Isle of Ewe

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Isle of Ewe is a single player platformer game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by NoEweProductions and was released on March 2, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

"Isle of Ewe" is a peaceful farming simulation game where players manage a remote Scottish island. Your goal is to restore the island's ecosystem and abandoned farm, while caring for a variety of animals and crops. With its charming visuals and soothing soundtrack, this game offers a relaxing and engaging experience for players who enjoy nature and agriculture.

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Audience ScoreBased on 378 reviews

graphics39 positive mentions

stability25 negative mentions

Charming and cute visuals with a relaxing atmosphere, making it ideal for casual play.
Engaging puzzles that gradually increase in difficulty, encouraging logical thinking and strategy.
The game is free to play, offering a delightful experience without any cost.

Numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with achievements not unlocking and character movement problems.
The game can be frustrating at times due to unresponsive controls and camera issues.
Short gameplay length, with many players wishing for more content and levels.

graphics
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their charm and aesthetic appeal, featuring a cute, cartoonish art style that enhances the overall experience. While some players noted issues with performance and occasional bugs, many found the visuals to be beautiful and well-executed, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, making the game enjoyable even for those who may encounter technical difficulties.
- “The graphics are beautiful, though a little slow sometimes, but you can work around it as it's not too bad.”
- “This is a short, fun, and challenging platformer; beautiful graphics with cute design.”
- “The graphics, play style, and overall design are some of the prettiest and most well-made things I have seen in these indie games.”
- “Old school game feel, stiff movement, blocky graphics.”
- “The graphic is fine but still has some disturbing bugs.”
- “I had to lower the quality pretty drastically, even though I have a crappy computer. I've run higher quality games than this with little to no problem, but this game is pretty laggy if I play with more than 1024 resolution with the lowest graphics quality.”
gameplay
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by engaging puzzles and a charming aesthetic, with mechanics that gradually introduce new abilities, making it accessible and enjoyable for casual players. While many appreciate the fun and unique mechanics, some users report issues with bugs, awkward controls, and a lack of depth, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game is generally seen as a delightful and relaxing adventure, particularly for those who enjoy puzzle-solving in a whimsical environment.
- “The puzzles are fun and engaging; it's a great mechanic that you're slowly given more abilities for your staff and can freely switch between them.”
- “I haven't played for long yet, so I don't know the full scope of the game, but so far the gameplay is easy to get used to. The style is really wholesome, the music is beautiful, and the puzzles have a nice balance where they're not necessarily hard but they're not ridiculously simple either.”
- “I love the visuals and the game mechanics are extremely fun; there is little more satisfying than tossing sheep.”
- “Some game mechanic bugs (sheep aren't always recognized by sheep-recognizing platforms, thrown sheep sometimes disappear, sometimes but not always reappear), camera clipping, achievements are really broken if you care about that stuff, and once lost annoyingly many sheep due to placing them on later inaccessible platforms with no method to get them back except restarting.”
- “It's very buggy and the controls are awkward, but the gameplay and aesthetics more than compensate.”
- “This many game-breaking bugs within an hour of gameplay is unforgivable.”
story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its lighthearted and cute narrative, though some feel it could be more developed. While the storyline is often described as short and simple, it provides a satisfying conclusion and complements the gameplay. Overall, players enjoy the blend of adventure and puzzles, but there are calls for a more robust narrative and additional content.
- “A puzzle game that actually has a central storyline and a sweet ending.”
- “The game is a great mix of adventure, platforming, and puzzles with a story to support it.”
- “The story takes about 90 minutes to complete and has a satisfying end.”
- “Story is a little muddled.”
- “I would have preferred a lack of story than the thin veil of narrative that is not attributed to any developer in particular.”
- “It's an amazing game and I wish there was a bigger story and more to do.”
music
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread praise for its beauty and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall experience and atmosphere. Many players find the soundtrack to be a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment, despite some minor technical issues. Overall, the combination of engaging puzzles, appealing visuals, and a captivating soundtrack makes for a delightful gaming experience.
- “The music is beautiful, and the puzzles have a nice balance where they're not necessarily hard but they're not ridiculously simple either.”
- “It is light, funny, colorful, imaginative, and I love this soundtrack so much :)”
- “I failed time and time again until my excitement no longer rhymed with the music.”
- “Surprised at how many abilities and soundtracks are contained in such a short game.”
- “The music is soothing.”
stability
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is frequently criticized for its numerous bugs and glitches, which can disrupt gameplay and affect features like the achievement system. While some players find the issues minor and manageable, others report significant game-breaking problems that detract from the overall experience. Despite these stability concerns, many users still enjoy the game's charm and fun elements.
- “However, I was sorely disappointed with how many game-breaking bugs and glitches there were.”
- “Only been playing for a little less than an hour and it's fun and has a silly concept, but it is extremely buggy and can be hard to play.”
- “The game is okay, but aside from being a bit buggy at times, for some reason the achievements don't appear even when you've finished them.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it cute and funny, particularly in moments like using skills that lead to unexpected outcomes. However, some users noted that while the initial chapters are enjoyable, the humor can wear thin due to gameplay frustrations, such as bugs and control issues. Overall, the game is described as lighthearted and imaginative, though it could benefit from some polishing to enhance the experience.
- “There are a lot of funny moments, like using the ram column skill and blasting yourself into lava or even accidentally torpedoing yourself to the next stage, all while just trying to get a sheep.”
- “This game is quick, cute, and funny, but you need patience.”
- “It is light, funny, colorful, imaginative, and I love this soundtrack so much :)”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its adorable character design, beautiful visuals, and engaging chill music, creating a captivating and immersive experience. While some minor bugs have been noted, they do not detract significantly from the overall enjoyment, as players appreciate the vibrant color and background design that enhance the game's charm. However, a lack of clear instructions regarding progress saving has caused frustration for some users.
- “This game is so cute, and the character design and atmosphere are adorable and amazing.”
- “It's beautiful and atmospheric, as well as adorable!”
- “The atmosphere, color design, and background design never disappoint.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
- “Despite some interesting elements, the overall atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
- “The game’s atmosphere is inconsistent, with some areas feeling lifeless and disconnected from the narrative.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to have a strong emotional appeal, characterized by its wholesome style, beautiful music, and well-balanced gameplay. The overall experience is described as cute and heartwarming, contributing to a positive emotional atmosphere throughout the game.
- “Great emotional balance and pacing of the levels/plots.”
- “It's absolutely cute and wholesome, and you can throw some fluffy sheep and aaa♥.”
- “This game was quite good; there are some things that I would have done better, but it was a really wholesome game.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be extremely tedious and boring, often requiring an excessive time commitment that feels overwhelming. The gameplay is described as confusing, further contributing to the frustration associated with grinding.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Very tedious and confusing gameplay.”
- “Right now it is tedious and boring.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development in the game is highlighted by its charming and aesthetically pleasing cartoonish visuals, with users praising the adorable character designs and overall atmosphere. The emphasis on cuteness contributes to a delightful experience, enhancing the game's appeal.
- “Though the visuals were very cartoonish, the colors and character designs still render the game really aesthetically pleasing.”
- “This game is so cute, and the character design and atmosphere are adorable and amazing.”
- “The character design is precious.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game's optimization is lacking, resulting in subpar performance.
- “The problem for me is that the performance is kind of bad.”
- “The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops.”
- “I often experience long loading times and stuttering, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability, as players find it enjoyable for a single playthrough of about an hour, but lacking in incentives for multiple runs, aside from speedrunning. Additionally, the presence of numerous bugs detracts from the overall experience.
- “Lots of bugs, not much replay value.”
- “Fun to play through once, only takes an hour or so, then not much replay value unless you decide to speedrun.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model is praised for being favorable, as the game is completely free with no in-app purchases, enhancing the overall user experience.
- “Really good for a free game with no in-app purchases.”