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The video provides an in-depth analysis of "Ark: Survival Ascended" (ASA), focusing on its distinct differences and improvements compared to "Ark: Survival Evolved." The speaker discusses several prominent themes: the game's updated content and mechanics, improved graphics and performance enhancements, major bugs, and server-related issues.
Key points include a significantly updated user interface, a new main menu theme by Gareth Coker, and a revamped character creator. The building system and electrical structures have been refined for better gameplay, with features like wireless power, a tame tracker, and advanced animations. Sound design and ragdoll physics have also been overhauled for a more immersive experience.
ASA introduces new customization options, such as a broader range of dyes and a Cosmetics tab. Changes in movement speed, oxygen needs, and the removal of cryopods and tech elements are also noted. The game features new berries, updated inventory icons, and visual damage indicators. The ocean environment is now interactive, with minable coral and improved item drop physics.
Despite the visual upgrades using Unreal Engine 5, the game suffers from performance issues on lower-end hardware, necessitating high-end graphics cards like the Nvidia 4090 for optimal performance. Problems include server instability, DRM issues, and crashes. Significant bugs such as corrupted save data and creatures getting stuck are mentioned.
The speaker concludes with mixed sentiments about the game's current state, acknowledging its potential once stability and server management tools are improved. They mention their new server initiative, United Republic of Ark, offering a more controlled gaming environment. While the game’s $45 price point and unresolved issues might deter some, the effort put into its development might make it worth purchasing for dedicated players.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the differences between “Ark: Survival Ascended” and “Ark: Survival Evolved” after playing 100 hours of the former. The speaker covers five main points: content and primary game changes, graphics performance, server support, major bugs, and the overall worth of the game. Key highlights include a significantly updated user interface, a new main menu theme by Gareth Coker, and a revamped character creator with advanced animations. The building system has improved, allowing for easier structure manipulation and reduced dependency on cables and pipes. Electrical structures can now be powered wirelessly by nearby generators, and there’s a new tame tracker for monitoring creatures and tribe members. The sound design has been overhauled, providing a refreshing experience, and new, more stable ragdoll physics enhance gameplay.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses several updates and changes in the game. Firstly, more stable, less whimsical realms and a significant increase in dye options provide broader customization choices. A new Cosmetics tab allows for inventory separation of dyes, although it can be cumbersome when respawning. Movement speed for players and creatures and oxygen needs for water dinos have been removed, adding realism. They mention the removal of cryopods and other tech additions, enhancing the blend of original game elements with modern-day graphics. Massive loot changes now result in frequent ascendant items from supply drops, and the ocean environment is more interactive with minable coral. New berries, updated inventory icons, visual damage indicators on most items, and a new hot bar feature were introduced. Improved item drop physics, better hit registration for shooting accuracy, and functional updates to dung beetles and oviraptors are highlighted for enhancing gameplay experience.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses various elements related to the game Ark: Survival Evolved and its remastering. Key points include:
1. Oviraptors are not highly effective but can be useful for wandering around the base.
2. Torches can now be dyed to change flame color without needing a sparkler skin.
3. The game features a new photo mode for recording cinematics and screenshots, which enhances gameplay experience.
4. The remaster brings significant visual and graphical updates, like improved models, textures, and advanced lighting and rendering technologies using Unreal Engine 5. Fluid ninja enables impressive water effects and dynamic interactions with grass and foliage.
5. Despite visual enhancements, performance issues persist, with some players experiencing poor performance on their PCs. As an alternative, some players use GeForce Now for better gameplay if their internet connection allows.
The speaker highlights both improvements and performance challenges in the game’s remastered version.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their experience with upgrading to an Nvidia 4090 graphics card to play a game called ASA. They note that the game runs well on a 40 series card utilizing AI-generated frames (DSS3) but performs poorly on lower-end hardware. They praise the game’s stability compared to past issues with Arc Survival Evolved. However, the speaker highlights significant problems with server stability, digital rights management (DRM) issues at launch, and ongoing server-related problems, including corrupted data, player ID issues, and general security concerns. Major bugs include crashes, corrupted save data, camera issues after dismounting a creature, and items ghosting through structures. They also mention specific issues like water creatures dying unexpectedly and dinosaurs getting stuck in the game environment. The speaker plans to monitor these issues and provide updates as they develop.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker addresses ongoing issues with the game, including bugs and server crashes, which affect the overall user experience. They discuss whether the game is worth purchasing, mentioning its $45 price on Steam and potential additional issues on console. Despite the issues, the speaker acknowledges the effort put into the game and states it could be worth buying if stability and necessary server management tools are improved. They also mention their new server, United Republic of Ark, which offers an authentic gaming experience and a paywall-gated community. Finally, the speaker emphasizes the need for better support and tools for players to host their own servers effectively.