- December 12, 2018
- Paper House
- 2h median play time
Paperbark
Platforms
About
"Paperbark is a single-player, kid-friendly simulation game with an interesting plot, amazing graphics, and beautiful music. As a sleepy wombat looking for a new home after a bushfire, you'll explore a vibrant, emotionally engaging Australian landscape with watercolor visuals and an original soundtrack." This game has been recognized with awards such as the 'First Mention Winner' in BolognaRagazzi Cross Media Award, 2020, and the 'Grand Prize' in Digital Ehon Award.











- Beautiful watercolor art style and soothing soundtrack create a relaxing atmosphere.
- The game features an adorable wombat protagonist and a charming, simple story that is enjoyable for both children and adults.
- Collectibles and achievements add replayability, making it fun to explore the Australian bush and discover hidden insects and plants.
- The game is very short, taking only 20-40 minutes to complete the main story, which may not justify the price for some players.
- Controls can be clunky and frustrating, with issues like the wombat getting stuck or automatically interacting with objects, hindering exploration.
- The gameplay is minimal and linear, which may leave players wanting more depth and interactivity.
- story202 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story of *Paperbark* is a charming, short narrative centered around a wombat's journey through the Australian bush, presented in a visually stunning, watercolor style reminiscent of a children's storybook. While the gameplay is minimal and the story is simple, it effectively conveys themes of nature and survival, making it a heartwarming experience for players, particularly those who appreciate animal stories. Overall, the game is more of an interactive story than a traditional game, appealing to those looking for a relaxing and visually beautiful storytelling experience.
“Paperbark is a perfect narration and setting of a short and cute storytelling of a day in the life of a wombat in the outback of Australia with a very beautiful watercolor painted world.”
“The story is heartwarming and it is such a beautiful, short story to watch.”
“Gorgeous artwork and a moving, heartwarming story.”
“The story only consists of 2 sentences for every chapter; the voice is soporific. I'm sorry to say that, but the voice is so flat that you just bless the option to cut it.”
“Paperbark is a cute little story for a children's book, but it didn't really transfer well to a game.”
“It's cute, it's peaceful, but it is not a game, not even an interactive story.”