Frequently, I take a look at what games are already available on Steam to see if they meet my requirements of being a good simulation game. Plus, I browse the Kickstarter pages to find hidden gems.
Having found games that really interest me, I then keep my fingers crossed and hope it will make the jump to the Switch somewhere in the future. You see, even though we are making progress, I still feel the Switch could do with some more RPG/crafting simulation games. And it’s a good thing Indie developers are flocking en masse to Nintendo’s console, because it will make for more variety for us.
Garden Paws
Garden Paws, created by Bitten Toast Games, is such a relaxing simulation game. Garden Paws has been (and still is) in active development since June 2018. It’s on Early Access on Steam at the moment and the game will be set to officially launch in December 2019 on the Nintendo Switch and PC. So, still some way off. Let’s take a look at what the game is about, and be ready for cuteness overload!
In the game, you have inherited your grandparents farm as they set off to travel the world. You work with Frank at the local construction shop to finish off the final touches on your new home. Plus, by aiding Frank and Mayor Wilson you can build up the town so it can reach its full potential.
To do so you need coins, and what better way to earn those then by running a shop? And of course, if you want to run a shop you will need items to sell. Explore the islands and its caves to collect everything from flowers to poop to sell in your shop. Over time and with each building built, new townsfolk sail to the island with new items for purchase and quests to complete.
What can we expect in the game?
As the game is still very much in development, in Early Access it will still be added to based on players feedback. For now, this is part of Garden Paws:
- Turn your small home and shop into a large farmland through upgrades and questing.
- Grow seeds into beautiful flowers and vegetables to sell in your shop.
- Raise and care for animals like chicks and chickens. With recent additions including calves, lambs, baby goats, baby alpaca and ducks.
- Build up the nearby town adding a Museum, Blacksmith, Inn and more.
- Overcome natural disasters with the help of the townsfolk.
- Upgrade your tools and weapons.
- Collect artifacts to sell or donate to the Museum for fame and rewards.
- Explore caves and dungeons for unique loot.
- Personalize your character with unique skins, accessories and more.
- Multiplayer (currently being worked on and will be improved in the future)
- Fishing
