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.
Reviews
- The game introduces unique mechanics like terraforming and animal taming, enhancing the farming sim experience.
- The characters are well-developed with distinct personalities, making interactions engaging and enjoyable.
- The developer is highly responsive to feedback and bug fixes, contributing to a positive player experience.
- The game lacks the flexibility to play at your own pace, with some tasks feeling mandatory rather than optional.
- There are some control issues, particularly for players using laptops, which can hinder gameplay.
- The game may feel overwhelming at times due to the constant requests from villagers, making it feel more like servitude.
- grinding13 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 by emphasizing animal care and incorporating unique features like terraforming and high-tech tools, setting it apart from traditional low-tech farming games. While it retains familiar mechanics such as fishing, mining, and community engagement, it leans more towards ranching than farming, appealing to both new and veteran players with its charming aesthetics and engaging NPC interactions. Overall, the game strikes a balance between nostalgia for older titles and modern gameplay elements.
“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.”
“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.”
“Gameplay emphasizes animal care, but also includes farming, fishing, exploring, designing your ranch, befriending NPCs, and participating in the community (including community events).”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's story is enriched by well-developed villagers, each with unique personalities and narratives that unfold as players engage with them. Players appreciate the exploration aspect, which encourages discovering events and quests organically rather than through a guided map. While the initial charm and witty dialogue captivate players, some feel that the story loses its appeal over time, impacting their overall 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.”
“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.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its innovative blend of terraforming and animal taming alongside traditional farming sim mechanics, offering a refreshing experience in the genre. Players engage in various activities such as animal care, farming, fishing, exploring, ranch design, and community interaction, including events with NPCs.
“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).”
“Gameplay can feel repetitive after a while, as the tasks often lack variety and depth.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to perform simple actions.”
“There are numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt the gameplay experience, leading to frequent crashes.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % 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 mentioned that there aren’t seasonal variations of the music at the moment, but they plan to add them before the game leaves early access.”
“The developer told me that right now there aren’t seasonal variations of the music, but there will be before it leaves early access.”
