#Wholesome Direct

[sparrowisabirdy]

The Fields of Mistria demo is so good! I’ve played through twice now, first round was just learning the mechanics and exploring the map, but second go through I managed to experience a good chunk of the game! I completed probably 3 quests, which triggered a cut scene for one of them. Super fun character interactions based on active quests plus NPCs give you hints sometimes if you haven’t found an item for one yet.

Explored the mines too, got super close to upgrading my sword but was like 12 gold short of buying the last ore I needed :’) blacksmithing is pretty fun and it doesn’t make you wait the amount of time to forge, it just has a lil cutscene that ends with that amount of time having passed already instead of having to go do another task while you wait or something.

The skill options seem cool, and I managed to get Mistria up to town rank 5! As well as unlock some cool aesthetic items for my character so I could customize my outfit multiple times ^^

Overall I am very pleased at how the game flows/mechanics function. Some controller movements aren’t super intuitive/a little awkward but for the most part it was great! There was a weird lag bug that kept happening to me, where it would like drag out the sound and screen while it tried to process, which happened like 5-6 times on my second play through :/ not sure if it was the game or my computer, but I can run other stuff without much issue so I’m leaning towards game bug.

I’ve been saying for over a year now that if FoM was even half as good as I was expecting it to be based on the snippets and art they’ve been releasing that it would already knock stardew + modern SoS/HM games out of the park for me. I’m pleased to say that so far not only have I been right, but my expectations have been waaay exceeded! Cannot wait for the open access release on August 5th, and foaming at the mouth to explore more of the characters as they progress through the story and the world of Fields of Mistria!

[poorsapadvocate]

I am once again asking for the solarpunk community to pay attention to the Wholesome Direct

Full list of games with links under the cut. For the purposes of this list, I tried to single out games that (at least appear to) focus on nature, technology, and community. That said, I don’t think there was a single loser in the entire direct and I can’t list them all, so go watch it yourself!

Solarpunk: Survival game in a technically advanced world of floating islands. Alone or together with your friends, you can construct buildings, grow food, craft gadgets and hop on your airship to explore distant islands in the sky.

Station to Station: A minimalist & relaxing game about building railway connections. Grab your conductor’s hat and bring the voxel-art world to life through the magic of trains! 

Smushi Come Home: Play as a tiny lil' mushroom who's lost in the forest and can't find its way home. Explore unique areas freely at your own pace, chat with friendly inhabitants, and take on different adventures to get back home! 

Flutter Away: A short nature exploration game set in a cozy nook of the Amazon rainforest. Explore nearby tracks, take photos, meet animal friends and journal your discoveries!

Kamaeru: Foster a sanctuary for frogs and restore the biodiversity of the wetlands in Kamaeru, a cozy farming sim where you raise frogs by playing mini-games and decorating your habitat. Hop right to it! 

Kibu: A tranquil adventure in the heart of the wilderness. As a solitary monk you must build a temple, brew delicious teas, and journey into the wilds seeking out ancient spirits. Carve out your own special corner of home in a beautiful, mysterious land. 

The Guardian of Nature: An exploration adventure and puzzle game. Go with the botanist Henry on a magical journey to save the mother tree. Use your ability to change in size to explore nature from big to small and solve solarpunk puzzles to put nature back in order. 

Townseek: Embark on a journey across the world of Explora and discover the lost legacy of Sir Reginald Sharkingston! Discover exotic landmarks, trade with faraway towns, fish, mine, and farm as you complete your journal and make a name for yourself! 

Diluvian Winds: A management game set in a small hamlet at the foot of a lighthouse. Welcome weary travelers and help each other to try and survive the unpredictable weather. Grow your hamlet on land, under the sea or among the clouds. 

Loftia: A Solarpunk MMO game set on a floating city in the sky! (keep your eyes on this one. no official website yet but it’s set to have a kickstarter and pre-alpha soon)

BONUS: Games that don’t quite fit the solarpunk mood but fit the solarpunk themes

Mineko’s Night Market

Venba

Sopa

The Palace on the Hill

Magical Delicacy

Garden Witch Life

Grimoire Groves

Wylde Flowers

Moonstone Island

Garden Buddies

Orange Season

Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life

Botany Manor

Fields of Mistria

[anonymouscomrade]

>Wholesome Direct

oh god the indies have made enough Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley ripoffs to give them an entire presentation

[mmishee-art]

It was announced on the latest Wholesome Direct, Unpacking is coming to phones and tablets later this year!!

[gfrex]

Well I spent my Saturday morning and afternoon watching all the game showcases. I don't think I missed a single one!

Here is quick representation of all the games I am hyped for that were shown during this Summer Fest not E3 thing.

Which game am I hyped for the most?

Currently, it's Nikoderiko as it feels so similar to DKC & Marsupilami Hoobadventure.

[roshangalaxy]

✨Today's the day!!✨

Gonna be watching the Wholesome Direct along with @SamTheSilkie and then showcase some of the demos shown 🕹️🌺

See you all at 11:45 AM EDT ⏰

[justaustincafe]

If these showcases have taught me anything, it’s that creativity, innovation and passion are littered throughout the gaming industry, you’ve just gotta get through all the greed and corporations.

[thspod]

In this episode, Al and Bev talk about Spells and Secrets, cover some of the Stardew 1.6 changes, plus delve deep into some of the newly released details about Sugardew Island.

[masterofthez]

The Wholesome Direct was really fun to watch today. I had actually backed a handful of those games on Kickstarter. And at one point I actually paused the video, went to kickstarter and backed a game before coming back

[pompompinkdandelions]

There were SO MNAY good indie games showed at the Wholesome Direct! But I don't have a PC... And the one thing almost all of them had in common is that they're only on Steam :(

[cozywithjoy]

🌅 Joy's Cozy Week 🌇

Monday 6.10.2024 - Sunday, 6.16.2024

🎵 You gave me the courage to wish (even when it hurts) and to fight, so I can go on In my dreams (even when I wake up) I will see you again I sing, with a distant memory in my heart You defended this fragile and fleeting world with your hands So please, fold your wings and rest 🎶

After watching the Wholesome Direct, I'm so excited for all the cozy games coming out this year!~

See below for my content schedule this week! :3

Monday, June 10, 2024 6:00 PM PST [Twitch - Ribbotsaur]

Trying Kamaeru over at Ribbotsaur's! 🐸

Kamaeru is a frog farming sim game and featured on Wholesome Direct!!~ As soon as I saw it, I immediately thought of @/Ribbotsaur, and we hopped on the idea of this cozywithribbot collab!~ 🤭 Join us for all the cozy froggy time!~

Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:00 PM PST [Twitch]

Persona 3 Reload

Almost done with Persona!~ We'll focus on finishing the rest of January in this stream… and then… see Sunday… ⏬

Friday, June 14, 2024 4:00 PM PST [Youtube]

New Youtube Video released! 🔴 🐙

I'm behind on Genshin's video release last week, but hope to do a double feature this week! Gotta share the (edited) VOD of my Octodad playthrough for this summer. Reminisce and laugh with me!

Saturday, June 15, 2024 12:00 PM PST [Twitch - OkamiYuuki]

Celebrating Yuuki's birthday!~ 🥳

@/OkamiYuuki is hosting a birthday stream THIS SATURDAY!~ Lots of familiar friends and lots of fun games!~ 🎂 🕺 Please shower this amazing friend with all the love and support he absolutely deserves!

Sunday, June 16, 2024 10:00 AM PST [Twitch]

Persona 3 Reload - THE FINALE!

WE FINISH PERSONA 3 😭 IT'S THE END OF AN ERA!

Looking forward to seeing you this week!

Have cozy timezone. And remember, you are always enough!

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[poorsapadvocate]

Solarpunk fans continue to eat well at the Wholesome Direct.

Full list of games with links under the cut. I tried to single out games that appear to focus on nature, technology, and community. However, I only have as much info as these trailers, and sometimes I get them wrong (like Venba--fantastic game, absolutely not solarpunk.) There’s rarely a game that I don’t care about at the Wholesome Direct, so check it out for yourself. The limited edition merch this year is going towards the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, so go buy some maybe!

Sally: Sally is a life-sim game about community and belonging. Embark on a grand journey aboard a magic flying ship. Navigate daily life as a kid with a diverse crew unique to every game. Craft, cook, farm, build and explore the skies as you become who you want to be amongst your found family.

Caravan SandWitch: Embark on a journey across vast landscapes in Caravan SandWitch, a captivating narrative-driven exploration adventure.

Space Sprouts: Embark on a journey filled with cozy cosmic chaos and dive deeper into the mysteries of your solar punk spaceship with each replay. Get entangled in the ship's unique physics and make this place your new home.

Crab God: Crab God is an atmospheric underwater strategy game. Guide your Crabling colony through wild ocean depths, and defend the egg of the next Crab God. Restore and protect diverse coral reefs, making a difference in the real world as you progress in-game. Make waves, praise the claw!

Spilled: Clean up ocean waste in this relaxing & satisfying cozy game! Recycle, earn coins, upgrade your boat, repeat! Explore and clean up new areas with more waste and new challenges!

Tukoni Forest Keepers: Tukoni: Play as the forest spirit Tukoni as you meet unique characters, solve captivating puzzles, brew fragrant tea and explore a magical world filled with kindness.

Ete: Été is a relaxing painting game set in Montréal. Color the city to explore, create artworks on canvas, collect stamps in your album, decorate your studio, fulfill commissions from your neighbors, and unleash your inner artist!

Into the Emberlands: Venture out into the Emberlands and uncover an ever-changing world filled with surprising encounters and mystical creatures! Save villagers who got lost in the Miasma, collect resources and rebuild your village to create a safe haven for your people.

Fantastic Haven: Restore the equilibrium of magic by saving endangered fantasy creatures. Build your shelter to welcome and protect them, explore unique regions, rally neighboring populations to your cause and rehabilitate creatures in their natural environment.

Bonus:

Garden of the Sea: A chilled-out life sim where you play, craft, and explore across magical islands. Build a house, grow a garden, nurture animals, adventure across the surrounding ocean, and make yourself at home!

FruitBus: A journey of flavors and friendships awaits you in your cozy, customisable food truck! Forage for fresh ingredients to create your own menu, then feed tummies and souls with home-cooked meals. Change the world, one apple at a time. (this ad made me tear up)

Broken Lens: Broken Lens is a cozy game where you will discover the story of a little robot with a sight problem. Explore manifold cute environments at your own pace and investigate to understand what happened to them. Will you be able to uncover all the secrets?

Map Map: Embark on a cozy treasure hunt as cartographer of an adventure crew. Use your sense of direction to make maps, help your companions and explore idyllic islands.

Discounty: Manage your own supermarket! Organize and restock shelves, check customers out, make local trade deals, and befriend a quirky cast of characters. Salvage a failing shop in the once-thriving town and grow it into a thriving business empire. But be warned: not everyone in town wants you to succeed. (seems to be more on the dystopia side, but still focuses on relationships with community and the environment.)

Kamaeru: Foster a sanctuary for frogs and restore the biodiversity of the wetlands in Kamaeru, a cozy farming sim where you raise frogs by playing mini-games and decorating your habitat. Hop right to it!

Sopa: Miho steps into the pantry to fetch a potato for his grandma and falls into a magical world full of wonders. Meet quirky characters, venture through the depths of South America, and learn the importance of the things we pass along in this unforgettable emotional narrative adventure.

The Palace on the Hill: A heartfelt story of ambition, struggle, and friendship told from the perspective of a young boy in fictional 90s rural India. Explore ancient palace ruins, set up your garden, cook Indian food, run errands for quirky characters, and learn about your history by making art.

Moonstone Island: Moonstone Island is a creature-collecting life-sim set in an open world with 100 islands to explore. Make friends, brew potions, collect Spirits, and test your strength in card-based encounters to complete your Alchemy training!

Bonus Bonus: Okay look it wasn’t on the Wholesome Direct this year and it probably won’t be very solarpunk…but Davy Wreden is releasing a tea-shop sim game and it’s either going to be the best or the worst game of my life so I need someone else to know about it

[zeromaster]

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[grumpybunnygames]

Keigh3's endless torment brought some games that are tangential to my pastoral rpg research. Not too many farming sims at the Wholesome Direct this year.

[sharivers92]

!!my reaction to future of play, wholesome games direct and latin american... i just made this video today i want to share with everyone!