A Day in the Woods

About

"A Day in the Woods" is a relaxing puzzle game inspired by the classic "The Legend of Zelda". Play as Granny Stardust as she journeys through the forest, solving puzzles and collecting items to find her lost grandkids. With its charming pixel art style and soothing soundtrack, it's a perfect game for players who enjoy slow-paced, thoughtful gameplay.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful wooden tabletop style art and smooth, pleasant visuals that enhance the overall experience.
It offers a fun and unique puzzle experience with a good balance of simplicity for beginners and challenging elements for perfectionists.
Players can unlock customizations and seasonal achievements, adding depth and replayability to the game.

The game lacks difficulty level choices, leading to an unbalanced experience where some levels are too easy while others are excessively difficult.
The menu items are not labeled, making the user interface feel incomplete and requiring players to guess the functions of generic symbols.
The sound effects, particularly the 'sign' bonking, can become annoying, especially during replay sessions where the signs serve no real purpose.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "A Day in the Woods" are praised for their charming aesthetic and thoughtful design, which enhances the overall experience alongside its innovative puzzles. The artwork, interface, and settings contribute to a relaxing atmosphere that appeals to players who appreciate cute visuals and engaging gameplay.
- “A Day in the Woods bucks that trend, combining a wonderful aesthetic with highly innovative and fiendishly ruthless puzzles.”
- “The game is quite well designed, and that applies to the artwork, the interface, the available settings, and even the tutorial.”
- “I still would 100% recommend this game to anyone who enjoys cute graphics, lovely music, enjoyable puzzles, and a relaxing atmosphere.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is noted for its depth, with players seeking a more intricate narrative, while the incorporation of nursery rhyme storytelling adds a charming and whimsical element to the overall experience.
- “You are looking for a deeper story.”
- “The nursery rhyme storytelling in it is also a nice touch.”
- “The story feels shallow and lacks depth.”
- “I was hoping for a more engaging narrative.”
- “The plot twists were predictable and uninspired.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by its cute graphics, lovely music, and a relaxing vibe, making it highly recommended for players who enjoy a soothing and enjoyable experience.
- “I don't know whether I would be qualified to receive the reward from previously owning the game, but even if I am not able to receive anything, I would still 100% recommend this game to anyone who enjoys cute graphics, lovely music, enjoyable puzzles, and a relaxing atmosphere.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as lovely and contributes to a relaxing atmosphere, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the gameplay experience. Players appreciate how it complements the cute graphics and engaging puzzles.
- “I don't know whether I would be qualified to receive the reward from previously owning the game, but even if I am not able to receive anything, I would still 100% recommend this game to anyone who enjoys cute graphics, lovely music, enjoyable puzzles, and a relaxing atmosphere.”