New Roots

About

In this story-driven pixel game set in a post-global warming world, a young capybara seeks to regrow the extinct native plants of their home with the help of their solarpunk community.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features cute characters and a charming art style that creates a cozy atmosphere.
It offers a fun and lighthearted experience, promoting themes of friendship and environmental awareness.
Despite its short length, the game manages to evoke genuine emotions and reflections through its whimsical writing and character interactions.

The game is quite short, leaving players wanting more and feeling abruptly ended.
Some characters feel flat and the world can appear artificial, lacking depth in exploration.
The gameplay is marred by repetitive fetch quests and some amateurish design choices, including clipping errors.

graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are highly praised for their fantastic art style and design, contributing to both reflective and whimsical moments in the game. The visual aesthetic effectively complements the writing, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The art is fantastic, and the writing occasionally made me reflect on current realities or chuckle out of whimsy, even leading to a surprising tonal shift in a mature-immature situation.”
- “I love the art style and design.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay is noted to be disconnected from the flow of level design and lacks a cohesive presentation of characters and themes, suggesting a disjointed experience for players.
- “The gameplay feels disjointed and lacks a cohesive flow, making it difficult to engage with the levels.”
- “The level design is uninspired, and the way the game presents its characters and themes does not enhance the overall experience.”
- “There is a noticeable lack of polish in the gameplay mechanics, which detracts from the enjoyment of the game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that users are experiencing significant stability issues, with mentions of bugs and glitches affecting gameplay. The phrase "3rd round buggy choke" suggests that these problems may become more pronounced as the game progresses. Overall, stability appears to be a major concern among players.