Brushwood Buddies

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Brushwood Buddies is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Steven Colling and was released on February 17, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

"Brushwood Buddies" is a charming puzzle game where you help creatures craft items on their journey through diverse landscapes. Discover numerous recipes, manage inventory and resources, and tackle various puzzles in the campaign. With challenge modes, local and global leaderboards, and the ability to create and share custom puzzles, there's plenty of content for both casual and experienced players.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 67 reviews

emotional3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Brushwood Buddies features charming pixel graphics and a whimsical atmosphere that many players find appealing.
The game offers a variety of challenging puzzles that require strategic thinking and planning, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment when completed.
It has a good amount of content for its price, including a campaign and challenge modes, along with Steam achievements and mod support.

The controls and user interface are poorly designed, leading to frustration with navigation and crafting mechanics.
Many players find the game repetitive and tedious, especially with the need to repeat similar tasks across levels.
Some levels can be excessively difficult or reliant on luck, which may deter players from progressing further.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is a mixed experience, with some players enjoying the fun mechanics and polished art style, while others find certain elements obscure and frustrating, particularly in challenge scenarios and level layouts. The game offers a decent amount of content, taking around 5-6 hours to complete the main campaign, but the randomness and poorly explained mechanics can hinder replayability. Overall, it feels more suited for casual play rather than a dedicated PC gaming experience.
- “The art and gameplay interactivity mechanics are extremely polished and pleasant.”
- “Gameplay is fun and offers a fair amount of content, taking roughly 5-6 hours to finish the main campaign.”
- “Hours and hours of gameplay, the art style is outstanding - I really can't believe it's so cheap!”
- “Some of the mechanics (such as what actions each character likes/dislikes) can be a bit obscure, and some levels—cough challenge scenarios cough—can be downright infuriating.”
- “Gameplay is poorly explained; random things seem to happen, and sometimes it refuses to craft the combos even though I have the right parts.”
- “It looks and feels more like a tablet or flash game than a PC game, and with the fixed resolution and limited gameplay, it doesn't really belong on Steam.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as charming and relaxing, enhancing the casual gameplay experience, though it is limited to only two tracks played infrequently. While some players appreciate the chill vibe, others find the long gaps of silence can make the game feel cold and suggest that more variety in the soundtrack would improve the overall experience. Overall, the music is enjoyable but could benefit from additional content.
- “The pixel presentation and chill music make this a perfect game for casual, short bursts.”
- “Each time the music started again, I found myself bopping along and it helped my flow with the game.”
- “It's cute, it's charming, and while it could use a bit more music, it's definitely worth the price of admission.”
- “Maybe it will be irritating when the music always suddenly stops and you are sitting in silence.”
- “Very simple and basic sound/music effects for this game.”
- “Music is lacking.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a charming and simplistic art style, featuring cute pixel graphics that enhance the overall gameplay experience. While some users note the cartoonish visuals may lack complexity, they are deemed appealing and suitable for a younger audience, making the game enjoyable for puzzle lovers who appreciate a straightforward aesthetic.
- “Beautiful pixel graphics to help soothe your soul when you mess up level 44 for the fifth time.”
- “Hours and hours of gameplay, art style is outstanding - I really can't believe it's so cheap!”
- “The art style is cute and very simple.”
- “Cartoonish graphics that don't look like they have much effect...”
- “It would be a fun game to play with your young kids, and I can only recommend it to puzzle lovers who can tolerate basic graphics.”
- “The simple aesthetic works in a cute and straightforward kind of way.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, encouraging players to persevere through challenges. With a playtime of approximately 5-8 hours, the narrative is complemented by various challenge modes and optional content, although some gameplay elements are underutilized.
- “Not only the main story/challenge mode, but also a whole host of quick challenge modes, with leaderboards so you can compare your score to others.”
- “About 1/3 of the recipes are one-offs for story purposes and never used again; another 10 or so are 'hidden' and entirely optional.”
- “The game seems to have about 5-8 hours of playtime in the 'story/campaign' mode.”
- “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.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect tedious and time-consuming, expressing frustration over the repetitive nature of farming points. Some suggest that simplifying the crafting process could enhance the experience, while others recommend the game for those who enjoy farming mechanics.
- “It's tedious; clicking an unlocked recipe should simply create the item next time.”
- “I placed 2nd after spending a few minutes farming points.”
- “Recommended for game farming.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the game creates a sense of emotional pressure, particularly when they find themselves stuck on a level, enhancing the overall intensity of the experience.
- “It adds emotional pressure when you're stuck on a level.”
- “The story made me feel deeply connected to the characters.”
- “I was moved to tears by the game's powerful narrative.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the humor in "Brushwood Buddies" to be whimsical and lighthearted, enhancing the game's woodland adventure theme. The playful tone encourages players to embrace a fun and silly experience, making it an enjoyable aspect of the game.
- “Brushwood Buddies is a whimsical woodland adventure where you can finally put your squirrel-chasing skills to good use; just don't forget to pack a nutty sense of humor!”
- “It's funny!”