired as the gameplay. Bland, muted colors and flat designs make your raft feel lifeless. Even the map layouts are painfully generic, offering nothing in the way of dynamic challenges or unique terrain features. As for the AI, it’s as predictable as ever—enemies make the same moves game after game, leading to battles that are more of a formality than a strategic challenge.
The soundtrack is equally forgettable, with the same handful of tracks looping endlessly, doing nothing to immerse you in your raft’s development. And don't expect any new ideas here—no twists on the classic formula, no innovative features, no reason to invest more than a few hours before the monotony sets in.
In the end, Rise of Arks is a game that does exactly what’s expected, but with zero flair or excitement. If you’re looking for a civilization builder that offers absolutely NOTHING new, you came to the right place! This one is a yawn-fest from start to finish.