A challenging adventure game with RPG-elements. Be a bug, fight other critters with swords and magic, collect powerful items such as pencils and teaspoons, meet cool characters, and up your fashion game on a journey to brew a special tea!
Players wield a diverse arsenal of close-range weapons, such as branches, pencils, and needles, as well as ranged options like slingshots, bows, and wands. The combat system also allows players to learn and cast spells, granting offensive and defensive capabilities. Many reviewers describe the combat as "juicy" and "satisfying," praising the game's proper stagger/stun mechanics that add depth to the fighting.
While the game draws inspiration from the challenging "Souls-like" genre, reviewers find the overall difficulty to be well-balanced and accessible. The combat, though at times described as "clunky," is ultimately fair and rewarding to master. The game offers a good level of challenge, providing a sense of accomplishment without becoming overly frustrating, appealing to both veterans and newcomers of the genre.
As players defeat enemies, they earn pollen that can be used to upgrade a variety of stats, including might, agility, witchcraft, and luck. This RPG-like progression system allows players to tailor their character's capabilities, granting increased damage, better spell-casting, and the ability to equip more powerful gear. Reviewers praise this depth and the satisfying sense of character growth it provides.
The game supports a range of playstyles, from strength-based melee builds to dexterity-focused ranged characters, as well as magic-oriented archetypes. This flexibility encourages players to experiment and find a combat approach that suits their preferences, adding to the game's replayability.
The game world is described as a "Big Open Miniature World to Explore," inviting players to venture out and uncover its secrets. The environment is filled with hidden items, side quests, and optional boss encounters for players to discover. Reviewers highlight the joy of exploration and the thrill of finding unique and powerful gear as a key part of the gameplay experience.