Morels: The Hunt 2

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Morels: The Hunt 2 is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Abrams Studios and was released on April 17, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

music4 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game offers beautiful graphics and a relaxing atmosphere, making it enjoyable for players who love nature and exploration.
It features a variety of activities, including mushroom hunting, wildlife photography, and daily challenges, providing a cozy and engaging experience.
The developer is active in the community, showing care for player feedback and continuously improving the game.

The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and bugs that can disrupt gameplay.
Some players feel that the game lacks significant improvements over the first installment, with smaller maps and fewer items to interact with.
Earning in-game currency can be slow, making upgrades feel tedious and potentially frustrating for players.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game have received generally positive feedback, with many users noting significant improvements over the first installment, particularly in animal models and environmental detail. While some players experienced crashes and minor bugs, the overall visual quality is praised, especially for those with capable hardware. However, the user interface could benefit from enhancements, and some players found the game to be demanding on system resources despite its lower requirements compared to other titles.
- “Graphics look pretty good, making some of the locations real eye-candy; animal models are better than in the first game, and have better AI too (at least they don’t get stuck in boulders).”
- “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.”
- “Lower system requirements than some games out there these days, but the settings allow you to crank the visuals up if you have anything more than a half decent graphics card.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its original soundtrack, featuring melodious acoustic tracks that enhance the relaxing atmosphere. Players appreciate the ability to customize music playlists and enjoy the ambient sounds that complement the gameplay, such as nature sounds that enrich the experience of exploring the environment. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the cozy and immersive feel of the game.
- “Music now features an original soundtrack, with really nice and melodious acoustic tracks that add a lot to the relaxing atmosphere.”
- “It's so cozy and the music is so good!”
- “Pick mushrooms and take pictures of wildlife and listen to some great music while you do.”
- “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.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is enhanced by an original soundtrack featuring melodious acoustic tracks, which contribute significantly to a relaxing ambiance.
- “The music features an original soundtrack, with beautiful and melodious acoustic tracks that greatly enhance the relaxing atmosphere.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world with stunning visuals and a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack.”
- “Every element of the environment contributes to a rich and captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged and wanting to explore more.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
- “The grinding required to progress feels excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “It takes an enormous amount of time to level up, making the experience feel more like a chore than fun.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features familiar mechanics set against all-new maps, providing a fresh experience despite some minor jank that does not significantly disrupt the overall playability.
- “A little jank around the edges, but nothing that interferes with gameplay.”
- “Familiar mechanics but all new maps.”
- “The gameplay feels clunky and unrefined, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “There are some frustrating bugs that disrupt the flow of gameplay.”
- “The mechanics are repetitive and lack depth, leading to a monotonous experience.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that glitches are infrequent, indicating a generally stable experience. However, smaller maps with fewer items tend to be more prone to bugs, suggesting that stability may vary depending on the game's environment.
- “The opposite is true - smaller maps, fewer items to actually use, more buggy.”
- “As for glitches, they are quite infrequent.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its deeply wholesome and emotionally uplifting experience, appealing to players who enjoy a charming blend of exploration and treasure hunting. Reviewers express a strong recommendation, highlighting its ability to evoke positive feelings and a sense of joy.
- “I can't recommend it highly enough if the idea of a wholesome mushroom/treasure/photo hunt appeals to you.”
- “And the entire thing is so ridiculously wholesome, I can't even be just a little bit cynical about it.”