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24 Solar Terms

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79%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
90% User Score Based on 39 reviews

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About 24 Solar Terms

24 Solar Terms is a single player casual simulation game with a historical theme. It was developed by FreeMenFreeTime and was released on April 19, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

24 Solar Terms is a seek and find puzzle game with the theme of the traditional Chinese twenty-four solar terms. The game connects the climate and farming of various solar terms through farming proverbs, myths and fables. Help local farmers solve problems and experience the story of 24 solar terms.

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90%Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews
music12 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • Beautiful, hand-drawn art style with detailed and charming seasonal environments that capture rural life and traditional East Asian culture.
  • Relaxing and calming atmosphere supported by soothing music and ambient sounds, making it ideal for casual or chilled gameplay.
  • Unique cultural and educational integration of the 24 solar terms system, folklore, and proverbs, providing a distinct identity and enriching player experience.
  • Gameplay can be frustrating due to difficult hidden object searches, unclear objectives, and occasionally confusing puzzles with insufficient hints.
  • Some objects blend too well into the background, causing pixel hunting and eye strain, which can be tiring or cause motion sickness for sensitive players.
  • Relatively short and simple game that may lack depth or replay value for players seeking complex narratives or high-intensity challenges.

  • music

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is consistently praised for its soft, ambient, and relaxing qualities that perfectly complement the game's exploration and art style. While generally enjoyable and immersive, some users find the soundtrack can feel a bit repetitive. Overall, the music greatly enhances the calming and charming atmosphere of the game.

    • “Soft, ambient music underscores exploration without becoming intrusive, and environmental sounds subtly enhance immersion.”
    • “Very cute and relaxing puzzle game, the music is fantastic and the puzzles are not too hard but can still be tricky to find the hidden objects.”
    • “The music is a perfect accompaniment for the gameplay.”

  • graphics

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    71% positive mentions, 29% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's graphics are praised for their charming hand-drawn art style and warm, inviting color palette that enhances the tranquil and cozy atmosphere. The visually appealing and functional artwork effectively supports gameplay and storytelling, complemented by relaxing music that deepens the immersive experience. Overall, the cute and endearing visuals contribute significantly to the game's unique and soothing ambiance.

    • “Visually, 24 Solar Terms stands out through its hand-drawn art style and warm, inviting color palette.”
    • “The artwork is not only decorative but functional, as visual storytelling plays a role in guiding puzzle solutions.”
    • “The environment and artwork in this game were incredibly endearing.”

  • gameplay

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The gameplay combines traditional hidden object mechanics with cultural and narrative elements, offering a relaxed, mindful experience that sets it apart from more hectic puzzles. While some players appreciate its simplicity and thematic depth, others find it frustrating at times. Overall, it delivers an enjoyable, easy-to-play experience with room for improvement in translation.

    • “The gameplay primarily follows the hidden object format, but it incorporates subtle layers of interpretation and thematic cohesion.”
    • “This pacing distinguishes the game from more frantic puzzle experiences, making it particularly appealing to those seeking relaxation and mindful gameplay.”
    • “This fusion of culture and gameplay gives the title a distinctive identity within the hidden object genre.”
    • “I thought this would be relaxing, but I found the gameplay incredibly frustrating, to the point where I've had to rage-quit a couple of times!”
    • “It isn't much in terms of gameplay and the English translation could be improved a bit, but overall it is an enjoyable experience.”
    • “Easy gameplay, combining solving puzzles and hidden objects.”

  • story

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The story is woven through a series of seek-and-find puzzles that blend traditional Chinese culture and folklore with the 24 solar terms, offering a cozy and atmospheric experience. Visual storytelling enhances both narrative progression and puzzle-solving without reinventing the genre, appealing especially to players drawn to ambiance and cultural themes.

    • “While it does not reinvent the hidden object formula, it elevates it through cultural storytelling and atmospheric design.”
    • “A nice and cozy little hidden object/(very) casual puzzle game, telling the story of the 24 solar terms throughout the year in China, mixing both tradition and folklore into the game.”
    • “The artwork is not only decorative but functional, as visual storytelling plays a role in guiding puzzle solutions.”
    • “You simply locate the corresponding item to progress the story.”
    • “A seek and find style puzzle story.”
    • “Oh, and if you're playing this game for the atmosphere and the story and not so much the puzzles/mini games, no worries.”

  • atmosphere

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its charming, cozy, and relaxing design, enhanced by unique graphics and cultural storytelling. While it doesn't revolutionize gameplay, its thematic coherence and inviting ambiance provide a warm and enjoyable experience.

    • “Its appeal lies instead in its atmosphere and thematic coherence.”
    • “While it does not reinvent the hidden object formula, it elevates it through cultural storytelling and atmospheric design.”
    • “A little cozy game, the type you play for atmosphere and unique graphics that make you feel nice and fuzzy.”

  • grinding

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is thoughtfully integrated, focusing on meaningful tasks related to seasonal farming and rural life rather than repetitive fetch quests. Players engage with culturally relevant objects and proverbs, making the grinding experience immersive and purposeful.

  • emotional

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is praised for its heartwarming and wholesome emotional experience, delivering a fun and brief yet impactful story.

    • “Very heartwarming, as well.”
    • “Very fun and short wholesome game.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers strong replayability through optional side tasks and collectible elements, encouraging thorough exploration and providing additional incentives to replay.

    • “Optional side tasks and collectible elements add further depth, offering additional incentives for thorough exploration and replayability.”

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game "24 Solar Terms" is well-optimized, running smoothly on platforms like the Steam Deck, making it a good choice especially when purchased at a discount.

    • “24 Solar Terms is an okay game, especially for a discount, and it runs smoothly on Steam Deck.”
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24 Solar Terms is a casual simulation game with historical theme. Common tags for 24 Solar Terms include indie, linear, gaming, relaxing, cartoon and others.

24 Solar Terms is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

24 Solar Terms was released on April 19, 2023.

24 Solar Terms was developed by FreeMenFreeTime.

24 Solar Terms has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked 24 Solar Terms for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

24 Solar Terms is a single player game.

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