Verdant Village
- August 3, 2020
- Exodus Software
- 127h median play time
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Get on itch.io StoreVerdant Village is a farming and life simulation game. You'll grow crops, raise animals, and build relationships with villagers in a peaceful, pixelated world. Navigate challenges such as crop failures, harsh weather, and the mysteries of the village's ancient ruins. Immerse yourself in this charming and engaging game as you strive to make the village your own.
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Reviews
- The game offers a charming experience with beautiful art and a variety of activities like farming, mining, fishing, and alchemy.
- The developer is very communicative and responsive to player feedback, which enhances the overall experience and shows commitment to future updates.
- There is a lot of content available for an early access game, and many players find it engaging and fun, with potential for even more features in the future.
- The game lacks difficulty and challenge, as there are no enemies and the main character cannot die, which can make gameplay feel repetitive.
- There are several bugs and technical issues, including game freezes and visual glitches, which can detract from the experience.
- The game can be confusing for new players due to a lack of direction in tutorials and navigation, making it difficult to know what to do next.
- grinding26 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the variety of activities available in the game, including farming, fishing, mining, and alchemy, which help mitigate the grind often associated with such titles. The progression is described as smooth and not overly tedious, with the absence of tool degradation allowing for a more enjoyable experience. Overall, the game is recommended for fans of farming simulators, promising a rich and engaging gameplay experience.
“The progression is smooth and not too grindy.”
“The progression is smooth and not too grindy.”
“If you are a livestock farmer with small plots of land, it is a good game, but for farming, it is not.”
“It is easy to perform tasks such as mining, growing crops, etc., though a bit tedious.”
“No tools breaking is a plus, so I can enjoy doing other things like farming, mining, fishing, looking for flowers (for alchemy) and such and/or building up my farm (you do still have energy drain and it kind of drains fast though).”
- story22 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is described as having potential for depth, with a variety of quests from NPCs that provide small goals and guidance. While the game features familiar life sim elements and an open world, some players feel the overarching narrative is unclear, and there is a need for improved tutorials and more implemented content. Overall, the quests are engaging and enjoyable, contributing to a unique experience reminiscent of other titles in the genre.
“While I found the graphics initially confronting, and there are still large sections of the game not yet implemented (and a dire need for some improved tutorials/in-game help), this game is very enjoyable to play and has a lot of potential for a really engrossing story.”
“As a long-time Harvest Moon player, I've played quite a few games in this genre, including Stardew, Kynseed, Story of Seasons, etc. While there are echoes of these other games in Verdant Village, it does have its own unique feel, and I think especially as more features are implemented, it will continue to gain its own identity.”
“The pacing is whatever you make it, the quests are fun and not too difficult, and I absolutely love the music and NPCs in this game.”
“While I found the graphics initially confronting, and there are still large sections of the game not yet implemented (and a dire need for some improved tutorials/in-game help), this game is very enjoyable to play, and has a lot of potential for a really engrossing story.”
“I will say you can get beginner quests and what I'd call intermediate or harder quests whenever you want, so sometimes the quest will ask for things you won't know how to do for quite a while.”
“As a long-time Harvest Moon player, I've played quite a few games in this genre, including Stardew, Kynseed, Story of Seasons, etc. While there are echoes of these other games in Verdant Village, it does have its own unique feel and I think especially as more features are implemented, it will continue to gain its own identity.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its beautiful art and relaxing atmosphere, with minimal screen clutter and a variety of activities to engage in, especially for an early access title. While some users encountered bugs and issues, the developer's prompt responses and plans for future improvements have been positively noted. The game incorporates enjoyable mechanics reminiscent of popular titles like Stardew Valley and Graveyard Keeper.
“The art is beautiful and communicates well with the gameplay, with little clutter on the screen.”
“Very nice game with wonderful music and relaxing gameplay, so much to do for early access and many plans for the future.”
“It has a lot of great mechanics from Stardew Valley and Graveyard Keeper.”
“There's a bug in one of the mechanics.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game feature a charming pixel art style that many players appreciate, though some initially find it confronting. However, the game is still in development, with significant portions not yet implemented, leading to occasional visual glitches and audio issues. Overall, while the art is well-received, the game is perceived to be around 50-70% complete, indicating room for improvement.
“The art is nice (I love pixel graphics).”
“I love the art style.”
“I love the graphic style.”
“While I found the graphics initially confronting, and there are still large sections of the game not yet implemented (and a dire need for some improved tutorials/in-game help), this game is very enjoyable to play and has a lot of potential for a really engrossing story.”
“There are a few bugs - the background music comes on and off, sometimes there are glitches in the visuals, etc. I figure this game is maybe 50-70% finished.”
“While I found the graphics initially confronting, and there are still large sections of the game not yet implemented (and a dire need for some improved tutorials/in-game help), this game is very enjoyable to play and has a lot of potential for a really engrossing story.”
- music10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and ability to enhance the relaxing gameplay experience, with many players expressing their love for it. However, some users have reported issues with the background music intermittently cutting in and out, suggesting that the game may still be in development. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
“I absolutely love the music and NPCs in this game.”
“Very nice game with wonderful music and relaxing gameplay, so much to do for early access and many plans for the future.”
“The music is great.”
“There are a few bugs - the background music comes on and off, sometimes there are glitches in the visuals, etc. I figure this game is maybe 50-70% finished?”
“- background music.”
“- background music.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game currently exhibits significant stability issues, including audio glitches, visual bugs, and the presence of invisible barriers, suggesting it may be only partially complete. Many players feel that the rushed early access release has resulted in a product that requires extensive patches to address these problems. Overall, the stability of the game is a major concern for users.
“There are a few bugs - the background music comes on and off, sometimes there are glitches in the visuals, etc. I figure this game is maybe 50-70% finished.”
“Some developers rush to put out all the content in early access and as a result, players get buggy, awkward sections that need tons of patches.”
“I keep bumping into invisible barriers and I'm experiencing a few glitches with the Steam controller.”
