Is Kynseed the Perfect Life-Sim RPG? Full Review!

[@attract_mode_]

hey Josh (I was am one of the Devs on the game), what a great review! You really understood our game, so happy you liked it.

[@AgelessTurtle]

Hello dev! I’ve been so excited about your game for years! ❤❤

[@JoshGamingGarden]

Thank you for your hard work! There was clearly a lot of love & care put into this game and it was worth the wait!

[@rygyouwill5293]

Thank you for the game

[@Kitaromilktea]

Hey, I’d love to buy the game but I’ll be away from my PC for a while. How compatible is it with the steam deck? Thanks for the game, it looks absolutely amazing!

[@attract_mode_]

@@Kitaromilktea as far as I know it's working on the deck

[@MonadRimsire]

having minigames for all the crafting and not needing a million chests for inventory management, honestly makes this one of the best 'life sim' games. There being semi-disturbing fae magic underlying the whole thing is also pretty fun. I wouldn't recommend it for completionists tho, since there are SO many NPCs. Trying to befriend them all, only for time to pass and new ones show up, can be aggravating. Especially since you're basically required to make friends in order to do some tasks

[@Lestat21500]

The fact that you play through the characters entire life and play as their child makes me want to play on that premise alone.

[@KingFluffs]

There's another game that has a feature like that, where you're a team of heros/adventurers and can get injured and forced to retire, and then your ancestors can be playable.

[@PlayerJay425]

@@KingFluffs what’s the game? Sounds like rogue legacy but with a group.

[@CozyBolster]

@@KingFluffs mention the name of the game pls

[@KingFluffs]

@@PlayerJay425 Wyldermyth if I recall correctly.

[@KingFluffs]

@@CozyBolster Wyldermyth i think

[@Exician]

This is why I'm subscribed to you, you do in depth, detailed reviews on games. You show footage of what you're talking about and even mention smaller details. I love that type of stuff. Appreciate the effort man.

[@JoshGamingGarden]

Thank you! I want to convey as best as possible how the game feels like to play, it's time-consuming but I'm glad to hear it's worth it!

[@haurin93]

thanks for the detailed review. I tried the early access and was overwhelmed and lost from the tutorial, but glad to see that the game improved a lot. I guess i'll try it again when i have free time

[@dessysixx2840]

Thanks for this in depth review Josh!! I was only able to catch your stream for a little bit the other day.

[@JoshGamingGarden]

Thank you! I hope this helps you decide if the game is for you!

[@rimeprime8586]

In depth review, kynseed seems very intimidating because of the wide range of things you can do. But I will give it a try, the progression of time and your children inheriting your progress sounds really good for a farming sim. Thanks for the review! Keep it upp : D

[@flowerpixel]

I love that they have an accessibility menu, also the details for owning a shop. Like in rf4 I loved owning a shop but I wanted it to be more elaborate. Also the generation mechanic sounds amazing! I only know of awl that does this..and thats it? I hope other games explore it in the future

[@raven6560]

awl?

[@Luzac-1]

@@raven6560 A Wonderful Life (Story of Seasons / Harvest Moon)

[@thicoh]

omfg this game is huge, thanks for a amazing honest review, i got this game years ago and didn’t touch since, but now i need to play it.

[@aoihitori]

This game changed a lot way back on it's early access version. Kinda overwhelming compared to Stardew and the mini games are confusing at first try.. I even took a lot of ingame days just to finish the quest of buying seeds cuz the game won't tell you when you could buy seeds. But as soon as you get used to these you'll find yourself managing your daily routines cuz the time kinda move so fast.

[@thebutler117]

@Josh's Gaming Garden To cut herbs after the first few chops just hold Left Mouse Button and move it left and right, it will then finalize cutting the small bits. It's actually part of the game mechanic. edit: Same thing for controllers, just hold the action button and move left analog left and right.

[@smaao]

Would this be similar to controller?

[@thebutler117]

@@smaao Yep. same thing for controller.

[@smaao]

@@thebutler117 thank you, deffo will be a buy but I'm going to wait for Christmas sales or something

[@KitOConnell]

This looks fun, but I am glad you warned us that characters were so bland. That's a big drawback for me.

[@JoshGamingGarden]

Yes that's unfortunate 😭 I hope that's something they could flesh out in an update, DLC or something.

[@pennyc11]

@@JoshGamingGarden Yes, I played some. It just didn't hold my interest. Maybe later I will work with again. I liked Orange Season a bit better because there was less guesswork. Now, I am back to HM Animal Parade and My Time at Sandrock, which I messed up a task I cannot make-up so I am missing a part of the game. They will help when I find my gameplay file because they are great with communication. Just right now I wanted to play something calming for awhile.

[@kevinericsnell4092]

Especially considering that dating & marriage is such a key part of the gameplay. So many of the people are unappealing by design.

[@hubbabubbahullabaloo3576]

I'm just going to pretend all the characters have 0 intelligence as I play/rp. Ugly models are great for enhancing that experience

[@MarkSeinIII]

villagers share their life stories or problems if you raise their heart level. Some of them also have a story quest by heart 3.

[@MaryGershwin]

Honestly I would have loved the game and enjoyed playing through all of it if it wasn't SO big, overwhelming and confusing. I got lost all the time, everything seemed to look so similar, but that might be a mix of the artstyle and my poor orientation. I couldn't do anything without this little fairy showing me the way I had to go. Plus the language barrier was just too high. English is not my native language and I failed to understand enough despite me playing most games in English and being just fine. I played around 19 hrs before ultimately giving up. I could totally see myself trying this game again as soon as there is a German translation! I LOVE all the minigames and that it is not just too easy. The cooking is so cool, the smithing is a lot of fun and I could see myself playing for hours and hours if I just understood enough about what was going on.

[@liahbobita]

love the detail you get into this review! i appreciate especially the mention of button remapping and controller support, thats usually my main concern. i love the art style so much its unique and gorgeous! and how jampacked the gameplay is, im looking forward to playing it someday!

[@DulyDullahan]

I’ve followed this game from when it was introduced on the Kynseed blog (I was intrigued with the art style) up to now. Haven’t had a chance to play it yet due to my huge backlog though but I’m definitely getting it! Thanks for the review Josh 😊

[@HundWasser]

I've been following along with this game since the early days, so happy to see it finally out! I can't wait to play it

[@GloriaBoBoria]

I really thought this game was dead and wouldn't release. Ty for this video I'm totally going to buy this, it looks great!

[@MrDizuki]

Progress slowed due to legal troubles. One of the main developers sexually assulted a community member. Serval other developers quit due to the way the company dealt with the accusations. The team wasn't very large so this slowed things down a lot.

[@Mark-qj5kp]

Oh sweet! It’s finally out. Been following since backing on Kickstarter every few months. Been waiting for 1.0 to finally play.

[@tit8837]

So Josh a tip for the herbs, that knife is a special mezzaluna knife, so pulverize the herbs when big and when they get chopped into smaller piece keep the knife on the board and slide it from side to side(kinda like a rocking chair) this will cover more area for slicing rather than using the small mid point of the knife. Anyways super happy you gave the game some attention, I do agree with the conversations being somewhat bland(aside from reaching a new heart level), only a couple lines of marriage dialogue but in general felt like marrying anyone didn't make much difference. Game def has some bugs but the team has been cranking out patches for fixes to try and smooth out gameplay and since your review they have made some QoL changes like not needing to go into the menu everytime to plant a seed and now works almost like Stardew's planting.

[@ammo19911]

Saw it was out, hadn't seen you make a vid when I checked your videos yesterday, then saw you had reviewed it now, thanks! :D Now, I will watch the video and see if it became anything like what they promised :P

[@erikkag8029]

I have had this downloaded for a while, and this video is gonna make me do a new playthrough (after I finish Harvestella). Like how in depth this was!

[@Poesghost]

Love your review. Sub'd and liked.

[@Victory0901]

Great review! This game a surprising amount of depth and suits a variety of playstyles. Will definitely be picking this one up! ✊🏾

[@micahelijah2856]

very lovely and detailed review, I was on the fence but watched this and decided to get it 😊

[@melissad4056]

"Even the main character looks a little bit like a mess" 🤣🤣How relatable. Thanks for the great review!

[@rjc523]

true and crackhead.drugie lol. jk

[@leilacarvalho4404]

Thanks for the review!! I bought the game in early early access but couldn't play for long bc it was so early in development, but I'm going to go back to it now!!!

[@Kkvta]

Great review Josh, really like your reviews so keep them coming :) Cheers

[@JoshGamingGarden]

Thanks!

[@Islandboytb]

So glad I discovered your content this year. Speaking of which, are you planning to do a favorites of the year video? There’s been quite a few cozy and farm sim games in 2022, would love to hear your overall thoughts and what stood out the most for you.

[@auqustfire]

I bought this game way back and I'm glad it's finally fully released! I'll have to try it out now, but it's always been a bit overwhelming lol.

[@ayem8709]

i've been debating on whether to get this game or not but this review was really thorough and convincing, so thank you!

[@tamimantu451]

So will you buy it now or not?

[@CHloE748]

I’ll definitely be buying if it comes to switch or iOS (with controller compatibility)

[@katrin428]

I took a sneak peak at the full release on release day and decided I will start playing it again in the near future :)

[@MiguiMonkey]

Got this today! 👀 I remember watching this but I forget what are the tips since I do not have the game before! I believe most of these are still applicable! So lovely to revisit these tips and tricks after the BIG update! Thank you so much!!

[@Anshild]

I am unsure if anyone has talked about this, but you can place seeds in a quick slot and plant from there.

[@Aki_Mogu]

I'm buying this game after work today!!

[@annabhate4838]

omg this looks amazing!!!!!!

[@emred4653]

This game looks calm and enjoyable

[@cuernavaca_4070]

I really appreciate your very detailed and instructive review videos, and the new channel name. With so much content, I would most certainly like this game if it were not for the pixel art. These pixel art games are definitely not for me as my numerous false starts in Stardew Valley or Sun Haven (never more than a few hours each time) are proof, while I’ve hundreds of hours in Coral Island, Dreamlight Valley, the My time series or even Pumpkin Days (I guess one of my favourite), to name a few. Keep up the great work.

[@packers12to80]

Switch release?

[@missitheachievementhuntres560]

ty for this review, it looks so great! Have been following the game since it released in EA :D

[@estella5575]

Thank you for the detailed review, i was looking forward to this game but, honestly it just feels too complicated and i don't like the appearance of the npcs, so i guess unfortunately i'll just skip this one...

[@redzthename8958]

I really hope this comes to the switch one day.

[@KrazyCatQueen]

Oh, I remember you showing this game before. It looks fun, I wanted to try it haha.

[@caleschley]

Great review, thanks for all the details. Was feeling kinda bored with the prologue of the game, and wanted to see more to know if I want to keep playing.

[@MilkyBread-lx2ks]

i just bought it just now because if your review!

[@ib0093]

Wow what a great review! I bought this game in EA and am excited to start now that it is releleased.

[@CommandantLennon]

Fable is a fun game series, but until the reboot, it really is just 3 different shots on the same target, none of them quite hitting the bullseye. A lack of depth was the main thing I noticed in fable, so to hear that this system is more involved than just "Collect money while your xbox is offline" is really satisfying to hear.

[@BlueDaisy33]

This seems really interesting. I’m probably gonna check it out

[@Ladydrgon]

Hope this will be on the switch sometime soon!

[@Lauralink100]

hmmm I need to see how fishing works before I know if I like the game or not xD also the fact that you teleport by going in to the bathroom is funny

[@AgelessTurtle]

I invested in this game when I heard about it years ago. I’ve been waiting for the full release to properly enjoy it 😊somewhere out there is a fairy named Virgil 😂 (that was from the investment)

[@rustyowl924]

J'ai trouvé un qc "in the wild"! 👀 Thanks for the video though, just tried out the game and I'm loving it so far.

[@MeyZ_]

Thanks to you I bought this game... I saw your stream last time and I couldnt hold myself back. I love this game so far and Im totally addicted. But yes, unfortunately I also think that the characters are super blend and boring after a time... Thanks for the review Josh !

[@koiitree]

wow you changed your youtube name, i love it!!!

[@joyjoyjoy6612]

this game iss sooo good, i bought it literally the second i finish your video

[@ohreally3500]

Holy what a great game to start a new year 😍

[@jeromealday614]

Omg the amount of stuff they included is 😳

[@firstswordcorvus7368]

Definitely looks interesting, but I've been broke for awhile now cause life has gotten more difficult. But still managing, anyway I like playing life sims when I need a break from visually intense games or just to relax after a stressful day

[@Pauwelsshana]

Wow, very helpfull! Thnx!

[@SolemnSunday]

Big fan of Stardew Valley so I may have to give this a try!

[@TheAxebitten]

"You turn a wheel, and a few days later you get a baby delivered to your house". Very realistic if you ask me 😅

[@EberhardtTheReindeer]

I bought this game based on your recommendation, it has been the first farming sim I’ve gotten hooked on since Stardew Valley! Hopefully they will add additional content for designing your characters to make them more “cute”! Unnecessary, but would totally appeal to us users who enjoy character creation!

[@gilroyscopa]

One can always hope for mods somewhere down the line.

[@EberhardtTheReindeer]

I have found out (20 hours into the game) you can use dandelions to change the color of your clothing!

[@rizzzzzzzzzzzz]

this game looks beautiful!

[@stevesgaming7475]

if only I could play it on my Steam Deck :( I bought it but the text is too small to read.

[@kalifogg6610]

I would love to play this game but I either need to buy a new laptop as mine is busted or wait and see if it becomes available on the Switch

[@Qpwueyeyqh]

Wow it looks really good

[@fruitsofanarchy2905]

ah, i love this game! i bought it not too long ago and it’s fun, but sometimes the controls really confused me at first 😅😅

[@Nesdude42]

How long is a lifetime in-game - typically? I wonder how many hours I can expect from this game. Would playing 20 years be fun? Is there enough to do to fill out those 20 years?

[@Latronibus]

I have the same question, the whole multi lifetime thing could feel like a gimmick if each incarnation only lives a year or something. Never mind, the video gets around to it, a year of gameplay leads to a decade or more of time skipping in a practical save.

[@Ninja40K]

I like protection offering.

[@charebear]

I'm curious about how fast the days go, because I find myself very stressed by how fast days go in other games like this. Is there enough time each day?

[@lubtearts8985]

Looks a lot like stardew valley. I love stardew valley I might check it out

[@vladimirmaglalang9138]

Is there a news for switch release?

[@arcanumelite4853]

one thing i have to ask... how do you level up your reputation? ive been stuck at 500/500 for awhile and the game (as far as i know) never tells you how to level it up.

[@cedwards4455]

Open the door with the 5 skill requirement in The Circle.

[@arcanumelite4853]

@@cedwards4455 ty! i probably never would have figured that out.

[@C.k.t.87]

I l have tried this game twice in early access and was pretty overwhelmed. The controls were annoying. I can’t wait to try it again!! ALSO, I want it on Switch

[@TheYashakami]

I don't know what it is about this game but I've never managed to make it out of the prologue

[@Estellese7]

The lack of character customization and bland NPCs are a huge drawback for me. I bought it in early access because I love the idea, but am hoping some mods or updates come to touch up on those parts it missed the mark on.

[@Snow0zero]

Is it available on the switch or only steam ?

[@lawrence9713]

This was already in development when I started my study and been with my girlfriend for a year. I'm now married, have a child and running a business. Wth

[@smaao]

Can't you auto cook or something when you have made a dish?

[@uzwadmirmizwa]

i will wait this game ported to switch 😊

[@gilney.mathias]

"Overwhelm - the game" should be the name of this game ;x

[@Nightweaver1]

My ears perked up when you said, "Daily offering to the bronies."

[@donwald3436]

lol I bought this in early access then forgot about it until now.

[@fierypickles4450]

Any plans this coming to switch?

[@sherrybevelheimer2209]

Will this br available on switch?

[@ElleKelsheimer]

I got it in really, really Early Access and it wasn't playable. It was more of a prototype. I felt kinda ripped off, ngl. Maybe I'll give it another try, I already own it and it looks okay now.

[@JoshGamingGarden]

It definitely has evolved a lot since the beginning of Early Access! Give it another try, I hope you'll enjoy it! 😃

[@iroxz251]

09:35 this isnt the games fault, this is your fault. You're cutting the basil semi-wrong

[@kato2395]

Ah yes finally I can do what I can't do in real life like marrying and starting a family

[@carlaarnold5321]

I want it on switch!!!

[@MrGreekstatue]

Does this work on steam deck?

[@Cibbic]

One thing I wish was an option is to be a master. (You don't age , you're basically a God but in return you shouldn't love or have kids).

[@sephinarose420]

I bought this in EA when it first came out, something I never do. Something about this seems special. Thank you for this deep indept look.

[@bluebiblee]

do you still play this josh?

[@mirasdiary]

they copyright your music for the game??? how are people supposed to stream / post gameplay of the game LOL thats... odd?

[@ThisKay]

Love the environment designs, the tree and shrubs looks gorgeous but I can’t stand the characters and portraits designs!

[@Caigul]

am so use to the games forcing you to pass out didnt even realize you could just stay up

[@JamEast]

Is it like Stardew valley?

[@a15-r1d4s]

Damn thats... A LOT. But still make me interested lol

[@BibBubDude]

They need to bring this game to console

[@fqertexirte3054]

idk, game feels too small for sanbox, and too shallow for story driven one. I didnt really like it, thanks for review tho!