Pet Lands: First Steps
- September 11, 2024
- Tbjbu2
Get on SteamCollect quadrillion of coins, hatch pets to mine for you, and unlock 100 unique hand-crafted areas! An incremental clicker/idle creatures-collection adventure. Dopamine heaven has arrived! First Steps version includes the early areas from the full game. Features: Mine coins (yes, it's as fun as it looks)! Unlock a huge variety of hand-crafted areas! Hatch new pets to automatically mine coins f…
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Reviews
- Charming visuals and a vibrant art style create a warm, inviting atmosphere.
- Relaxing gameplay provides a stress-free environment, making it accessible for casual gamers.
- The game offers a steady progression with frequent rewards, keeping players engaged in the early stages.
- Lacks depth and variety, leading to repetitive gameplay that can feel monotonous over time.
- Limited customization options for characters and pets reduce player engagement and creativity.
- The game feels overly similar to existing titles on platforms like Roblox, lacking unique features or mechanics.
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as relaxing and accessible, featuring a simple interface and a variety of collectible pets, with engaging mechanics introduced after level 10. While it effectively serves as an idle game with gacha elements, players note that the repetitive core loop can lead to predictability and may not sustain long-term interest. Overall, it delivers a calming experience, though it lacks depth for those seeking more complex gameplay.
“Calming gameplay with many clickable objects and a variety of collectible pets.”
“The gameplay really starts to get interesting after level 10, with more mechanics being introduced.”
“The gameplay is relaxing and delivers exactly what the trailers promise, without any unpleasant surprises.”
“I never got to the gameplay due to the loading screen running like epoxy superglue on tar.”
“While simplicity is a strength, the game lacks deeper mechanics or more complex gameplay elements to keep long-term players engaged.”
“The core gameplay loop—feeding pets, collecting items, and upgrading—is enjoyable at first, but becomes predictable after a while.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are a mixed bag; while some users appreciate the charming and vibrant art style that creates a warm atmosphere, others criticize the low-quality visuals and poor performance, suggesting that the graphics do not compensate for the game's shortcomings.
“Charming visuals”
“The art style is vibrant and appealing, giving the game a warm, inviting feel.”
“The graphics don't justify how bad the game ran.”
“Balance is bad and for a game with low graphics.”
“Make the gold more holographic, rainbow, and shiny looking.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while it can be enjoyable, some express disappointment when their efforts do not yield expected rewards, such as unlocking new areas despite significant time investment.
“The never-ending hustle of grinding in this clicker game is exhausting.”
“I had fun, but I'm disappointed that area 14 does not unlock with 1 quintillion coins; it feels like a waste of time grinding for that.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The monetization in Pet Lands is praised for its absence of microtransactions, providing a refreshing experience compared to other simulator games that often employ predatory tactics. Players appreciate the straightforward approach, allowing for enjoyment without the pressure to spend money.
“With clear inspiration from simulator-type games commonly found elsewhere, Pet Lands offers a relatively refined experience without the predatory monetization tactics that plague the genre.”
“It's straight up a pet simulator you can find on Roblox, but there are no microtransactions, so it's nice.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is perceived as poorly optimized, but its use of Unity is noted as a positive aspect, suggesting it is less likely to cause significant issues for players' PCs.
“This game is probably unoptimized as hell, but at the very least make it on Unity, so it won't blow up people's PCs, lmao.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is often noted for its immersive quality, enhancing the overall atmosphere and emotional impact. Players appreciate the sound design, which complements gameplay and contributes to a more engaging experience. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a significant strength of the game.
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is noted for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, drawing players into a compelling world. However, some reviews mention pacing issues and predictability in plot twists, which may detract from the overall experience. Overall, the story is a significant highlight, though it may not be without its flaws.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by well-designed characters and environments that create a lighthearted and casual tone, enhancing the overall experience for players.
“The characters and environments are well-designed, contributing to a lighthearted atmosphere that fits the casual tone of the game.”
