Foxfolk

About

Foxfolk is a game about family. About the great lengths we would go to for them. Survive as the head of a small family of foxes unprepared for winter. Hunt for small animals. Weather blizzards and gather firewood. All while trying to understand your small place in the world.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features charming pixel art and a cozy atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
It offers a simple yet engaging gameplay loop focused on resource gathering and family survival.
Players appreciate the game's potential and express hope for future updates and improvements.

The controls are poorly designed, causing discomfort and making gameplay challenging, with no remapping options or controller support.
Finding resources can be frustratingly difficult, leading to a lack of essential supplies during gameplay.
The game lacks depth and variety in interactions, making it feel repetitive and limiting player engagement.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
50%
38%
The graphics are characterized by a charming and simplistic pixel art style that enhances the game's atmosphere, though some users noted the main menu's barebones design and limited character sprites as drawbacks. Overall, the pixel art is generally well-received, providing a visually appealing experience despite some technical limitations.
- “It features some very cutesy and simple pixelated graphics and music that do not offend the eyes and ears.”
- “The main menu is very barebones, it's done in a low-res pixel art style, and the main character has a very limited sprite set; there isn't even an up or down sprite even though you spend about half the time going north or south.”
- “The pixel art graphics were a strong point.”
- “It features some very cutesy, and simple pixelated graphics and music that do not offend the eyes and ears.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The game's music is characterized by a charming and simple soundtrack that complements its cutesy pixelated graphics, creating a cozy yet melancholic atmosphere. While the music is described as repetitive, it effectively supports the game's emotional narrative, enhancing the overall experience despite the gameplay's monotony. Overall, players find the music pleasant and fitting for the game's themes.
- “It provides a couple of good hours of entertainment with charming art and a decent soundtrack.”
- “Cute pixel art and nice music.”
- “Still, the game's cosy but despondent atmosphere, which is supported by its single music track, accomplishes enough to hold my interest despite its repetitive gameplay.”
- “The fact that you're fighting for your family's survival instead of your own was enough drive for me to keep pushing on until the harsh winter claimed their lives.”
- “It provides a couple good hours of entertainment with charming art and a decent soundtrack.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's atmosphere is described as cosy yet despondent, effectively enhanced by its art style and a singular music track, which captivates players despite the repetitive gameplay. However, some users noted that poor controls detracted from the experience, leading to discomfort during play. Overall, the atmosphere successfully engages players, providing a compelling backdrop for the narrative of survival.
- “Still, the game's cosy but despondent atmosphere, which is supported by its single music track, accomplishes enough to hold my interest despite its repetitive gameplay, and the fact that you're fighting for your family's survival instead of your own was enough drive for me to keep pushing on until the harsh winter claimed their lives.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is characterized by its basic and repetitive nature, which, while seemingly simplistic, fosters a sense of enjoyment. The game's cozy yet melancholic atmosphere, complemented by a single music track, effectively maintains player interest, particularly through the emotional motivation of fighting for family survival.
- “The basic and repetitive gameplay may not seem like much, but its simplicity breeds enjoyment.”
- “Still, the game's cozy but despondent atmosphere, which is supported by its single music track, accomplishes enough to hold my interest despite its repetitive gameplay, and the fact that you're fighting for your family's survival instead of your own was enough drive for me to keep pushing on until the harsh winter claimed their lives.”