Lonesome Village

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Lonesome 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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 78 reviews

story12 positive mentions

grinding20 negative mentions

The game features a charming art style and adorable characters, making it visually appealing and enjoyable.
It offers a relaxing gameplay experience with simple puzzles and a cozy atmosphere, perfect for players looking for a stress-free game.
The game includes various mini-games, quests, and customization options, providing a sense of progression and engagement.

The puzzles are overly simplistic and lack challenge, making the game feel more suited for a younger audience rather than adults.
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 game is heavily hand-holding, which can be tedious and detracts from the sense of exploration and discovery.

story
50 mentions
24 % positive mentions
70 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as cute and engaging, with a focus on helping villagers through various quests, 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 inventory management detracts from the overall experience, making the gameplay feel tedious. Overall, the story has potential but is often overshadowed by frustrating mechanics and a lack of narrative complexity.
- “I believe the game is pretty story focused.”
- “There are lots of nice interactions with the villagers, fun puzzles to solve, and a really good story!”
- “The story is cute and I'm enjoying seeing where it goes.”
- “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.”
gameplay
24 mentions
33 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of frustration and enjoyment, with players noting issues like bugs, lack of quality-of-life features, and overly simplistic puzzles that detract from the experience. While some appreciate the cozy atmosphere and engaging mechanics, others express dissatisfaction with the game's pacing and the absence of essential tools like a quest tracker or inventory management. Overall, the gameplay is described as both relaxing and occasionally tedious, with potential for improvement in mechanics and user 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.”
graphics
21 mentions
52 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their adorable and unique art style, which enhances the overall aesthetic appeal and creates a charming atmosphere. However, players have noted the presence of various bugs, including minor graphical issues, that detract from the experience. While the visuals are delightful and engaging, the simplistic design may not cater to older players seeking more complexity.
- “The art style is absolutely adorable.”
- “I loved the cute art style and description of the game.”
- “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.”
- “Though the game is incredibly cute with its art style.”
grinding
20 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 repetitive tasks, such as farming and resource gathering, tedious and slow, often exacerbated by clunky animations and minor bugs. While the charming visuals and light puzzle elements provide a cozy experience, the grind can feel overwhelming, especially when completing collections or achievements. Overall, players appreciate the game's charm but call for quality-of-life improvements to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “There are several different collections to complete which sends you on tasks like fishing and farming; sometimes you get unlucky and have to spend a while getting the specific fish or flower you need, unfortunately.”
- “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.”
music
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as calming and atmospheric, enhancing the cozy experience alongside fun puzzles and cute art. However, some players find it somewhat generic and criticize the sound design as poor. Additionally, the mechanics surrounding learning and using multiple instruments could be improved for better convenience.
- “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.”
- “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.”
emotional
5 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 creates a stress-free atmosphere. While it may be slow-paced with lengthy animations, it effectively conveys a touching emotional tone that resonates with players who appreciate simple, heartwarming gameplay.
- “A wholesome and cute game with some light puzzle elements and farming, a stress-free experience.”
- “It's simple, but it matches the tone of the game and has a few touching moments.”
- “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.”
stability
3 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 reliability.
- “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.”
- “It's disappointing for a game that's not in early access to be this buggy.”
atmosphere
3 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. While the map is small, it is still immersive, complemented by adorable characters and easy fishing mechanics, contributing to an overall soothing ambiance.
- “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.”
- “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 and adorable characters. The map is small but atmospheric, the music is calming, and fishing is easy (maybe even too easy).”
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game shows potential for improvement in optimization, particularly in farming and resource gathering mechanics, but overall, it is still recommended for players.
- “It could benefit from some optimization when it comes to farming and resource gathering, but I really do suggest playing!”