Apples Busy Day

A fun little game to chill with, leagues better than the looks and the title made me expect. You're an unemployed apple who gets themself into a large number of intricately linked fetch quests on a slightly maze-ish island full of other fruit and veggies on legs who all have silly though sometimes also touching dialogues in mild internet speak. There's a fishing minigame that can be made easier in the options menu, but I surprisingly didn't suck at it in normal mode. No idea what that banana did with the fish I brought them. You also catch butterflies for no apparent reason and crabs "for research" without minigames. Money grows on trees. Did it make any sense? Of course not. Was it enjoyable? Absolutely. * * * If you like chill and story-driven games, check out my curator [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/35872486]Peaceful Adventures and Stories[/url]. You're also welcome to join the [url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/chilladventures]group[/url].

A first look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8CzF-XGoL4 Apple Busy Day is a short but charming little fetch-quest exploration game. I enjoyed playing it, as it was the perfect cozy quickie on a relatively busy evening. A part of me did wish the game was longer since I really liked exploring and doing the fetch quests, and some dialogue made me laugh a little (and some made me pull an eyebrow up, like Potato, what are you doing?!). But on the other hand, like I said, it is perfect quickly. I got to see the ending and was satisfied with playing it out without being interrupted by real life and having to return numerous times to hop back in. And sometimes, that's just what I need instead of a lengthy one. I would not mind seeing a sequel of some sort.

What an absolute delightful little game. I had so much fun. Apples Busy Day is very simple, but very sincere. It's earnest in its millennial humor and its artstyle. And the music is absolute banger. I am a very serious, very guarded person. When I create anything, I strive for "the best version it can possibly be". Apples Busy Day moved me. It is what it says it is, and nothing more; it strives for fun and accessibility. It's aware of its silliness, and wears it with pride. I love that. I will endeavor to carry its whimsy with me.

[quote]If you enjoy reading this review, please consider following [url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/VeesCozyCorner]Vee's Cozy Corner[/url] for more.[/quote] A cute little apple is having a busy day in a town full of needy fruits & veggies. This is the unusual premise for Zertug latest game, Apple’s Busy Day. In this game you can find out the answer to a very important question; what do apples do in their free time. Apple’s Busy Day is a lighthearted exploration game. The protagonist is an apple aptly named Apple. He’s a friendly and good-natured fruit always ready to help whomever he comes across. Apple wanders around his home island helping any neighbours he meets. Of course that makes him very popular in his community. As you can imagine, there’s no lack of characters requesting Apple’s assistance. Whether it be delivering a love letter or helping a young fruit get back his soccer ball, Apple is always happy to oblige. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3356522471 The game aesthetic is simple and cute. The artwork is lively and colorful. It almost looks like children’s drawing. It has an up-beat feel to it. I loved the style, and feel like it’s perfectly suited to the game’s essence. Apple’s Busy Day is exactly as advertised. It spans a single day of Apple’s life, a very busy day! It’s meant to be light and quirky. I also thoroughly enjoyed the jazzy soundtrack that has a cheerful take in keeping with the game’s atmosphere. I got into this game knowing nothing about it and with no expectations. On the surface, Apple’s Busy Day appears very simple, and that’s part of its charm. The gameplay is easy, you just walk around the town and everyone you meet has a problem for Apple to resolve. Still, it has a certain complexity that is not apparent at first glance. Not all quests are as straightforward as they seem. There are some light puzzles mixed in as well. The different characters are all fruits or vegetables. They’re cute, quirky, and the dialogues are fun to read. Eventually, you even meet a banana who introduces fishing. Of course the fishing, like the game, is on a smaller scale. There are only five type of fish to catch, but I found it to be a nice addition to the game. There is also a net to catch butterflies and crabs. In the end, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3356522543 The quests are fun. There are some tasks that are strictly fetch quests, but in this game it works since it’s all about Apple’s busy day. The fishing and bug catching are an integral part of the game, and I feel like they are a nice break in between the other quests. Additionally, there might even be a treasure for Apple to unearth. I really liked my time in Apple’s world, I couldn’t stop until I had completed all of his tasks and left the island. It’s a lovely game to have a relaxing moment with. It’s extremely short, lasting only about an hour, but since the game is representative of one day, the length is actually perfect. However there are a couple features that I would like to see in the game. Despite the length of the game and the small size of the world, a map would have been a great inclusion. The world size is limited, but there are a lot of paths you can take to reach slightly hidden areas. It’s almost like a labyrinth, and can be confusing. The goal of this game is to fulfill all of the town’s inhabitant’s requests, and you’ll find yourself doing tasks for many of them at once. You might need something from a character who won’t give it to you until their own demands are fulfilled. Because of this, you’ll end up walking back and forth quite a bit. There are times where I couldn’t remember where the character I had to see was, and it would have been nice to have a map to refer to in those moments. There is a spyglass you can look through that lets you see the whole world a bit at a time. It’s exactly like when you look into one of those viewing binoculars that you can find in tourist areas. It appears a bit late in the game to be used as a map unfortunately. Also you would have to travel there every time you need to look in it so it would be impractical. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3356522947 The last feature I would have liked is a more detailed quests page. The existing page only tells you which quest you’ve completed and what you need to acquire, but it doesn’t specify who demanded it. Since the quests are so interdependent, you might forget who you have to see once it’s completed, and this information should be on the quests page. Apple’s Busy Day has a cute aesthetic and a cozy atmosphere. I had a lot of fun playing it, and would recommend it to anyone who wants to play an interesting game that doesn’t take itself too seriously. It’s fun, unique, and doesn’t overstay its welcome. You can finish it in one sitting for a relaxing afternoon. It’s short at about one hour playtime, but for the small asking price it’s easily worth picking up. [h1]Final Score: 8/10[/h1] [h3]Positives[/h3] [list] [*] Simple relaxing gameplay [*] Cute fruits & veggies characters [*] Steam deck optimized [/list] [h3]Negatives[/h3] [list] [*] A more in-depth quests page is needed [*] No map [/list] [quote]For more cozy gaming, visit the [url=https://veescozycorner.com]Vee's Cozy Corner website.[/url][/quote]

Great fun for a sunny, cozy afternoon. You basically just run around the island as an apple, talking with the other fruity and vegetably inhabitants, taking on their quest and picking up stuff. Apples Busy Day being half an hour long also means that it doesn't last long enough to get repetitive, which is a huge plus in my opinion! The soundtrack is also very smooth and relaxing, enough that I'm considering adding it to my daily playlist. We need more short games like this, and we need to support them when they do come out. Spread the word, buy the game, leave a review!

10/10 Apple adventure

Delightful! Love watching Apple charging around helping out. Great OST selection too. A fishing minigame I didn't dislike, which is no mean feat.

Cute small game that keeps you buys for about half an hour.

Cute and relaxing game with enough quests to keep you busy but not overwhelmed. Funny and wholesome dialogue! Also I didn't have any technical issues when playing the game.