Ark Nova

Ark Nova

By Dire Wolf Digital

  • Category: Games
  • Release Date: 2025-06-19
  • Current Version: 1.0.5
  • Adult Rating: 4+
  • File Size: 644.68 MB
  • Developer: Dire Wolf Digital
  • Compatibility: Android, iOS 12.0
Score: 4.81358
4.81358
From 692 Ratings

Description

Plan and build a modern, scientifically managed zoo to support conservation projects in an acclaimed strategy board game. In Ark Nova, you will plan and design a modern, scientifically managed zoo. With the ultimate goal of owning the most successful zoological establishment, you will build enclosures, accommodate animals, and support conservation projects all over the world. Specialists and unique buildings will help you in achieving this goal. At the heart of Ark Nova are 255 cards featuring animals, specialists, unique enclosures, and conservation projects, each with a particular ability. Use them to increase the appeal and scientific reputation of your zoo and to collect conservation points. Each player has a set of action cards, which you will use and upgrade to carry out your plans. Each player has a set of five action cards to manage their gameplay, and the power of an action is determined by the slot the card currently occupies. The cards are: BUILD: Allows you to build standard or special enclosures, kiosks, and pavilions. ANIMALS: Allows you to accommodate animals in your zoo. CARDS: Allows you to gain new zoo cards (animals, sponsors, and conservation project cards). ASSOCIATION: Allows your association workers to carry out different tasks. SPONSORS: Allows you to play a sponsor card in your zoo or to raise money. With high replayability and rich components, Ark Nova provides a remarkable gaming experience that will bring the game to the table again and again.

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Reviews

  • Beautiful but..

    1
    By Alphakat21
    This game is so complicated that it makes Magic The gathering look like child’s play. When you spend more time closing windows that obscure the play field, you know there’s a problem. How anyone could play this on the phone is beyond me, and I was using an iPad. Every time you think you understand something more details are added that look like somebody just thought them up and said oh “that sounds good.” I want my games to be fun and enjoyable not complicated and frustrating. I had to ask for a refund on this one. And I rarely ask for refunds on any of my apps. I’ve played many Dire wolf games and most of them are great. This one needs a little less minutia.
  • Great adaptation but bugs need fixing.

    2
    By SandySidamo
    Excellent game but there are still many bugs that need fixing. Come on devs give us an update with fixes!
  • Great game, OK UI

    5
    By Scrawman
    This is a solid adaptation of a fantastic board game. The UI makes it difficult to keep up with the overall game state given how much info is hidden behind tabs.
  • Loses connection a lot

    3
    By Figvkvucu
    Awesome game but every time I open the app to an async game already loaded it spins for thirty secs and then errors out. Repro: open async game, close app, open app, wait.
  • Well designed digital implementation

    4
    By "The_Don"
    Love the game so far, my only wish is that some of the font, icons, and symbols could be larger. Outside of that it’s a wonderful digital version of such a great game. Well done!
  • The Mobile App is Worth it!

    5
    By Rangamazing
    Just played my first mobile game and it was so much smoother than I anticipated it would be. Totally worth it!
  • 一般般吧

    4
    By AlbertHZHH
    美术还不错,售价蛮贵的。以及一个bug,合作动物园和对应图标都做成了需要合作动物园。期待后续更新。
  • Good

    5
    By onmyboat24
    This is such a complicated game for many people, so like me, I think some people would find it difficult to play when everything is so small. I do so much better when I’m able to see everything all at once without having to click on each card to see what it does. But it’s still a great alternative to playing solo in my opinion, especially for a game I have trouble getting to the table because of its length.
  • Generally, just. ok and buggy

    2
    By ludus777
    When the game doesn’t glitch, it plays OK. AI does some generally suboptimal play to just interfere with players, such as one ai opponent needlessly getting cards or sponsoring for cash, just so the next ai can force the break, especially if you are over the card limit. The real issue is random bugs. Example is situation where it let me keep cards over the limit, aaaannnd then also never let me access the cards. A two bugs for the price of one. Also, it frequently (1 x for ~3 games) won’t let you do valid actions. Especially when you get extra actions. Could I provide more specifics? No. After all, they don’t pay me to test their products and, frankly, it is easier to resign and restart or just play solo on board game arena. Shame, because the app looks pretty. And, at least, when not glitching, it plays better than just normal solo. Hopefully they will sort stuff out quickly.
  • First review ever

    5
    By samuelmahoney
    Blown away by the quality of this app the gameplay is smooth and the ai gameplay and challenges are really fun definitely worth the cost

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