This is a fantastic game but it needs a lot of time invested in it as it is a slow builder and the learning curve is very steep without using the wiki. Transported back to the mediaeval ages and given the role of a graveyard keeper,the player has to learn the ropes fast in order to survive and thrive in this world and try and get back to his own time. The humour is very dark and would certainly put many people off, I'd maybe recommend watching a few let's play videos online before committing to buy. But at the heart it is a life RPG where you can do a variety of things from working, farming, crafting, trading, making friends, alchemy, fishing etc. I highly recommend buying both DLCs as these add quite a bit to the game. The graphics are nicely suited to the style: simple 2D but nicely rendered. The sounds are atmospheric but don't expect any voices or fantastic sounds. The gameplay is simple to control, I use the keyboard and mouse. The game runs flawlessly on both my Ubuntu and Debian systems. Different enough to Stardew Valley to make it worth your while purchasing if you enjoy one then you will probably enjoy the other. I just wish that the manual/tutorials were more explanatory.
Inheriting an old farm has never been so much fun. In an age where people feel the need to gun down everything or spend hours online this is a nice and simple game that proves to be fun for all ages. You start with a small bundle of seeds, an overgrown farm, no money and some simple tools. Making money in the early game requires a bit of discipline: some things are worth keeping whilst others can be sold to make some quick money. I love the fact that the player can choose to ignore the farm completely and choose to make money via foraging, fishing or mining. You can choose to become a social butterfly in the community, form your on clique or ignore everyone. Making friends will change how people interact with you. The community centre challenges the player to donate items, but each bundle will provide rewards, usually seeds or a tool for the farm. But completing every bundle in a set unlocks a piece of the map that was previously unattainable. The mining produces plenty of resources and quick money early on but also provides combat. Nothing too severe, just the player battling a variety of monsters with a sword, which is upgraded every ten levels, or you can buy one at the Adventurers Guild. The more that you do an activity, the more experience you will gain and as you level up more options open up to the player. The graphics are cute and friendly, certainly nothing that will push your graphics card, but they fit the game perfectly. The sounds are nice and the controls are very straight forward, using mainly WASD and the mouse, although I have heard that it works fine with a gamepad. For some family time then anyone with a computer can join in for a hosted game. This is great for developing the farm in the early game as this can prove quite challenging on your own. There are many hours to pass in this modern classic. Not one for those who want a frantic action game, but well worth a place in anyone's library.
