It's actually more than I expected since the last version.
I played the game when I was quite young and I enjoyed it, only to grow bored of it quickly. The new map you've added is nice, and I enjoy the refreshing multiplayer mode. Thanks for fixing up the chat to where it can stay appropriate within the game's rules, yet it's not so restricting that it's difficult to communicate. I also love that the max player count has been upped from 5 to 8.
The graphics have improved quite a bit, and while the game was a bit laggy when I first opened it, it eventually ran decently on the fastest settings. I love the new howls and wolf designs.
Why I like this game:
- It's got a simple theme to it: Wolf Survival. Yet, it's challenging.
- People of many ages can enjoy it.
- The multiplayer can provide room for people to be creative with their roleplays and interactions. You can be a full pack raising pups, or you can be a lone wolf struggling to co-exist with a rival pack, or even coyotes and foxes. (I have seen people roleplay as non-wolf canines.)
- The graphics are nice and aren't so overdone that an average computer struggles to run it.


My problems (in experience) with the game:
- The third, new map has an oddly different theme to the first two maps. Honestly, it doesn't fit in for me. It may be because it's new, or just a personal preference.
- The pups. Oh my god, the pups are absolutely a pain to work with when relocating. Because they refuse to be carried more than several steps, you're forced to have them follow you for most of the way. However, in my experience, my pups refused to follow. When I tried to carry one across the sandbar, my wolf was forced to put it down automatically halfway through which resulted in the pup drowning. Not to mention they're obnoxiously slow, so a lot of the journey is standing around waiting for your pups to follow. I've no clue if this is a bug or not, but it's personally made the relocation mission nearly impossible for me to complete. I've yet to get my final pup across the sandbar. (I cannot resort to another option as a stranger wolf pack will not let me pass without crossing the river.) On the last version I played, I don't remember the pups forcing you to put them down when trying to carry them through the journey.

Nothing more, really. A few of my personal suggestions:
- If your wolf has a limp, maybe give it a speed disadvantage? Or maybe disallow it from running properly. The only difference is that the animation is slightly changed to resemble limping, but in real life, wolves can suffer major hardships if they have a limp in the leg.
- Jumping is completely useless right now. Your wolf pauses before and after jumping, which makes absolutely no difference than just running without a jump.
- Fix the pup AI to where they actually follow you during the final mission. Like I said, they won't let my carry them far, and when I let them try to follow me, they refuse to move at all, or are just extremely slow. They followed me for a bit in the beginning, but after that, my mate had to just carry one of the pups to me while the other slowly followed before they just didn't want to follow me any longer.
- A natural day and night cycle would be neat. I'm not sure if that's already in, but I couldn't notice anything. It would add more of a realistic element than relying on sleeping to change the time of day.

Like I said, I do like this game, but there are things that need to be fixed.

This game is an amazing example of what can be done with the right tools. Mixing real life into a game may be somewhat common, yet the way this game has been made, I could say straight off the bat that it is one of the best real life based games I have ever played.

Though this game shines in glory to me, I have ran by some glitches, such as in multiplay(Raise Pups), once the summer hunting grounds is reached it wont always be counted as there. Aswell as falling through the ground, it mainly happens in The Lost River at the place that looks over the abandoned down town, you will fall through and be stuck underneath. Or if your lucky you will be stuck clipping through the ground unable to move. Also sometimes on multiplayer, say a wolf was attacking a coyote, to another wolf, sometimes it will be as if that wolf is biting air.

The following is a question/suggestion. Having 2 body option(Example: Limpy wolf with a radio collar) would make a wolf more interesting, think about it, there are millions of players, there are bound to be plenty of other people with a wolf that looks exactly like yours. If you were able to add a second body option it would losen up that plenty just a bit more.

I know it must take ages to update the game, and I respect that and what you've done so far is amazing. I encourage you to continue.

I played WolfQuest back when there were only two maps, very few customization options, and a lot more glitches. When I saw lets plays of the new 2.7 version on YouTube, my interest was reawakened.That being said however, the single-player mode is pretty much the same as its always been, and there is little to no reason to keep playing it after getting all the achievements. The Lost River map feels like its just there for a little variety, and even if you're a casual gamer, I think you'll get bored pretty quick. Raise pups multiplayer has some hilarious yet game breaking bugs that still need to be fixed, and the only reason I continue to play is to RP with friends... take that for what you will. Overall, its obviously not a complete or polished project. Do I think it still has potential? Of course! I recommend this game, but only for people who are so casual they won't fall asleep after an hour of single-player mode, and can tolerate a few bugs. I appreciate the scientific aspects of the game such as acurate wolf behaviour, pack structure, and the portrayal of Yellowstone landscapes. If you love wolves enough to overlook some of these problems, then this game is definitely for you.

When i first started this game i wasn't sure what to expect..

I had been looking through Steam originally for big cat survival games when i came across WolfQuest,
I liked wolves and the idea of playing as one kinda drew me in, it had me wondering how the developers would go about making such a game.
Needless to say i was rather curious, and after starting the game i really enjoyed it.


GAME MECHANICS:
The mechanics were rather effective both for wolf abilities and changing to ones playstyle.
In the wolf creation screen there is an abilities tab where you can alter its stats, you can balance these or completely max one out if you so chose.
Once in the game those stats will effect how fast you can run, how much stamina you have, and how much damage you can take, these can change how you hunt, fight, travel, etc.

In-game there is also several unique features which add fairly realistic senarios to gameplay,
the first being a scent view.
In the real world wolves can track other creatures by smell, but since this is a game instead when in scent view the world will go black and white and if a creature has passed by one will see colored orbs trailing across the ground in the path it went, the stronger the color the fresher the trail.

Secondly there is a weather system.
This will effect any current scent trails, causing them to fade faster as if being washed away.

The third main feature is a wind system.
Over time the wind direction will change, which can be seen by the compass in the HUD.
This means if you are upwind of something it will notice you at a much farther range while if you are downwind you can get extremely close before detection.


SINGLEPLAYER:
I played Singleplayer first, which would be recomended since there is a tutorial-ish set up which can be turned off in the settings.
Singleplayer was quite nice but a bit short, Once one hunts down enough prey to have 800 experience points you can get a mate, once you have a mate you can leave the Amethyst Mountain map to Slough Creek.
Once you go to the Slough Creek map you can chose a den and raise puppies, but once you get your surviving kin to the Summer Site thats it, the campaign is done..
However since the developers now sell the game it gives more reliable funding, so new episodes are more likely to be produced.


MULTIPLAYER:
Multiplayer has two modes atm.
There is a Pack Life mode where players can just hunt, talk or whatever else within any of the maps,
while there is also a Raise Pups mode for players who want to play more of the campaign but with more people in the Slough Creek map.
This gives the game much more replay-ability than just the Singleplayer alone.
Multiplayer also features a chat, with Text/Phrase chat for public games and the additional voice chat for private games.
It is worth noting however that multiplayer does require you to make an in-game account and verify it before you can play.

The community is also quite good, players are of varying ages but most are still extremely friendly and inviting.
You may occationally find those odd players that are rude or inappropriate but that is a given in any community...
Plus for such players there is a reporting and kicking function.

BUGS & LAG:
The game depending on your computer can lag hard, though even at the minimum requirements the game usually runs quite well.
The only exeption i've noticed is when around water my framerate can drop like a stone for a second or two.

As for bugs i've seen quite a few, but the majority were in multiplayer where the addition of other people made for easier work arounds, plus the developers are quite good at fixing them when they start occuring so most updates fix such issues.

DEVELOPERS:
The developers of this game may be some of the best i've seen,
they are quite friendly and seem to genuinely care about their game's players.
If you have a problem they are quite fast at attending to it, and more than willing to offer help with any game issues.
This is something that i personally really like, and the devs certainly have my respect for that.


All in all this for sure is a game i would suggest, as it is now i would likely give it a 8.5/10.

This game is beautiful, has a fantastic soundtrack and is actually kind of peaceful if you play by yourself. It is quite fun to do the multiplayer because to do some things, you have to communicate and is awesome for role-players.

This game, or to be precise, this project has come a long way from its humble beginnings. I remember when I first found it back in 2007 when it featured only one map and one simple goal. Find a mate. At the time it was not planned out to be that much of a game, but rather an educational experience. However, the love the community had for the game is what changed this project into a game in development. And it should be treated as such. There are many people out there (a.k.a. haters) who loved the game while it was a free piece of software without a proper future, but now when the game needs donations in order to CONTINUE developing and turn into a proper game, many people are starting to throw hate at it for being "simple". Well games that don't receive funding and have no budget stay simple. So if you want to see this game grow into a proper wolf simulator you will need to help it.

Keep in mind many things are not implemented, features are missing or may seem too simple, but that's because the game is still developing. If you want a complete wolf experience you will have to go back to WOLF for DOS which is the only current game of that type which might fulfill your expectations.

This game is not an action game. You have "quests" which revolve around the true life of a wolf, but don't expect constant action. You get a mate, you get a den, you kill to survive, to protect and feed your pups and your territory and that's pretty much it. You should also keep in mind, that even if the game is fully completed some day these will still be the core features. In other words, the life of a wolf will remain pretty much the same. If you are a person of action who doesn't like repetitive things you will not like this game, or any animal simulator for that matter.
You use the WASD keys to move, your mouse to steer yourself left and right and also to bite, pick up pups,etc. You have a detailed map of the keys on the keyboard, but generally they standard.
The world is currently divided into three maps, not very big, but for a wolf, an animal that doesn't really travel much but sticks to one territory it claims, it's enough. However, at the moment, only one map allows for you to find a den and raise pups. The other two are just for exploration, hunting, getting a mate.
The game is pretty gorgeous in my opinion, especially considering the tight budget. The foliage is pretty dense as of the last big update but you have an option to control this in case you experience bad performance. Overall, the models and everything looks pretty decent and realistic.
The gameplay features. This is a simulation of the life of an animal. They survive. This implies getting a mate, finding a den and establishing a territory. You have to protect it from rivals and other animals which can endanger your pups. Your pups need food constantly as well as protection and lessons on how to stay close to the den. This means that although you will have to scavenge for food or go on hunting trips you will more or less be bound to this piece of land you own if you want your kin to survive. Various events from hunger, to intruders to predators appear relatively often, but again, not as often to limit your ability to explore a bit, unless you kick the difficulty as high as possible.
The game features the ability to switch between different times of day at will, which is great because you can make certain times of day last as much as you want. The weather which at this point is not too diverse, features rain, thunder, wind, etc.
The sounds are great in my opinion as well as the ost. As of late, there are new sounds of birds, insects flying, and generally a ton of new little details which once again, make the world seem more real.
The game also features multiplayer mode which is fun, can be private or public and allows you to go through the same quests as the single player, but with more people involved, which makes it even better.

Now for the harsh reality of things.
You do not have hunters, aging, pups growing up, seasons or anything like that. The fact is you cannot even have a den and pups outside of one map. This is of course a problem, and for people who are used to playing WOLF on MS DOS will probably dislike the game. However, that's the point of it being in development.
It's very important to be imaginative while playing it at this point, and not start hating it the moment you finish all the quests for the first time because frankly, that's where the game ends. Your option is to reload the save or start a new game.The developers are already aware that there are many things that need to be added in order for WolfQuest to be a full fledged wolf simulator, but they need help to bring those features to us.

I would like to remind people, especially those who love this kind of game, that this is currently one of the only, if not THE only wolf simulator on the PC since WOLF. If you want it to be the true modern successor to this game, the first thing you have to accept is that you need to have patience. No great game was developed over a course of a few months.

AAWOOOOO--- Oh wait, im a cat.... uhhhh.....
STILL, ITS A GOOD GAME
Outstanding graphics
Yummy elk (Complete with seasoning!)
Birds chirping loudly into your ear...
bugs actually ruining your appetite for elk...
Really awesome game, I recommend it!

When I hear "quest", think of a great adventure. What I got was disappointment.

The controls are unresponsive and uncomfortable.
Gameplay is too slow-paced and boring.
The art style isn't very appealing.

Could definetly use some work.

Stupid...
Unrealistic...

Why deos it have good reviews.

I have no clue...

Zero hours played and he's writing a review? Well I can assure you I have played this game long before it came out on steam, in fact I remember its early betas and all its glorious bugs, plus I moderated the forums for a time as well. Before purchasing this game it is important to remember a few very important things.

1. The game was made by the Minnesota Zoo and a few other educational institutions, as a result funding was very limited, and its amazing they put together this game with what meager scraps it got, it also caused controversy in the government here as people thought they the State was "wasting money" on creating "video games".

2. This game has a heavy educational focus so others may find it quite boring, but if you want a glimpse into part of the struggle wolves go through this game helps paint a good picture.

3. The graphics and mechanics are rather basic, as pointed out funding was exceedingly limited, furthermore this game is rather old, as games go, so it wont look as top notch as newer releases, however it does its job well.

4. Multiplayer, they have added the pup raising missions which for a long time were removed due to safety and legal reasons, thew fact that this is added in will add a huge amount of fun for a group of friends to enjoy.

5. The controls will take some getting used too but once you get the hang of it the game will feel and progress much more smoothly for the player. So have some paitence if your just starting out.

I strongly recommend you buy this game, if for nothing else than to support several worthy causes, and hopefully show that there is a market for more simulator/educational games out there.