A Day in the Woods

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A Day in the Woods is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by RetroEpic Software and was released on October 26, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

"A Day in the Woods" is a sliding puzzle game where you help Little Red Riding Hood reach her grandmother's house while avoiding obstacles like wolves, spiders, and bears. As a wispy winged sprite friend, you'll swap hexagon tiles to guide Red through 60 challenging levels while collecting flowers, berries, and making friends with woodland creatures. Each level has a "par" rating to strive for, indicating the minimum number of moves for completion, adding an extra layer of difficulty to this re-imagining of traditional sliding puzzle games.

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

The game features beautiful wooden tabletop style art and pleasant sound effects, creating an enjoyable atmosphere.
It offers a nice balance of simple gameplay for beginners while providing challenging perfectionist goals for more experienced players.
The game is well-designed with a smooth interface, fun unlockables, and a charming story that appeals to a wide range of ages.

There are no difficulty level choices, leading to an imbalance where some levels are too easy while others are excessively difficult.
The menu items lack labels, 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 replaying levels for better scores.

story
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The story is characterized by a warm, family-oriented narrative that unfolds through the observations of a young girl, enhanced by a charming nursery rhyme storytelling style. While some users seek a deeper narrative, the overall tone is well-received for its measured and engaging approach.
- “You are looking for a deeper story.”
- “The nursery rhyme storytelling in it is also a nice touch.”
- “Good measured tone and warm family story through the immediate observations of a young girl.”
- “The story lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
- “I was hoping for a more intricate narrative, but it feels shallow.”
- “The plot is predictable and doesn't offer any surprises.”
graphics
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The game's graphics are praised for their well-designed artwork and user-friendly interface, contributing to a charming and relaxing atmosphere. Players appreciate the cute visuals and overall aesthetic, making it highly recommended for fans of appealing graphics and enjoyable gameplay.
- “The game is quite well designed, and that applies both 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.”
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
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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 still would 100% recommend this game to anyone who enjoys cute graphics, lovely music, enjoyable puzzles, and a relaxing atmosphere.”