Everdell

About

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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 347 reviews

graphics21 positive mentions

stability11 negative mentions

Beautiful graphics and charming artwork that captures the essence of the original board game.
Great adaptation with smooth gameplay, including a competitive AI and enjoyable multiplayer options.
The addition of challenge modes and solo play against Rugwort enhances replayability and offers unique gameplay experiences.

Significant bugs and glitches, particularly with online play and certain card functionalities, can disrupt the gaming experience.
Lack of expansions and additional content at launch limits long-term replayability for dedicated players.
User interface issues, such as difficulty in selecting cards and navigating the board, can lead to frustration during gameplay.

graphics
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
23%
10%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beautiful artwork, vibrant colors, and charming aesthetic that closely mirrors the physical version. While many players appreciate the smooth UI and engaging animations, some have noted that the user interface could be improved for better functionality. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's immersive experience, complemented by a delightful soundtrack.
- “The aesthetic here on PC is just as charming as the physical game and, coupled with the music, makes for a great experience that matches playing at the table.”
- “The artwork is beautiful, with vibrant colors and adorable woodland creatures that look like they came straight out of a Disney movie.”
- “Most important for a successful port was to ensure the artwork from the physical game maintained its charm and was enhanced with animations and lighting that bring the art to life.”
- “The graphics are cute, but the UI/UX leaves a ton to be desired, being both bare-bones and shoddily implemented.”
- “Navigation can be a bit clunky at times, with visuals taking precedence over functionality.”
- “Minor graphical issues.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
47%
10%
The gameplay of Everdell is praised for its beautiful artwork, intuitive mechanics, and engaging strategic decisions, making it enjoyable for both solo and group play. However, some players note a steep learning curve due to insufficient tutorial guidance and missing gameplay elements, while the worker placement mechanic has been described as somewhat dull. Overall, the game offers a smooth experience but could benefit from additional content and improved online features.
- “Everdell is one of my all-time favorite board games; the theme and the gameplay are just things I absolutely adore in a game.”
- “The gameplay is intuitive, and the mechanics are easy to understand, but the game still manages to be engaging and challenging.”
- “This gameplay loop is extremely fun and offers a surprising number of strategic decisions for you to make.”
- “There is no replay mechanic, no game history or statistics.”
- “Furthermore, I discovered that some crucial elements of the gameplay were missing from the tutorials, such as the areas where players can discard cards (2, 3, 4, or 5) to earn 'sun tokens.'”
- “The tutorial probably has about 50+ directions, each turn it throws a new mechanic on you and somehow expects you to remember that as it slams you with another dozen mechanics.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
29%
21%
The music in the game is widely praised for its charming and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall aesthetic and immersive experience. Players appreciate how the cheerful background music and sound effects complement the gameplay, creating a relaxing atmosphere that captures the essence of the original physical game. Overall, the combination of lovely music and appealing graphics contributes significantly to the enjoyment of the game across various devices.
- “The digital adaptation is very well done, with a lovely art style combined with some neat background music and ambience to make things feel alive.”
- “The cute style and mellow music make this a great game to play when you want to relax.”
- “The music and sound effects really add to the narrative of the game.”
- “The soundtrack is very soothing.”
- “The developers really captured the feeling of Everdell in the menus and the music.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
92%
The game's stability has been a significant concern among users, with frequent server freezes and bugs leading to lost games and frustrating experiences. While some players noted that the auto-save feature mitigated issues, many reported critical glitches, particularly in multiplayer mode, that rendered the game unplayable at times. Overall, the current state is deemed too unstable for a full purchase, with hopes for future fixes.
- “The game runs smoothly and seems bug-free, which enhances the overall experience.”
- “Cuteness is a given plus, and the stability of the gameplay makes it even more enjoyable.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game is; it rarely crashes and provides a seamless experience.”
- “I love the implementation of the game and cannot wait for expansions to be available...but the game server has frozen on 50% of my games so far... that is unacceptable being that once it freezes the only option is to resign and the game is lost completely... poor back-end implementation.”
- “Simply too buggy to consider purchasing at this point.”
- “As of right now, multiplayer has a huge bug when playing a crane card that freezes the player and forces them to resign.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Overall, the game boasts high replayability due to its strategic elements, engaging AI, and the inclusion of challenges and achievements. However, some players feel that the absence of certain expansions limits long-term diversity, potentially leading to a dull experience after extended play. Despite this, many users still find the replay value to be strong and the game enjoyable.
- “It is strategic, and the game is very replayable.”
- “The game is very good, replayability is extremely high and the price seems fair and reasonable.”
- “The game works very well, it's quite fun, the AI is good and it's funny to play against. I wished they had included the legendary expansions and Bellfaire one; those two are like the default for this game. Otherwise, their hard work to make this digital version is quite in vain, because the game becomes quite dull after many hours. The two mentioned expansions are what this game needs for diversity and replayability.”
- “The challenges and achievements add a ton of replayability.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
Overall, the game runs smoothly and offers enjoyable challenges, but some users have noted a decline in performance following updates, particularly due to the removal of DirectX 10 support, which affects older hardware. This change may limit accessibility for players using older systems, despite the game's primarily 2D design.
- “It runs smoothly and provides a variety of enjoyable challenges.”
- “Another complaint I have, which will probably not affect many people, is that performance has gotten slightly worse since the root update. They've dropped all support for DirectX 10, which means my old laptop, the main computer I use for everyday work on my desk, can no longer boot into a match. I suppose it's fair enough, but it seems a little unnecessary for a mostly 2D mobile port.”
- “The optimization is a mess. I experience frequent frame drops and stuttering, even on high-end hardware. It's frustrating to see a game that could be so smooth perform so poorly.”
- “I was really disappointed with the optimization. The loading times are excessive, and the game often crashes during intense moments, which ruins the experience.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its beautiful graphics, animated characters, and soothing music, creating a relaxing and immersive experience that enhances overall enjoyment. Reviewers commend the developers for effectively capturing this ambiance.
- “Really nice graphics, fully animated workers, and some lovely music all add to create a relaxing atmosphere.”
- “I highly recommend this game; they have done a great job capturing the feel and atmosphere on screen.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the game's humor engaging, particularly enjoying the interactions with the AI, which adds a fun element to gameplay. However, there is a desire for additional expansions to enhance variety and maintain the game's comedic appeal over time.
- “The game works very well, it's quite fun, the AI is good and it's funny to play against.”
- “The humor in the game adds a delightful twist to the gameplay, making every session enjoyable.”
- “I love how the witty dialogue and funny scenarios keep me laughing throughout the game.”