(BacklogBeat's Game Club - January 2024 nomination)
I ultimately enjoyed my time with this but I can't help but feel that the game would've been better off if it were a narrative focused game like the developer's last game because the vibes are immaculate and the themes are wonderful, they're just dragged down by the really weird pacing that's associated with farming sim games. The gameplay's incredibly dull and interesting events happen far too infrequently. I understand what the game's trying to do, but the message isn't worth the hours upon hours of doing menial tasks when it could’ve been delivered just as effectively in a different way.
Still, it’s a game that will stick with me for a long time. I’ve never really played anything like it.
I ultimately enjoyed my time with this but I can't help but feel that the game would've been better off if it were a narrative focused game like the developer's last game because the vibes are immaculate and the themes are wonderful, they're just dragged down by the really weird pacing that's associated with farming sim games. The gameplay's incredibly dull and interesting events happen far too infrequently. I understand what the game's trying to do, but the message isn't worth the hours upon hours of doing menial tasks when it could’ve been delivered just as effectively in a different way.
Still, it’s a game that will stick with me for a long time. I’ve never really played anything like it.