In Atomicrops, you must defend your farm against nightly attackers and fight challenging bosses each season until you reach the final season - the Nuclear Winter. Purchase weapons, befriend an entourage of animals, and permanently upgrade your abilities. This highly replayable game promises new surprises and item synergies every time you play, as well as the chance to unlock many cats to roam your homestead. Play now and experience the rewarding and hard-earned victory!
What we like:
Progressively challenging gameplay
Tightly packed core game loop
Engaging randomness
Adorable pixel art and music
Plenty of polish and attention to detail
What could be improved:
No multiplayer
Can't farm at your pace and explore at the same time
My Time at Portia is an immersive post-apocalyptic game, where you build your own life as a builder. You will be crafting items out of raw resources, taking commissions from the Commerce Guild, growing plants, tending to livestock and even exploring ruins for rare materials. You can also fight enemies and loot for materials or woo a special someone for marriage.
What we like:
Plenty of activities to do
Immersive post-apocalyptic game setting
Plenty of tasks to keep you busy with rewards for progress made
Friendly townsfolk with plenty of interactions available
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Slime Rancher 2 is a sequel to the award-winning, smash-hit original that has been enjoyed by over 15 million fans worldwide. Continue the adventures of Beatrix LeBeau as she journeys to a mysterious rainbow-hued island.
Ooblets is a charming and addictive farming simulator where you can collect cute creatures called ooblets and engage in dance battles. The unique gameplay mechanics of turn-based card combat complement the sim-style gameplay nicely. Explore the island of Badgetown, sell produce, and upgrade the town with a wishy well.
What we like:
Relaxing and casual experience with no time constraints
Exciting and quirky story with political commentary
Unique gameplay mechanics with turn-based card combat
Charming art style and delightful color palettes
Great soundtrack that fits the tone of the game
What could be improved:
Some battles are not challenging and the AI seems lacking
Ooblet collecting is not as detailed as in Pokemon
Epic Chef is a third-person life sim game that takes you on a narrative-focused crafting adventure. Follow Zest, a guy who stows away aboard a ship to get to new lands and gets embroiled in events surrounding the Culinarim. Enjoy the humorous script, simple graphics with plenty of personality, and deep cooking minigame.
What we like:
Humorous script with laugh-out-loud jokes
Simple graphics with plenty of personality
Deep cooking minigame with elements of planning and depth
What could be improved:
Tedious gameplay with slow pacing
Grinding for element bonuses to level up for more synergies required
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Step into Paleo Pines, where dinosaurs roam and adventure beckons! Befriend prehistoric pals, cultivate your farm with dino helpers, and unravel island mysteries. With a vibrant world and unique dino interactions, it's a farming fantasy where history meets harmony.
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Monster Hunter Rise combines the best elements of past entries and the more recent Monster Hunter World, offering a fresh and exciting experience that will keep you coming back for more. With an engaging story, challenging combat, and a plethora of features, Rise has something for everyone.
What we like:
Open hunting grounds with no loading zones between sections
Rich story with fully voiced cutscenes
Switch Skill system to customize your playstyle
Tons of weapon balancing and updates
New Rampage Quests for intense battles against multiple monsters at once
What could be improved:
Separate quest lines for solo/multiplayer play
Visuals are not quite as detailed as those in World
Escape to a relaxing fantasy world of calm waters and idyllic islands with Island Farmer - Jigsaw Puzzle. No need to worry about resources or time limits as you carefully observe and shuffle blocks to recreate peaceful archipelagos. With a soothing soundtrack and gorgeous graphics, you'll feel fully immersed in this serene experience. With 20 different islands to explore and a new archipelago update, your completed sectors will bring your islands to life before your very eyes.
What we like:
A relaxing puzzle game with cute visuals and music
Good balance of fun and difficulty
No time or move limits, and has undo and shuffle buttons
Additional puzzles available after completing the 20 main puzzles
Reasonable price for the content offered
What could be improved:
Camera angle cannot be changed
Music gets repetitive
Gameplay can feel like busywork and animations cannot be sped up
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Potion Permit is a new roleplaying farming simulator from MassHive Media, a relatively new studio. You play as a chemist instead of a farmer and explore the areas around town to find ingredients to make medicine and treat villagers. The game offers stunning pixel-based graphics, unique characters with their own quests and cutscenes, mini-games, and more. It's the perfect game for any wholesome game or farm simulator enthusiast.
What we like:
Unique setting as a chemist
Stunning pixel-based graphics
Unique characters with their own quests and cutscenes
Mini-games
Teleport feature with no unlocking required
What could be improved:
Keyboard layout designed for gamepad can be awkward at times
