Monster Harvest
Should I recommend this game yes or no? I played about 50 hours of it.
But this game feels very early access. It is fine for the price.
Don’t expect too much though.
Here are my pros/cons.
Pros:
-Monster farming/fighting is integrated in the gameplay loop, unlike Stardew Valley where it feels more like an afterthought/removed from the actual gameplay.
-The world is more phantasy like. You don’t have your typical normal farmlife but instead you farm eyes and skulls. Especially the Dark season is very Halloween. Yes there are only 3 seasons: Dry, wet, and dark.
– Real player with 46.7 hrs in game
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Hello,
I am quite conflicted about this game.
I really like the concept of Monster Harvest. It’s different from the usual. It’s like a mix between moonlighter (for the dungon part) but with planimals for fighters (a bit like pokemon) and harvest moon, stardew velley, peaceful days, etc… for the farming / townfolks part.
And that is a good idea. But there are a lot of itching little things.
Let’s start with the + :
Three seasons which are different from the usual is nice, 21 days instead of 28 or 30… Well, why not.
– Real player with 28.4 hrs in game
Stardew Valley
This game got me through a really dark place in my life. I lost my job, spouse, and home in less than a year. I would chop wood and fish when I couldn’t find the energy to do anything else and fall asleep on the couch listening to the background music. I’ve put thousands of hours into Stardew Valley. The little successes I had were the catalyst I needed to think maybe I could have little successes again in life, too. Highly recommend. Thank you for making this game.
– Real player with 2475.7 hrs in game
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The first time I heard about it I was set on “I don’t like pixel games”, I played it half-heartedly and stopped after 3 hours. Almost a year later I picked it up again and now I am on the grind for 100 % perfection, decorating, fishing, mining, etc. There’s so much you can do in-game and you can either play it very chill and laid-back or you can chase all those achievements.
What I’d say now, after almost 200 hrs in-game, just give it a proper chance and let it charm you. :D
– Real player with 214.8 hrs in game
Sun Haven
I love this game but it’s still buggy. I hope that new and bigger updates will soon be released. I find the progress of update releases to be very slow. I’m starting to lose hope that it will ever be updated.
– Real player with 55.2 hrs in game
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I love this game, it’s beautiful. I love the farming, mining and all the activities you can do within the game. Even though it’s early access I’m in love with it. It is rather buggy, since I have played multiplayer the entire time, my friend gets disconnected really often and he lost all his clothes and things in his inventory so make sure you put stuff in a container before you go to sleep. Avoid opening a container someone else is using because on one occasion it let the other person access the container and the stuff I had just added got deleted. I’m sure the game will only get better in the future.
– Real player with 44.9 hrs in game
Kynseed
It’s good so far.
Updated for ‘Hag & Slash’ Update
Fair Warning:: There are dark themes, and some mature references in this game.
Pros:
Extremely Ambitious game:
Kynseed is a LIFE SIM, not just a farming sim. the goal of this game is to give the player options to specialize in any available niches of the character’s life if the player wants to, with each being in-depth in their own stepping stones. This includes farming, business owning, combat, domestic life, animal breeding, crafting, player-character/spouse/worker/offspring skill and stat improving for even better experiences in those areas, etc. They’re implementing a lot of in-depth and unique features for each (check their roadmap in the official site, and the Discord.)
– Real player with 170.5 hrs in game
I’ve put a lot of hours into this game (especially for being an early access title), so it’s pretty apparent that I would recommend it.
I’ve read through some negative reviews and I can see where they’re coming from with some things, but I think it’s entirely accurate to say that Kynseed is worth the price. If you’re wondering whether you can get $10 worth of content, I’d say yes! The game’s value will increase with time, so I think it’s worthwhile to get it while it is so cheap- and you’ll have the added advantage of already having progressed through some major early events and having hoarded resources.
– Real player with 111.5 hrs in game
Picontier / ピコンティア
Wonderful little farming game from SKIPMORE and Kan.Kikuchi! This game has lots of things for you to do around your farm and an island. There are lots of items to collect and quests to complete. Lots of quality of life features are present in this game, as well as a catalog for the different items and people you have encountered. The game is in early access at the time of this review, and there are plans for lots more content to be added!
– Real player with 44.8 hrs in game
If wanted to get because cheaper then other games on steam not $35 I recommend you get it either on sale or regular price.
Game itself was not bad.
I am not sure if they character customization yet - I like to see that.
Not sure if avatar evolves or levels up like if you pick a race that sort thing.
Like: I think farming aspects are similar to real life/ foraging/beating up monsters.
Graphics reminds of pixel art graphics if weren’t for mobs being different and regions.
Relationships improve on help, item unlock, new recipe.
– Real player with 42.1 hrs in game
The Islander
At first I thought this game was a tad bit shit, with zero tutorial and a little character who does nothing but run in a confused manner around on paths you set down. But here I am, currently 33 hours into the game, trying to collect all of the awards. I did not, for one second, think that it would be that difficult to collect 28 achievements, but as the items grow higher in price, it’s suddenly very difficult. At some points you have to pay 234K for a singular chicken who will provide you with 150 coins at most. That being said, taking the price into consideration, it was not a waste of money. There is little content, with about five items in each section being slowly unlocked, yet there is enough to satisfy the small price tag.
– Real player with 51.1 hrs in game
Its a dumbed down version of the farming in stardew valley. If youve played any clicker game, Youll figure out the game in no time. Appears to be easy to ideal play once you get a cocobot or two, and is relaxing. Great for casually passing the time.
Doesnt tell you anything in terms of what to do, but like i said if youve played a clicker game, its that concept. The option menus has symbols but no text to tell you what the symbols mean. so I had to take a hopeful guess at which one was save.
The game works smooth in windowed mode, but when I put it into full screen, it because slow and choppy. And steam achievements arent progressing or popping at the moment. This may be a bug
– Real player with 23.8 hrs in game
Travellers Rest
Hello!
I would like to say that this game is very fun to play. It’s still being developed but this game is very addictive. It actually helps calm me down.
The soundtracks, the vibes of the game are good. You can go at your own pace, do what you want with your Tavern and it’s very fun to play with friends!
I would 100% recommend this game to everyone!
– Real player with 104.7 hrs in game
Very fun little management game. I normally do not purchase Early Access games given that they tend to be pretty rough, but as this one stands (11/13/2021) I’ve put almost thirty hours into it without much hitch or problem. Highly recommend, love the art.
– Real player with 45.5 hrs in game
Circadian City
I love this game although it is obviously very early access and still got some problems, but overall I enjoyed playing it a lot.
Here is a video I did for you: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZP6dZ6oCR0Mwi0Lx2ggo1g
You can not really compare it to Stardew Valley although it might be a bit inspired by games like that.
Also you can see that the developers put a lot of heart into it and the background story as well as the NPC characters are already very unique although I expect them to still add a bit more text to some to show more details about the different characters.
– Real player with 91.8 hrs in game
This is not a beta disguised as an Early Access title. This game really is early access. It is pretty rough around the edges with incomplete content, bugs, and balance issues. I’ve got 3ish hours in and don’t think I’ve gone 5 minutes without noticing something that felt wrong.
But the game is still really good even in its current state. The gameplay loop feels new and is interesting. Some mechanics feel more complete than others, and those feel and play great. It looks like many other games we’ve seen before, but there is enough of a new spin on this one to make it feel unique.
– Real player with 32.1 hrs in game
Moonhaven
Moonhaven is an open-ended, survival, life sim RPG! Explore a seemingly deserted and definitely haunted island!
You awake on the beach of a deserted island. Hungry and alone, armed with only your wits, you set out to survive and build a life for yourself. Can you make it through the night, solve the mystery of the haunted isle and make a home for yourself? It will not be easy. The once vibrant, nearby town of Moonhaven lies in ruins and now is home only to the ghosts of the past! With some dedication, you may just be the one to help the spirits that haunt Moonhaven find peace and restore the island to its former glory!
Features
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Turn the wilderness on the island into a bustling farm! Grow crops, raise animals, craft new items, and more! Build your dream farm anywhere you want in the island’s wilderness.
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Survive the cold nights! Grow, gather, hunt and fish for the food you need to survive!
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Up to 4 Players! Invite 1-3 players to join you on the island online! Players can work together to build their farms, share resources and rebuild the nearby town of Moonhaven!
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Level up your skills! Everything you do gains you experience and levels. Each level you get a new skill point you can spend on unlocking new cooking and crafting recipes, unlock new areas to explore, and improve your farming, crafting, hunting, fishing and fighting abilities.
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Explore a vast, mysterious island! You’ll encounter a variety of animals and even some monsters. Find powerful weapons, raw materials for crafting and mysteries to be uncovered.
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Restore Moonhaven to its former glory! The town lies in ruins, haunted by ghosts from the past. Help the spirits that haunt Moonhaven find peace and restore the island to its former glory by repairing and rebuilding the town!
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Go fishing! Take the afternoon off and go fishing. The island’s lakes and the ocean are teeming with many varieties of fish. Craft bait, bobbers and traps to help you become an angling master!
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Cook delicious foods and craft everything you need! Cook dozens of different recipes to help sustain you and provide you with beneficial benefits. Craft tools, weapons, building materials and other useful items to help you build your farm and survive on the island!
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Customize your character! Change your character’s appearance to including hair, clothes and more!
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Build your base! Build your own farm house, barn and more! Choose from a variety of different building materials to craft your dream home! Build fences, traps to keep out predators during the night and protect your crops.
Roots of Pacha
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Be a part of a thriving stone age community. Discover “ideas,” domesticate crops, befriend animals, and contribute to the growth of your village. Play with friends in co-op or explore the early days of civilization in single-player.
Discover, gather, and farm vegetables and herbs. Explore the surrounding wilderness to find animals to befriend and domesticate; fish the shallow and deep waters to see what lies in their depths; and mine the darkest caves filled with mysteries and secret powers.
Begin your journey of discovery as you develop the tools and ideas that reshaped the primitive world. Learn to process and preserve food (meat, vegetarian, and vegan options), begin metalworking, create beautiful pottery and art, unlock your clan’s spirituality, and invent new buildings to expand your village any way you want.
A tight-knit community of people will ensure your village’s survival, each with their own fears and dreams. Develop friendships and overcome hardships together. Grow your village by inviting people from other clans to live with you. Participate in primitive festivals and rituals to Pacha, mother nature, and her elements. And when the time comes, find your true love ❤.
Customize your character’s appearance with the best cosmetics the stone age has to offer. When you’re done working on your face, work on creating the most amazing farm around. Don’t stop there! Design, place, and decorate your own unique home to return to after a hard day’s work.
The game was developed from scratch with multiplayer support in mind. Live together with friends and share your talents and resources to help the clan evolve. Ride your favorite animals together. Compete in fishing, have fun at festivals, and participate in milestone multiplayer cutscenes.