Legend of Homebody

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Legend of Homebody is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by CrazyPrince and was released on July 8, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Legend of Homebody" is a simulation game where players manage the life of a shut-in prince. The goal is to balance the prince's physical and mental health, social interactions, and hobbies while avoiding the pressures of royal responsibilities. With various customization options and multiple endings, players can shape the prince's lifestyle and destiny in a lighthearted, whimsical world.

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Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a cozy atmosphere with relaxing ambient music and cute graphics.
It offers a unique perspective on the struggles of different creators, providing insight into their challenges.
The gameplay can be addictive, with various achievements and character paths that encourage replayability.

The game lacks a proper tutorial, making it difficult for players to understand the mechanics and gameplay.
The English translation is poor, leading to confusion and frustration during gameplay.
Gameplay can become repetitive and tedious, with limited story and dialogue to engage players.

music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and lacking variety, as the same track plays throughout different scenes. Users suggest that adding more soundtracks and balancing volume levels would enhance the overall experience, as many opted to mute the game and play their own music instead.
- “I typically try to let the game music play when I receive a key to let all aspects of the game be on show.”
- “Sound: the music is the same everywhere - the title screen, the gameplay, and it restarts during scene changes, which makes you wonder why if it's going to be the same song.”
- “Sadly, it didn't take long for me to kill the music and put my own on.”
- “Put in 2 more soundtracks and manage the volume levels of all the sounds to be balanced.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is characterized by a repetitive nature and a focus on managing numbers and meters, which some players find unengaging. However, there are different gameplay modes available for quicker playthroughs, and the combination of life simulation elements with interesting mechanics and an auto function offers a unique lifestyle management experience.
- “Different gameplay modes for speedier playthroughs.”
- “EA life sim + interesting mechanics + auto function = pick your home/work lifestyle.”
- “Still trying to understand the mechanics, but the gameplay itself is engaging.”
- “Still trying to understand the mechanics, but the gameplay itself is pretty repetitive.”
- “But the gameplay isn't for me.”
- “I think I could figure it out, but the gameplay being purely managing numbers and meters is too apparent.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's story is criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with players feeling that it doesn't provide enough engaging dialogue or narrative to sustain interest. While each character has their own story, the overall plot is described as unrealistic and repetitive, detracting from the gameplay experience.
- “Each character has their own story and 2 years of gameplay.”
- “I like life sims, but this seemed somewhat unrealistic, a bit too difficult, and not enough story or dialogue to keep you pushing through. The English translation needs improving, as well as the game in general, to make it more balanced; otherwise, it just feels like you're clicking the same few things over again with the same animations.”
- “There is a story, but very little; hardly even noticeable.”
- “Not enough story.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The graphics in "Legend of Homebody" are generally described as cute and cozy, contributing to the game's relaxing ambiance. However, some users find them merely acceptable, with one reviewer noting that they were the only aspect of the game that didn't disappoint.
- “Legend of Homebody is a nice cozy game with a relaxing ambiance and some cute graphics.”
- “Graphics: they were okay, possibly the only thing that didn't disgust me.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players often find grinding to be tedious or frustrating, indicating that it can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Grinding can become tedious or frustrating at times.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel like a chore rather than a fun activity.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be overly time-consuming and not rewarding enough.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers notable replayability due to its multiple paths and character creation options, allowing players to invest significant time exploring different experiences, even if they haven't completed it yet.
- “Even though I haven't finished the game yet, it definitely has replayability value with different paths and characters that you can create, allowing for many enjoyable hours of gameplay.”
- “The variety of choices and character customization really enhances the replayability, making each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
- “With multiple storylines and character options, this game offers a high replayability factor that keeps you coming back for more.”
- “While I haven't finished the game, it does have some replayability value with different paths and characters you can create, allowing for some good hours of gameplay.”
- “The game lacks significant replayability; once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return.”
- “I found the replayability to be quite low, as the choices I made didn't significantly alter the outcome or experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is derived from its poor English, which can be amusing at times; however, it often hinders players' understanding of the gameplay.