The North Pole

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The North Pole is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by HotSpaghetti and was released on December 18, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

In "The North Pole" , take on the role of Santa Claus and prepare for Christmas by helping elves, completing challenges, and collecting ornaments to decorate the town tree. Interact with cheerful elves and explore the wintery North Pole while spreading holiday cheer. This casual sandbox game encourages players to enjoy the festive spirit in a relaxing, stress-free environment.

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

music2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is charming and oozes holiday cheer, making it a fun experience during Christmas time.
The elf tossing mechanic and ragdoll effects provide a silly and entertaining gameplay experience.
Despite its simplicity, the game is enjoyable and has potential for future updates and content.

The game has numerous bugs that can hinder progress and lead to frustrating restarts.
It does not run on Windows 11, causing crashes on multiple machines.
The game is quite short, and many players feel it should be offered at a lower price or for free.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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38%
The game features 40 quests and challenges centered around collecting ornaments to illuminate a Christmas tree, but players have reported frustrating bugs that prevent quest completion. Despite these issues, there is a strong appreciation for the game's concept, mechanics, and overall potential, with hopes for future updates to enhance the experience.
- “I also hope the developer continues to add stuff because I like the feel of this game, I love the missions, the mechanics, I love the idea of this game and feel like it has a lot of potential!”
- “I tried three different quests so far and couldn't complete any of them.”
- “I collected everything I needed, and the elf who gave me the quest never accepted to finish it, even after I restarted the game and started over.”
- “There are 40 different quests and challenges to get ornaments to light up the Christmas tree.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a charming Christmas vibe that adds to the overall atmosphere.
- “The music is nice, with a cute Christmas vibe.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate a growing sentiment that high-quality graphics and large budgets are not the sole indicators of a game's value or appeal. Players are increasingly prioritizing gameplay and storytelling over visual fidelity.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a lighthearted and relaxing atmosphere, highlighted by amusing ragdoll physics and the quirky ability to throw elves, contributing to its comedic appeal.
- “Just an overall relaxing game that has funny ragdoll effects and allows you to throw elves.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players appreciate the gameplay for its engaging mechanics and well-designed missions, expressing optimism for future updates that could enhance the game's potential. Overall, the game's feel and concept resonate positively with users.
- “I hope the developer continues to add content because I love the feel of this game, the missions, and the mechanics. I believe it has a lot of potential!”
- “I love the gameplay mechanics and the variety of missions. The overall feel of the game is fantastic, and I can't wait to see what the developers add next!”
- “The gameplay is engaging and offers a lot of depth. I appreciate the unique mechanics and the creative missions that keep me coming back for more!”