Welcome to Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey, a game that challenges you to navigate the mysteries of evolution and survival. In this guide, we’ll help you navigate through the first hour (or so) of gameplay, providing essential tips and insights. So, let’s embark on this evolutionary journey and discover what lies ahead!
Survive for Eight Million Years
In Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey, your ultimate goal is to guide your lineage through eight million years of survival and evolution. However, you won’t be transforming your hominids into humans just yet. Instead, you’ll focus on becoming better hominids by earning Neuronal Energy. This energy is used to make new connections in your hominid brain, unlocking new skills and abilities that enhance your chances of survival.
Hide as the Infant
As you begin your adventure, you’ll take control of a hominid infant. The jungle can be intimidating, with spectral hyenas and eerie sounds. But fear not, these dangers are mostly illusions. Your first task is to face your fear, ignore these spectral threats, and find a hiding spot for the infant. Look around, memorize a suitable spot, and make your way there. Once hidden, control will shift to an adult hominid.
You just need to get the infant to a Hiding Spot. (Image: Capturing Fantasy)
Retrieve Your Clan’s Lost Infant
Your next objective is to retrieve the lost infant. This might seem challenging, as no guidance is provided on how to accomplish this task. However, this goal serves an important purpose. It teaches you the importance of carrying an infant with you and demonstrates that infants can survive when adults perish. To locate the lost infant, follow the river downstream or head to the downriver end of your clan’s shelter. Use your senses, particularly hearing, to identify the distinctive sound of the infant. Once you find it, memorize its location and set off to rescue the little one.
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Listen for the lost infant. (Image: Capturing Fantasy)
Soothe the Infant
Soothing the infant is a crucial step that introduces you to the game’s underlying rhythm and sound mechanics. Approach the hiding spot and follow the prompts to soothe the baby. Pay attention to the visual cues and wait for the infant’s response before repeating the process. This rhythm and sound mechanic will reappear throughout your journey, affecting various interactions and activities. Remember, mastering this mechanic will greatly assist you during your eight million-year odyssey.
Return to the Settlement and Evolve
After successfully retrieving the infant, it’s time to head back to your clan’s settlement. Look for the diamond-shaped icon with blue leaves, indicating the sleeping spot. Climb back up to the settlement and lie down at the sleeping spot. Here, you can evolve and mate. Open the evolution menu, represented by a neuron, and focus on unlocking the Motricity branch. Training this branch will allow you to switch items between your hands, providing greater flexibility and opportunities for survival.
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The sleeping spot in your clan’s settlement. (Image: Capturing Fantasy)
Alter Items (and Collect Some Honey)
Altering items is a significant skill that opens up new possibilities. Find a natal grass cycad near the settlement and switch it to your left hand. Hold down the button to alter it, then release it when you hear the chime prompt. Congratulations, you’ve created a natal grass cycad’s stem! This process teaches you the active and passive roles of your hands, emphasizing that interactions with the environment occur through the item held in your right hand.
Once you have the stem, climb up to the cliffside and locate a beehive. Dip the stem into the beehive to retrieve honey. Consuming honey provides a buff against animal venom, offering protection against certain dangers. Familiarize yourself with different food sources and their associated buffs to enhance your chances of survival.
Conditions
Keep an eye on the bottom left of your HUD where you’ll find tiles indicating your current conditions. Conditions such as thirst, broken bones, cold, poisoned, or bleeding can impact your well-being. Look for specific foods that can alleviate or prevent these conditions. These foods appear as icons with a shield, indicating their medicinal properties. Understanding the effects of different foods is crucial for maintaining your health and ensuring your lineage’s survival.
All Rocks Are Not the Same
In Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey, not all rocks are created equal. By altering various types of stones, you can create different tools and unlock new abilities. Experiment with different combinations to discover the potential of each stone. For example, altering an obsidian stone with a granite stone will yield an obsidian scraper. Remember, mastering the rhythm of altering stones takes practice, but the rewards are worth the effort!
Explore, Experiment, and Learn
Armed with newfound knowledge and tools, you’re now ready to explore the vast world of Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey. Experiment with different actions, learn from your experiences, and adapt to the challenges that lie ahead. Remember, not every attempt will be successful, but each failure is an opportunity to learn and improve. Embrace the journey, and may your lineage thrive throughout the eight million years of human evolution.
For more captivating gaming and fantasy content, visit Capturing Fantasy. Happy gaming!
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