Leafing Home

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Leafing Home is a single player action game. It was developed by Hot Fingers Interactive and was released on April 23, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Leafing Home is a cozy little adventure that will whisk you away to a magical world full of exploration and fun. As a tiny squirrel, you'll go on a quest to get the World Tree's fruit back and find your way home. Mix and match chill exploration, platforming, flying challenges, and mini-games as you heal a world that's feeling a bit under the weather and spread the love among its quirky crew. Meet…

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Adventure

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a charming and colorful world with a nostalgic aesthetic reminiscent of classic 3D platformers.
It offers a variety of quests, minigames, and collectibles, making it enjoyable for casual players and families.
The environmental message and focus on nature preservation are appreciated, adding depth to the gameplay experience.

The game suffers from poor optimization, bugs, and glitches that significantly hinder the gameplay experience.
Controls and mechanics, such as jumping and gliding, feel off and are plagued by input delays.
Many achievements are broken, and the lack of challenge due to the absence of hazards or a health system may disappoint some players.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a cartoonish aesthetic reminiscent of classic 3D platformers like Super Mario 64 and Banjo-Kazooie, but opinions are mixed; while some find the visuals charming and delightful, others describe them as ugly and lacking in appeal. Performance issues on the Steam Deck hinder a consistent framerate, with players noting difficulties achieving decent graphics settings. Overall, the graphics evoke nostalgia for early platformers, though they may not meet modern standards.
- “The game has a cartoonish aesthetic, reminiscent of early 3D platformers such as Super Mario 64, Banjo-Kazooie, or Spyro the Dragon.”
- “The visuals are delightful, and the music beautifully enhances the cozy atmosphere.”
- “Having played the whole game on Steam Deck on the lowest graphical setting, it felt like an early days PS1 3D platformer, which I adore.”
- “I played on a Steam Deck and was unable to get a consistent 30fps framerate at a decent graphics setting... the same machine that can run Marvel's Spider-Man at 40 fps at a high graphics setting.”
- “Music is fine but forgettable, and the visuals are fairly ugly and devoid of charm.”
- “Having played the whole game on Steam Deck on the lowest graphical setting, it felt like an early days PS1 3D platformer which I adore.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story revolves around a simple yet inspiring theme of journeying home and saving nature, with NPCs offering quests in exchange for various rewards. However, players have reported numerous bugs that hinder quest progression and gameplay experience, detracting from the overall narrative immersion. Despite these issues, the questing and platforming elements are generally enjoyable.
- “Completing the quests and platforming is really fun.”
- “In addition, NPCs give you quests in exchange for seeds, items, or cosmetic clothing.”
- “The story about journeying home and saving nature is simple yet inspiring.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a blend of exploration, platforming, and flight mechanics, centered around picking up rubbish and planting seeds to progress. Players can enjoy a rewarding leaf-floating mechanic and a variety of minigames, with ample content to explore, as evidenced by the lengthy time spent in the initial area. Overall, the gameplay is well-balanced and engaging, catering to diverse player preferences.
- “An interesting leaf-floating mechanic that rewards you for mastering it.”
- “The mix of exploration, platforming, flight mechanics, and minigames is perfectly balanced and offers something for everyone.”
- “The main gameplay consists of picking up rubbish and finding and planting seeds to advance in the game.”
- “I played over an hour and did not make it out of the first area on the map—so there is a lot of gameplay to be had!”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from poor optimization, with frequent bugs and glitches, including clipping and getting stuck in objects. However, players appreciate the developers' promptness in addressing these issues through regular patches.
- “My biggest gripe with the game is its poor optimization and numerous bugs and glitches.”
- “Glitches such as clipping through or getting stuck in objects happen a lot.”
- “It is buggy at times, but it looks like the developers work quickly to patch anything that gets brought up by the gamers—that is always appreciated.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game is generally described as fine but forgettable, with some players noting that it enhances the cozy atmosphere. However, technical issues such as music stopping and other bugs detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the visuals, others find them lacking in charm.
- “The visuals are delightful, and the music beautifully enhances the cozy atmosphere.”
- “Music is fine but forgettable, and the visuals are fairly ugly and devoid of charm.”
- “Music stops until you reload, and some quests are broken.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be largely repetitive and tedious, particularly criticizing a minigame that involves navigating a slow, fragile ship through a reef to collect numerous pieces of rubbish.
- “Minigames are mostly repetitive and tedious, with the worst being the one where you have to carefully navigate a slow and fragile ship through a reef to collect around 90 pieces of rubbish.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which made the experience feel more like a chore than fun.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is characterized by delightful visuals and a beautifully enhancing musical score, creating a cozy and inviting experience for players.
- “The visuals are delightful, and the music beautifully enhances the cozy atmosphere.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of its world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after you put the game down.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the humor in the game, highlighting the attention to detail, such as amusing birds and clever environmental puzzles, which consistently evoke smiles and enhance the overall experience.
- “The attention to detail, like the funny birds or clever environmental puzzles, constantly brings a smile.”
- “The witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions kept me laughing throughout the game.”
- “I love how the game uses humor to lighten the mood, making even the toughest challenges feel fun.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"Leafing Home" is praised for its charming and heartwarming qualities, effectively engaging players emotionally from the very beginning.
- “Leafing Home is a charming, heartwarming gem that hooked me right from the start!”