Unlike other similar games, there is no capturing or enslaving in Creatures of Ava. Instead, we tame these beautiful creatures. We break down the unique taming mechanics of the game so you can understand how to tame all the creatures you encounter in Creatures of Ava.
Before you are able to tame creatures, you must first obtain the Flute. This is a core mechanic of the game and introduced very early on, during the initial tutorial missions. Once you have the Flute, it is assigned to the Left D-Pad button on your controller.
It’s important to note that you are only able to obtain creatures you are observing in a Healthy state. This means they cannot be infected by the Withering, and they cannot be fleeing from you.
BONUS TIP #1
When you arrive in a region for the first time, such as the Jungle, you will be unable to use your flute until you learn that region’s song.
The easiest way to keep creatures passive, is to approach quietly. You can use crouch or hide in long grass to get closer to creatures, but the range of the Flute is quite forgiving, so you don’t need to get too close.
Once you are within range, simply activate the Flute by pressing Left on the directional pad. This will then bring up the Flute interface, where you will see a number of musical notes on your screen.
Fear not, you don’t need any musical talent to Tame creatures, although you can experiment with the different notes to create your own tunes if you would like.
As you can see from the image above, there is a large white circle surrounding the main character. This shows you the range of the Flute as it pulses out. Another way to tell if you’re within range is to wait for the camera to automatically lock-on to a nearby creature. This is when the taming process begins.
When you lock-on to the creature, pay close attention to it. You will see sequences of white slices that appear above the creature’s head. As you can see from the creature shown above, it requires you to use the notes E, G, A.
BONUS TIP #2
If you are already playing a tune from a previous attempt, you will need to cancel the tune before you can play another. With your Flute equipped, press the RB button to cancel the tune so you can attempt to tame more creatures.
That’s all you need to learn to capture the creatures in Creatures of Ava. Approach, use your flute, and then wait for the creature to show you the tune it wants you to play. Then follow the notes and timing.