Lonesome Village
- April 24, 2023
- Ogre Pixel
- 5h median play time
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Get on Epic Games StoreLonesome Village is a cozy, quiet town struggling to rebuild after a strange calamity wiped out their homes. Take the role of Wes, the coyote, and help bring this village back from the brink of destruction in a puzzle-filled life sim! # Game Features: - Gorgeous, inviting art style - Discover a detailed and fascinating world full of mystery and adventure - Solve mind-bending puzzles - Hang out…
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Reviews
- The game features a charming art style and cute characters, making it visually appealing.
- It's a relaxing and cozy experience, perfect for players looking for low-stakes gameplay without combat.
- The puzzles, while simple, can be enjoyable and provide a satisfying experience for younger audiences or those seeking a casual gaming experience.
- The game is overly simplistic, with puzzles and gameplay mechanics that may feel too easy and hand-holding for older players.
- There are numerous bugs and quality of life issues, such as a frustrating inventory system and slow animations that detract from the overall experience.
- The story and character interactions lack depth, making the gameplay feel repetitive and less engaging over time.
- story100 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as cute and engaging, with a focus on helping villagers and solving puzzles, but many players find it simplistic and repetitive, lacking depth and clear explanations. While the character interactions and art style are praised, the absence of a quest tracker and slow pacing detract from the overall experience, making the narrative feel more like a series of fetch quests than a cohesive story. Overall, the story has potential but is hampered by poor execution and user experience issues.
“I believe the game is pretty story focused.”
“There are lots of nice interactions with the villagers (which are absolutely amazing due to their character design and individuality), fun puzzles to solve, and a really good story!”
“This game is worth playing and the story of this game is quite magnificent.”
“There also isn't much to do besides mindlessly following the same repetitive storyline and actions.”
“The story might have been decent, but frankly it was hard to tell, given that a lot of things came out of nowhere and were never explained in the slightest.”
“The story is presented in a simplistic way that is less story and more presentation of facts.”
- gameplay48 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of frustration and enjoyment, with many players noting issues such as minor bugs, poorly designed mechanics, and a lack of quality-of-life features like a quest tracker and inventory management. While some appreciate the cozy atmosphere and engaging puzzles, others find the gameplay loop tedious due to overly simplistic challenges and slow pacing. Overall, the game offers a charming aesthetic but suffers from significant gameplay flaws that detract from the experience.
“I really love the concept of this game, always something to look forward to and super easy and relaxed gameplay, my favorite this month for sure!”
“Cozy game with fun puzzles, cute art, and relaxing gameplay and music.”
“Reminds me a lot of Stardew Valley with the chill gameplay, but on a really adorable level!”
“You have to restart your game and, if you are like me and play for a while and forget to save because you are too immersed to play the puzzles and want to progress, you will have lost all that gameplay!!!”
“For example, there isn't a quest tracker which can get frustrating when you're trying to remember all of the quests you have, what you need to do, etc. There also isn't a way to manage your inventory, and using key items has a bit of an odd mechanic.”
“The puzzles themselves are far too easy, making for some very boring and tedious gameplay.”
- graphics42 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their adorable and unique art style, which many players find delightful and visually appealing. However, the experience is marred by various bugs, including minor graphical issues and frustrating mechanics, which detract from the overall polish that the visuals suggest. While the aesthetics are a strong point, the game's simplistic design and lack of complexity may not resonate with older players.
“Though the game is incredibly cute with its art style.”
“The art style is absolutely adorable.”
“I still would 100% recommend this game for people who just want to vibe while playing a game with pretty graphics.”
“The art style gives off the air of a polished game, but the issues come about fairly easily.”
“The game has bugs, some of which are minor graphical ones and some of which are major, have-to-force-quit-the-game ones.”
“This game feels like, more than anything, it struggles to know what its demographic is.”
- grinding40 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the farming and resource gathering mechanics tedious due to slow animations and repetitive tasks. While the charming visuals and cozy atmosphere are appreciated, the overall gameplay can feel like a slog, especially when completing collections or dealing with minor bugs. Improvements in quality of life features, such as faster animations and better tool management, are suggested to enhance the experience.
“When it comes to completing everything in the game, the grindy nature of having to dig holes for, plant, and water your crops one by one with such a slow animation feels like an absolute slog.”
“The puzzles themselves are far too easy, making for some very boring and tedious gameplay.”
“Changing tools/items is tedious and different tools could have been assigned to separate buttons instead of needing to assign an active tool through inventory.”
- music18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as calming and atmospheric, enhancing the cozy gameplay experience, though some find it a bit generic. Players appreciate the variety of songs learned and instruments acquired, but suggest that having a single versatile instrument or a more efficient inventory system would improve the experience. However, the sound design has received criticism for being subpar.
“The music provided a nice atmosphere, and the day-night cycle went by quickly enough that I rarely had to wait for a certain time of day.”
“You learn several songs throughout the game, and for each one, you get a new instrument.”
“Cozy game with fun puzzles, cute art, and relaxing gameplay and music.”
“The music is fine (if a bit generic) but the sound design is atrocious.”
“I think it would have been better to either have one instrument that can play all the songs or a slot in your bag that fits every instrument (if you want to keep variety).”
“The rain song doesn't even water the crops you've planted.”
- emotional10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is described as a wholesome and cute experience, featuring light puzzle elements and farming, which contributes to a stress-free atmosphere. While it may be slow-paced with lengthy animations, it effectively captures a charming tone and includes several touching moments, making it appealing for fans of wholesome games.
“It's simple, but it matches the tone of the game and has a few touching moments.”
“A wholesome and cute game with some light puzzle elements and farming, a stress-free experience.”
“Game is cute and wholesome, and as advertised, there's no combat, although it can be a little slow at times; many animations take a while to get through, so if you're going for 100% completion you will most certainly be sacrificing a fair amount of your time just for that.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for being highly buggy, with players experiencing frequent errors that can result in lost progress. This has led to significant frustration, especially given that the game is not in early access, raising concerns about its overall polish and reliability.
“It's disappointing for a game that's not in early access to be this buggy.”
“I have been raging over the fact how buggy it is at times.”
“So just for the fact that you lose all progress in the game due to some buggy error that I get on an RNG basis, this game gets a nope from me.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by calming music and a quick day-night cycle, creating a laid-back experience that many players find enjoyable. The small yet atmospheric map, along with adorable characters and engaging puzzles, further enhances the overall ambiance, making it appealing for those seeking a relaxing gameplay environment.
“The music provides a nice atmosphere, and the day-night cycle goes by quickly enough that I rarely have to wait for a certain time of day.”
“Despite these shortcomings, the game offers a calming atmosphere that might be enjoyable for those who appreciate a more laid-back experience.”
“I liked the puzzles, adorable characters, and while the map is small, it is atmospheric. The music is calming, and fishing is easy (maybe even too easy).”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game shows potential for improvement in optimization, particularly regarding farming and resource gathering mechanics. Despite this, players still recommend giving it a try.
“It could benefit from some optimization when it comes to farming/resource gathering, but I really do suggest playing!”
