Wanderstop

chouette jeux très agréable et joli bon mécanisme on ne s'ennuie pas et une histoire de fond avec une certaine profondeur qui rend le personnage intéressant

Wanderstop is a game about tea, and finding yourself. I wishlisted this some time ago purely on the fact Davey Wreden was behind it, and I eventually bought it. He has a way of weaving narratives in games that I always enjoy. You play Alta, a warrior who went years undefeated. Until one day, she lost. Seeking a way to get better she goes into the woods to find a person who she heard could make her the best again. Instead she finds a tea shop in a hut, run by a jolly fellow by the name of Boro. There she meets customers, makes tea, grows plants, and does general tidying. It's more interesting than it sounds. I like the central themes put forward, and in general Wreden games are all about experiencing the moments that make them unique. Definitely one to recommend.

I only found out about this game as I'm a big fan of the Stanley Parable, and so I think I went into Wanderstop expecting some big twist or subversion of genre. That twist never really happened, and the simple underlying themes of the narrative come forward rather quickly. It's a story about burnout, self care, and self acceptance. Ironically, the simplicity of the story might have been the twist I wasn't expecting. Wanderstop is an incredibly genuine, charming experience. What you see is what you get. It's oozing with personality, laugh out loud writing, heart, and some fantastic music by C418 (of Minecraft fame). The gameplay mostly revolves around growing plants in your garden utilising a kind of "match 3" style mechanic, and brewing tea using your fantastical brewing station. Having conversations with the zany characters that come through your magical tea shop and hang around during the game's linear seasonal cycle. It's a short, simple cozy game with a fun loop and a compelling narrative. I laughed, I cried, I recommended this to a handful of emotional people who I thought would get a kick out of it, but it's lack of meaningful challenge or deep complexity (both in its systems and in its narrative) mean it's probably not for everyone.

beautiful, introspective, mature, stoic if you are in therapy (or after) and want a game that reflects or compliments that kind of journey, this is it. Don't play it if you need a distraction from boredom, this is probably the source of most negative reviews, play it if you want to confront your feelings and get catharsis at the end while being smothered with feels and pretty pictures, ambience and music

Loved the vibes of this game and the way it progresses. It feels more relaxing than other cozy games because there really aren't any timers or deadlines (there isn't even a day/night cycle). Overall I really enjoyed it, although I will say that it felt a little heavy-handed at times with the way it addresses the main character's past and emotions.

On the surface it's a cozy tea shop game, where you grow ingredients and make tea for individuals that stop by, but the real focus is the story and the conversations you have with characters. It's a lot more about burnout, slowing down and figuring yourself out than it is about running the shop. The gameplay is pretty simple and very chill - grow ingredients, experiment with them, brew tea for those that wander into the clearing. It is intentionally slow and relaxed, so if someone wants constant action, they might find this a bit slow. But the writing and atmosphere really carry this. It's one of those games that's relaxing but also a little emotional at times. The writing is easily the highlight of this game. It's reflective, sometimes funny and surprisingly emotional at times. The gameplay loop can feel repetitive, but it's clearly designed that way to encourage slowing down. The atmosphere is incredible, the artstyle and soundtrack fit beautifully. Overall, Wanderstop is less about running a tea shop and more about learning when its okay to stop pushing yourself. It's quiet, thoughtful and bittersweet.

"Boredom can be a wonderful luxury", one of the main characters declares with great compassion as the story draws to a close, inviting not just the protagonist but the player herself to consider staying for a final moment before moving on. And if therapy-as-a-game isn't your cup of tea (pardon), the first Dirk Warhard novel should itself merit a purchase with how ridiculously funny it is.

great. helps me to calm down