Brushwood Buddies
- February 16, 2016
- Steven Colling
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Reviews
- The game features charming graphics and a cute art style that enhances the overall experience.
- It offers a challenging yet rewarding puzzle experience that encourages strategic thinking and planning.
- The crafting mechanics are inventive and provide a unique twist to traditional puzzle gameplay.
- Many levels can be excessively difficult, leading to frustration and potential player burnout.
- The game can feel repetitive and monotonous at times, causing players to lose interest.
- Some mechanics and tutorials are not well explained, which can lead to confusion during gameplay.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally enjoyable and offers a substantial amount of content, with the main campaign taking around 5-6 hours to complete. However, some mechanics can be unclear, and certain challenge scenarios may frustrate players. The game features a linear progression with a helpful crafting guide, and early levels primarily serve as tutorials to familiarize players with the mechanics.
“The 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!”
“The gameplay is linear; once you finish a stage, the next stage builds upon that. There is a handy craft guide that contains all your previously crafted recipes, and the final goal is easily explained through this book too.”
“Some of the mechanics (such as what actions each character likes/dislikes) can be a bit obscure, and some levels—challenge scenarios—can be downright infuriating.”
“The gameplay is linear; once you finish a stage, the next stage is built upon that. There is a handy craft guide which contains all your previously crafted recipes, and the final goal is easily explained through this book too.”
“I just started playing and have finished 9 out of 50 campaign puzzles, most of which are basically tutorial levels to teach you the mechanics.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their charming and beautiful pixel art style, which enhances the overall gameplay experience and provides a soothing aesthetic. However, some users noted issues with audio, specifically a single track that doesn't loop seamlessly, leading to moments of silence. Overall, the visuals are considered outstanding, especially given the game's low price.
“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 graphics are charming.”
“The graphics are charming, but there is only one track which is not looping perfectly; there is a lot of silence in this game other than the sound effects.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its chill vibe, enhancing the casual experience, though some users find the sudden stops jarring and potentially irritating. Overall, it contributes positively to short play sessions, providing a relaxing backdrop.
“The pixel presentation and chill music make this a perfect game for casual, short bursts.”
“Maybe it will be irritating when the music always suddenly stops and you are sitting in silence.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find grinding to be an effective strategy for earning points, with some even achieving high placements after dedicating time to farming. It is often recommended for those looking to enhance their performance in the game.
“I placed 2nd after spending a few minutes farming points.”
“Recommended for game farming.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing 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.”
