Lonesome Village

Nov 14, 2022

A delightful refreshing new story for a cosy sim blends with an extremely creative puzzler in Lonesome Village, which features a cute art style and relaxing vibes throughout. With a few patches to address crashing, it could be among the best in the genre. Even with these issues though, the game gets my recommendation with a caveat to save often so you don’t lose your progress. Lonesome Village is out now on Nintendo Switch (review platform), Xbox Series X/S and PC via Steam. Developer: Ogre Pixel Publisher: Ogre Pixel Disclaimer: In order to complete this review, we were provided with a promotional code from the publisher.

Oct 31, 2022

Lonesome Village is a sweet, wholesome adventure game; the standout feature for me was all the puzzles I enjoyed. The game took around 6-7 hours to complete, but I think that will depend on how quick you are at solving the puzzles. It is suitable for all ages to play, even though younger children might need help completing some puzzles.

Nov 6, 2022

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Nov 10, 2022

This combat-free take on a Zelda game, focused on puzzles and some exploring, has its charms It seems that gaming culture, as a whole, has progressively moved in the direction of embracing more and more difficult games, with little signs of turning back.

May 5, 2023

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Nov 10, 2022

Lonesome Village takes elements of life-sim legends and a large handful of Zelda references and wraps them together in very cute packaging. It may not have the richest narrative, but it will absorb and soothe you – even in its short playtime. Barring a few drawbacks with player experience, specifically around menu navigation, this game offers up some good wholesome fun without the sweaty button-mashing of combat. If you’re puzzling over a new cosy game to play, Lonesome Village just might be your solution.

Nov 8, 2022

Lonesome Village is pleasant. The world is bright and colorful. Despite things being Very Wrong around town, there’s no sense of pressing danger. It encourages you to take in the scenery and solve puzzles at your leisure. While that means it can feel a little too rudimentary, it’s generally a good time. Especially as villagers start to return and you get a chance to interact with more (virtual) “people” again.

Nov 10, 2022

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Nov 28, 2022

Overall, Lonesome Village succeeds at what it sets out to do. It doesn’t do anything unique, and it isn’t without its flaws; if you’re looking for something that offers a relaxing, chilled experience, then this one is for you.