Animal Ark (Alpha V17.2.11)

"Animal Ark" is an engaging top-down game inspired by classics like Pokémon, Stardew Valley, and Bugsnax. Set in a world facing imminent disaster, players take on the role of a helper to Professor Malia, entrusted with saving the planet's biodiversity. Your mission is to assist various professors in collecting data and specimens of all life for preservation. Key Mechanics:

1. Catching Animals: Use Tek-tarps similar to Pokeballs to capture a diverse range of creatures, to catch one of each gender for each species.
2. Exploration: Travel through different zones, such as plains, forests, deserts, beaches, and tundras, to discover and interact with unique wildlife.
3. Crafting: Harvest materials and craft items, including specialized baits and tools, to aid in capturing animals and completing tasks.
4. Animal Interactions: Approach animals strategically based on their behavior (passive, defensive, or aggressive), hide in natural cover, and use bait to increase catch chances.
5. Cooking and Bait: Combine ingredients to create various baits tailored to specific animal preferences, including scent-infused baits.
6. Animal Companionship: Build a bond with animals by attending to their needs, reducing stress, and earning their trust to have them tag along.
7. Resource Management: Mine for minerals, refine them, generate power with solar panels, and utilize a wood chipper to contribute to construction and city development.