Nearwood: Collector's Edition

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Nearwood: Collector's Edition is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by MagicIndie and was released on April 16, 2014. It received very positive reviews from players.

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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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 175 reviews

story49 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

Stunning visuals and beautiful artwork that create an enchanting atmosphere.
Engaging and varied puzzles that provide a good mix of challenge without being overly frustrating.
Well-executed voice acting and enjoyable music that enhance the overall experience.

Weak story with clichéd elements and abrupt ending that lacks depth.
Limited hidden object scenes and some puzzles can feel tedious or illogical.
No Steam achievements or replayability options, which may disappoint completionists.

story
136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
57%
7%
The story in the game is generally viewed as weak and clichéd, often relying on traditional tropes such as a quest to save family members in a fantastical setting. While some players appreciated the execution and the addition of collectibles that unlock side stories, many found the plot predictable and lacking depth, with dialogue that can feel tedious. Overall, the visuals and atmosphere received praise, but the narrative itself is often described as mediocre or aimed at a younger audience, making it less engaging for adult players.
- “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 gameplay is great, and the story is very nice.”
- “The story is weak, with skip-worthy cutscenes and too much dialogue.”
- “The story line is nothing to write home about.”
- “The story is so uninteresting and boring it's not even worth mentioning.”
graphics
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
27%
4%
The graphics in the game have received widespread acclaim for their enchanting and beautiful artwork, with many reviewers highlighting the stunning visuals, intricate details, and vibrant color schemes. Players appreciate the high-quality, hand-drawn graphics that enhance the fantasy atmosphere, making it a standout in the hidden object genre. Overall, the visuals are described as a major highlight, contributing significantly to the game's appeal and immersive experience.
- “Nearwood has everything you need in a hidden object game: a good story, a beautiful soundtrack, and gorgeous artwork.”
- “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 graphics were stunning, much higher quality than I usually expect from this kind of game.”
- “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
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
33%
7%
The music in the game is generally praised for its whimsical and beautiful compositions, enhancing the overall atmosphere and experience. While some players noted that the soundtrack may not be particularly memorable, it is described as fitting and pleasant, contributing positively to the game's relaxing vibe. Additionally, the inclusion of the soundtrack in the collector's edition is a highlight, allowing players to enjoy the music outside of gameplay.
- “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 it's mediocre 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 provide a casual yet engaging experience. While some players appreciate the imaginative puzzles and beautiful art, others note that the gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks standout features typical of the genre. Overall, it offers a fair amount of content, with gameplay lasting around 4-8 hours depending on the difficulty level.
- “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 enjoyment. Players appreciate the combination of excellent voice acting, nice puzzles, and a captivating mood that enhances their investment in the game.
- “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.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to a lack of variety in hidden object scenes and some repetitive puzzles. While the game is visually stunning and offers enough variation to keep it engaging, certain puzzles are described as annoying and dull, leading to frustration for some players. However, the option to skip these elements provides a relief for those who find them tedious.
- “The lack of variety in hidden object scenes gets tedious.”
- “I found them to be tedious and very dull.”
- “Some of the puzzles were annoying and tedious, but it's easy enough to skip them if you get frustrated.”
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 more of a mild annoyance than a major concern.
- “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)”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's character development is highlighted by its stunning visual artistry, featuring elaborate character designs and vibrant backgrounds that evoke a fairytale atmosphere. The unique and imaginative character aesthetics, complemented by good voice acting, enhance the overall experience, making it a visually captivating journey.
- “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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Nearwood: Collector's Edition is a puzzle game.

Nearwood: Collector's Edition is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Nearwood: Collector's Edition.

Nearwood: Collector's Edition was released on April 16, 2014.

Nearwood: Collector's Edition was developed by MagicIndie.

Nearwood: Collector's Edition has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Nearwood: Collector's Edition is a single player game.

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