7Groves

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7Groves is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by RainySundayAfternoon and was released on May 31, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Explore dream-like and ethereal landscapes in this short adventure game that looks like a surrealist painting come to life. Time is meaningless here, so there's no rush. Just relax as you find your way through strange landscapes and forests, collect items and solve puzzles to gain access to even stranger places. Please note that this game is graphically demanding. In order to run it you'll need a…

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful, surreal landscapes that resemble hand-painted art, providing a visually stunning experience.
As a free game, it offers a unique exploration opportunity without any financial commitment, making it accessible to a wide audience.
The ambient music and atmosphere create a soothing environment, ideal for players who enjoy leisurely exploration.

The gameplay lacks direction and meaningful objectives, leading to a sense of aimlessness and frustration for players.
Many players experience motion sickness due to poor camera controls and excessive motion blur, detracting from the overall experience.
There are no clear instructions or interaction mechanics, making it difficult for players to understand how to progress or engage with the game.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
8%
25%
The graphics of the game are described as surreal and visually appealing, showcasing a good level of detail and variety, particularly in its forested environments. However, while the visuals are praised, some users find the motion and gameplay experience lacking, leading to mixed feelings about the overall quality of the game. Overall, the graphics are considered a highlight, but they do not compensate for shortcomings in gameplay.
- “Indeed, while the game is heavily forested throughout, there is a significant amount of graphical variety here, and it’s quite enjoyable to look at if you like surrealism.”
- “The graphics in this game are really quite good, which at least makes the game look more appealing.”
- “As a free experience, it's really cool to see the visuals.”
- “Graphics: the graphics and motion are vomit-inducing.”
- “Surreal, graphically intensive collectathon/claustrophobic maze with no real end.”
- “I was looking forward to an exploration game combined with impressionist-like graphics.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is characterized by a strong initial appeal but ultimately falls flat, offering a repetitive experience that lacks depth and engagement. While some players may enjoy the mechanics, the game fails to deliver a compelling interaction with the environment, leaving players feeling disconnected and unmotivated to explore further. Overall, it struggles to combine quality visuals with equally impressive gameplay.
- “Luckily for me, it's the kind of gameplay I really like.”
- “And so does the gameplay itself... it's not hard to make a reasonable first-person game using Unity.”
- “There should be some animation to trigger the curiosity of the player and carry on with explaining the mechanics.”
- “It’s an impressively strong start, with a surprisingly weak finish, and fairly one-note gameplay along the way.”
- “Gameplay: I found some beacons with cables and I got the sense I was supposed to light them, but no amount of button pressing had any impact on those beacons or the rest of the world.”
- “There should be some animation to trigger the curiosity of the player and carry on with explaining the mechanics, but I got as far as the 4 stone faces and back to the starting place, with nothing drawing my attention.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game's music has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the soundtrack for being underdeveloped and lacking variety, while others appreciate the soothing ambient sounds that enhance the exploration of the landscapes. Overall, there is a call for improvement in the music selection and more customizable options for players.
- “Beautiful to look at, soothing music but only two settings you can change (sound level and sensitivity).”
- “Exploring the amazing landscapes with the ambient music and sounds was very refreshing.”
- “The game soundtrack needs work... a mountain of it.”
- “It's not hard to grab some creative commons sounds and music (just make sure they're properly credited, because plagiarism is akin to asset flipping).”
- “Sometimes the music feels creepy and the movement is a bit janky.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The reviews indicate a lack of a compelling narrative, with players noting that there is little to no story to uncover, resulting in minimal impact on the game world.
- “Story: there doesn't seem to be any story to discover.”
- “No impact on the world and no story to discover.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting poor performance and low frame rates on both PC and Steam Deck.
- “Performance: terrible.”
- “Both on my PC and my Steam Deck, the performance is terrible with a very low frame rate.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its atmospheric qualities, offering a surreal experience as players navigate through beautifully crafted natural environments.
- “An atmospheric surreal walking simulator that immerses you in the beauty of nature.”
- “The game creates a captivating atmosphere that draws you into its enchanting world.”
- “Every step through the environment feels like a journey through a dreamlike landscape.”