De'Vine: Heavenly Acres
- July 29, 2022
- Stapleton
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Get on itch.io Store"De'Vine: Heavenly Acres" is a farming simulation game where players manage a vineyard in a peaceful, heavenly setting. Players are tasked with planting, cultivating, and harvesting grapes, as well as producing and selling wine. The game features a variety of activities, including fishing, bug hunting, and exploring, providing a relaxing and engaging experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun blend of farming and RPG elements, providing depth in monster training and crafting.
- The developer is responsive to feedback and actively works on fixing bugs and improving the game experience.
- The unique character backstories and the variety of gameplay mechanics, such as energy management and crafting, add to the overall enjoyment.
- The tutorial and interface are lacking, making it difficult for players to understand some mechanics and controls.
- Energy management can be frustrating, with players often running out of energy too quickly and struggling to keep up with food consumption.
- There are significant polish issues, including control responsiveness and unclear game mechanics, which can detract from the overall experience.
- grinding22 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of farming and monster collection, offering depth and complexity that some players find engaging, though it may not be as intuitive as traditional farming sims. While players appreciate the RPG elements and the ability to bypass farming once wealthy, the controls can feel cumbersome, and the farming mechanics are designed to support the monster training and battling rather than stand alone. Overall, the game provides a unique experience for those who enjoy both genres, but it requires a willingness to adapt to its distinct mechanics.
“The tools wheel is tedious as hell (you have to click on it every single time you want to switch your tools), the controls are overall unintuitive and while there are aspects I could find enjoyable (the communication wheel for one), overall I know a bust when I see one.”
“Most other games I find myself watering plants, farming then sleeping then repeating... that's a 3-hour game.”
“Don't try this game with the expectation that if you've played other farming sim type games, this will be an intuitive game.”
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it lackluster and lacking direction, particularly in main quests and item descriptions. While the game offers a rich farming and monster-collecting experience, many hope for more engaging relationship and story content in future updates. However, others appreciate the overall narrative, graphics, and music, noting that the freedom to explore and engage in various activities can overshadow the main storyline.
“Cant wait to get more into the story.”
“Good story, good graphics, good music and challenging, never a dull moment.”
“You start on an island and are free to do whatever you want - collect monsters to fight other monsters in caves, collect resources to craft things, talk with other people on the island, develop your farm, participate in festivals, and follow the main story line (yeah, it's at the end because there is no focus on it at all).”
“The key thing for me: the story itself isn't cozy at all.”
“I wish the main/story quests had a bit more direction in terms of how to complete them, and some items had clearer descriptions for what to do with them.”
“You start on an island and are free to do whatever you want - collect monsters to fight other monsters in caves, collect resources to craft things, talk with other people on the island, develop your farm, participate in festivals, follow the main storyline (yeah, it's at the end because there is no focus on it at all).”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Gameplay features a karma mechanic that feels more like luck, influencing resource management and farming. Players initially face challenges with energy and heat management, but crafting and item solutions provide satisfying progression. While some mechanics, like stamina and hunger, may seem clunky, they add an engaging risk element, and players quickly adapt to the fainting mechanic, enhancing the overall experience.
“At first, you will struggle with resources, energy management, heat management/balancing (an interesting mechanic, among several others), and storage, but there are solutions to all these limitations through items and crafting, which make for a nice and satisfying progression.”
“I hesitated to get this one as some reviews mentioned gameplay issues like stamina, but I found elements like hunger and energy add a fun risk. There is a bounty of fruits and animals to supply healing, and a well on your farm provides a good energy refill once a day.”
“On the very first day, you may be surprised by the fainting mechanics; after being awake for a certain number of hours, your energy starts draining, and if you miss it, you most likely won't make it back to bed in time. However, after you learn this mechanic, it becomes very easy to control.”
“There's talk of a 'karma mechanic' but it really seems to be more like 'luck' in that it primarily influences the RNG.”
“There's no benefit to you if you don't do your best to comply, and even the farming itself runs on the karma/luck mechanic, so there's no escape.”
“At the very first day, you may be surprised by the fainting mechanics; after some hours of being awake, your energy starts draining, and if you miss it, you most likely won't make it back to bed in time.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their quality, complementing the engaging story and music, contributing to an overall immersive experience that keeps players challenged and entertained.
“The graphics are stunning, bringing the game world to life with incredible detail.”
“Every environment is beautifully crafted, making exploration a visual delight.”
“The character designs are impressive, showcasing a unique art style that enhances the overall experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, contributing to an engaging atmosphere that complements the good story and graphics, while enhancing the overall challenging experience.
“Good story, good graphics, good music, and challenging; never a dull moment.”
