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 large, engaging world to explore.
- The developer is very communicative and responsive to player feedback, which enhances the overall experience.
- There is a lot of content available, including farming, mining, fishing, and various quests, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- The game currently lacks difficulty and enemies, which can make gameplay feel repetitive and unchallenging.
- There are several bugs and glitches, including issues with the map and character movement, which can detract from the experience.
- As an early access title, many features are still incomplete, and players may find themselves lost without clear guidance or direction.
- grinding13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- -15 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the diverse activities available in the game, including farming, hunting, fishing, and alchemy, which contribute to a rich gameplay experience. The progression is generally smooth and not overly grindy, allowing players to enjoy various tasks without the frustration of tool degradation. Overall, the game is well-received for its engaging mechanics and potential for future content, making it a strong recommendation for fans of the farming simulator genre.
“The progression is smooth and not too grindy.”
“Grinding feels rewarding and keeps me engaged.”
“I appreciate how the grind is balanced, making it enjoyable rather than tedious.”
“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.”
“The progression is smooth & not too grindy.”
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story in the game is described as having potential, with engaging NPC quests that provide players with small goals, though the overarching narrative remains unclear. While the game features familiar life simulation elements and an open-world structure, some players find the quest difficulty varies, leading to occasional confusion about objectives. Overall, the game is enjoyable and offers a unique feel, especially as more features are expected to be implemented.
“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 quests are interesting and not overly difficult.”
“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.”
“It has all the aspects you would expect in a farming/life sim game: farming, mining, fishing, foraging, etc. It has a pretty big map, and quite a few townspeople that give you quests to gain access to new items.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its beautiful art and relaxing experience, with minimal screen clutter and a wealth of activities available in early access. While some users encountered bugs and issues, the developer is responsive and committed to improvements, drawing inspiration from popular titles like Stardew Valley and Graveyard Keeper. Overall, the gameplay offers a promising foundation with plans for future enhancements.
“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; there's 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.”
“I had a few issues with the current gameplay, and the developer replied very fast, pointing out the solution and explaining his plans to improve what I had the most problem with.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game feature a charming pixel art style that many players appreciate, though some find the visuals initially overwhelming. However, the game is still in development, with significant portions yet to be implemented, leading to occasional glitches and bugs. Overall, while the graphics show promise, they require further refinement and polish.
“The art is nice; I love pixel graphics.”
“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?”
“I love the art style.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely 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.
“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.”
“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.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is currently lacking, with users reporting various bugs such as inconsistent background music, visual glitches, and issues with invisible barriers. Many feel that the game appears to be only partially finished, suggesting that it may require significant patches to address these problems.
“There are a few bugs - the background music comes on and off, sometimes there are glitches in the visuals. 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.”
