Apples Busy Day

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Apples Busy Day is a short and cozy game about exploring and helping your silly neighbors. Come check out all Apple has to do on the island of fruit! Meet over 20 villagers! Catch 5 types of fish! ❗ Complete over 30 quests! Explore the island! Collect 25+ items!

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Play Modes

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

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

story4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Charming and cute art style with quirky characters and humorous dialogue.
Relaxing gameplay with simple fetch quests that provide a cozy experience.
Short playtime of about an hour makes it perfect for a quick, enjoyable session.

Repetitive vocal sounds can become off-putting over time.
Lack of a map can make navigation confusing, especially with interdependent quests.
Limited replayability as the game can be completed in one sitting with easy achievements.

story
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story revolves around an unemployed apple navigating a whimsical island filled with anthropomorphic fruits and vegetables, engaging in a series of interconnected fetch quests. While the narrative is light and humorous, it lacks depth, with characters remaining largely undeveloped outside of their quest-related interactions. Players enjoy the quirky dialogue and the fun of completing quests, but some express a desire for a more detailed quest log to track the interdependent tasks more effectively.
- “You're an unemployed apple who gets themselves into a large number of intricately linked fetch quests on a slightly maze-like island full of other fruit and veggies on legs who all have silly, though sometimes also touching, dialogues in mild internet speak.”
- “If you like chill and story-driven games, check out my curator [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/35872486]peaceful adventures and stories[/url].”
- “There’s not much of a story, but you, an unemployed apple … aptly named Apple, wake up and summon the courage to touch some grass (this is actually a quest title).”
- “Sadly, most of the characters aren't too fleshed out outside of their quests, and there's almost no proper post-quest dialogue for the majority of characters.”
- “While there are vague traces of a story in here, this is mostly one of those exploration games which secretly are one giant fetch quest with plenty of smaller fetch quests inside of it.”
- “The existing quests page only tells you which quest you’ve completed and what you need to acquire, but it doesn’t specify who demanded it.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The graphics are characterized by a simple and cutesy aesthetic, featuring lively and colorful artwork that creates a cozy atmosphere. While the visuals are appealing, the repetitive sound effects can become tiresome for fast readers, detracting slightly from the overall experience.
- “The artwork is lively and colorful.”
- “Apple’s Busy Day has a cute aesthetic and a cozy atmosphere.”
- “Visuals are cutesy and very simple, whilst dialogue isn’t completely voiced. There are many sound effects like 'ohh', 'hmm', 'ahh', 'ooh', etc. They’re mostly voiced by the same character, but if you’re a quick reader and speeding through the text, the symphony of these repeated sounds gets old very quickly.”
- “The game aesthetic is simple and cute.”
- “It's earnest in its millennial humor and its art style.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The gameplay is characterized as simple and relaxing, primarily involving exploration and interaction with townsfolk who present various problems for the player to solve. While the paths are not strictly linear, players may find themselves retracing steps, especially in the later stages of the game, but the focus remains on the charming characters and their dialogue rather than challenging gameplay.
- “The gameplay is easy; you just walk around the town, and everyone you meet has a problem for Apple to resolve.”
- “Simple, relaxing gameplay.”
- “As with many of these cutesy games, the main draw isn't the gameplay challenge so much as the cast and their dialogue, accompanied by banjo-kazooie-esque vocalizations.”
- “My biggest complaint with regards to gameplay is that while the paths around the island aren't strictly linear, you still have to retread a good chunk of ground, particularly late game (it's still barely over an hour playing suboptimally, so it's not that bad).”
- “But yeah, as with many of these cutesy games, the main draw isn't the gameplay challenge so much as the cast and their dialogue (accompanied by banjo-kazooie-esque vocalizations).”
- “The gameplay is easy; you just walk around the town and everyone you meet has a problem for you to resolve.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's jazzy soundtrack is widely praised for its cheerful and smooth qualities, perfectly complementing the game's atmosphere. Many players find it relaxing enough to consider adding it to their daily playlists, highlighting the overall quality of the original soundtrack.
- “I thoroughly enjoyed the jazzy soundtrack that has a cheerful tone, perfectly matching the game’s atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack is very smooth and relaxing, enough that I'm considering adding it to my daily playlist.”
- “Great OST selection too.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its silly yet wholesome humor and dialogue, featuring an unemployed apple navigating a maze-like island filled with anthropomorphic fruits and vegetables. Players appreciate the blend of lightheartedness and occasional touching moments, creating a charming and engaging narrative experience.
- “You're an unemployed apple who gets themselves into a large number of intricately linked fetch quests on a slightly maze-like island full of other fruit and veggies on legs who all have silly, though sometimes also touching, dialogues in mild internet speak.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized as cute and mildly funny, with some dialogue eliciting genuine laughs and eyebrow raises. It embraces a millennial style of humor, though players noted that the overall experience felt short, leaving them wanting more exploration and interaction.
- “It's earnest in its millennial humor and its art style.”
- “Very cute, mildly funny, rather short adventure game.”
- “A part of me did wish the game was longer since I really liked exploring and doing the fetch quests, and some dialogue made me laugh a little (and some made me pull an eyebrow up, like potato, what are you doing?!).”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a cheerful and cozy aesthetic, enhanced by a jazzy soundtrack that complements the overall vibe. Players appreciate the cute visuals and the inviting ambiance that contribute to an enjoyable experience.
- “I also thoroughly enjoyed the jazzy soundtrack that has a cheerful take in keeping with the game’s atmosphere.”
- “Apple’s busy day has a cute aesthetic and a cozy atmosphere.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features charming dialogue and appealing character designs, contributing to a delightful experience, though it is primarily focused on short fetch quests rather than deep character development.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has low replayability, as players can achieve 100% completion by finishing all quests, leaving little incentive to replay.
- “Replayability value: no, I received 100% achievements upon finishing the game after doing all quests.”
- “Replayability value: no, I received 100% achievements upon finishing the game after doing all quests.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game is well-optimized for the Steam Deck, ensuring smooth performance and a seamless gaming experience on the handheld device.
- “The game is perfectly optimized for the Steam Deck, providing a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
- “I was impressed by how well the game runs on the Steam Deck; the optimization is top-notch.”
- “The optimization for the Steam Deck makes it a joy to play, with no noticeable lag or performance issues.”