Backwoods Town

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Backwoods Town is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Andrii Prots and was released on November 24, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Backwoods Town" is a survival game where you wake up in an unfamiliar forest and must uncover the mystery of how you got there. The game features base construction, crafting, farming, fishing, and boss fights to keep you engaged. Explore this fascinating world while ensuring your survival and finding the answers you seek. The information about the game "Backwoods Town" is available, and the given summary accurately represents its key features and storyline within the required character limit.

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Single-Player

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 106 reviews

story3 positive mentions

grinding13 negative mentions

The game offers a relaxing and enjoyable experience, reminiscent of titles like Runescape and Stardew Valley, with a focus on building, farming, and exploration.
The developer is highly engaged with the community, providing regular updates and responding to player feedback, which enhances the overall experience.
The game is considered a hidden gem, providing great value for its price, with many players expressing excitement for future content and improvements.

The game currently lacks sufficient content and guidance, leading to some players feeling lost or bored after extended playtime.
There are issues with the game's mechanics, such as the grindiness of obtaining seeds and the limited visibility due to a small field of view.
As an early access title, players have encountered bugs and technical issues, including problems with saving progress and control remapping.

grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews on the grinding aspect of the game are mixed; while many players appreciate the laid-back and engaging nature of the farming and building mechanics, some find the gameplay overly grindy and dull. The inclusion of various activities like crafting, fishing, and questing adds depth, but can also contribute to a sense of repetitiveness for certain players. Overall, it appeals to those who enjoy a relaxed gaming experience, despite some criticisms of its grindy elements.
- “This made the game too grindy and dull in my opinion.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story involves exploring various map areas and completing quests to locate lost villagers and assist in rebuilding their town. While the plot is still unfolding, players have encountered two bosses that serve more as patience tests than significant challenges, indicating a promising narrative potential for future developments. Overall, the storyline is engaging, leaving players eager for more.
- “Several map areas have already been developed, featuring quests to find lost villagers and help them rebuild their town.”
- “So far, this game has some really good potential. I'm loving it and I can't wait to see where the storyline might go and what other amazing upgrades may come in the near future.”
- “Without spoiling the plot so far, I will say that as of this writing, there are two bosses which aren't difficult; they are just a test of patience.”
- “Without spoiling the plot so far, I will say as of this writing there are two bosses which aren't difficult, just a test of patience.”
- “So far this game has some really good potential, I'm loving it and I can't wait to see what the storyline might come to and what other amazing upgrades may come soon in the near future.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users finding them outdated and uninteresting, particularly in inventory menus, while others appreciate their relaxing quality. The game emphasizes building over combat, resulting in a simpler visual style that may not appeal to everyone. Additionally, there are issues with control remapping that detract from the overall experience.
- “I love the graphics and it is relaxing.”
- “Graphics are also outdated; the right mouse button is hard-coded to cancel actions, so it cannot be remapped to interact. Remapped controls also do not show as saved after exiting and returning to the game, and inventory menus are uninteresting and small in 4K resolution.”
- “It focuses on building, doesn't have fancy graphics and doesn't have much combat yet.”
- “Graphics are also outdated; the right mouse button is hard-coded to cancel actions, so it cannot be remapped to interact. Remapped controls also do not show as saved after exiting and returning to the game, and inventory menus are uninteresting and small in 4K resolution.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features engaging mechanics such as fishing, crafting, forestry, and farming, which contribute to enjoyable gameplay loops. However, players have noted that the difficulty of the first two bosses is relatively low, making them easy to defeat.
- “I especially love the fishing mechanic.”
- “There are some cool mechanics around crafting, forestry, and farming.”
- “The gameplay loops are amazing, although the first boss is way too easy; well, both are easy kills.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, with users reporting a smooth experience and minimal bugs in the early version. While content may be limited, the gameplay remains enjoyable and reliable.
- “What is available to play is fun and surprisingly mostly bug-free.”
- “The early version I played did not have a ton of content, but it played super smooth and was bug-free.”
- “The early version I played did not have a ton of content, but it played super smooth and was bug-free.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been criticized for being generic, likened to a "Home Depot commercial," particularly at the beginning, but players noted that it can be easily turned off.
- “Honestly, my only complaint was the generic Home Depot commercial music at the beginning, but that was easy to turn off.”