APICO

Jun 2, 2022

Oh honey, APICO has all the fixins of a good and relaxing farming sim, but with bees! You have an inventory system that allows you to multitask without wasting time or restricting your options. There are little-to-no penalties for playing however you want, whenever you want. The soundtrack is so soothing and laid back that you’ll put viewers and bees to sleep. And, there exists an element of surprise within the gameplay loop of beekeeping, breeding bees, and discovering bees that can keep you playing into the wee hours of the morning and can be disabled if you wish to leave less gameplay up to chance. Despite the gigantic tutorial (that could admittedly use some tightening up for new players) and the lack of deep story/community-building that you may expect from other popular farming sims, it is SO easy for one to lose track of time and relax in the bee-pun filled world of APICO. Give APICO some time — it’s an absolute hit, and I’m SO EXCITED to see it grow.

May 19, 2022

Those looking to learn more about bees, conservation, and genetics will likely enjoy the colorful world and endearing narrative of APICO, making it a great adventure for any player. APICO releases on May 20, 2022, for PC via Steam.

Jul 21, 2022

APICO might start off slow, but it becomes intriguing pretty quickly. It’s a chilled experience that allows you to complete the game at your own pace. The crafting and building features are easy to pick up on and enjoy, allowing you to design the island to your liking. But what makes APICO stand out is the beekeeping aspect, breeding different bees to get desired traits and ultimately discovering new bees. The game sneaks a bit of science in the fun, and I’m all for it.

May 19, 2022

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May 24, 2022

While playing APICO, it’s clear that the developers have put a lot of love into their game and bees. It’s littered with bee puns and humour throughout the game, and it is educational as well. Four-player online co-op is available to play, which I didn’t get to try. However, the enjoyable and chilled gameplay will keep you buzzing for hours and coming back for more. Gotta go and check on my bees! Final Verdict: I Like It A Lot Note: Developers TNgineers are donating a portion of sales of APICO to some very worthy causes, the National and International bee, beekeeping, & wild bee conservation charities.

Jun 30, 2023

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Sep 13, 2023

APICO is an eye-opening sim that’s enlightening in regards to beekeeping and the important role bees have in our ecosystem. Having a book of quests to guide you through the various aspects of beekeeping is crucial to engaging the player from the outset.

Jun 25, 2023

APICO is a tightly constructed and well-presented simulator about a topic loads of people are curious about but few people dive into. It’s a good way to quietly spend some time thinking about the majesty of these little animals while having a complicated enough gameplay loop to keep you invested for hours upon hours. APICO is available now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, and PC. Apico - 7.5/10 TL;DR APICO is a tightly constructed and well-presented simulator about a topic loads of people are curious about but few people dive into.

Jul 26, 2022

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Jul 15, 2022

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