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Review of My Time at Evershine on Xbox Series X/S

by Chucky Chucky photo Sep 2024
Cover image of My Time at Evershine on Xbox Series X/S
Gamefings Score: 8
Released: 17 Sep 2024
Genre: Simulation, Role-playing
Developer: Pathea Games
Publisher: Pathea Games

Introduction

Welcome to the wild, wacky world of My Time at Evershine, where you get to experience the thrill of being a governor in a post-apocalyptic world. It's like Animal Crossing but with less cuteness and more survival-if your idea of survival involves collecting random junk and romancing pixelated characters. Set in a dystopian landscape fueled by your own erratic resource collection, this game is the sequel to the beloved My Time at Portia and My Time at Sandrock. So, saddle up, because it's time to rev up your resource-gathering engines and dive into this visually 'realistic' yet utterly charming game.

Gameplay

Gameplay revolves around gathering every conceivable resource to help your town thrive, which sounds easy until you realize that smashing rocks, chopping trees, and spamming the 'X' button actually takes time and effort. You'll play as a governor, which means you probably have a title that sounds important but requires you to forage for berries while trying to woo local farmers, because, you know, romance. The game offers an extensive crafting system that'll make you feel like a medieval hipster trying to live off the grid. Luckily, there's a robust multiplayer option, allowing you and three friends to complete quests together. Yes, nothing says friendship quite like gathering herbs and battling mutated raccoons together while on a quest.

Graphics

In terms of graphics, Evershine ditches the overly cutesy vibes from its predecessors for a more realistic style-because who needs adorable when you can have mildly unsettling? The world feels vibrant and alive, despite the whole post-apocalyptic vibe that screams, 'Get your survival kit ready!' Every building and character offers a visual charm that makes your inner creative weep with joy. The touch of realism in the graphics allows you to appreciate the ravaged beauty of this landscape, filled with all the delightful decay you never thought you'd enjoy.

Conclusion

My Time at Evershine excels in delivering a quirky, immersive experience for any budding governor in a dusty post-apocalyptic realm. The mix of resource gathering, crafting, and romance provides plenty of opportunities for players to unwind while still feeling productive-because nothing says 'I've accomplished something today' like building a whole new farm out of debris. Though it may not reinvent the wheel, it certainly keeps the wheels turning in a fun and entertaining manner. If you're keen on a blend of light-hearted escapism and serious commitment to a pixelated community, then this game is worth your time. On the Richter scale of delightful gaming experiences, I'd give it an 8 out of 10, unless you're using a Richter scale designed only for post-apocalyptic settings, in which case it's a solid 10.

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