Critter Crops

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Critter Crops is a single player open world role playing game. It was developed by Skyreach Studio and was released on July 22, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

Sylvie is a young witch, banished from home for her magic. A mysterious letter brings her to Mur Mur Town, an abandoned, spooky place where a bountiful life awaits her! Grow magical crops, unlock the mysteries of Mutter Island, and build a new home for an aspiring witch and her friends!

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55%

Audience ScoreBased on 67 reviews

story7 positive mentions

stability23 negative mentions

The game features an incredibly cute art style and charming characters that create a delightful atmosphere.
Gameplay is enjoyable and relaxing, with a fun core loop of raising critters and crafting spells.
The developers have shown dedication to improving the game, with updates addressing many initial bugs.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches that can hinder gameplay, including issues with NPC interactions and quest progression.
Many players feel the game lacks depth and content, with repetitive tasks and unclear objectives leading to a sense of aimlessness.
There are significant quality of life issues, such as the absence of inventory numbers and unclear item descriptions, making gameplay frustrating at times.

story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
74%
8%
The game's story is described as intriguing and charming, with a captivating art style and engaging characters. However, players frequently encounter bugs and vague quest instructions that hinder progression, leading to frustration and a sense of aimlessness. While the narrative has potential, many reviewers express a desire for improvements and clearer guidance to enhance the overall experience.
- “Wonderful animation with such awesome storytelling and characters, but still has some kinks to work out.”
- “3/5 rating - I would recommend the game, it has an interesting storyline, cute characters, pets you can grow from seeds, and I am very interested to see the outcome of the game.”
- “What I've been able to access of the story has been great, won't spoil anything :)”
- “If this game gets updates and some of these bugs get fixed, I would give it another go because I love the art and all the different critters. What I got of the story in 7.4 hours of gameplay was interesting, but I can't recommend it in its current state.”
- “Tried the game, but there were no clear instructions or game storyline. You're pretty much just left to your own devices once you begin the game, which is a bad thing if the game wanted to engage players enough to progress further.”
- “Not sure if it was a bug, but after a while I stopped getting main quests and sort of wandered aimlessly until I figured out what to do to progress the story.”
stability
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely criticized for its numerous bugs and glitches, which significantly hinder gameplay and overall experience. Many users report issues with interactions, combat, and general stability, leading to a consensus that the game feels incomplete and unpolished. Despite its charm, players express frustration and a desire for fixes before fully engaging with the game again.
- “Unfortunately, it is ridiculously buggy.”
- “However, like many other reviews, the game is very buggy, and it seems like the developers have abandoned this game.”
- “Once the bugs and glitches have been fixed, I'll jump in again, but it's just not playable at the moment.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
44%
13%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their charming and unique art style, which many players find adorable and visually appealing. While some users initially found the graphics lacking in detail, they quickly grew to appreciate the game's distinct aesthetic. However, frustrations with bugs and gameplay issues have tempered some enthusiasm for the overall experience.
- “The game’s unique art style and catchy soundtrack created a truly magical atmosphere.”
- “I'm obsessed with the visuals and character design.”
- “This game is so charming and has such a unique art style.”
- “The art style was off-putting at first, but quickly grew on me.”
- “First impression: the game graphics, at first, seem like they're missing textures, but this is the art style of the game.”
- “Simple graphical style to convey the gameplay.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
63%
14%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of enjoyment and frustration; while players appreciate the cute art style, simple mechanics, and engaging core activities like critter raising and crafting spells, many express dissatisfaction with repetitive quests and a lack of depth in interactions. Some users feel lost and find the gameplay to be tedious and unpolished, suggesting it may have been rushed to market. Overall, the game offers a charming experience but requires significant improvements to enhance player engagement and satisfaction.
- “Exploring Mur Mur Town and uncovering secret places was a delightful experience. The core gameplay loop of raising critters and crafting spells was enjoyable, while leveling up critters was fun, though there were limited opportunities for deeper interaction with them.”
- “Art style is cute, the mechanics are simple and easy to understand, and there are many nice things to explore when you play the game, along with plenty of clever puns!”
- “In regards to gameplay, I'm enjoying the growth cycle bars on crops. It doesn’t take as much time as normal farming games, and the challenge of paying attention to mining and fishing to maximize items is fun. Make sure you harvest when it turns green!”
- “Honestly, I don't know how people got as far as they did with the gameplay. I'm seeing on forums and reviews that people definitely got further than I did, and everything I found indicated I needed to 'progress further in the story.' I believe I found how to do it, but I was missing an item to be able to do so.”
- “I spent a lot of the time feeling really lost, and the gameplay had become terribly redundant at that point.”
- “Yes, the art style is gorgeous and the music is nice, but the gameplay is really boring.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game offers a charming twist on the farming sim genre with its spooky themes and unique creature cultivation, players have noted that the grinding aspect can become repetitive and tedious. However, the streamlined growth cycles and engaging RPG elements help mitigate some of the monotony, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre. Overall, it strikes a balance between cozy gameplay and the demands of resource management.
- “It's incredibly repetitive and boring, especially for a farming game.”
- “In regards to gameplay, I'm enjoying the growth cycle bars on crops, but the challenge of paying attention to mining and fishing to maximize items can feel tedious.”
- “While the farming aspect is adorable, the overall experience can become monotonous over time.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's music is widely praised for its catchy and magical quality, enhancing the enchanting atmosphere of the world. While the soundtrack complements the gameplay well, some players found the overall experience lacking in excitement despite the enjoyable music. Overall, the art style and soundtrack contribute positively to the game's charm, though gameplay issues may detract from the experience.
- “The game’s unique art style and catchy soundtrack created a truly magical atmosphere.”
- “The boss fights, where critters joined the battle, were particularly exciting; the game’s music was exceptionally magical and mysterious, perfectly complementing the magical world.”
- “The soundtrack kind of reminds me of Halloweentown in a way.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While users praise the visuals and character design, there is limited feedback specifically addressing character development, suggesting that the focus may be more on aesthetics than on the depth or growth of the characters themselves.
- “I'm obsessed with the visuals and character design.”
- “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing for meaningful choices that impact the story.”
- “Each character feels unique and evolves in ways that make the narrative more engaging.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's distinctive art style and engaging soundtrack combine to create a captivating and enchanting atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- “The game’s unique art style and catchy soundtrack created a truly magical atmosphere.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the emotional aspect of the game particularly engaging, highlighting the heartwarming nature of social media interactions and the authentic representation of diverse perspectives, which mirrors real-life social dynamics.
- “The social media was the best and most engaging element; reading the comments and their conversations was heartwarming, showcasing the differences between people, just like in real life!”