Chill Town

About

"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.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 266 reviews

music16 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game has a cute and cozy atmosphere, reminiscent of Animal Crossing, making it enjoyable for casual play.
The music is relaxing and adds to the overall chill vibe of the game, enhancing the experience.
The developers are responsive to feedback and actively working on updates and bug fixes, showing commitment to improving the game.

The game is currently very buggy and unpolished, with issues such as clunky controls, UI problems, and performance issues.
Many players feel the game lacks content and direction, leading to a sense of boredom after a short playtime.
The character customization options and graphics are criticized for being limited and not visually appealing, detracting from the overall experience.

music
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
63%
6%
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its relaxing and chill vibes, particularly the lo-fi tracks that enhance the cozy atmosphere. Players appreciate the ability to customize their music experience based on mood, with a variety of genres and playlists available. Overall, the music is seen as a standout feature that adds to the enjoyment of the game, despite some concerns about its polish in early access.
- “The music is stunning and so relaxing.”
- “The lo-fi music is a relaxing vibe, and the pals to catch and breed is an exciting twist.”
- “The music is cute, designs are cute, and it was... well, chill.”
- “I absolutely love the music in the game, it feels like I'm falling asleep to some tracks!”
- “Everything is pretty, the music is so chill.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
56%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the art style and beautiful visuals, particularly in the context of a relaxing gameplay experience. However, many others criticize the graphics for being blurry, awkward, and unfinished, with issues like washed-out colors and performance problems even on lower settings. Overall, while some find the graphics charming, a significant number of players feel they detract from the overall experience due to technical shortcomings.
- “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'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 (which, to me, is the rug that ties a game like this together).”
- “The graphics and glare were unappealing, the dialogue was bland (as were the characters) and the game has a stutter or delay noted on controller.”
story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
71%
17%
The game's story is criticized for being poorly structured and difficult to follow, with players often feeling lost regarding objectives and experiencing quest-related glitches that hinder progress. While there are enjoyable elements, such as completing tasks and decorating, the overall narrative lacks depth and coherence, leaving players disappointed, especially given the game's early access status. Despite its cute aesthetic and potential, many users express frustration with the execution of quests and the slow start to gameplay.
- “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.”
- “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!”
- “Poor storyline (feels difficult to understand what I'm supposed to do/where to go).”
- “There is literally nothing to do after you finish the first few quests; the island is small, and you have no tools (until you purchase them).”
- “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 issues as well.”
stability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is currently experiencing a range of bugs and stability issues, particularly with UI glitches and controller input, which can lead to frustrating gameplay. While players acknowledge that it is still in early access and hope for improvements, many find the game unpolished and buggy overall. Despite these issues, some users still enjoy the game in short sessions and remain optimistic about future updates.
- “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.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding it dull and lacking polish, citing placeholder elements and missing mechanics. However, others appreciate the tranquil town-building experience and beautiful graphics, drawing favorable comparisons to games like Animal Crossing, while noting a faster pace and immersive exploration. Overall, the game shows potential but may require further development to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “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.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
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 some users noted minor distractions that pulled them out of the immersive environment, the overall sentiment highlights a cozy and inviting vibe reminiscent of games like Animal Crossing.
- “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.”
- “The game atmosphere is pretty chill; I know it's even in the game name, so 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.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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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, indicating a significant need for improvements before it can meet expectations.
- “Pretty chill~ needs some optimization ❤️”
- “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.”
- “Fun game but very, very poorly optimized.”
- “So many bugs, terrible performance no matter what settings you use.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of "Chill Town" enjoyable, as it offers a diverse range of activities like farming, fishing, and crafting, which are less repetitive than typical farming games. The game features unique character customization and a wealth of decorative options, promising a fulfilling experience for those who appreciate these mechanics. Additionally, future multiplayer plans may enhance the social aspect of grinding.
- “Farming, fishing, catching insects, cooking, crafting, and especially decorating houses and towns allows for a lot of decoration options. The team says there are more than 1000 decorations; I hope to have time to place them.”
- “If you love farming, crafting, and such, you will have fun with Chill Town, but the repetitive nature of grinding can become tedious.”
- “Better than most typical farming games, which often tend to be repetitive, but the grinding aspect can still feel overwhelming at times.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users suggest that the game's monetization could be significantly improved with increased advertising efforts, indicating that better promotion could enhance its visibility and potential success.
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to evoke a cozy and wholesome emotional experience, highlighting its comforting atmosphere and engaging idle mechanics.
- “The idle auto idea is also really great, and the game just feels very cozy and wholesome.”