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Where the Bees Make Honey

Where the Bees Make Honey tries to convey its message through nostalgic childhood memories, unresponsive controls and a plethora of technical issues that undermine everything. There might be something to the puzzles, but they're weak and extremely buggy. This game is physically painful in its current state.
26%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
stability
30% User Score Based on 88 reviews
Critic Score 10%Based on 1 reviews

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"Where the Bees Make Honey" is a puzzle adventure game that explores nostalgia and childhood memories. Players experience Sunny's reflections of her past from an adult perspective, with gameplay transitioning between first-person and playable vignettes for each season. The game emphasizes a dreamy, ethereal atmosphere, capturing the magic and wonder of childhood dress-up and play.

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30%
Audience ScoreBased on 89 reviews
story12 positive mentions
stability18 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique narrative structure that explores themes of nostalgia and personal growth, allowing players to connect with the protagonist's journey.
  • Some levels showcase beautiful cutscenes and a distinct art style that evokes a sense of nostalgia, providing a visually appealing experience.
  • The perspective puzzles, while short, are interesting and add a creative element to the gameplay.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and janky controls, making the gameplay experience frustrating and often unplayable.
  • The narrative is disjointed and lacks clarity, leading to confusion about the story and the protagonist's motivations.
  • With a playtime of only about an hour, many players feel the game does not offer enough content to justify its price.
  • story
    62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Where the Bees Make Honey" is a mixed bag, with some players finding it intriguing and relatable as it explores themes of childhood memories and personal growth, while others criticize it for being disjointed, confusing, and lacking a clear direction. The narrative's experimental nature and shifting perspectives can lead to a loss of coherence, making it difficult for some to engage fully. Overall, while the game offers moments of emotional depth, its execution leaves much to be desired, resulting in a story that may resonate with some but frustrate others.

    • “The narrative exploration of change, dreams, and personal choices adds depth to the storytelling.”
    • “While the game's disjointed pacing and occasional narrative hiccups might limit its impact, those who appreciate introspective storytelling and the exploration of personal memories will find themselves immersed in the emotional tapestry of 'Where the Bees Make Honey,' where every memory uncovered is a step towards understanding the intersections of life, dreams, and change.”
    • “It is the kind of story that makes you really look into the mirror and open your eyes to your life.”
    • “The story line is almost non-existent.”
    • “In some levels it is pretty hard to follow the story, for example the rabbit level where you aimlessly run around while also just not really listening to what is being said.”
    • “I'm all for non-linear storytelling, but the story just isn't there.”
  • gameplay
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing it for being mechanically flawed and inconsistent, leading to frustrating experiences. While some appreciate the variety of puzzles and exploration elements, others find the execution lacking, with clunky controls and jarring shifts in mechanics that disrupt immersion. Conversely, a few reviews highlight the game's engaging and ever-changing gameplay as a strong point, suggesting it can provide a captivating experience despite its shortcomings.

    • “The blend of puzzles and exploration mechanics provides variety, encouraging players to engage with the environment and solve challenges to progress.”
    • “Overall, the gameplay in 'Where the Bees Make Honey' is exciting and gripping, as you never know how it is going to change next, where no one form of gameplay or perspective outlasts its welcome.”
    • “If you're looking for a contemplative experience with some very interesting puzzle mechanics, this is a good choice.”
    • “The gameplay is definitely the weakest point of the game.”
    • “I just feel like the gameplay is all over the place: trying too many things at once and this is the reason why it feels very flat.”
    • “The game starts falling apart by the end where the mechanics in certain mini-games and levels absolutely do not work as intended or are half-baked and the controls become incredibly clunky and inaccurate to a frustrating degree.”
  • graphics
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Where the Bees Make Honey" receive mixed reviews, with some praising its polished visuals, unique handcrafted art style, and effective use of shaders, while others criticize the inconsistent quality and technical flaws. The nostalgic aesthetic resonates with some players, though the combination of different styles may not appeal to everyone. Overall, the game is noted for its beautiful visuals and engaging atmosphere, despite some players experiencing performance issues.

    • “The visual design of 'Where the Bees Make Honey' showcases a distinct and handcrafted art style that evokes nostalgia.”
    • “Visually, the game looks very polished, with some high-quality visuals, good use of shaders, and good variance of areas, although some might dislike the two different styles being combined.”
    • “With powerful writing, beautiful visuals, exciting ever-changing gameplay and perspectives, and a delicious atmosphere, 'Where the Bees Make Honey' is outstanding.”
    • “I don't even know why they have graphics options up to ultra; they obviously didn't bother to address the graphics.”
    • “Maybe it's my computer which lacks enough graphics power, but the 3D graphics in the game had serious flaws when I was trying to play.”
    • “Truth be told, the art style is either hit or miss.”
  • stability
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous reports of buggy controls and audio problems that detract from the overall experience. Players have noted that much of their time is spent grappling with these glitches, leading to frustration and a sense that the game feels unfinished. While some users observed improvements in performance on different platforms, the consensus remains that the game is plagued by instability.

    • “You get an hour of playtime, two if you count being forced to play this buggy mess twice for both endings, which is just not enough for the full price of the game.”
    • “This game was painful to finish, the whole experience was buggy, the rabbit section was so janky, and the RC car section wasn't much better.”
    • “There are many more buggy parts and all in all no part of this game except the office sequences appeared to me to be really finished or properly playtested.”
  • emotional
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game effectively evokes emotions through its unique narrative structure and relatable themes of personal growth, allowing players to connect deeply with the protagonist's journey. While some pacing issues may detract from the overall impact, the introspective storytelling and nostalgic visuals create a reflective experience that resonates with players, particularly during poignant moments. Overall, it offers a rich emotional tapestry that encourages players to explore the intersections of life, dreams, and change.

    • “With its unique narrative structure, emotional themes, and a blend of puzzles and exploration, the game offers a reflective and occasionally poignant experience that aims to capture the essence of personal growth.”
    • “The emotional themes and relatable experiences the game portrays stand out, allowing players to connect with the challenges and growth the protagonist undergoes.”
    • “While the game's disjointed pacing and occasional narrative hiccups might limit its impact, those who appreciate introspective storytelling and the exploration of personal memories will find themselves immersed in the emotional tapestry of 'where the bees make honey,' where every memory uncovered is a step towards understanding the intersections of life, dreams, and change.”
  • atmosphere
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its dynamic nature, seamlessly adapting to the ever-changing gameplay and perspectives. Users highlight the combination of powerful writing, stunning visuals, and a relatable plot, creating an engaging and immersive experience that enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “The atmosphere is very much like the gameplay, where it is constantly changing just like everything else in the game.”
    • “No matter the gameplay or the perspective the game is being played from, the atmosphere changes perfectly to fit in.”
    • “From its relatability and gripping plot to the absolutely gorgeous visuals and delicious atmosphere, the game offers exciting and ever-changing gameplay and perspectives.”
    • “The atmosphere is very like the gameplay where it is constantly changing as does everything else in the game.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highlighted as a standout feature, particularly the impressive performances by the voice actresses and the catchy "ghouls and ghosts" song. Many reviewers noted that the soundtrack is one of the few redeeming qualities of the game, with the trailer's song also receiving praise.

    • “The standout best parts are the voice actresses' incredible performance, and the 'Ghouls and Ghosts' song, which I enjoy a lot.”
    • “The only good thing going for this game was the soundtrack.”
    • “At least the song chosen for the trailer was good...”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews do not provide specific feedback on the game's optimization, focusing instead on the voice acting and music. Therefore, no conclusions can be drawn regarding the optimization aspect.

10%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

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