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It's Spring Again

It’s Spring Again is a lovely little interactive experience that lasts under 15 minutes teaching you about the seasons.
89%Game Brain Score
graphics, story
optimization, replayability
90% User Score Based on 644 reviews
Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

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About

"It's Spring Again" is a casual, VR-compatible simulation game. Players help Babayaga, a friendly witch, prepare her garden for spring by planting flowers, catching bugs, and completing various tasks. The game features charming graphics and simple controls, making it accessible for all ages.

It's Spring Again screenshot
It's Spring Again screenshot
It's Spring Again screenshot
It's Spring Again screenshot
It's Spring Again screenshot
It's Spring Again screenshot
It's Spring Again screenshot

90%
Audience ScoreBased on 645 reviews
graphics90 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions

  • Charming art style and soothing narration make it visually appealing and engaging for young children.
  • Educational content effectively teaches kids about the seasons in a fun and interactive way.
  • Short playtime (around 5-10 minutes) is perfect for maintaining the attention of very young children.
  • Extremely short duration may leave some players feeling it lacks value for the price.
  • Limited interactivity and gameplay mechanics may not hold the interest of older children or adults.
  • Only available in English and Russian, which may exclude non-speakers from fully enjoying the educational aspect.
  • graphics
    164 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and vibrant art style, which captivates both children and adults alike. Many reviewers highlight the beautiful hand-drawn visuals and soothing animations, although some note that the simplistic 2D assets limit graphical enhancements. Overall, the aesthetic design is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal, especially for its target audience of young children.

    • “The game is beautifully crafted with vibrant visuals and gentle animations that captivate children's attention.”
    • “The artwork is absolutely stunning as well, overall experience of the game was tremendously good.”
    • “The art style is gorgeous and the sounds are calming with a clear narrative voice.”
    • “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
    • “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
    • “The poor performance and graphics glitches make this not recommended for Linux users.”
  • story
    92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is a charming, interactive narrative designed for young children, focusing on the changing seasons and their associated elements. With soothing narration and engaging visuals, it functions more as an interactive storybook than a traditional game, allowing for repeated playthroughs without needing to restart. While the story is brief and simple, it effectively educates children about the seasons in a calming and enjoyable format.

    • “They're a storyteller whose voice flows like a gentle stream, making each moment feel like a secret whispered just for you.”
    • “The story is well narrated and has a calming, peaceful feel.”
    • “An interesting, educational and interactive story designed to teach children about the seasons. Education is paramount to a child's development.”
    • “Above all else, the ending of the story is the title of the game.”
    • “I would not classify this as a game so much, as it is really more like an interactive storybook for very young children.”
    • “Besides cards and achievements (that you get by (auto)playing through the short story) there's no other content.”
  • music
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing, bright, and melodic qualities, enhancing the overall immersive experience. Many users appreciate the combination of relaxing background music and charming sound effects, which contribute to a calming atmosphere suitable for both children and adults. However, some noted a lack of music during gameplay, with only the main menu music being present.

    • “The audio elements, including soothing background music and pleasant sound effects, further enhance the immersive experience.”
    • “The music is bright and melodic.”
    • “Very charming artwork and the soundtrack is simply beautiful.”
    • “- there is no music but the one on the main menu.”
    • “I really love the soundtrack and sounds and the art style, I would love to have a longer version with more details to expand the playtime a little.”
    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
  • gameplay
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is designed primarily for children, featuring simple point-and-click mechanics that allow players to interact with seasonal elements like clouds and flowers. While the game lasts only about five minutes and may feel too easy for adults, it effectively engages young users with its charming art style and pleasant sound effects. Overall, it serves as a fun and educational experience for kids, making it a delightful introduction to gaming.

    • “It treats the passing of the seasons, using simple clicking mechanics and a pleasant, narrative voice.”
    • “I do believe the gameplay (just clicking and at one time click and drag) is good for new users.”
    • “It has a beautiful art style and simple game mechanics for kids (if they can use a mouse).”
    • “It's a very limited gameplay where you simply click on objects.”
    • “Gameplay only lasts for maybe 5 minutes, but kids are very happy even for that.”
    • “It's a short game with unique artwork and easy gameplay, but it's too easy for adults.”
  • optimization
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is criticized for poor performance and graphics glitches, particularly affecting Linux users, leading to a recommendation against playing it on that platform. Despite these issues, the interactive elements and artistic components of the game are appreciated, providing a warm and comforting experience for players.

    • “For one, you have the artbook and sketches, which show different iterations of what you see in the finished game, and then you get the recording of a live performance in front of children.”
    • “The video is a live performance of a diorama-type puppet show, sort of a 3D flannel board of the earth, with different stick puppets attached to it during the performance.”
    • “The poor performance and graphics glitches make this not recommended for Linux users.”
    • “The poor performance and graphics glitches make this not recommended for Linux users.”
    • “The performance uses the same basic idea as the game, but is longer and has a bit more meat to it.”
  • emotional
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players describe the game as a wholesome and heartwarming experience that evokes feelings of calmness and nostalgia, transcending its target demographic. Many express being emotionally impacted, highlighting its gentle and sweet nature that leaves a lasting impression.

    • “It made me feel calm and kind of nostalgic.”
    • “I'm not the demographic (I'm a college student), but I wasn't expecting something heartwarming, gentle, and sweet in the way that it was.”
    • “This game blew me away physically, mentally, and emotionally.”
  • replayability
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is generally low, with many users noting a lack of engaging content and minimal action, resulting in virtually no replay value for older players. However, it may appeal to young children who enjoy rewatching and engaging with the cheerful sound effects and simple science concepts, making it somewhat replayable for that age group. Overall, while it can hold the attention of young kids, it lacks depth for broader replayability.

    • “The game mode has no ending, and not only has replay value, but one playthrough can engage a child (or adult) for quite some time, with the cheerful sound effects and basic science concepts illustrated for young kids.”
    • “For young children, this would be okay; a short, replayable cycle of the seasons.”
    • “No real action and very little replayability.”
    • “Virtually no replay value.”
    • “There's hardly any replay value, although small kids do like to rewatch videos multiple times.”
  • humor
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its humor, described as funny and suitable for kids, with whimsical elements like expressionless trees and a welcoming earth. Players appreciate the lighthearted nature of the game, particularly the amusing and often nonsensical descriptions of achievements, which add to the overall charm.

    • “It's a funny little short game, you get achievements and your kid gets knowledge.”
    • “The achievements are both easy to get and have a funny description (one that is literally incomprehensible).”
    • “Though the trees are expressionless, their eyes peering, the earth is welcoming, laughing, trying to stay warm in the cold.”
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its engaging art style, atmospheric sounds, and clear narration, creating a charming environment that is particularly appealing to children. The presence of numerous interactive elements further enriches the overall experience.

    • “I love the art style! The sounds are also atmospheric, and the narration is clear and understandable.”
    • “It has a cute art style and a nice atmosphere that is perfect for children.”
    • “There are many clickable things that add to the atmosphere and music.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization of "It's Spring Again" has been criticized as a cash grab, with users noting that it feels more like a mobile app than a legitimate PC game. However, it does not feature any microtransactions, which some players may appreciate.

    • “No microtransactions”
    • “No microtransactions”
    • “It's Spring Again is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab by mobile devs. The game is a simple Adobe Flash-tier point-and-click educational game to teach toddlers about the seasons.”
    • “It's Spring Again is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab by mobile devs. The game is a simple Adobe Flash-tier point-and-click educational game to teach toddlers about the seasons.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including poor performance and graphics glitches, leading to a strong recommendation against playing it on Linux.

    • “The poor performance and graphics glitches make this not recommended for Linux users.”

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