The Adventures of Tree

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"The Adventures of Tree" is a relaxing, exploration-based game where you play as a sentient tree. Grow your roots, explore the world, and solve puzzles to uncover the mysteries of your existence. With a soothing soundtrack and beautiful, hand-drawn art style, this game offers a unique and serene experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 211 reviews

story13 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The Adventures of Tree features charming graphics and a whimsical art style that enhances the overall experience.
The game offers a relaxing yet engaging gameplay experience with a variety of quests and multiple endings, providing good replayability.
The developer is actively involved in improving the game, addressing bugs, and adding new content, which shows dedication to player feedback.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, including poor controls and limited inventory capacity, which can disrupt gameplay.
Many quests are repetitive fetch quests, leading to a sense of monotony and overwhelming players with too many tasks at once.
The initial gameplay can feel slow and clunky, which may deter new players from fully enjoying the experience.

story
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The game's story is described as entertaining and humorous, with a quirky premise involving tree-like characters and a variety of quests. However, many players find the narrative lacking depth, as it primarily consists of repetitive fetch quests with minimal plot development. While the game offers a fun and engaging world to explore, technical issues and a cluttered quest system detract from the overall storytelling experience.
- “Great story, multiple endings, and many hours of gameplay.”
- “The storyline is weird, but it's so much fun and it really draws you in.”
- “It's filled with a brilliant storyline, beautiful scenery, and ferocious combat.”
- “If it had some story, not just quests where you have to bring some stuff to people and they pay you and then can buy more stuff to do other quests, then I would like the game.”
- “There's no storyline or plot hook to follow.”
- “The story is very short - well, actually there is no real story (except for an intro and an ending clip) - but you have to do several quests, earn money for better equipment and skill points to beat the game.”
graphics
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The graphics of "The Adventures of Tree" have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the charming, hand-drawn art style that fits the game's whimsical atmosphere, while others criticize it as simplistic or low-quality. Despite the aesthetic appeal for some, issues like bugs and performance problems have detracted from the overall experience for others. Overall, the graphics evoke a strong divide among players, with opinions ranging from delightful to disappointing.
- “Its charming graphics, soothing soundtrack, and engaging gameplay make it a worthwhile experience.”
- “One of the standout features of The Adventures of Tree is its beautiful and colorful hand-drawn art style.”
- “The graphics are beautiful!!”
- “And graphics that make me wonder why they even made this.”
- “While the graphics are terrible and low effort, the game runs smoothly in 4k.”
- “The game's poor graphics and incredibly slow start did nothing to help my interest.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is generally engaging and enjoyable, featuring straightforward mechanics that allow for immersion without overwhelming players. While some reviews note a lack of depth or clunky interfaces, many highlight the fun, addictive nature of the gameplay, complemented by charming graphics and a fitting soundtrack. Overall, it offers a mix of challenges and exploration, making it a worthwhile experience for those seeking a lighthearted adventure.
- “While it is not particularly difficult, there are moments that present a fair challenge, keeping the gameplay engaging.”
- “The mechanics are straightforward, allowing players to immerse themselves in the world without feeling overwhelmed.”
- “In gameplay, this game shines; the developers are extremely tech-savvy, and most of the mechanics seem straight out of some older AAA games. The combat is fluid and cool.”
- “No, it most definitely does not provide 30+ hours of gameplay like the store page suggests, and the pacing is a bit all over the place, but I still think it's worth your time.”
- “For full disclosure, I initially wrote a negative review after about two hours of playing - the interfaces were clumsy (mostly the quest system), combat was awkward (lots of enemies are at your feet, and the general weapon swing barely gets there), and the combination of hunger and stamina made even basic gameplay slow and unappealing (both become a non-factor as you level up, but I still don't really see why they need to exist in the first place).”
- “While I adore the art style, I feel like it causes the gameplay to be more clunky.”
music
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The music in "The Adventures of Tree" is widely praised for its soothing and whimsical qualities, significantly enhancing the game's relaxing atmosphere and immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack's ability to complement the charming graphics and engaging gameplay, making it a memorable aspect of the game. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing to the game's enjoyable and chill vibe.
- “The music in The Adventures of Tree is a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack complements the gameplay perfectly, enhancing the immersive experience and making each adventure feel memorable.”
- “The music and sound effects in The Adventures of Tree are top-notch, with a whimsical and playful soundtrack that perfectly complements the game's art style and atmosphere.”
- “On another note, the music is really soothing and relaxing, but I don't have a good ear for video game music. I usually prefer to listen to a podcast or my personal choice of music while playing, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.”
- “The sounds/music”
- “There are six different sliders – ambient, movie, mob, GUI, music, and others.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its humor, featuring funny dialogue and amusing quests that often include pop culture references. While some players note that the gameplay can become repetitive due to simple fetch quests, the comedic elements and entertaining characters keep the experience enjoyable. Overall, the humor is a standout aspect that enhances the game's appeal.
- “This game is hilarious.”
- “The thing is, it gets kind of repetitive, as most of the quests are simple fetch quests, so it can get boring, but that doesn't make the game bad in any way, as most of the NPCs have some really funny dialogue. Some of the quests are reference-filled, like one where a chef is known for cooking with rats (in reference to Filthy Frank TV), so that's nice.”
- “Very well done and funny!”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some find the item storage and achievement requirements tedious and overwhelming, others enjoy the grindy quests and clever achievements, noting that they can be fun and rewarding. Overall, the experience can vary significantly, with some players feeling bored while others appreciate the charm and challenge of the grind.
- “The necessity to store items in chests scattered around the world can become tedious.”
- “I found the game nearly mind-numbingly boring and got bored after not long (the 7.6 hours are from card farming).”
- “I love quests, don't get me wrong, I actually love the grindy ones where you just collect a few things and return, but I feel like I got bombarded with quests immediately, that may overwhelm some players.”
stability
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The game's stability is criticized for being quite buggy, with persistent issues like game-breaking glitches and freezing during basic actions, despite years of updates. While some players find it charming and enjoyable, the overall experience is marred by missing functionality and cryptic achievements, leading to a mixed reception regarding its reliability.
- “Buggy trash with missing basic functionality even after 8 years and many updates, but they're getting ready to sell more of it as paid DLC.”
- “Whereas game-breaking glitches and bugs usually end in a 'upload your save file to us and we'll try and fix it' along with an entire guide on how to do it.”
- “Not only that, but the game freezes for simple stuff like opening your inventory.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is commendable, as it runs smoothly at 60 fps even on older systems like Windows XP, despite its low-quality graphics. While there have been improvements in performance since update 27.201, some users still experience occasional lag, indicating potential for further enhancements.
- “The game runs smoothly at 60 fps, and you can even play it on Windows XP.”
- “After update 27.201, the game's performance has improved significantly. There are still some lag issues, but I expect it to improve even more in the future.”
- “While the graphics are not impressive, the game runs smoothly in 4K.”
- “After the 27.201 update, the game's performance has improved significantly, but I still experience some lag issues. I hope it will improve even more in the future.”
- “The optimization in this game is lacking; I frequently encounter frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite the recent updates, the game still struggles with optimization, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "The Adventures of Tree" is enhanced by its standout music and sound effects, which create a relaxing and enjoyable experience. The whimsical and playful soundtrack aligns beautifully with the game's art style, further enriching the overall ambiance.
- “The music in The Adventures of Tree is a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere.”
- “The music and sound effects in The Adventures of Tree are also top-notch, with a whimsical and playful soundtrack that perfectly complements the game's art style and atmosphere.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game evokes a heartwarming and lovely atmosphere, creating an emotional connection with players. However, it also introduces darker elements, such as self-harm mechanics, which may contrast with its overall tone.
- “The setting and mood of the game is heartwarming; it's lovely.”
replayability
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The game features four different endings, providing players with a notable level of replayability as they can explore various outcomes through multiple playthroughs.
- “Each playthrough offers a unique experience, making you want to dive back in and explore different choices.”
- “The variety of character paths and outcomes ensures that no two runs feel the same.”
- “The adventures of Tree actually has 4 endings, so there's some replayability to be had here.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”