Fossil Corner
- June 12, 2021
- brady soglin
- 10h median play time
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Reviews
- Fossil Corner is a charming and relaxing puzzle game that offers a satisfying gameplay loop of sorting and collecting fossils.
- The game features a cute art style and a calming soundtrack, making it perfect for unwinding after a long day.
- Players appreciate the depth of customization for their workspace and the engaging email interactions that add personality to the game.
- The gameplay can become repetitive over time, with some players feeling that the puzzles lack complexity and challenge.
- Many players expressed a desire for more content, including additional fossil types and larger display areas for their collections.
- Some users found the hint system and color differentiation to be less intuitive, leading to frustration during puzzle-solving.
- story98 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story in the game is described as short and simple, primarily delivered through charming emails that add a light-hearted touch to the gameplay. While some players appreciate the sweet and relatable themes of finding purpose in later life, others find the narrative lacking depth and feel it concludes too abruptly, leaving them wanting more. Overall, the storyline complements the relaxing puzzle mechanics but may not satisfy those seeking a more complex or action-driven plot.
“This is a lovely game with fun, satisfying puzzles, an understated plot, and nice humor.”
“The story, which you receive through checking emails on your computer, is delightful and made me smile a lot of times - it ends very abruptly though and I wish it continued for longer.”
“Combined with an interesting short story about dealing with the woes and boredom of being in your winter years, and finding purpose in life through the little joys.”
“What little this game has that could constitute a story is unfortunately just as shallow as the puzzles are.”
“There are emails that push you into playing more puzzles with specific goals, but that's really all they are, goal lists, because the content of the emails can barely be qualified as a story.”
“The story is brief, the overall presentation is simple, and all of the unlockables are done after a couple of hours.”
- gameplay62 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a simple yet addictive loop that combines puzzle-solving with fossil collection and trading mechanics, creating a calming and engaging experience. However, many players find the gameplay becomes repetitive over time, with puzzles lacking in challenge and variety as they progress. While the initial mechanics are enjoyable, the game could benefit from introducing new elements to maintain interest beyond the early hours of play.
“I really enjoy the mechanics of it, and I definitely spent far longer playing this than I thought I would.”
“The feature of building your own collection and the main mechanic of the game being sorting things according to clearly stated rules create a very cozy game that helps me regulate my own emotions.”
“It's distilled simple gameplay down to a very tight, satisfying loop, and it supports cracking open a box during a coffee break, or spending 6 hours collecting just the right fossils, and another 6 breeding those to make that magnificent 8-star unicorn.”
“Gameplay does get pretty repetitive, and getting higher star level fossils seems difficult without a guide.”
“The small size of each puzzle combined with the relatively small number of mechanics means the puzzles never get even remotely challenging.”
“It probably took less than an hour to get introduced to all the puzzle mechanics, and then you are left doing the same simple puzzles over and over again for however many more hours it takes to get all the achievements and complete the in-game tasks.”
- graphics34 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming, simplistic, and retro art style that many players find appealing and relaxing. While the visuals are generally praised for their cuteness and user-friendly interface, some users express a desire for more aesthetic polish and differentiation in color schemes, particularly when dealing with multicolored fossils. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's engaging and chill atmosphere, though there are suggestions for improvements in future updates.
“I adore the retro graphics style and simplicity of the interface. The puzzle structure is fun and engaging, and the underlying concept of discovering and combining new fossil species while building a cute, chill environment to display them is spectacular.”
“The style of graphics is unique and really pretty, and one I wish I saw more often. If this game had hyper-realistic fossils, I still probably would have bought it, but I doubt I would have enjoyed it as much.”
“I don't hate it, but I'm not thrilled with the overall aesthetic of the game; maybe that's part of the price tag.”
“I understand that colors match the aesthetic of the game, but the green, blue, and teal are sometimes hard to differentiate when you get into multicolored fossils.”
“The graphics are simple but cute, and the soundtrack is relaxing.”
- music32 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and charming qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a mix of calming soundtracks and upbeat tunes that create a pleasant ambiance. Players appreciate the non-intrusive nature of the music, which complements the cute graphics and engaging gameplay, making it a perfect backdrop for casual play. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's enjoyable and zen-like atmosphere.
“The overall experience is very relaxing, the music and the sound effects are pretty good, the graphics are cute, there's some funny jokes in the emails, you can stop the puzzle whenever, you can interact with some friends via emails and send them photos of your fossils (that they request) and you can complete some quests to find/create specific fossils.”
“Also, the music is really good - very fun, but also quite chilled out.”
“The music delights at every turn (a drum-forward upbeat number surprised me, and I loved it).”
“It looks really cute and the music is relaxing, but I have also never experienced rage like I do each time the whistle noise happens when you start a puzzle.”
“The graphics are simple but cute, and the soundtrack is relaxing.”
“Music is not intrusive but peppy and creates good feelings.”
- humor22 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Fossil Corner" is described as light-hearted and charming, with amusing jokes found in the email interactions and a generally cheerful atmosphere. Players appreciate the game's relaxing vibe and the gradual increase in puzzle difficulty, which is complemented by a cute storyline and engaging graphics. While the humor adds a delightful touch, it is noted that it serves more as a bonus to the overall enjoyable gameplay experience rather than a central feature.
“I love the style and sense of humor, but they're just icing on the cake for a very addicting puzzle/collectathon type game.”
“The overall experience is very relaxing, the music and the sound effects are pretty good, the graphics are cute, there's some funny jokes in the emails, you can stop the puzzle whenever, you can interact with some friends via emails and send them photos of your fossils (that they request) and you can complete some quests to find/create specific fossils.”
“The book suggestion emails were hilarious.”
- emotional12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and relaxing experience, with players expressing excitement over discovering fossils and decorating their spaces. The balance of engaging story elements and enjoyable gameplay creates a beautifully crafted environment that resonates with those who appreciate logic puzzles and a sense of tranquility. Overall, it is described as a fulfilling and heartwarming experience.
“A really perfectly balanced and wholesome experience, with enough story to keep you intrigued.”
“This game provided exactly what I was looking for and is also wholesome.”
“If you enjoy logic puzzles, palaeontology, and general wholesomeness, this game is more than worth the buy.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and often pointless, particularly when it comes to collecting fossils with specific traits for tasks. While some express excitement for daily quests and the pursuit of rare items, many feel that the grinding lacks sufficient motivation and that the associated puzzles could be improved for a more engaging experience.
“However, it quickly turns into a tedious grind to get fossils with the exact traits you need to complete in-game tasks.”
“Grinding for the achievement alone isn't really a huge motivation for me.”
“I don't know how exactly, but I think the puzzles could be different and a lot better; it seems like an odd, tedious way to collect shells and so far it still doesn't make complete sense to me how (and why) exactly you're supposed to organize the shells and figure out how they're all related.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its high replayability, offering a relaxing experience with simple mechanics that encourage players to revisit and experiment even after unlocking all content. Users appreciate the enjoyable atmosphere, including nice music and visuals, which enhance the desire to play repeatedly.
“Simple but very replayable mechanic, nice music, pretty shells, good vibes.”
“However, what there is is very replayable, I think: even when you've unlocked everything, it's still fun to play around with the fossils you have and collect more.”
“So relaxing, and honestly very replayable if you're into that.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as relaxing and inviting, creating a welcoming environment for players.
“It has a relaxing and inviting atmosphere.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The use of emails as a narrative device is praised for effectively enhancing dialogue and character development, providing a clever means to deepen player engagement with the characters.
“The emails were a very clever way to include dialogue and character development.”
