I’m not really quitting the game but I’ve been playing the Apple Arcade version and I just bought the PC version as part of a bundle. I have to start from scratch and will do so at a later date. Yes, the game is seriously THAT good based on the 10+ hours I spent. However, there are things to keep in mind. They might make or break it for some:
1. You can’t select your gender. You can only play with a woman because the story of this character is very involved and fleshed out.
2. The game starts very slowly, more than other farming games. You can’t mine for a while for instance. All of these aspects are introduced gradually and is part of the story. It’s done really well but it might put off the ones who are all about the freedom of farming asap.
3. The game is filled to the brim with LGBT characters and stories from their perspectives. There are some who will not be happy. Their dialogues are very natural and human like thanks to the excellent voice acting and writing. All of the NPC feel like actual people which is very immersive.
4. Some of the achievements are a big no no. There are 7 dedicated to marrying all the available candidates. And while you can do it all in one save, you have to divorce and go through the events again. That goes against marriage and feeling the love imo. Also I just found out that I can’t marry Thomas :( WHY?! You have to select from 7 NPC and can’t marry other NPC that you might like.
What you get is a very polished experience with a well told story, characters you actually care about as humans, wanting to engage with all the available options in the game because they’re introduced so well, very well explained, they’re fun and easy to engage with. The island feels alive. I went so far as remembering where everyone lives because each NPC (and their family) has their own house, you go to the school and see the kids being taught, you see them doing stuff and taking breaks etc. There aren’t many NPC compared to other farming games perhaps, but you feel like you know them and they’re all one big family. It’s really impressive. Also you can speed or slow down time, you change the season when you’re ready etc. Really love those QoL options.
The Apple Arcade version is a fine way to play the game. It runs well, has no issues and looks fine. I do think it’s 30 fps but it is consistent. Controller support also works well here.
Get it if you’re a fan of farming games and don’t mind the way this game does things differently or the potential flaws it might have in your eyes.
1. You can’t select your gender. You can only play with a woman because the story of this character is very involved and fleshed out.
2. The game starts very slowly, more than other farming games. You can’t mine for a while for instance. All of these aspects are introduced gradually and is part of the story. It’s done really well but it might put off the ones who are all about the freedom of farming asap.
3. The game is filled to the brim with LGBT characters and stories from their perspectives. There are some who will not be happy. Their dialogues are very natural and human like thanks to the excellent voice acting and writing. All of the NPC feel like actual people which is very immersive.
4. Some of the achievements are a big no no. There are 7 dedicated to marrying all the available candidates. And while you can do it all in one save, you have to divorce and go through the events again. That goes against marriage and feeling the love imo. Also I just found out that I can’t marry Thomas :( WHY?! You have to select from 7 NPC and can’t marry other NPC that you might like.
What you get is a very polished experience with a well told story, characters you actually care about as humans, wanting to engage with all the available options in the game because they’re introduced so well, very well explained, they’re fun and easy to engage with. The island feels alive. I went so far as remembering where everyone lives because each NPC (and their family) has their own house, you go to the school and see the kids being taught, you see them doing stuff and taking breaks etc. There aren’t many NPC compared to other farming games perhaps, but you feel like you know them and they’re all one big family. It’s really impressive. Also you can speed or slow down time, you change the season when you’re ready etc. Really love those QoL options.
The Apple Arcade version is a fine way to play the game. It runs well, has no issues and looks fine. I do think it’s 30 fps but it is consistent. Controller support also works well here.
Get it if you’re a fan of farming games and don’t mind the way this game does things differently or the potential flaws it might have in your eyes.