Stories of Blossom
- August 16, 2023
- Soft Leaf Studios
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Get on itch.io Store"Stories of Blossom" is an accessible point-and-click adventure game, following Clara as she experiences three tales as an adventurer, astronaut, and pirate. Explore vibrant storybook illustrations, interact with whimsical creatures, and solve puzzles to help them in this game designed with input from disabled and neurodiverse communities. Enjoy features like full voice acting and adjustable volume settings, along with various accessibility options to customize your experience.
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Reviews
- The game is highly accessible, featuring extensive options for blind players, including text-to-speech support and customizable controls.
- Stories of Blossom offers heartwarming narratives that teach important life lessons in a charming and non-preachy manner, making it suitable for children.
- The game has a cozy aesthetic with beautiful art and music, creating an enjoyable atmosphere for players of all ages.
- The game is quite short, with only three main stories that can be completed quickly, leading to a lack of replayability.
- There are technical issues, including bugs that cause the game to become unresponsive after completing stories, requiring players to restart sections.
- The gameplay and puzzles may feel too simplistic and basic for older players, potentially limiting its appeal beyond a younger audience.
- story13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as a charming and wholesome point-and-click adventure, featuring a cozy storybook aesthetic that appeals particularly to young children. Players appreciate the moral lessons woven throughout the narratives, especially the touching final story where Clara prepares a surprise for her grandfather. However, some users experienced technical issues that disrupted their gameplay after completing each story, detracting from the overall experience.
“A short but sweet point-and-click adventure with lots of accessibility options and a cozy storybook aesthetic.”
“A short wholesome story where Clara learns about what's really important in life through stories of her grandfather.”
“A beautiful point-and-click story with fantastic animations, art style, and music.”
“The one major problem that I had with this game was that after completing each story for the first time, including the short epilogue at the end, the game seemingly stopped responding to all input.”
“Another thing I'd like to mention story-wise is the morals.”
“And two solutions in the third story are kind of nonsensical.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their beautiful backgrounds, well-designed NPCs, and fantastic animations, contributing to a cozy storybook aesthetic. While some players feel the game may not hold their interest, the overall visual presentation is considered impressive and engaging.
“A short but sweet point-and-click adventure with lots of accessibility options and a cozy storybook aesthetic.”
“The graphics are very good, with beautiful backgrounds and beautifully designed NPCs.”
“A beautiful point-and-click story with fantastic animations, art style, and music.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The character designs are uninspired and fail to stand out in a crowded genre.”
“The environments are bland and lack detail, making exploration feel uninviting.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and heartwarming storytelling, particularly highlighted by Clara's endearing relationship with her grandfather. Players appreciate the charming writing and voice acting, which contribute to a nostalgic and uplifting experience reminiscent of classic titles like Monkey Island. Overall, the game effectively conveys themes of love, family, and the importance of life lessons through engaging character interactions.
“It's a very heartwarming moment to see all the characters we've met so far coming together.”
“A short wholesome story where Clara learns about what's really important in life through stories of her grandfather.”
“The writing is quite nice though, wholesome and at times quite amusing, and the voice acting is pretty good as well.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is straightforward and enjoyable, featuring three brief levels that convey meaningful morals akin to a picture book. It also includes text-to-speech support and audio descriptions, enhancing accessibility for players.
“The gameplay is simple yet satisfying, consisting of 3 short levels, each with an important moral, just like any good picture book.”
“The menus and all gameplay have text-to-speech support and audio descriptions.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its cute and chill vibe, complementing the beautiful animations and art style. Reviewers highlight the quality of both the music and voice work, enhancing the overall experience of the point-and-click story.
“It has a cute and chill vibe, and the music and voice acting are both quite well done.”
“A beautiful point-and-click story with fantastic animations, art style, and music.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the game suffers from a short duration and lacks significant replayability, which diminishes its long-term appeal.
“Aside from this technical glitch, my only real gripe is its short duration and lack of any true replayability.”
