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Pumpkin Days

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

Should you play it?

Pumpkin Days is a traditional farming RPG. Pick one of three towns to start your farming adventure. Farm, fish, mine, catch bugs, raise animals, and more. Help fill out the museum to stop a factory from being built on the island. Unless you wish to side with the factory. The choice is yours.

What works
  • Large open world with multiple towns
  • Extensive character and home customization
  • Diverse npcs with social and romance options
  • Relaxing and immersive gameplay
  • Active and responsive developer team
Things to keep in mind
  • Clunky controls and camera issues
  • Some bugs and glitches in early access
  • Slow movement and travel times
  • Lack of deep character development
  • Some repetitive dialogue and tasks

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Hidden Gems

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Pumpkin Days: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Thrill, Fantasy.

Why this game works

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