Lumberhill
- June 13, 2021
- ARP Games
Lumberhill is close to being a great co-op experience, but control issues and some frustrating design decisions make it tough to recommend.
Get on Steam"Lumberhill" is a simulation game that allows 1-2 players to team up in local multi-player or single-player mode to chop wood, catch animals, and complete tasks while racing against the clock. The chaotic and unpredictable nature of the game, with obstacles such as meteors, dinosaurs, and turbulent weather, adds to the challenge and excitement. Players will journey through various unexpected periods and locations, requiring adaptability and quick thinking.
Nintendo Switch
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Windows
Reviews
- Beautiful graphics and art style, making the game visually appealing.
- Fun and chaotic multiplayer experience, especially enjoyable with friends.
- Easy to pick up gameplay that can entertain younger players.
- Repetitive gameplay with a lack of depth in mechanics, leading to boredom.
- Frequent glitches and camera issues that hinder the overall experience.
- Some challenges are frustratingly difficult, especially for solo or small group play.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is easy to learn but suffers from a lack of depth, leading to repetitive experiences. While some challenges are engaging, the absence of new mechanics throughout the game diminishes its overall potential compared to other titles in the genre.
“The gameplay is easy to pick up on, but the challenges range from simple to nearly impossible.”
“We love the mechanics and general purpose of the game.”
“This game had potential compared to other Overcooked clones, but the lack of depth in mechanics makes it extremely repetitive.”
“Repetitive gameplay.”
“There's really no new mechanic in the full game.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their bright and colorful art style, enhancing the fun of exploring diverse worlds. Players find the visuals adorable and engaging, contributing to an enjoyable and addictive gameplay experience, especially in local co-op settings. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point that complements the game's creative ideas and encourages ongoing development.
“The art style is bright and colorful, and the different worlds were fun to explore.”
“It's different enough, brings a lot of good ideas and has nice visuals.”
“Very fun, chill, and addictive. Playing with friends or randoms, I love the idea and worlds as well as the graphics. Please keep working on this game and keep pushing updates, new worlds, skins, and content. We support you!”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing animal sounds and the chaotic antics that unfold, providing plenty of laughs. Players particularly enjoy the comedic sound effects, which enhance the fun, especially in multiplayer settings.
“Laughing at all the little animal sounds.”
“Very funny with all the crazy things going on.”
“Super cool to play with friends; the sound effects are especially funny.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its smooth and optimized performance, particularly in multiplayer mode, with players reporting high GPU utilization around 100%. This suggests that the game runs efficiently, allowing for enjoyable and engaging gameplay experiences.
“The game feels smooth and optimized in multiplayer; get your friends and play this ASAP so you can take a photo of you holding a sheep while your friend is axing you next to the NPC doing V hands posing.”
“Three people tested the game, and all of them had GPU performance close to 100%.”
“The game struggles with optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“Despite the interesting mechanics, the optimization issues make it hard to enjoy the experience fully.”
“I encountered numerous bugs and performance problems that severely impacted my gameplay experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Lumberhill offers a fun experience with friends, but players have noted significant glitches and an imbalance in challenges, which can lead to frustration rather than enjoyment.
“Overall, Lumberhill is a silly game to play with some friends, but be aware that its glitches and lack of balance for the challenges could make this more frustrating than fun for a lot of people.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is negatively impacted by the presence of an animal player who actively hinders quest completion, leading to frustration for players trying to progress.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, and I found it difficult to care about their fates.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
