I'm sure many other animal lovers have played Wild Earth African Safari for the Wii, and yes this is essentially the same game. Specifically the older version of the game originally released to the computer. So, this lacks the minigames unlocked by beating a level seen in the wii version. Other than that though, expect the same levels and missions that were so fun in the original. Don't go into this expecting amazing graphics, they are very outdated. Still I loved the wii game as a kid and this takes me down memory lane. The fun voice acting is still there, and you can still learn about the animals you love while taking pictures of them. If you are looking for a really simple, low stress, animal photography walking simulator this is the game for you.
Wild Earth - Africa
- Release Date:
- Mar 23, 2022
- Developer:
- Super X Studios
- Publisher:
- Strategy First
- Platforms:
- Windows
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A classic from 2006. This game holds so much nostalgia for me. I played this game when I was 12 years old, installed from the installation disc borrowed from my local library. Unfortunately this version of the game required the disc to be present in the CD—ROM drive, which meant I could only play it for a limited time until I had to return it. But now it's on Steam, and while this game was made for windows XP and the likes, I've managed to make it run just fine on Windows 11 by enabling compatibility mode for Windows Vista SP2, and running the game as administrator. If you are having issues (my game crashed when I tried to change graphics settings) I recommend you try that as well. I've heard reports of the game crashing after the first mission, but I cannot confirm this so far. The downside of this compatibility adjustment is that for some reason it will no longer run through Steam, you have to launch the executable manuallly. This is also the reason why I only have 5 minutes play...
This is a solid game for kids to understand the african safari in a interactive manner. This game is pretty fun and I've found myself coming back to it every few months to play it again. It's rather short and it would not be worth the typical 70$ price tag many games find themselves with as of recent.
This is essentially the same game from the Wii, only thing its missing are the mini-games. I haven't seen any bugs but the graphics are very much a product of its time, so don't expect something absolutely amazing. Might also be nostalgia but the voice acting isn't bad either, as it doesn't particularly annoy me hearing the narrator speak. I will say I have windows 11 and I've had no problems with the game running BUT do not change the resolution or open the articles after finishing an assignment unless you want the game to crash. All in all, if you liked this on the wii you'll like it on pc too :) 7/10
A beloved game from my childhood, the graphics haven't really aged well but it's still a relaxing and fun game in my opinion.
I remember playing this game on the Nintendo Wii and then i tired to see if there was a wild earth series then saw that it was on steam so I had to get it.
Sad to see that at some of the links don't work anymore, but great that it has been released on steam and that it runs on Proton. My only problem is that the game turns black when I try to read an article or the game goes to the background for any other reason. The only way to solve this is to close the game completely and start the game again. Despite this, I would recommend it to anyone who liked the game as a child or likes games like this. The graphics may not be good compared to modern standards, but what do you expect from a game released in 2006.
As another of my nostalgia games I use to play back then, this is a great game, you get to take photos of everything around Africa, and it is a good experience as it takes you on a safari adventure. A decent game that I remember.
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 98SE, Windows XP / 7 / 8.1 / 10
- Processor: Pentium III
- Memory: 256 MB RAM
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 2 GB available space
FAQ
How much does Wild Earth - Africa cost?
Wild Earth - Africa costs $9.99.
What are the system requirements for Wild Earth - Africa?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 98SE, Windows XP / 7 / 8.1 / 10 Processor: Pentium III Memory: 256 MB RAM DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 2 GB available space
What platforms is Wild Earth - Africa available on?
Wild Earth - Africa is available on Windows PC.
Is Wild Earth - Africa worth buying?
Wild Earth - Africa has 91% positive reviews from 11 players.
When was Wild Earth - Africa released?
Wild Earth - Africa was released on Mar 23, 2022.
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