Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge

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"Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge" is a cozy game about frog conservation and farming where you help restore wetlands as a kind soul. Collect, feed, breed, and raise over 500 frogs, discover their rare colors, and photograph them for your frogedex. Restore the wetlands and support your frog refuge by planting native crops and completing various tasks.

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Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 243 reviews

graphics26 positive mentions

grinding59 negative mentions

The game features adorable frogs and a charming watercolor art style that enhances the relaxing atmosphere.
Kamaeru offers a simple and chill gameplay experience, making it perfect for casual gamers and those looking to unwind.
The game promotes environmental conservation and biodiversity, providing an educational aspect alongside the fun of collecting frogs.

Gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, with many mechanics feeling simplistic and not engaging enough for longer play sessions.
The user interface can be clunky and is not well-suited for PC, often feeling like it was designed for mobile devices.
The frog diversity is limited, as many frogs are just recolors of each other, which can diminish the excitement of collecting.

graphics
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming watercolour art style and adorable aesthetics, creating a relaxing and immersive atmosphere. Players appreciate the cute frog designs and soft pastel visuals, which enhance the game's cozy and environmentally-friendly theme. While the graphics are considered beautiful and engaging, some users expressed a desire for more variety in the artwork beyond simple re-colours.
- “The artwork is just sensational and makes you feel absolutely immersed in this gorgeous little world.”
- “The aesthetics are lovely, with the soft pastel visuals and delicate piano soundtrack really emphasizing the relaxing tone of the game.”
- “This game has beautiful artwork and the premise of saving wetlands and frogs is very 'of the moment'.”
- “I would've liked to see different kinds of artwork with them rather than solely re-colours.”
- “Its a boring but fun game and I love the graphics.”
- “The graphics are really kawaii.”
grinding
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of *Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge* is described as somewhat tedious, particularly for achievements like sleeping multiple times and completing the frog collection, which can feel repetitive. While the game is marketed as a farming sim, many players feel it leans more towards a casual creature-collector experience, making it suitable for those looking for a light, relaxing game rather than a hardcore farming challenge. Overall, it offers a cozy gameplay experience, but may disappoint players seeking deeper resource management and farming mechanics.
- “The repetition was tedious.”
- “For more hardcore gamers, I wouldn't recommend it simply because it is a bit grindy, especially once you get to the breeding rare frog portion.”
- “This is being marketed heavily as a farming sim which I suppose is technically true, but I also think that promises a certain type of gameplay that Kamaeru doesn't deliver on.”
gameplay
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this charming, cozy game is characterized by its simplicity and lighthearted mechanics, making it accessible and enjoyable for casual players. However, many reviewers noted that the gameplay can become repetitive and lacks variety, leading to a sense of busywork rather than engaging challenges. While the adorable art and relaxing soundtrack enhance the experience, the slow pacing and limited gameplay loop may not appeal to everyone, particularly those seeking more depth in a farming simulation.
- “It is a charming game, full of cute frogs and fun farming and management gameplay that avoids being too taxing or stressful.”
- “One of the best cozy games I have played in a while, the gameplay is so enticing.”
- “The gameplay balances structured objectives with the freedom to go at your own pace.”
- “Dull gameplay due to repetition.”
- “The gameplay loop never changes: you gain money from planting flora and digging ponds, which you then spend on furniture to raise your reputation, which gives you access to more types of plants and pond shapes...”
- “It also doesn't help that a lot of the gameplay boils down to waiting around for things to happen or playing simplistic minigames that wear out their welcome very quickly.”
story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as simple, cute, and wholesome, with an important message about environmental restoration. While many players enjoyed its charm and engaging elements, they noted that the narrative is quite short and may feel too simplistic or mobile-game-like for some. Overall, it provides a cozy experience, but players should not expect a deep or lengthy storyline.
- “It's not only such a cute game but has an important message that it expresses through a wholesome story.”
- “It has a wholesome storyline that addresses the issue of how mankind can restore what it broke before it knew it was bad.”
- “The storyline so far is engaging and incredibly sweet.”
- “Absolutely adored this for the 8 hours I played it, but the story is very short and after that, it's just a cute little sandbox.”
- “The 'story' is really short.”
- “I'm just 1 hour in and it's super cute and cozy, but also there is not much to do; I hope this changes a bit once I progress through the story.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and beautiful qualities, complementing the adorable art style and creating a relaxing atmosphere. Players appreciate the delicate piano soundtrack and the option to switch to ambient sounds, enhancing the cozy experience of the game. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's charm and addictive nature.
- “The aesthetics are lovely, with the soft pastel visuals and delicate piano soundtrack really emphasizing the relaxing tone of the game.”
- “The artwork and music create a happy and relaxing atmosphere.”
- “The music can be turned off to listen to ambient sounds.”
- “I whisper to myself, 'Am I actually autistic?' as I listen to the Gummi Bear song on repeat while breeding 512 frogs for 10 hours.”
- “The music is relaxing, and although I seem to be progressing pretty slowly, I don't really mind.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its emotional depth, featuring a wholesome storyline that emphasizes the importance of biodiversity and humanity's responsibility to restore the environment. Players find it both relaxing and heartwarming, making it a recommended choice for those seeking a feel-good gaming experience.
- “It's not only such a cute game but has an important message that it expresses through a wholesome story.”
- “It has a wholesome storyline that addresses the issue of how mankind can restore what it broke before it knew it was bad.”
- “I definitely recommend this game to anyone that is looking for a wholesome and relaxing gaming experience 🐸💚”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by its happy and relaxing vibe, enhanced by inviting artwork and music that effectively draw players in.
- “The artwork and music create a happy and relaxing atmosphere.”
- “Kamaeru creates an inviting atmosphere that draws you in.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been reported to have several glitches, leading to concerns about its stability. Players are hoping for a patch to address these issues soon.
- “My biggest issue with this game is that I have run into some glitches, and I hope they release a patch to fix these soon.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Many users express a desire for a lower price point for the game, particularly on mobile, and are critical of the presence of microtransactions, suggesting that the overall experience would be more enjoyable without them.
- “I'd have enjoyed this on mobile for half the price (without microtransactions).”