Players Like...

❤ Farming and Crafting

Players can engage in a mix of traditional and high-tech farming activities, such as planting, watering, and harvesting a variety of crops. The game also allows players to craft their own items, further expanding the farming experience. For example, players can use an "agrispirit" to prepare their plots of land for planting, streamlining the process.

❤ Relationship Building

The game encourages players to make friends with the unique and quirky residents of Niu Yang village. As players grow their relationships with characters like the "naive (and easily duped)" Xiao Jiang, the "humble genius store clerk," and the "mystery girl with a charming slap caps game," they unlock new items, gameplay features, and hidden surprises. Players can participate in various community activities, such as wandering through markets, feasting at banquets, celebrating weddings, and enjoying tea sessions.

❤ Exploration and Quests

The game offers a sense of exploration, as players can venture beyond the initial village to discover a wider world filled with bamboo forests, ancient towns, deserts, and terraced fields. The game features various quests, such as fixing railways and exploring mines with "limitless possibilities," which send the protagonist on unexpected adventures.

❤ Whimsical and Surreal Gameplay

Reviewers praise the game's whimsical and surreal atmosphere, with "nonsensical NPCs who speak human language and crack deadpan jokes" and a general sense of lightheartedness. Players frequently encounter "did that really just happen" moments, which add to the game's unique charm and appeal.

❤ Collectibles and Easter Eggs

The game encourages players to collect a variety of "quirky agricultural deities," which can be a treat for collectors. Additionally, the game is said to be full of hidden "trivia, like using fireflies as decoration in your home or kicking cardboard boxes just for the fun of it," offering players opportunities to discover the game's depth and attention to detail.