Wanderstop

Game is great so far, really enjoying the way this is written and the gameplay - but I am having a consistent issue with the audio (music and sounds) disappearing? Sometimes right after I load in, or sometimes I can play for hours without issue and then it all suddenly goes mute, no music, voice, footsteps, nothing. Audio settings normal (100 on all), sound working in other apps. Sorry to have to list this in a review but I don't know how else to report it so you will see it. Anyway restarting the game fixes it, but it would be cool not to have to do that. As for the gameplay, I have not finished the game yet but I am finding it rewarding to think outside of the box a little and to help Alta try to grow. I like that this game is depicting mental health struggles and healing in a way that is relatable and nonlinear and imperfect. I like the weird fruits and the unique gardening and the impermanence. Looking forward to the rest of the experience, sound or no, tbh.

[h2]Wanderstop is a story game, not a farming game.[/h2] [h1]7/10[/h1] Originally appeared on my radar because I heard that C418 composed all the music for the game, even though the music isn't the same sound as the original Minecraft soundtrack, I still enjoyed it. I had my fun with Wanderstop while I played it, if you just follow the story it's pretty short. and can be completed in under 12 hours. However, the story felt like it didn't really have a conclusion? I thought there was going to be some sort of big reveal at the end where we actually find out what was happening to the main character. If they said what the conclusion was, I didn't catch it. felt like most of it is chalked up to "because of magic" which is a lame conclusion in any kind of story driven game. the mystery doesn't remain, if you say because magic, it was never there to begin with. regardless, it was relaxing and an interesting twist on Growth/Tea Brewing mechanics. [h2]Pros[/h2] > Great Soundtrack that fits the atmosphere of the game. > The Artwork is so beautiful. I am an addict for the painted digital aesthetic. > Actual interesting, and sometimes personable protagonist. > Many unique characters and story beats. > Fascinating take on farming mechanics. > Recommends use of controller, but Mouse and Keyboard control works really well. [h2]Cons[/h2] > The game was really short, and the story was inconclusive despite being a story driven game. I have too many questions, if a second game isn't going to be released then the answers should have been in this first game. I'm not sure if we're going to get one though, this feels like a one off. > There's little else to do other than the main story, checking out all the plant Hybrids, and seeing what the protagonist has to say about every tea that's brewed. wish there was more content really. > The play space is really small, this is because it's a story driven game and not an open world farming game :))))))))))))) but is all seriousness, I do wish the play space was larger and had more to discover. what would be there? maybe some more conclusive answers in the form of lore about the world? I didn't read any of the books in the game. after the first one I basically assumed that they'd all be filler and not really have anything to offer in terms of answers about the place I am currently in. [h2]Neutral[/h2] > I'm not a fan of the [spoiler]"Lose everything when you enter the next chapter" system. the only thing that stays after moving on is the pictures you keep in the picture frames[/spoiler]. I get why it's there, it's suppose to convey a fresh start but. I play survival games where building up my wealth in the wilds is something I look forward to. if you're not ready for it, it might throw you off. again, story game, not a farming game. > I know there's a lot of different dialogue options in the game, I'm curious how much it actually effects the story depending on your decisions. maybe the answers for the inconclusions are in those. but I really don't feel like doing another playthrough and trying to be polar opposite of the person I was last time. [h2]Conclusion[/h2] I liked the game. it was relaxing and fun. the story was really enthralling till the end when I realized I wouldn't be getting answers for most of the questions.

So far it's a fairly basic farming sim and rests on the story, the quirky characters and the dialogue. But it's entertaining, and the visuals and audio are atmospheric and well made.

Le hace reflexionar a cualquier adulto y notas cómo te regula el sistema nervioso.

i tricked myself into buying thbis thinking itllbe relatable. i forgot that i am the least relatable person on the planet

Cozy, slow, and introspective

A wonderful story about burnout hiding behind a cozy tea shop simulator. Not much else to say about it except for its cute art style and nice soundtrack (by the amazing C418) to complement it.