Chill Town

70%
Game Brain Score Based on 133 reviews
  • music
  • graphics
  • story
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"Chill Town" is a single-player simulation game with a soothing atmosphere and a good soundtrack, offering around 2 hours of playtime. It features beautiful environments, dynamic weather, and various activities like fishing, cooking, and insect catching. Players can also build and decorate their own house, farm, and town, providing a creative outlet for the player.

  • PC
  • Windows
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

70%
Audience ScoreBased on 133 reviews
music8 positive mentions
stability11 negative mentions
  • The game offers a cute and cozy atmosphere with relaxing music, making it enjoyable for casual play.
  • It has a lot of potential with various activities like fishing, farming, and decorating, reminiscent of Animal Crossing.
  • The developers are responsive and actively working on fixing bugs and improving the game, showing commitment to its development.
  • The game is currently very buggy and unpolished, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • Controls are clunky and difficult to navigate, especially for players using a controller, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • Many players feel the game lacks content and direction, leading to boredom after a short playtime.
  • music26 mentions

    The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with players praising its relaxing and chill lo-fi tracks that enhance the overall cozy atmosphere. Users appreciate the ability to customize their music experience based on mood, with a variety of genres and playlists available. The music is described as stunning and enjoyable, contributing significantly to the game's appeal and immersive experience.

    • “The music is stunning and so relaxing.”
    • “I absolutely love the music in the game; it feels like I'm falling asleep to some tracks!”
    • “However, this one not only offers ample content for exploration but also allows you to auto fish and simply vibe to the music.”
    • “Everything is pretty, the music is so chill.”
    • “The lo-fi music is a relaxing vibe, and the pals to catch and breed is an exciting twist.”
  • graphics16 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the charming art style and beautiful visuals, particularly in the context of relaxing gameplay. However, many others criticize the graphics for being blurry, unfinished, and plagued by technical issues such as lag and poor resolution, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, while some find the graphics delightful, a significant number of players report dissatisfaction due to various graphical flaws.

    • “This is a very relaxing game with lovely graphics, fun gameplay, and a lot of creativity.”
    • “Chill Town offers a tranquil town-building experience with delightful graphics and serene gameplay.”
    • “Immerse yourself in Chill Town's adorable graphics.”
    • “The gameplay feels dull and uninspired, the graphics are awkward, and the UI looks like a rough placeholder.”
    • “Once I was finally in the game, the graphics were extremely blurry and the shadows on the faces compared to everything else just felt… unfinished.”
    • “I've detailed my misgivings on the discussions forum, but the tl;dr is too many graphical issues like blurring backgrounds and flashing parts that can't be turned off, virtually no space to build a house, too hard to interact with things, and overall an unsatisfying decoration experience.”
  • story12 mentions

    The game's story is criticized for being poorly structured and difficult to follow, leading to confusion about objectives and progression. Players report frustrating glitches that hinder quest completion, alongside a slow start due to the lack of tools and limited activities after initial quests. While the game has potential and offers enjoyable elements like NPC interactions and house decoration, many feel it currently lacks coherence and reliability in its storytelling.

    • “I do enjoy the game and will probably pick it back up again soon, hoping that they work out some of the story and gameplay.”
    • “It's also enjoyable to complete quests and decorate your house!”
    • “It's heavily inspired by Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, and Story of Seasons.”
    • “Poor storyline; it feels difficult to understand what I'm supposed to do or where to go.”
    • “After 2 hours of gameplay, the seeds I needed for my quest disappeared, which didn't allow me to continue with the quests.”
    • “I was so excited for this game to come out, but unfortunately, I am disappointed. I know they may improve it since it is in early access, but I have had to start multiple times because of a quest glitching and other issues.”
  • stability11 mentions

    The game is currently in early access and is described as having numerous bugs and glitches, particularly with UI and controller input, which can lead to frustrating experiences. While players acknowledge these issues, many remain optimistic about future improvements and continue to enjoy the game despite its instability. Overall, it is considered unpolished but retains potential for fun gameplay.

    • “Game is very buggy and frustrating.”
    • “I kept having UI glitches or it wouldn’t start at all.”
    • “As others have said, this is buggy and unpolished, even for early access.”
  • gameplay6 mentions

    The gameplay experience is mixed, with some players finding it dull and lacking polish, while others appreciate its tranquil town-building mechanics and beautiful graphics. Although there are reports of missing features and placeholder elements, some users find the game engaging and immersive, drawing comparisons to titles like Animal Crossing. Overall, expectations should be tempered regarding seamless gameplay, but the game offers potential for enjoyment.

    • “Chill Town offers a tranquil town-building experience with delightful graphics and serene gameplay.”
    • “The game is really interesting, the graphics are beautiful, the gameplay mechanics are quite similar to Animal Crossing but the pace is faster. I've only played for 2 hours but I'm already deeply immersed in the game, with a lot of things for you to explore.”
    • “The gameplay feels dull and uninspired, the graphics are awkward, and the UI looks like a rough placeholder.”
    • “There are a lot of placeholders in the game and just straight up missing mechanics.”
    • “For the price, I think it's worth it, but don't expect a seamless gameplay experience.”
  • atmosphere5 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is consistently described as chill and relaxing, making it an enjoyable experience for players as they tend to their gardens and complete quests. While most reviews highlight the soothing ambiance, one user noted a slight disruption to the immersive experience. Overall, it effectively creates a cozy environment reminiscent of similar games like Animal Crossing.

    • “I like the chill atmosphere as I go about tending to my garden or doing quests.”
    • “This game is amazing; it creates a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere.”
    • “The game atmosphere is pretty chill; you can grab a drink, get cozy, and start improving your island.”
    • “It took me out of the atmosphere of the game a little bit, is all.”
    • “The game atmosphere is pretty chill; I know, I know, it's even in the game name, so you can grab a drink, get cozy, and start improving your island.”
  • optimization5 mentions

    The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting numerous bugs and consistently poor performance across all settings, leading to an unenjoyable experience. While some find the game fun, the lack of optimization significantly detracts from its overall appeal.

    • “Pretty chill~ needs some optimization ❤️”
    • “The optimization is bad and there isn't really a lot to do yet.”
    • “I only played a little over an hour and in that time span it honestly just felt really unenjoyable to play as it's poorly optimized, has lots of bugs, and the game currently just isn't what I had expected.”
    • “So many bugs, terrible performance no matter what settings you use.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of "Chill Town" enjoyable, as it offers a variety of engaging activities like farming, crafting, and decorating, which help mitigate the repetitiveness often found in similar games. The unique character customization and the promise of future multiplayer features add to the appeal, making the grinding experience feel rewarding and less monotonous. Overall, the game provides a rich environment for players who appreciate a relaxed, creative grind.

    • “Grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The amount of time required to farm resources is overwhelming and detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
    • “While there are many activities to do, the grinding aspect becomes tedious and feels like a chore.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    Reviewers suggest that the game's monetization could be significantly improved with increased advertising efforts, indicating that greater visibility could enhance its success.

  • emotional1 mentions

    Players find the game to evoke a cozy and wholesome emotional atmosphere, enhanced by its idle auto mechanics, contributing to a comforting and enjoyable experience.

    • “The idle auto idea is also really great, and the game just feels very cozy and wholesome.”
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Play time

4hMedian play time
4hAverage play time
2-5hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs

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