A Book of Beasts and Buddies

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A Book of Beasts and Buddies is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Squiddershins and was released on November 14, 2018. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A Book of Beasts and Buddies is an interactive beastiary of curious creatures.

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music50 positive mentions

Adorable and charming art style with unique and cute creatures.
Relaxing and enjoyable soundtrack that enhances the experience.
Short, simple, and wholesome gameplay with light puzzles and fun interactions.

Very short playtime, might feel too brief for some players.
Some puzzles can be obtuse or confusing, sometimes requiring guides to complete.
Lacks depth and complexity, which may cause boredom for players seeking a more substantial game.

music
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its charming, cute, and whimsical soundtrack that perfectly complements the adorable art and unique creatures. Each character has a distinct, fitting musical theme, enhancing the immersive and pleasant experience. The soundtrack is considered both relaxing and memorable, with many users appreciating the thoughtful pairing of music and visuals.
- “The music really brings the experience to life with strange vocal noises over a gentle beat and a simple but upbeat melody.”
- “Each beast and buddy is unique and has their own soundtrack, perfectly paired with music for each critter.”
- “The soundtrack is great, the art is super cute, and I love the gameplay!”
- “However, there are no settings to change the volume of the SFX and music, which kinda sucks.”
- “His music.”
- “Soundtrack 100, drawings and ♥♥♥♥ 100.”
graphics
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are widely praised for their charming, hand-drawn 2D cartoon art style featuring unique and adorable creatures set against photographic natural backgrounds, creating a whimsical and fantastical atmosphere. The visuals are described as cute, colorful, and well-crafted, complementing the game's lighthearted and relaxing tone. Overall, the art style significantly enhances the game's appeal and is a standout feature among players.
- “All of the creatures, from the gubbins or primordial ennui to the bearded cactus and sasquatch, are very distinct and unique and depicted in a 2D cartoon art style with bold lines and bright colours.”
- “These then usually sit on photographic backgrounds, close-up images of moss, dirt, and branches that give the game a fantastical feel.”
- “9/10 visuals: adorable creations, some based on familiar JRPG monsters, others easily fitting in with Pokémon (and not in a crappy fan art way). A blend of photos and digital art makes for an adorable atmosphere.”
emotional
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is consistently praised for its wholesome, charming, and heartwarming experience, offering adorable interactions with cute little critters. Though short and simple, it provides a sweet, enjoyable, and emotionally uplifting storybook-like atmosphere. Overall, it delivers a quick dose of pure, wholesome fun that resonates well with players.
- “It plays very much like a storybook/visual novel, with sweet and wholesome interactions between yourself and the little beasties!”
- “There are 10 different adorable little buddies to befriend, and honestly, it’s pure wholesome fun.”
- “If you're looking for a quick, adorable, wholesome experience, give this a try.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features well-written, charming humor that is both funny and wholesome, often expressed through adorable characters and amusing interactions. Its light-hearted, witty dialogue and humorous action choices provide an entertaining and refreshing experience, though some players note minor use of potty humor. Overall, the humor enhances the game's cute and engaging atmosphere, making it enjoyable and fun.
- “The interactions are well-written and prove to be both funny and adorable, often revealing information about the creatures such as their diet or preferred environment.”
- “Each interaction had me laughing.”
- “This is a very fun little game, well worth playing if you like light-hearted fun and a gentle sense of humor.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features simple, escape-room style puzzle mechanics centered on befriending creatures through selecting correct dialogue choices, which is accessible without prior genre knowledge. While not always intuitive, players found the experience enjoyable and appreciated the unique, high-quality interaction with the creatures, though the overall gameplay is relatively short.
- “The mechanics are simple and require no prior knowledge of the genre to figure out how to play.”
- “The gameplay consists of meeting curious critters and finding out about them through selecting the correct dialogue choices in order to obtain their gift.”
- “I hope more monsters get added over time; this gameplay is something I really enjoy but don't usually find to this quality.”
- “On the cover it looks like a creature collecting game, but the gameplay is more like an escape-room style puzzle.”
- “It's not always intuitive as-is what order to speak to the creatures.”
- “The art is great but gameplay is short.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is presented as a charming, old-school RPG-style quest that blends a text-based, interactive storybook with cute, wholesome interactions and quirky characters. It revolves around completing fetch quests to befriend and learn about various creatures, offering a fun and engaging narrative with puzzle elements. Overall, it's a short, sweet, and enjoyable story that's well-suited for fans of light, interactive tales.
- “In order to learn everything there is to know about your newfound friends, jump into the worlds within it "the great big book of everything"-style and embark on an old school RPG quest chain.”
- “It plays very much like a storybook/visual novel, with sweet and wholesome interactions between yourself and the little beasties!”
- “I like how it gives you sort of quests to complete the entire bestiary and befriend all the creatures.”
- “Short story.”
- “So, all in all, this is a cute text-based fetch quest puzzle game where, through the power of friendship, you will learn to draw cryptids, mount all lizards great and small, become one with the vast expanse of the universe, and exercise the lonely phantom spirit inside all of us!”
- “In order to learn everything there is to know about your newfound friends, jump into the worlds within it - 'The Great Big Book of Everything'-style - and embark on an old school RPG quest chain.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is charming and visually appealing, blending adorable creature designs inspired by JRPGs and Pokémon with a mix of photos and digital art. It creates a delightful, immersive experience especially enjoyable for biologists and Pokémon fans.
- “Very cute game, nice atmosphere, great for biologists or Pokemon fans, not very time consuming.”
- “9/10 visuals: adorable creations, some based on familiar JRPG monsters, others easily fitting in with Pokemon (and not in a cheap fan art way). A blend of photos and digital art makes for an adorable atmosphere.”

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A Book of Beasts and Buddies is a casual role playing game.

A Book of Beasts and Buddies is available on PC, Web Browser and Windows.

A Book of Beasts and Buddies was released on November 14, 2018.

A Book of Beasts and Buddies was developed by Squiddershins.

A Book of Beasts and Buddies has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked A Book of Beasts and Buddies for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

A Book of Beasts and Buddies is a single player game.

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