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New Roots

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67%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

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New Roots is a single player casual role playing game with a post-apocalyptic theme. It was developed by New Roots and was released on March 16, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

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.

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95%Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews
emotional3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features adorable characters and a charming art style that resonates with players.
  • It offers a wholesome narrative that promotes themes of friendship and environmental awareness.
  • Players appreciate the cozy and contemplative atmosphere, making it a delightful experience for casual gaming.
  • The game is quite short, leaving players wanting more content and a more developed storyline.
  • Some design choices, such as repetitive fetch quests and flat character development, detract from the overall experience.
  • Technical issues like clipping errors and a lack of polish in the art and design are noticeable.

  • emotional

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Players appreciate the game for its wholesome narrative, highlighting its ability to evoke positive emotions and create a heartfelt experience.

    • “The game delivers a deeply emotional experience that resonates long after playing.”
    • “I was moved to tears by the heartfelt story and the characters' struggles.”
    • “The emotional depth of the narrative truly connects with players on a personal level.”

  • gameplay

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The gameplay is noted to lack fluidity in its design and does not effectively convey its characters or themes, suggesting a disconnect between mechanics and narrative presentation.

    • “The gameplay lacks cohesion, making it difficult to engage with the level design and character presentation.”
    • “The mechanics feel clunky and unrefined, detracting from the overall experience.”
    • “There are significant issues with pacing and flow, which hinder the enjoyment of the gameplay.”

  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are praised for their fantastic art style and design, which effectively complement the game's writing, evoking both reflection and humor. The aesthetic is noted for its ability to handle mature themes with a whimsical touch, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The art is fantastic, and the writing occasionally made me reflect on current realities or chuckle out of whimsy, even experiencing a surprising tonal shift in a mature-immature situation.”
    • “I love the art style and design.”

  • story

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users appreciate the story elements they encountered, indicating that while their experience may have been limited, they found the narrative engaging and enjoyable.

    • “I really enjoyed the parts of the story I could experience.”

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Reviews indicate that users are experiencing significant stability issues, with mentions of bugs and glitches affecting gameplay. Overall, the game's stability appears to be a concern for many players.

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New Roots is a casual role playing game with post-apocalyptic theme. Common tags for New Roots include indie, lgbtq+, linear, exploration, pixel graphics and others.

New Roots is available on PC and Windows.

New Roots was released on March 16, 2023.

New Roots was developed by New Roots.

New Roots has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked New Roots for its emotional but disliked it for its gameplay.

New Roots is a single player game.

Similar games include one night, hot springs, Furquest, 24 Killers, You Will (Not) Remain, Purrgatory and others.