Kasi
- January 7, 2021
- Kaikalii
- 12h median play time
"Kasi is a simulation game where players nurture a plant from seed to mature growth, shaping it by creating branches, leaves, roots, and vines in a local multi-player co-op or single-player mode. The game features a day-night cycle, weather elements, and various creatures that interact with the plant. Design your plant's shape and grow flowers for pollination and fruit, balancing sunlight and water collection for energy."
Reviews
- Kasi is a relaxing and calming game that allows players to creatively grow and shape their own plants, providing a satisfying and enjoyable experience.
- The game features simple controls and mechanics, making it easy to pick up and play while still offering depth and complexity as players experiment with different plant designs.
- With its charming visuals and soothing sound design, Kasi serves as a great stress reliever and is perfect for casual gaming sessions alongside other activities.
- Performance issues arise when plants grow larger, leading to significant frame rate drops that can hinder the overall experience, even on high-end PCs.
- The game lacks substantial content and can feel repetitive after a short period, with some players expressing a desire for more features and updates.
- There are occasional bugs and glitches, such as save file issues and broken font rendering, which can detract from the enjoyment of the game.
- optimization7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from significant optimization issues, particularly as players expand their simulations with more complex elements, leading to noticeable performance drops. Many users express a desire for an optimization update to enhance gameplay experience, as current performance limitations cap the potential for growth based on hardware capabilities. Despite these concerns, players still enjoy the game and are hopeful for improvements.
“I still really enjoy it and highly recommend it, I would just like to see the performance issues fixed.”
“At the moment, I believe this game needs an optimization update, as currently the more complicated plants can start to degrade the performance of the simulation.”
“I do like the concept of the game and I think I could easily put 10-20+ hours in if it weren't for some performance issues.”
“The only 'con' is that performance drops off dramatically as you get bigger, so there's a sort of cap on how big you can get based on your hardware.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simple controls and mechanics that allow for both casual enjoyment and deeper complexity as players explore various subtle features. The combination of captivating visuals and satisfying sound design enhances the relaxing experience, while the game encourages creativity through its sandbox elements. However, it may require a powerful computer for optimal performance.
“There's a lot of little things that you can learn as you play or by reading the in-game guide that will teach you how to keep using these simple mechanics to build something beautiful and complex.”
“The graphics are simple yet effective and nice to look at, the sound design is equally simple and not a sore on the ears, and the gameplay, while also simple, manages to be captivating, satisfying, and relaxing.”
“The controls are very simple and so are the mechanics once you learn them.”
“It's so simple, but can also be as complex as you'd like with mechanics like vines, aquatic plants, the spider, fruit, white leaves, etc. Currently, it does require a pretty beefy computer to get a nice framerate (I had to crank the settings down on big plants with a Ryzen 2700X and AMD 6700XT), but other than that, the game's style is consistent and fun, even allowing for color palette swaps.”
“I would recommend this game to anyone who likes artistically simplistic but extremely in-depth sandbox gameplay.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as simple yet effective, providing a visually pleasing experience without demanding high-end hardware. However, players have reported significant frame rate drops when managing a large number of nodes, even at lower settings, indicating potential performance issues in more complex scenarios. Overall, the graphics align with the game's basic design philosophy, focusing on accessibility rather than realism or high action.
“The graphics are simple yet effective and nice to look at. The sound design is equally simple and not a sore on the ears, and the gameplay, while also simple, manages to be captivating, satisfying, and relaxing.”
“I'm not sure if this is a problem other people are having with the game, but when I have more than 40 nodes, I start to notice a significant drop in FPS even when lowering available graphics settings.”
“Just keep in mind this is a very basic game, no high-action, no difficult puzzles, no photo-realistic graphics (runs on a toaster, as long as you have 64-bit Windows 10 and meet minimum specs), no extreme challenges.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be delightful and engaging, with amusing elements like a funny plant and quirky trees that elicit genuine laughter. The lighthearted tone and whimsical design contribute to an overall enjoyable comedic experience.
“Haha, the funny plant with light is great!”
“Where's the funny grass?”
“The funny tree in this game makes me laugh so much!”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the music in the game as a pleasant background element, suitable for multitasking, such as watching videos or listening to other music.
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience.”
“I love how the soundtrack enhances the atmosphere of the game.”
“The variety of tracks keeps the energy up and makes every moment exciting.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a relaxed and open-ended environment that encourages players to experiment with creating various plants without the pressure of specific goals.
“With no real goal given by the game, you’re mostly free to experiment with creating different kinds of plants in a very relaxed atmosphere.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when it comes to managing plants that require constant attention to prevent them from shrinking, suggesting a need for more automation to alleviate the repetitive tasks.
“My only dislike is the fact that plants reach a point where you have to click stars to prevent shrinking. It's tedious; perhaps they could find a way to automate this process.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find the constant need to grind for resources to be a major drag on the overall experience.”