So yeah... this thing:
Palia
Been playing since last night, and I gotta admit, it's not bad. Grindy, sure, but it's an MMO, so what do you expect? Bright colours, relaxing activities, calming music. If you want to unwind, this kinda does it. Grind resources, cook food, build a home, make friends with villagers... No player damage, no enemies, even hunting is friendly as the things you kill don't scream or anything, just a puff of smoke and pick up a loot bag.
Graphically, it reminds me of fortnite; that style of graphics and design. That's not bad, mind you. The almost cartoonish look is pleasant and simple but still offers good detailing. It's fun in the same way animal crossing is, or the crafting dailies in ESO is. And it is kinda nice to to not have a kind of schedule looming: no timers, no rush. You just do as you will at your own pace. In some ways, you are encouraged to take your time, even walk away; as refining resources takes time and not a little bit. It's automated, so set and forget, but it's still a few minutes per resources depending on what you're cooking. 100 sapwood planks at 2 minutes a piece (on the basic wood mill.) is still 200 minutes (3 and a third hours.)
I am liking it, slow play, no stress, just collect and build. Do a little fishing, earn a little money, buy your next schematic, make better furniture and equipment. Kinda like "Fantasy Life" on the 3DS, but no combat.
Palia
Been playing since last night, and I gotta admit, it's not bad. Grindy, sure, but it's an MMO, so what do you expect? Bright colours, relaxing activities, calming music. If you want to unwind, this kinda does it. Grind resources, cook food, build a home, make friends with villagers... No player damage, no enemies, even hunting is friendly as the things you kill don't scream or anything, just a puff of smoke and pick up a loot bag.
Graphically, it reminds me of fortnite; that style of graphics and design. That's not bad, mind you. The almost cartoonish look is pleasant and simple but still offers good detailing. It's fun in the same way animal crossing is, or the crafting dailies in ESO is. And it is kinda nice to to not have a kind of schedule looming: no timers, no rush. You just do as you will at your own pace. In some ways, you are encouraged to take your time, even walk away; as refining resources takes time and not a little bit. It's automated, so set and forget, but it's still a few minutes per resources depending on what you're cooking. 100 sapwood planks at 2 minutes a piece (on the basic wood mill.) is still 200 minutes (3 and a third hours.)
I am liking it, slow play, no stress, just collect and build. Do a little fishing, earn a little money, buy your next schematic, make better furniture and equipment. Kinda like "Fantasy Life" on the 3DS, but no combat.
