Everdell

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Everdell is a single player and multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by Dire Wolf and was released on July 28, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

Everdell is a strategy game based on the award-winning board game, offering single-player, local and cross-platform multiplayer modes. Build your city by gathering resources, playing cards, and recruiting critters, aiming for the highest score in four seasons. The game features wonderful visuals, but be aware of potential bugs.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 321 reviews

graphics22 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game is a beautifully digitalized version of the beloved board game, capturing its aesthetic and charm with great graphics and animations.
It offers a smooth gameplay experience with various modes, including solo play against AI and multiplayer options, making it enjoyable for both solo and group play.
The app provides a faithful adaptation of the board game mechanics, allowing players to enjoy the strategic elements of Everdell on the go.

The interface is often too small for mobile devices, making it difficult to read cards and interact with the game without accidental misclicks.
There is a significant lack of quality-of-life features, such as an undo button or confirmation prompts, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences due to accidental actions.
The game suffers from occasional bugs and performance issues, including freezing and connection problems, which detract from the overall enjoyment.

graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
14%
10%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty, cuteness, and smooth performance, creating an aesthetically pleasing experience. However, many users note that the graphics can be challenging to navigate on mobile devices due to small text and interface issues, which can lead to accidental actions. Overall, while the visuals are a highlight, the mobile interface may detract from the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are awesome and the game runs very smoothly.”
- “Very impressed with the graphics and the cuteness of this game, the gameplay experience is smooth and relaxing.”
- “Great 3D graphics and animations as well as sound effects and music.”
- “With the graphics being so small on a phone, it's easy to select the wrong action, and once you choose an action, you are stuck with it.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and do not do justice to the game's potential.”
- “The overall visual quality feels outdated and lacks the polish expected from modern games.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
33%
20%
The gameplay is praised for its faithful adaptation of the board game mechanics, offering a beautiful visual experience and smooth interactions. While the learning curve can be steep initially, players find the intricate mechanics and farming elements rewarding and enjoyable. However, some users noted a lack of clarity in certain mechanics and the absence of a back option for card plays.
- “The gameplay is true and accurate to the physical.”
- “Gorgeous game, took me a couple of games to understand the mechanics, but ultimately once you understand how to play, it's great.”
- “Really smooth yet intricate mechanics with an immersive feeling ecosystem and character base. The interactivity across the gameplay is challenging yet so enjoyable, and the farming mechanics alone provide a good feeling of accomplishment (the grind is fun).”
- “Nothing to achieve, unblock, or grind for; just straight-up gameplay.”
- “Also, there's no back option in case you accidentally play a card in your city, which is sad because the game mechanics aren't always clear.”
- “Gorgeous game, took me a couple of games to understand the mechanics, but ultimately, once you understand how to play, it's great.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and well-suited to the aesthetic, enhancing the overall experience, especially for solo play. However, some users feel that the music could be improved, with mentions of it becoming repetitive over time. Overall, while the soundtrack complements the game's visuals and theme, there are mixed opinions regarding its quality and variety.
- “Aesthetically, it nails the Everdell feel, with comfortable music and adorable critters. Solo play with AI/challenges could justify buying the digital version even if you have a tabletop group.”
- “Great 3D graphics and animations as well as sound effects and music.”
- “Brilliant game that perfectly emulates the board game and even enhances it with music and animations.”
- “I think we need more game music because I'm already a little bit over it at this point.”
- “There are only two issues: poor music and no undo (it's easy to do something as a misclick with all the drag and drop).”
- “Relaxing music.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences significant stability issues, with frequent freezing reported, particularly on certain devices like the Pixel 4. While some players appreciate the game's overall design, the persistent bugs and inconsistent performance, especially during resource gathering, detract from the experience.
- “It simply doesn't respond and freezes up.”
- “The game freezes constantly on a Pixel 4.”
- “Very buggy.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
Overall, the game is well-optimized, featuring a nice interface and good graphics that contribute to a smooth performance. Players can enjoy the experience without performance limitations, provided they are careful with their in-game actions.
- “Nice interface, good graphics, runs smoothly.”
- “The game runs smoothly, and as long as you double-check where you're dropping your workers/cards so you don't do so in error, you will have a great time.”
- “I shouldn't be performance limited on a game that can be played on paper.”
- “The optimization is so poor that even low-end systems struggle to run it smoothly.”
- “It's frustrating to see such a lack of optimization when the gameplay itself is enjoyable.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game features strong replayability, particularly in its digital version, which includes engaging solo AI play and various challenge modes that enhance the solo experience.
- “The solo AI play offers a fun experience exclusive to the digital version of the game, and the challenge modes provide even more solo replayability.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as visually stunning and relaxed, creating an immersive and calming experience for players.
- “Visually stunning and the atmosphere is relaxed.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be enjoyable and rewarding, particularly praising the smooth and intricate mechanics that create an immersive experience. The farming elements contribute to a sense of accomplishment, making the grind feel fun rather than tedious. Overall, the interactivity and challenge enhance the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.