Chill Town
- March 22, 2024
- Low-Hi Tech
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"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
Reviews
- The game has a cute and cozy aesthetic, with relaxing music that enhances the gameplay experience.
- There is a lot of potential for the game, with engaging activities like fishing, farming, and decorating, reminiscent of Animal Crossing.
- The developers are responsive and actively working on fixing bugs and improving the game based on player feedback.
- The game is currently very buggy and unpolished, with issues such as clunky controls, UI problems, and frequent crashes.
- Many players feel the game lacks direction and clarity in quests, making it difficult to know what to do next.
- The game feels incomplete, with limited content and features that make it hard to justify the price, especially in its early access state.
- music22 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its chill and relaxing qualities, with players enjoying the ability to select different genres and songs based on their mood. Many reviewers highlight the stunning and cozy vibes created by the music, particularly appreciating the lo-fi tracks and the customizable playlists. Overall, the soundtrack significantly enhances the game's atmosphere, making it a standout feature for players seeking a soothing experience.
“The music is stunning and so relaxing.”
“I especially love the lo-fi music that plays within the game and the fact you can cycle through a few presets of songs.”
“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.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the charming art style and serene visuals, while others criticize issues such as blurriness, washed-out colors, and graphical glitches that detract from the experience. Despite the game's relaxing atmosphere, technical problems like lag and stuttering have been reported, leading to frustration among users. Overall, while the graphics have potential, they are marred by significant performance issues.
“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.”
“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 can run ultra mode on a variety of graphically demanding games but can barely run this game on medium settings.”
“I do wish there was a way to adjust the visuals, so the game doesn't appear so washed out.”
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story and quest system have received mixed reviews, with players expressing frustration over quest glitches and item disappearances that hinder progress. While the game offers a charming environment and engaging tasks reminiscent of titles like Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley, technical issues and slow pacing detract from the overall experience. Many players remain hopeful for improvements, given that the game is still in early access.
“The game starts off pretty slow as you will have to gather all by hand until you earn tools to help you gather. It is a fun, relaxing game with lots of things to do and NPCs to get quests from.”
“It's also enjoyable to complete quests and decorate your house!”
“It's heavily inspired by Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, and Story of Seasons.”
“I was so excited for this game to come out but unfortunately I am disappointed. I know they may improve still since it is in early access, but I have had to start multiple times because of a quest glitching and other things as well.”
“What's the point of a quest if you can't fulfill it?”
“The game looks cute, but when I got the quest to cook an omelette, they gave me 2 eggs and I went to cook them and it said 'recipe needed to cook this' when I had it.”
- stability10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is currently experiencing significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs, UI glitches, and controller input problems. While players find the gameplay enjoyable and are hopeful for future improvements, the overall consensus is that the game feels unpolished and frustrating in its current early access state.
“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.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Gameplay in the reviewed game offers a mix of tranquil town-building mechanics reminiscent of Animal Crossing, enhanced by beautiful graphics and a faster pace. However, some users note the presence of placeholder elements and missing mechanics, suggesting that while the experience can be enjoyable, it may not be fully polished. Overall, players find it engaging and immersive, with potential for improvement.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting numerous bugs and consistently poor performance across all settings. Many find the experience unenjoyable due to these issues, which detract significantly from the overall gameplay.
“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.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its wonderfully relaxing and chill atmosphere, reminiscent of titles like Animal Crossing. However, some players noted minor moments that slightly disrupted their immersion. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the enjoyment of the game.
“This game is amazing; it creates a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere.”
“It's a really good Animal Crossing-like game, and I am enjoying the chill atmosphere for sure.”
“It took me out of the atmosphere of the game a little bit, is all.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is considered more enjoyable than in typical farming games, offering a variety of engaging activities such as fishing, cooking, and decorating, which help mitigate repetitiveness. Players appreciate the unique character customization options and the promise of future multiplayer features, enhancing the overall experience. With over 1000 decoration options available, the game encourages creativity and personal expression.
“Grinding feels tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The amount of time required to level up and progress is overwhelming, leading to burnout.”
“While there are many activities to do, the grind often overshadows the fun, turning it into a chore.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the game's monetization could be significantly improved through increased advertising efforts, indicating that greater visibility could enhance its success.
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to evoke a cozy and wholesome atmosphere, contributing to a strong emotional connection that enhances the overall experience.
“The idle auto idea is also really great, and the game just feels very cozy and wholesome.”
