Kasi
- January 7, 2021
- Kaikalii
- 12h median play time
Get on Steam"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."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is fun and relaxing, making it a great choice for casual play while multitasking.
- It features a charming and simplistic art style, allowing players to creatively grow and design their own plants.
- Despite its simplicity, the game has depth and offers a satisfying experience with various mechanics and strategies.
- Performance issues arise as plants grow larger, leading to significant frame rate drops and making the game less enjoyable.
- The game lacks content and automation features, which may leave players wanting more after a short playtime.
- There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including crashes and save file problems, particularly on higher-end PCs.
- optimization10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's concept but report significant performance issues, particularly as the game progresses and the scale increases. Many express frustration that their hardware should handle the game better, yet performance drops dramatically, limiting their experience. Overall, while enjoyment remains high, there is a strong desire for optimization improvements.
“I still really enjoy it and highly recommend it, I would just like to see the performance issues fixed.”
“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.”
“So, my computer's specs shouldn't be an issue and yet performance just tanks with bigger trees.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as simple yet captivating, offering a relaxing experience with a variety of subtle mechanics that influence tree growth, such as vines and aquatic plants. While the graphics and sound design are effective and pleasing, the game may require a powerful computer for optimal performance. Overall, it is recommended for those who enjoy artistically simplistic yet deeply engaging sandbox gameplay.
“The gameplay, while also simple, manages to be captivating, satisfying, and relaxing.”
“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.”
“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.”
“There are a lot of tiny and subtle mechanics in this game that affect how your tree grows.”
“I would recommend Kasi to anyone who likes artistically simplistic but extremely in-depth sandbox gameplay.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as simple yet effective, providing a visually pleasing experience without aiming for high realism. However, players have reported performance issues, particularly a noticeable drop in frame rates when managing more than 40 nodes, even at lower settings. Overall, the graphics align with the game's basic nature, making it accessible for lower-end systems.
“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.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by whimsical and amusing elements, such as funny plants and trees, which consistently elicit laughter from players. The lighthearted and playful design contributes to an overall comedic experience that resonates well with the audience.
“Haha, the funny plant with light made me laugh!”
“Where's the funny grass? I need more of that humor!”
“The funny tree in this game had me laughing out loud!”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is often appreciated as a background element, complementing other activities like watching videos or listening to music without being intrusive.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a relaxed and open-ended environment, allowing players to freely experiment with creating various types of 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.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the repetitive task of clicking stars to prevent plants from shrinking. Many suggest that implementing an automation feature could alleviate this frustration.
“My only dislike is the fact that plants reach a point where you have to click stars to prevent shrinking. It's tedious; perhaps find a way to automate.”
“My only dislike is the fact that plants reach a point where you have to click stars to prevent shrinking. It's tedious; perhaps find a way to automate.”
