Camp Canyonwood
- August 4, 2022
- Graffiti_Games
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Reviews
- The game has a charming art style and whimsical writing that adds to its appeal.
- Gameplay offers a fun camp management experience with unique campers and a sense of progression.
- There is potential for improvement and expansion, making it an interesting title to follow as it develops.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay and progression.
- Many players feel the game is unfinished and lacks sufficient content, leading to a sense of emptiness.
- The user interface is confusing, and the core gameplay loop is often frustrating due to camper behavior and inventory management issues.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay has a promising concept and potential, but it suffers from frustrating multitasking and significant issues with camper behavior and mechanics, leading to a lack of engagement with the core gameplay loop. While some players find the gameplay fun, many feel it falls short due to its execution and prioritization by the developers.
“I really think this game has a lot of potential and the gameplay itself is fun.”
“But with the amount of multitasking you're expected to do, it feels more annoying instead of a solid mechanic.”
“The main gameplay loop revolves around your campers; they have 'personalities' and archetypes that you will never pay attention to, dialogue you will rapidly click past, and as long as you put them to work, you can't go wrong.”
“The core gameplay loop (wake kids, have them work, teach them skills) never worked well due to gigantic glaring issues in the campers' behavior and mechanics.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous bugs and glitches hindering the overall experience. Many players report that the game feels unfinished, with persistent issues affecting access to content and gameplay enjoyment. While updates are being made, the frequency and severity of the problems suggest that it may be best to wait for further fixes before diving in.
“It's a good idea with a fun concept, but unfortunately it's just too buggy with not enough content to really make it worth your while.”
“It really sucks that the game is left unfinished and I can't even access a bunch of the content that is in the game because of glitches and bugs.”
“This game is still too buggy to enjoy.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is considered interesting and engaging, with unique campers and a customizable camp setup that enhances exploration. However, it is not the primary focus of the gameplay, and players have reported issues such as bugs and clunky inventory systems that can hinder progress. Overall, while the narrative has potential, it is overshadowed by technical problems and gameplay mechanics.
“The story so far from what I played is good; I do need to play more, but if it continues the way it has, I'll have no problems putting more hours into it since it is very fun!”
“The game seems to have an interesting story, and exploration is easy once you figure out what is going on.”
“Each camper is unique, and it is easy to see what they would enjoy in their profile page, which adds depth to the overall narrative.”
“I've also encountered bugs preventing me from encountering quest-related items, so essentially there is no way to progress past FBI agents in my game, blocking a significant amount of content.”
“There is a story, but it is not the main driving force of the game.”
“The backstory to the dupe glitch, I believe, came to be when the team got ambitious with the campers' AI.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly in the early stages, where the effort required to unlock skills and items often feels disproportionate to the rewards. While some enjoy the process of leveling up and improving their characters, others feel that the grind can become frustrating, especially when it involves collecting unwanted items from campers. Overall, the grind is acknowledged as a common feature in this genre, but it may detract from the overall enjoyment for some players.
“The current state of the game is a bit grindy, and there are a few notable bugs that I have encountered.”
“I had a lot of skill points, but I didn't feel that one inventory slot for three skills I spent ages grinding for was worth it.”
“Unlocking things seems tedious because I have to take so much from my campers' pockets, and it's normally not the things I need to donate.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their adorable and charming art style, which effectively complements the overall vibe of the game. Many users liken the visuals to a lighter version of "Don't Starve," highlighting their cuteness and appeal.
“Still a big fan of the art style; it really suits the vibes of the game.”
“Adorable art style.”
“Visually, the game is adorably cute; think a lighter version of 'Don't Starve' visuals.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
“The character models are poorly designed and lack any real depth.”
“The environments feel bland and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game evokes a strong sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of American summer camps, even for players who have no personal connection to that experience. While it may not be the focal point of the gameplay, it complements the overall atmosphere without being distracting or tedious. However, some players noted that certain scenes lacked visual engagement, leaving only the music to fill the void.
“The music makes me feel really nostalgic for old American summer camps - I am neither American nor have I gone to a summer camp - it's perfect for the game.”
“Sound and music fit the bill, and are not annoying or tedious or cause you to want to stop playing.”
“Granted, I would wager most will not notice the music or background too much, but I feel it's because the gameplay is stealing your attention (as it should).”
“Music still played fine, but there was no scene with Jack or anything else... just a black screen.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its quirky humor, featuring silly and slightly creepy elements that enhance the experience. Players enjoy the amusing dialogue of the campers and appreciate the whimsical hand-drawn art that complements the comedic writing. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted charm to the management gameplay.
“It's a very quirky game with management aspects that aren't super overwhelming, which at times is silly, funny, and a little bit creepy!”
“Bit of a grind, but so much to do. I like it; there are so many campers and their dialogue is so funny.”
“The hand-drawn art is whimsical and the writing is funny.”
