Creatures Docking Station
Set the Norns free!
Hatch your very own virtual life forms in this incredible addition to the hit Creatures series. Norns are endearing little creatures who grow, learn and behave just like real living animals.
Norns think and act for themselves and display real feelings such as hunger, pain, fear and boredom. They can even talk to you and to each other! Based on real biological principles, these furry little pets have their own biochemistry and Creatures digital DNA and represent one of the most advanced virtual life sims commercially available today.
Creatures Docking Station is a fully self-contained world with four large rooms and contains all you need to raise and train families of Norns. There are food sources, toys and loads of plants and animals in a working eco-system.
Disclaimer: The online features of Creatures Docking Station are no longer available.
- Hatch any number of Norns from 7 different breeds at any time. Each creature is completely unique with its own personality.
- The Norns in Creatures titles have digital DNA, so they can inherit characteristics from their digital ancestors and pass them on to their offspring.
- Expand your game with a huge number of fan-created additions such as new rooms, toys or breeds!
- Interact with your Norns and the ecosystem in a variety of ways and observe emergent behavior in action!
Game Discussion
Steam User 5
Still a fun breeding game with lots of mods still available,
Steam User 7
Positives
Unique Concept: Introduces a fascinating blend of virtual pet care and gameplay. The concept of raising Norns (the creatures) on a space station with neural network brains is both intriguing and refreshing.
Realistic Behavior: Norns behave like living animals, complete with feelings such as hunger, pain, fear, and boredom. Their autonomy and individual personalities make interactions with them dynamic and engaging.
Advanced Simulation: Biological principles and digital DNA system elevate it beyond typical virtual pet sims. Breeding, inheritance, and emergent behavior add depth to the experience.
Moddable Environment: Players can expand the game by incorporating fan-created content. New rooms, toys, and breeds enhance replayability and creativity.
Colorful and Atmospheric: Visuals create an immersive environment. The space station setting, vibrant plants, and quirky Norns contribute to its charm.
Negatives
Outdated Graphics: Released in 2001, Creatures Docking Station shows its age graphically. Players accustomed to modern visuals may find it lacking.
Limited Online Features: Unfortunately, the online features are no longer available. This impacts the game’s social and community aspects.
Learning Curve: Understanding Norn behavior, genetics, and ecosystem dynamics can be challenging for newcomers. A more intuitive tutorial would benefit players.
Niche Appeal: Caters to a specific audience interested in virtual life simulations. Casual gamers seeking action or fast-paced gameplay might not find it engaging.
In summary, Creatures Docking Station offers a delightful mix of science, creativity, and virtual pet care. If you appreciate unique gameplay mechanics and don’t mind the dated graphics, give it a try!
93/100
Steam User 2
It's very interesting for a child with interest in science. I used to play it as a kid. It's adorable because the creatures are always learning and growing like real children, so any children with an interest in babysitting might like it. Overall it's a fun buy and beats any other game that has some sort of child rearing in it.
Steam User 1
Loved this game when it came out - been playing from version 1. No other game does genetics this deeply. Thanks for bringing it to Steam!
Steam User 0
Classic artificial life simulator game franchise for PC from the 90s. I only started playing when the docking station and 3rd game were released as a bundle and the Docking Station was free to play standalone. It's fun and stress-free for the casual player. Always has replayability and the game is basically made by the mods and user community's add-ons and agents.
Steam User 2
Love the game style. Though, needs tutorials, no clue what to do other than watching it.
Steam User 5
norns galor-ns
a very deep virtual pet game with one helluva cult followingg