Skillwood

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Skillwood is a single player survival simulation game. It was developed by sshulin and was released on June 20, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Skillwood is a survival simulator about resource foraging. Chop trees, mine stones, and skillfully level up your abilities to upgrade buildings with the gathered resources. Go through the continous progression by unlocking more areas and buildings. Controls: WASD / Arrow buttons - movement SPACEBAR - action (chop, mine or construct) LEFT SHIFT - run About game: Game revolves around resou…

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 130 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

Skillwood is a cute and cozy game that provides a relaxing experience, perfect for unwinding and zoning out.
The gameplay is simple and addictive, allowing players to enjoy resource gathering and incremental upgrades without much mental effort.
As a free game, it offers a decent amount of content and has potential for future updates, making it a good time-killer.

The game can become repetitive and dull after a short period, with limited content and a lack of diverse mechanics.
Many players feel that the graphics and overall presentation are low quality, detracting from the experience.
The game is considered unfinished and abandoned by some, leading to concerns about its long-term viability and lack of updates.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as simple and addictive, offering a relaxing experience, though it suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of depth in mechanics. While some players appreciate the chill atmosphere and potential for replayability, many express a desire for additional content and features to enhance engagement. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable but ultimately limited in its current form.
- “The gameplay is simple yet incredibly addictive, and the atmosphere is so soothing.”
- “As a free to download game, this exceeded my expectations - although it was pretty quick to get through, it was fun collecting, leveling up, unlocking areas, and then leveling more - being able to upgrade skills to go back in to clear the world again (but faster) is a nice addition for added gameplay and challenge.”
- “Well, after an hour and a half, when I went through all the content and collected all the achievements, I can say that this game is very addictive, and the gameplay is so meditative.”
- “The brainless gameplay is, unsurprisingly, accompanied with an equally low quality technical implementation and poor presentation, resulting in yet another horribly low quality shovelware game that might as well have been done in a web browser.”
- “It has the potential for a lot of replayability but the gameplay is too brain-numbing to convince much enthusiasm to continue.”
- “Very repetitive gameplay.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally described as simplistic and pixelated, with some users expressing disappointment in their quality. While the visuals may not be impressive, they are complemented by engaging gameplay that keeps players invested. Overall, the art style is considered cute and charming, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere despite the lack of advanced graphics.
- “The graphics and sound design really pull you in – the lush green forests and the tranquil sounds of nature are just wonderful.”
- “Very chill game with cute animations, really sweet aesthetics and calming music!”
- “As a free to download game this exceeded my expectations - although it was pretty quick to get through, it was fun collecting, leveling up, unlocking areas, and then leveling more - being able to upgrade skills to go back in to clear the world again (but faster) is a nice addition for added gameplay and challenge: simple and cute art style.”
- “This features really godawful pixel crap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “Games like Terraria and Stardew Valley succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The music in the game is generally praised for its chill and calming qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing experience. While some users find it enjoyable and fitting for background play, others note that it can become repetitive over time. The minimalistic design and original soundtrack contribute positively to the game's aesthetics, though there are some concerns about sound control options.
- “Waiting for more updates, overall it's a good game to chill and listen to music in the background.”
- “The music is so chill; I enjoyed daydreaming while cutting down trees and upgrading.”
- “Very chill game with cute animations, really sweet aesthetics, and calming music!”
- “I didn't love how I had to start over after a certain point, and couldn't figure out how to turn down/off the music/sound effects, but the game may still be in demo mode?”
- “The minimalistic design and original soundtrack are also charming.”
- “Very chill game with cute animations, really sweet aesthetics and calming music!”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's grinding mechanics are a mixed bag; while some players find the resource collection relaxing and enjoyable, others feel it becomes tedious and repetitive, leading to boredom. Although it offers a cozy farming experience, the grind can overshadow the fun, especially when rewards for progression feel minimal.
- “I know this may sound bad, but I'll be honest: the game is very simple, grindy, and there's nothing special going on.”
- “The game is fun, yes, but it's so grindy that it gets boring fast. The reward for prestiging is very minor, and if it weren't for the achievements, I would have quit sooner.”
- “The game is grindy.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a narrative, with players noting the absence of any plot, combat, or crafting elements, leading to a monotonous experience focused solely on resource gathering. Many users express disappointment and hope for the inclusion of a story and customization in future updates.
- “There's no combat or crafting or base building or story, just hitting resource nodes over and over to earn materials and upgrades so you can repeat the monotonous process on higher-tier resource nodes.”
- “There is no hint of a plot in this game. Personally, this is a drawback for me.”
- “In the next one, I hope they add more elements of story and customization.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game offers a short completion time of around two hours with full upgrades and unlocked areas, it possesses potential for replayability. However, some players find the gameplay to be monotonous, which dampens their enthusiasm to revisit the experience.
- “It took me only about two hours to fully upgrade and unlock every area, but it's a very replayable game.”
- “It has the potential for a lot of replayability.”
- “It has the potential for a lot of replayability, but the gameplay is too brain-numbing to inspire much enthusiasm to continue.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized as soothing, complementing its simple yet addictive gameplay, which enhances the overall experience for players.
- “The gameplay is simple yet incredibly addictive, and the atmosphere is so soothing.”