Tales of Autumn
- October 12, 2023
- Hidden Stag Games
Get on Steam"Tales of Autumn" is a farming simulation game where players can befriend and tame wild creatures, raise livestock, and change the terrain to create different biomes. The townsfolk's behavior towards the player is influenced by their actions, and building relationships with them can lead to rewards and special events. Fishing is also a key aspect of the game, with a minigame and various lures to collect.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game introduces unique mechanics like terraforming and animal taming, enhancing the farming sim experience.
- The characters are well-developed with their own stories, making the village feel alive and engaging.
- The developer is highly responsive to feedback and actively works on improving the game, ensuring a positive player experience.
- The game lacks the flexibility to play at your own pace, often requiring players to complete tasks for villagers before progressing.
- Some players have reported technical issues, such as needing a mouse scroller to switch biomes, which can hinder gameplay.
- The automatic save system only allows saving at specific points, which can be inconvenient for players wanting to save anytime.
- grinding26 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that "Tales of Autumn" offers a refreshing take on the farming sim genre, with a stronger emphasis on animal care and ranching compared to traditional farming mechanics. Players appreciate the blend of high-tech features like terraforming and the depth of NPC interactions, which add charm and personality to the gameplay. Overall, the game strikes a balance between classic and modern farming sims, appealing to both new and veteran fans of the genre.
“As some other reviews have said, this is a farming game closer to the older Harvest Moons rather than the ease of Stardew Valley, with some unique features chucked in.”
“Gameplay emphasizes animal care, but also includes farming, fishing, exploring, designing your ranch, befriending NPCs, and participating in the community (including community events).”
“Like most farming sims, you get to fish, mine, forage, craft items, and complete quests for the villagers, so new and long-time fans of the genre will feel right at home with the game.”
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its depth and charm, with each villager possessing unique personalities and narratives that unfold as players engage with them. The emphasis on exploration and discovery enhances the storytelling experience, making it feel rich and immersive. However, some players felt that the initial excitement waned over time, leading to a decline in enjoyment.
“Charming, rich in story, and perfect in its routine - I am absolutely enamored with everything about this game; the style, the animals, the pacing, the storytelling, the villagers.”
“Overall, I think the game has a lot of potential and really hooked me at the start with terraforming, studying wild animals in their native habitat, and some of the early story dialogue which is quite witty.”
“Overall, I think the game has a lot of potential and really hooked me at the start with terraforming, studying wild animals in their native habitat, and some of the early story dialogue which is quite witty, but it stopped being fun and I won't continue playing it.”
“Like most farming sims, you get to fish, mine, forage, craft items, and complete quests for the villagers, so new and long-time fans of the genre will feel right at home with the game.”
“In the beginning, I thought the villagers would be very basic and bland types of characters (kind of like NPCs in Fae Farm, another farming sim I've played recently), so I was pleasantly surprised to discover that each of them has their own personality and bits of story to uncover as you get to know them better.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its innovative blend of traditional farming sim mechanics with unique features like terraforming and animal taming, which enhance the overall experience. Players enjoy a diverse range of activities, including animal care, farming, fishing, exploring, ranch design, and community engagement, making it a refreshing addition to the genre.
“I really like the idea of introducing terraforming and animal taming to the usual mix of farming sim play mechanics, and I wish at least one of the two was present in more farming sims.”
“It also has its own original ideas and innovations that make gameplay refreshing for this genre.”
“Gameplay emphasizes animal care, but also includes farming, fishing, exploring, designing your ranch, befriending NPCs, and participating in the community (including community events).”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as charming and peaceful, enhancing the overall experience of interacting with animals. While currently lacking seasonal variations, the developer has indicated that this feature will be added before the game exits early access.
“The art and music are charming and peaceful, and interacting with your animals is so cute!”
“I also really like the music.”
“The developer told me that right now there aren’t seasonal variations of the music, but there will be before it leaves early access.”
“The developer told me that right now there isn’t seasonal variations of the music, but there will be before it leaves early access.”
