Morels: The Hunt 2

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Morels: The Hunt 2 is a tranquil adventure game that lets you hunt for morel mushrooms and take photographs of wildlife across various global locations. With four seasons and 100 days per season, you can collect and learn about new and familiar mushrooms, earn points to level up your Mushroom Hunter Level, and photograph animals and objects to upgrade your Photographer Level. The game offers new discoveries and surprises throughout your journey.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews

music4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a relaxing and enjoyable experience, with beautiful landscapes and a cozy atmosphere that appeals to nature lovers.
Players appreciate the variety of activities, such as mushroom hunting and wildlife photography, which provide a sense of exploration and discovery.
The sequel maintains the charm of the original while introducing new maps and minor improvements, making it a worthy continuation for fans of the first game.

Many players feel that the game lacks significant improvements over its predecessor, with some maps being smaller and less engaging, leading to a sense of emptiness.
There are technical issues, including bugs and rendering problems, which detract from the overall experience and can lead to frustration.
Some users are disappointed by the use of AI-generated assets, particularly for player icons, which they find unappealing and detracting from the game's quality.

music
10 mentions
40 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its cozy and enjoyable quality, enhancing the overall experience of exploring nature. Players appreciate the variety of audio cues, including environmental sounds like bird calls and crickets, which contribute to the immersive atmosphere. Additionally, the option to customize music settings adds to the game's appeal, allowing players to tailor their experience.
- “It's so cozy and the music is so good!”
- “Pick mushrooms and take pictures of wildlife while listening to some great music.”
- “The variety of both fungi and animals to seek out is an absolute delight, and even the background music tracks are subtly upgraded.”
- “One of the loveliest things about the game is the audio cues--from bird calls during the day to the songs of crickets and tree frogs at night, almost every sound comes from something in the environment that you can photograph.”
graphics
8 mentions
25 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The graphics have received notable upgrades, with improvements in detail and new environments, though some users report issues like crashes and occasional bugs, including jerky animal movements. Overall, while the visuals are enhanced compared to the previous installment, technical glitches remain a concern.
- “Love the upgraded graphics.”
- “The game is very similar to the first one, but there are graphical improvements, new maps, and new wildlife.”
- “Some goofy bugs here and there, and the animal movements are still a little jerky, but the graphics are much improved.”
- “I've turned all the graphic settings down as low as possible, still crashes.”
- “The game is very similar to the first one but there are graphical improvements, new maps, and new wildlife.”
gameplay
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
Gameplay features familiar mechanics set against new maps, providing a refreshing experience despite some minor jank that does not detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “A little jank around the edges, but nothing that interferes with gameplay.”
- “Familiar mechanics but all new maps.”
- “A little jank around the edges, but nothing that interferes with gameplay.”
emotional
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its overwhelmingly wholesome and heartwarming experience, making it highly recommendable for those who enjoy a feel-good adventure centered around mushroom hunting, treasure, and photography. Reviewers express a genuine emotional connection, finding it difficult to approach the game with any cynicism.
- “And the entire thing is so ridiculously wholesome, I can't even be just a little bit cynical about it.”
- “I can't recommend it highly enough if the idea of a wholesome mushroom/treasure/photo hunt appeals to you.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users report that the game suffers from stability issues, citing smaller maps and fewer usable items as contributing factors to increased bugs and glitches. Overall, the experience is perceived as less stable than expected.
- “The opposite is true - smaller maps, fewer items to actually use, more buggy.”
- “The opposite is true - smaller maps, fewer items to actually use, more buggy.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as accumulating points to purchase items requires significant time investment and progress feels slow.
- “You will need to play a lot to buy the items in the game, which can feel a little tedious as you earn points slowly.”
- “You will need to play a lot to buy the items in the game, which can feel a little tedious as you earn points slowly.”