Woodfel

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Woodfel is a single player and multiplayer casual action adventure game. It was developed by L3fty Games and was released on July 28, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Woodfel is a single/multiplayer, open-world building & crafting game. As a new traveller to the land of Woodfel, you will discover a primitive fantasy world of creatures, monsters and factions! The usually peaceful hills & valleys that the Woodfolk roam are becoming more dangerous with the arrival of Demons to the realm. While you strive to prosper in this new land you will find powerfu…

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optimization3 positive mentions

music1 negative mentions

Woodfel offers a charming and relaxing sandbox experience with a focus on exploration and creativity.
The game features vibrant graphics and endearing characters, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
There is a variety of crafting options and multiplayer capabilities, allowing players to engage in cooperative gameplay and discover new items together.

The crafting system is flawed, with many recipes being inaccessible and controls that can be difficult to master.
The game world feels barren and lacks variety, with only two biomes and minimal environmental features.
Progression is hindered by a forced story and quest system that can be frustrating, especially when failing quests leads to long wait times for respawns.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is criticized for being overly restrictive, as it locks essential crafting items behind quests and random boss drops, forcing players to engage with the narrative to progress. Players express frustration with the quest design, which often requires traveling long distances and can lead to failure due to time limits and enemy difficulty, hindering exploration and crafting opportunities. Many reviewers feel that the game should offer more freedom akin to sandbox titles, rather than imposing a linear story that limits gameplay options.
- “The story itself honestly shouldn't be a requirement and shouldn't be forced just to get around. As in Minecraft, the inspiration for this game, you can craft first and prepare before doing any real content. Other MMOs also give you the basic gear to advance while putting up a gameplay challenge that is fair. While this game is not an MMO, the way it forces you to play and start feels very much like one.”
- “It doesn't need its own game if it is going to be left like this. It does not need a forced story, as a sandbox should give you the freedom to both play and build, with optional side quest stories for the factions. It shouldn't keep you stuck with one way to play the game, especially with the feature of building wherever you like; otherwise, it's just a wannabe theme park MMO with more steps added onto it.”
- “Faction structures and towns I was never able to find. I saw on the server that they spawned, but they felt too far away and too few. The demonfolk attack you on sight, so there is really no way to do their side quests without either killing a lot of woodfolk, which only give you 5 points per kill (not even worth the grind), or going through a long story that will halt your progress because you can't craft the basic stuff just to get ahead, such as armor or better weapons to face the tougher bosses.”
- “The story itself honestly shouldn't be a requirement and shouldn't be forced. Just like Minecraft, the inspiration for this game, you can craft first and prepare before doing any real content. Other MMOs also give you the basic gear to advance while putting up a fair gameplay challenge. While this game is not an MMO, the way it forces you to play and start feels very much like one.”
- “Faction structures and towns were never able to be found. I saw on the server that they spawned, but they felt too far away and too few. The demonfolk attack you on sight, so there is really no way to do their side quests without either killing a lot of woodfolk, which only give you 5 points per kill (not even worth the grind), or going through a long story that halts your progress because you can't craft the basic stuff to get ahead, such as armor or better weapons to face tougher bosses.”
- “It doesn't need its own game if it is going to be left like this. It does not need a forced story, as a sandbox should give you the freedom to both play and build with optional side quest stories for the factions. Instead, it keeps you stuck with one way to play the game, making it feel like a wannabe theme park MMO with more steps added onto it.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game draws inspiration from Minecraft, offering crafting and exploration elements that encourage preparation before tackling challenges. Players appreciate the vibrant graphics, polished mechanics, and the abundance of content, with many still discovering new items and recipes after extensive playtime. However, some feel that the story is unnecessarily forced into the gameplay experience.
- “There's currently plenty to do in the game; I am still finding new items and recipes even after almost 30 hours of gameplay.”
- “At first glance, Woodfel is reminiscent of Minecraft, but scores with its own flair and game mechanics.”
- “Vibrant, colorful graphics, endearing characters, and very polished mechanics and controls.”
- “The story itself honestly shouldn't be a requirement and shouldn't be forced. Just like Minecraft, the inspiration for this game, you can craft first and prepare before doing any real content. Other MMOs give you the basic gear to advance while also providing a gameplay challenge that is fair. While this game is not an MMO, the way it forces you to play and start honestly feels very much like one.”
- “At first glance, Woodfel is reminiscent of Minecraft, but it lacks its own unique flair and game mechanics.”
- “The gameplay mechanics feel unpolished and can be frustrating, detracting from the overall experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally find the optimization of the game to be satisfactory, noting a good price-to-performance ratio that enhances the overall experience.
- “The price-to-performance ratio is excellent.”
- “The optimization in this game allows for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how well the game runs; it feels polished and well-optimized.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are vibrant and colorful, featuring endearing characters and polished mechanics, though they are generally considered nice but not groundbreaking.
- “Vibrant, colorful graphics, endearing characters, and very polished mechanics and controls.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is noted for being repetitive and continuous, which may detract from the overall experience for some players.
- “The music is very repetitive and ongoing.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the emotional connection fostered by the developers, feeling reassured that their concerns and the community's needs are prioritized.
- “That has made me feel reassured that the developers have the community in mind.”