Nearwood: Collector's Edition

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In "Nearwood: Collector's Edition," players must save a magical world from a powerful evil, Killiman, who has awakened and plunged the land into eternal winter. As Jane, players will work with Fey the Advisor to explore new locations, help the villagers survive, and save Nearwood from doom. The Collector's Edition includes bonus features like desktop wallpapers, soundtrack, concept art, and an activity to find cute creatures called Snoop-Sees.

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

Nearwood: Collector's Edition screenshot

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 172 reviews

story49 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

Stunning graphics and beautiful artwork create an enchanting atmosphere.
Engaging puzzles with a good variety of challenges, including some unique mini-games.
Decent voice acting and a charming story that, while simple, is enjoyable and immersive.

Limited hidden object scenes and some puzzles can be frustratingly illogical.
The fast travel feature has a cooldown, making navigation tedious at times.
The story can feel abrupt and lacks depth, with some characters being one-dimensional.

story
135 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
57%
7%
The story in the game is generally considered traditional and somewhat clichéd, revolving around themes of family and adventure in a fantasy setting. While some players found it engaging and well-executed with interesting characters and additional content, others criticized it for being predictable and lacking depth. Overall, the narrative is seen as decent but not groundbreaking, often overshadowed by the game's beautiful graphics and enjoyable puzzles.
- “Jane's mission is to help restore the Nearwood's peace and find her parents.”
- “The story is well-developed while the hops feel few and far between.”
- “The art is absolutely stunning, the voice acting is very well done, the puzzles are thoughtful and entertaining, the soundtrack is amazing, and the storyline is solid.”
- “The story is a weak, but you likely be too focused on the many cute and cuddly creatures inhabiting Nearwood to pay attention to it.”
- “The story is just the usual lousy 'got transported to another world, got to save parents, got to brew some silly potion even though I have no alchemy skills', but it all feels like it's a natural combination.”
- “The primary issue here is not the techniques of storytelling within the game but a lack of tension and suspense.”
graphics
83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
26%
4%
The graphics in this game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning beauty, intricate details, and vibrant color schemes, making it a standout in the hidden object genre. Players have praised the artwork as enchanting and reminiscent of storybook illustrations, contributing significantly to the overall immersive experience. While the gameplay may have its ups and downs, the visuals consistently impress, elevating the game's appeal for fans of fantasy-themed adventures.
- “I can't get past the artwork's beauty, details, and color scheme; all of them are outstanding.”
- “The graphics were stunning, much higher quality than I usually expect from this kind of game.”
- “The excellent voice acting and the highly detailed, absolutely stunning painted graphics all promise to enchant you as soon as you hit the play button.”
- “The visuals are...it's just...well, you do have the eyes + all those screenshots, don't you?”
- “Something about the visuals and gameplay is just... off.”
- “The aesthetics bother me in a powerful way that I can't put my finger on, and the actual puzzle gameplay is not that fun as they go.”
music
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
34%
7%
The music in the game is generally praised for its beauty and fitting ambiance, enhancing the overall experience without being repetitive or annoying. Many reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, describing it as soothing and well-composed, which complements the game's stunning graphics and engaging story. While some noted that the music could become repetitive due to the short length of tracks, the overall consensus is that it significantly contributes to the game's charm and atmosphere.
- “Nearwood has everything you need in a hidden object game: a good story, a beautiful soundtrack, and gorgeous artwork.”
- “Very well made with a great storyline, beautiful music, and keeps you hooked from beginning to end!”
- “The art is absolutely stunning, the voice acting is very well done, the puzzles are thoughtful and entertaining, the soundtrack is amazing, and the storyline is solid.”
- “The soundtrack isn't as memorable, and the story is just the usual lousy 'got transported to another world, got to save parents, got to brew some silly potion even though I have no alchemy skills', but it all feels like it's a natural combination.”
- “The songs are short though, weighing in at about 1:30 each which can become repetitive; however, the game is quick enough that it shouldn't be too much of an irritation.”
- “Music is cute and calm in non-anticipation areas, but meh during fights.”
gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
74%
10%
The gameplay in "Nearwood" is generally well-received, characterized by solid mechanics, good pacing, and a mix of puzzles and mini-games that offer a casual yet engaging experience. While some players appreciate the imaginative puzzles and beautiful visuals, others note that the gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks standout features typical of the genre. Overall, it provides a fair amount of content, with gameplay lasting around 4-8 hours depending on the difficulty level chosen.
- “The gameplay is great, and the story is very nice.”
- “I actually really liked this one - the art is beautiful, the gameplay is challenging enough, but still easy enough to be casual.”
- “I have to say I was very pleasantly surprised by the puzzles in this game - they are very different and imaginative, not repetitive at all, and not the exact same puzzles and mechanics you see in most hidden object or adventure games.”
- “Casualized gameplay.”
- “Something about the visuals and gameplay is just... off.”
- “It’s hard to find any other fragmented hidden object game that looks better than nearwood, but the gameplay and plot has serious design flaws.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its beautiful art, relaxing music, and engaging fantasy elements, creating a vivid fairytale-like experience. While the story may be considered clichéd, the immersive setting and satisfying gameplay contribute significantly to the overall mood, making it a standout feature. Players appreciate the combination of excellent voice acting and well-designed puzzles that enhance the enchanting atmosphere.
- “Beautiful atmosphere, art and music, excellent voice acting, which is a rarity for this type of game, nice puzzles and flow of the story.”
- “The game very much succeeds in creating a beautiful and vivid fairytale-like atmosphere.”
- “Lots of content, some good puzzles, and an immersive fantasy atmosphere, which is important to get you invested.”
- “The story is a bit of a stretch, but it feels natural within the atmosphere of the game.”
- “The sound and art are beautiful and relaxing, and getting objectives completed feels satisfying even if it's not that difficult. The entire mood and atmosphere of the game is what sells it, in my opinion.”
- “Fantasy atmosphere.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
80%
Overall, the game's stability is commendable, with most players reporting no significant glitches, bugs, or typos that disrupt gameplay. However, a few users noted minor issues with specific puzzle controls, which were considered mild annoyances rather than major problems.
- “The puzzles are lovely to look at and functional to solve; I ran into no glitches.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; I never encountered any bugs or issues.”
- “Another small criticism is that the controls of a couple of the puzzles seemed a bit fiddly and/or buggy (the rotating hourglass puzzle in particular comes to mind), but it was more of a rare, mild annoyance than a serious problem.”
- “I'd give it a 8/10 (if they fix the glitches maybe a 10/10)”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and dull, particularly regarding certain puzzles that can become frustrating. However, the option to skip these puzzles mitigates some of the annoyance, allowing players to enjoy the overall experience without being bogged down.
- “I found them to be tedious and very dull.”
- “My only complaint is that some of the puzzles were annoying and tedious, but it's easy enough to skip them if you get frustrated.”
- “Still a great game, not counting the puzzles that I found tedious and dull.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's character development is highlighted by its elaborate and imaginative character designs, complemented by strong voice acting that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the vibrant and unique visual style, which contributes to the enchanting atmosphere of the magical realm.
- “Added with quite elaborate character designs and good voice acting, this silly magical realm is worthy for you to experience even for the sake of art only.”
- “Beautiful effects, gorgeous backgrounds in vibrant colors and lovely character designs as if it's all just out of a fairytale book.”
- “Interesting character design (some monsters look just like Totoro!) and very detailed backgrounds.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some scenes landing better than others, often enhanced by the quirky fauna and amusing creatures. While the voice acting is not consistently bad enough to be hilariously entertaining, it adds a lighthearted charm that contributes positively to the overall experience.
- “My personal favorite thing about this game is its fauna - lots of funny little creatures.”
- “Sometimes you get hits and misses in games like these, and not-so-funny scenes turn into amusing ones because the voice acting is so bad, but I'd say in this game it was pretty good.”
- “My only regret is that the voice acting isn't bad enough to be hilarious, but it's not bad enough to really hate it, so I guess that's fine too haha.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has low replayability, with no additional scenes or extras to encourage players to revisit it.
- “The replay value for the game is low.”
- “There are no replayable scenes as extras.”

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5h Median play time

5h Average play time

4-7h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 5 analyzed playthroughs

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