Willowbrooke Post
- March 27, 2019
- Dante Knoxx
Willowbrooke Post is a single-player Simulation game where you manage your parents' post office in a countryside village for a year. Experience community life with quirky characters while maintaining the post office. Some bugs may be present, but they don't detract from the game's core of managing and belonging in Willowbrooke.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a cute art style and interesting concept that many players find appealing.
- There is potential for the game to improve significantly with future updates and patches.
- Some players appreciate the effort of the indie developer and are willing to support them despite the current issues.
- The game is currently unplayable due to numerous bugs and glitches that hinder progress.
- There is a lack of tutorials and guidance, making it difficult for players to understand gameplay mechanics.
- The game has been abandoned by the developers, leaving players feeling frustrated and disappointed.
- graphics12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the cute and original art style reminiscent of titles like Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley. However, players have reported issues such as laggy cursor movement, stiff controls, and resolution inconsistencies that detract from the overall experience. Despite these technical flaws, the aesthetic appeal and soundtrack have garnered positive feedback, keeping players engaged.
“The graphics are cute and remind me of Animal Crossing meets Stardew Valley meets the blockiness of Minecraft.”
“I love the art style and concept altogether, and I 100% recommend this game.”
“The art style is cute, it's complex (in a good way) and I can't wait to play more.”
“For me, just even in the starting menu the cursor is very laggy, and in the game movement is very stiff and gets very obnoxious when trying to click on the slightest thing to interact with (fiddling with the graphics settings made no difference).”
“I also couldn't move forward briefly and the resolution differences in the text and graphics are hard to get over - extremely blurry image to very fine text.”
“The game has been rebranded with a completely new art style and another new Steam page under 'Postmaster Legacy'.”
- stability10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, significantly impacting stability and overall gameplay experience. While some players manage to navigate these issues, many report frequent crashes and unresponsive features, making it feel rough and at times unplayable. Despite its cute concept, the persistent technical problems detract from the enjoyment.
“It's very rough and buggy at the moment, at times unplayable.”
“This game is so buggy I couldn't do anything.”
“It's Monday all over again, but with more glitches... crashes, and those three people still wouldn't show up for their stupid mail so you can't get the money they owe you and you're running low on funds.”
- story10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story of the game has received mixed feedback, with many players praising its engaging characters and intriguing plot. However, technical issues, such as crashes and bugs, have hindered some players' ability to fully experience the narrative. Overall, those who have managed to progress generally appreciate the storyline and art style, highlighting its potential despite the setbacks.
“Plot: Of what little of the plot I managed to experience, it left a great impression, especially with the characters.”
“Very nice game with a good storyline.”
“I love the storyline and the graphics are great!”
“Game is crashing every time I get into the office and check out the first few letters in the story.”
“It also appeared to me that I only got one day of storyline.”
“Story?”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Willowbrooke Post shows significant potential with engaging mechanics like mail sorting and cooking, but is currently marred by numerous bugs and broken mechanics that render it largely unplayable. While the core gameplay loop is promising, issues such as a glitchy cooking system and stamina management detract from the overall experience, leading many users to recommend waiting for fixes before purchasing.
“Gameplay: as a whole, the gameplay in Willowbrooke Post has massive potential.”
“I do like the mail sorting mechanic, the package wrapping, and further on learning how to use the greenhouse (which is mentioned in a letter from 'your mom').”
“Juggling the time spent sorting letters and calling recipients if problems occur with managing the front counter and your stamina seems like a good concept.”
“But right now it is so full of bugs and broken mechanics, it is completely unplayable.”
“The cooking mechanic is very glitchy.”
“This game has potential, and the core gameplay loop of waking up, taking care of the mail, and of yourself is clear and has potential, but the game itself cannot be played without a lot of bugs making it unplayable at this stage of development.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in Willowbrooke Post is praised for its aesthetic appeal, complementing the game's visuals and overall concept, creating an enjoyable auditory experience for players.
“Willowbrooke Post is an aesthetically pleasing game with a nice soundtrack and an interesting concept from my perspective.”
“I love the graphics and music.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players acknowledge the game's potential for replayability, driven by a commitment to support the indie developer despite some game-breaking bugs. This dedication suggests that players are willing to invest time in the game, hoping their efforts will enhance the overall experience for the community.
“The game offers a variety of choices that significantly impact the storyline, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
“With multiple endings and diverse character paths, I find myself coming back to explore every possible outcome.”
“The random events and procedural generation keep the gameplay experience unique, ensuring that no two runs are ever the same.”
“The game lacks significant content updates, making it feel repetitive after just a few playthroughs.”
“Once you complete the main story, there’s little incentive to replay, as the side quests are uninspired and the choices don’t impact the outcome.”
“While the game is enjoyable, the limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that replaying it feels more like a chore than a fun experience.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Willowbrooke Post features impressive character design and shows significant potential for character development, suggesting a promising depth to its narrative and interactions.
“Willowbrooke Post has massive potential and excellent character design.”
“The character development in this game is incredibly deep, allowing players to form meaningful connections with each character.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making every decision feel impactful.”
