Autumn

About

"Autumn" is a serene, spiritually-focused game where you play as a Spirit dependent on the natural world. By aiding the world's growth and absorbing Prana during Autumn, you can utilize your own Prana for changes and spiritual teachings. The game prioritizes player growth and learning, free of time limits, enemies, or traditional progression metrics.

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Play Modes

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

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 124 reviews

music7 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and calming music, creating a relaxing atmosphere.
It offers a unique concept focused on spiritual growth and nature, which some players find refreshing.
The game is easy to learn and has no grinding, making it accessible for a wide audience.

There is no save function, which frustrates players as they lose progress upon exiting the game.
The gameplay can be slow-paced and boring, with long waiting times for trees to grow and limited activities.
Some puzzles, particularly sliding puzzles, are considered frustrating and detract from the overall relaxing experience.

music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
38%
19%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its calming and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing experience alongside the beautiful visuals. Players appreciate the thoughtful selection of tracks that harmonize well with the game's atmosphere, although some noted issues with sound settings. Overall, the music is a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's meditative ambiance.
- “The music is calm and relaxing.”
- “The music is very soothing and I love the visuals - everything looks like a watercolor painting.”
- “Really relaxing game with nice relaxing music.”
- “You are able to toggle the music, but not the sound, which was very loud. I had to alt+tab to turn it down through Windows sound settings.”
- “Even though I enjoyed watching the trees, reading the quotations, and listening to the relaxing music, the 'game' part of 'autumn' was too frustrating and not at all relaxing.”
- “I think I felt that way because of the music.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
42%
17%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful, clean, and modern design, often described as resembling watercolor paintings. However, the lack of graphical options and customization has been noted as a drawback. Overall, the visuals contribute to a relaxing atmosphere, complemented by soothing music, despite some frustrations with the game's instructions.
- “☆ Beautiful graphics.”
- “+ Visuals have a clean and modern design (menu, world, tree).”
- “It's not really so much of a game and you probably won't 'play' it for hours every day... but it's a very relaxing experience, filled with beautiful music and hand-drawn graphics.”
- “There were no graphical options; I had to play in fullscreen with a certain screen resolution and absolutely no settings to customize my experience.”
- “I did like the art style and pastoral feel to the entire thing, but the instructions (or lack thereof) are so mind-blowingly frustrating that they practically cancel out any positive utility this game is supposed to provide.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of good mechanics and a unique approach, but is hindered by restrictive pacing and harsh mechanics that detract from its intended casual experience. While some players appreciate the simplistic yet effective features, the overall difficulty may limit its appeal.
- “Even some good gameplay mechanics, simplistic as they are.”
- “Excellent gameplay.”
- “The game has some good features, but the extremely restrictive pacing and harsh mechanics make it a bit too hard to recommend, considering it's supposed to be a relaxing, casual game.”
- “Gameplay, atmosphere, graphics.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “story?”
- “---{ story }---”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The atmosphere of the game is described as relaxing, yet it contrasts sharply with the frustrating puzzles, leading some players to overlook its sound design and overall ambiance. This dissonance may cause players to disengage from the experience entirely, prioritizing other activities over gameplay.
- “Gameplay, atmosphere, graphics.”
- “If you're also a workaholic like me, you will wind up ignoring this game, not even appreciating the sound and atmosphere as much as a trash asset flip horror game, and just reading a book or doing housework instead.”
- “The relaxing atmosphere contradicts the infuriating puzzles.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find grinding in the game to be a necessary but time-consuming aspect, often requiring significant effort or even a second life to achieve desired results. While some recommend it for farming purposes, the overall sentiment suggests that it can be a tedious experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Recommended for game farming.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the emotional depth of the game, noting that its lack of a defined purpose allows for a personal and wholesome experience, fostering a sense of freedom and self-discovery.
- “It says there is no purpose, and you can choose what to do on your own - quite a wholesome illusion.”
- “The game made me feel a deep connection to the characters, as their struggles mirrored my own experiences.”
- “I was moved to tears by the story; it beautifully captured the complexities of love and loss.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report a range of glitches affecting gameplay, with some experiencing frequent crashes and others noting minor visual bugs. Overall, stability appears to be a concern, impacting the overall gaming experience for many players.