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Simpler Times

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98%Game Brain Score
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stability
98% User Score Based on 54 reviews

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Simpler Times is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by stoneskip. and was released on June 7, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Simpler Times" is a cozy, contemplative game where you explore Taina's childhood memories over four seasons, interacting with various objects and learning her story. With no timers or fail states, players can relax and unwind to lo-fi beats while experiencing Taina's personal growth. Each season offers new puzzles and insights, making for a reflective, engaging journey.

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98%
Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews
music18 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a cozy and heartwarming experience with beautiful graphics and a relaxing soundtrack, making it perfect for unwinding.
  • Players appreciate the interactive environment and the nostalgic storytelling, which evokes deep emotions and reflections on life.
  • The simple puzzles and chill gameplay allow for a leisurely exploration of the seasons, enhancing the overall cozy vibe.
  • The game is very short, with some players feeling the price is too high for the limited playtime it offers.
  • There are missable achievements that can lead to frustration, as players may need to restart to complete them.
  • Some puzzles lack clear instructions, which can make them slightly challenging and lead to confusion.
  • music
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is consistently praised for its relaxing and cozy vibe, perfectly complementing the game's art direction and overall atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the nostalgic and seasonal soundtracks, which enhance the warm storytelling and engaging puzzles, making for a delightful and immersive experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and emotional depth.

    • “The music perfectly underpinned the chill, cozy, and wholesome vibe of the game, and the art is amazing: every time I could pick something up and spin it or zoom in, I did—just to take in the effort and quality that went into the models and art.”
    • “Loved the music for each season.”
    • “The music and art direction is surely a highlight.”
    • “Cozy game with chill music that took me on a trip down memory lane.”
    • “Recommend if you're looking for something similar to unpacking with a lofi soundtrack.”
  • story
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as warm and melancholic, complemented by relaxing music and engaging environmental storytelling that evolves with the seasons. Players appreciate the depth and thoughtfulness of the narrative, which, along with simple puzzles and cozy vibes, creates a perfect atmosphere for unwinding. Overall, the story enhances the gameplay experience, making it both enjoyable and immersive.

    • “I really loved how much you could interact with the environment, and the environmental storytelling, as well—seeing how things changed but also stayed familiar as years and seasons progressed.”
    • “The mechanics are great and easy to understand and the storyline is very deep and moving.”
    • “It's perfect for unwinding and it's clear that a lot of thought has been put into every aspect of the game (art, story, and gameplay).”
  • emotional
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game evokes strong emotions through its heartwarming narrative about growing up and self-discovery, leaving players feeling nostalgic. While it features minimal puzzles, the focus is on the reflective experience enhanced by beautiful art and soothing music, creating a cozy and wholesome atmosphere. Overall, it successfully captures the essence of personal growth and the bittersweet nature of leaving one's past behind.

    • “A short, but heartwarming tale about growing up and leaving the nest.”
    • “Didn't expect to get so emotional playing this; it's pretty short and only has some minor puzzles, but that's not really the point of the game—it's more a reflection on what makes you, you.”
    • “It also made me feel nostalgic about the past.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its great and easy-to-understand mechanics, complemented by a deep and moving storyline. Players find it cozy and relaxing, indicating that significant thought has been invested in all aspects of the game, including art and narrative.

    • “The mechanics are great and easy to understand, and the storyline is very deep and moving.”
    • “It's perfect for unwinding, and it's clear that a lot of thought has been put into every aspect of the game (art, story, and gameplay).”
    • “Very cozy and relaxing gameplay.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with players reporting numerous bugs and frustrating puzzles that detract from the overall experience.

    • “Wanted a chill game, got a bunch of buggy puzzles and busy work.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it impossible to enjoy.”
    • “I encountered numerous glitches that ruined the overall experience.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their cozy and lovely aesthetic, complementing the game's soundtrack and voice acting, which together enhance the melancholic story. Overall, the visual presentation contributes significantly to the game's inviting atmosphere.

    • “Cozy vibes, cozy game; lovely graphics and soundtrack, nice voice acting, and a melancholic story.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by relaxing music and pleasant scenery, creating a cozy and inviting experience for players.

    • “Relaxing music, nice scenery, and good atmosphere; truly a cozy game.”
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Simpler Times is a casual simulation game.

Simpler Times is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

Simpler Times was released on June 7, 2024.

Simpler Times was developed by stoneskip..

Simpler Times has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its stability.

Simpler Times is a single player game.

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