Pocket Oasis

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Pocket Oasis is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by knit'n'purl game studio LLC and was released on May 8, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Pocket Oasis" is a relaxing 2.5D balcony simulation where you can build and customize your own pocket garden, choosing from 36 unique plants and decorations. The game features hand-painted watercolor graphics and incorporates real-life weather and climate data. With a variety of plants to unlock and harvest, as well as the ability to name and repot your plants, "Pocket Oasis" offers a soothing and engaging gardening experience.

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Single-Player

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features beautiful hand-painted artwork and a calming atmosphere, making it a great choice for relaxation.
Pocket Oasis offers a soothing and rewarding experience, perfect for unwinding and nurturing plants.
The gameplay loop is engaging, allowing players to grow plants, harvest produce, and unlock new items while enjoying a lovely soundtrack.

The game suffers from poor pacing and a lack of quality of life features, making it feel tedious and frustrating.
There is almost no tutorial or guidance, leaving players confused about game mechanics and how to progress.
Plants frequently get infested and require constant attention, leading to a frustrating cycle of spending in-game currency on cures rather than enjoying the gardening experience.

graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
34%
13%
The graphics in Pocket Oasis are characterized by beautiful hand-painted artwork and a cozy, hand-drawn art style that enhances the game's relaxing atmosphere. Players appreciate the gentle music that complements the visuals, creating a serene environment ideal for unwinding. However, some users feel that while the concept and art style are appealing, the execution could be improved.
- “The hand-painted artwork in Pocket Oasis is beautiful, and the game is a really chill place to relax and unwind from the stressful nature of life.”
- “Pocket Oasis has a very beautiful hand-drawn art style.”
- “The graphics and art style are just so cozy!”
- “I love the concept and the art style, but it's just so poorly done.”
- “So if you're into relaxing, undramatic visuals, this is the game for you.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its lovely, gentle quality that enhances the overall aesthetics and creates a relaxing atmosphere. Many players find it transportive and conducive to focus, making it a perfect backdrop for both gameplay and other tasks. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a significant asset that complements the game's experience beautifully.
- “The gentle music perfectly complements the aesthetics, creating an overall relaxing experience.”
- “The music is lovely and soft, and so transportive.”
- “The music is relaxing and fits very well to the overall gameplay.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
37%
13%
The gameplay is characterized by straightforward mechanics that are enhanced by quirky unlock conditions, which keep the experience engaging. However, players note a lack of initial guidance on how to play, and while some bugs were encountered, they were generally seen as minor and even enjoyable. The relaxing music complements the gameplay well, adding to the overall atmosphere.
- “The mechanics are straightforward yet enriched with quirky unlock conditions that reveal more content, keeping the gameplay interesting.”
- “The music is relaxing and fits very well to the overall gameplay.”
- “I managed to find a few bugs in my gameplay but they're the best kind of bugs *cough* free jam *cough*.”
- “This game gives you zero information essentially on its mechanics or how to play it.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a relaxing and chill vibe, reminiscent of titles like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing. Players appreciate the gorgeous watercolor art and soothing music, which create an environment conducive to both relaxation and focus, making it ideal for casual play alongside other tasks.
- “The atmosphere reminds me a lot of Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing; it's great to play when you want to relax.”
- “I played it for a bit while doing other work tasks, and it almost helped me focus on work because of the music and the chill atmosphere it provides.”
- “I played it for a bit and did some other work tasks next to it, and it almost helped me to focus on work because of the music and the chill atmosphere it provides.”
- “Gorgeous watercolor art and a chill, relaxing atmosphere.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is perceived negatively, with users expressing disappointment and feeling that even a low price of $3.59 was too high for the experience provided.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, with some feeling the need to resort to extreme measures, like using the task manager to exit the game.
- “I had to use task manager to escape from this tedious mess!”