Welcome to our Weekly Wholesome Gaming Round-Up, once again packed with news.
There’s a release date for Quilts and Cats of Calico, bring plants into your apartment in Urban Jungle, a weirdo space journalism adventure called Times & Galaxy, remember that Please, Touch The Artwork 2 is Free and with Arranger, you will get a dynamic puzzle environment where every move shifts the world. There’s a release date for Millennia, Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is coming as is Neko Atsume 2, and green fingers are needed for Plantabi.
Release date for Quilts and Cats of Calico
Quilts and Cats of Calico has a release date on Steam: March 5th! Mina made an impressions article based on the demo, and she’s overjoyed the game will finally be fully available. So, look forward to our review!
This is the description on Steam:
Quilts & Cats of Calico is a wholesome, complex puzzle game for 1 to 4 players. Meet adorable cats and sew the coziest quilts. Compete with other players in multiplayer mode, play solo, or delve into the story of a quilter sewing their way through the city of cats.
Urban Jungle, Bring Plants Into Your Apartment
Get ready for Urban Jungle, a cosy new game inspired by favourites like Islanders and Unpacking. This game is all about the simple joy of finding the perfect place for a plant and spending some quality time with a cute cat.
The story follows a woman who dreams of leaving her busy office life to fill her days with gardening. But there’s a twist! Urban Jungle isn’t your usual gardening game. It’s more of a puzzle where you figure out how to fit plants into small spaces like apartments and houses, even in different countries. The best part? You don’t have to worry about watering the plants – they’re here to stay, no matter what. It’s all about using your space wisely and enjoying the little stories your environment tells you. If you love plants and puzzles, Urban Jungle is the perfect game to lose yourself in.
If you can’t wait to try it, then a demo is available on Steam.
Times & Galaxy, the Weirdo Space Journalism Adventure
Copychaser Games and Fellow Traveller have announced their new game, Times & Galaxy, coming to Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC in the second quarter of 2024.
Times & Galaxy is made by people who used to be journalists, and it’s a fun game about space aliens and their interesting lives. When you play, you become an intern at a space newspaper called the Times & Galaxy. Your job is to go around the galaxy, meet lots of different alien characters, and write stories about things like the Humania Dirt Fair and a Space Ghost Funeral. Do a good job, and you might become a full-time member of the newspaper team.
The game’s setting is also unique because the newspaper’s staff doesn’t just work from a regular office; they live and work on a big spaceship that used to be a warship called the Scanner. As you play through the game and make choices, you’ll affect how the story goes and how other characters feel about you. With over 200,000 words in its story, Times & Galaxy promises lots of adventures and fun interactions.
Please, Touch The Artwork 2 is Free!
Not sure what to play, and want to try something else? We gave Please, Touch The Artwork 2 our highest praise, saying.
Please, Touch The Artwork 2 offers unique and engaging gameplay with the challenge of a hidden object puzzle game. With its seamless integration of gaming and art appreciation, it shows the creativity that can be found between gaming and the art world, and developer Thomas Waterzooi’s love of the arts shines through in the gameplay.
And remember: the game is free on Steam, Apple Appstore and Google Play! So get to know the works of Belgian painter James Ensor and his imagination!
Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure
The indie collective Furniture & Mattress showed their first venture into the gaming world in the Nintendo Direct with Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure. Set for a Summer 2024 release, this innovative title will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Netflix, and PC & Mac through Steam and the Epic Game Store.
Arranger invites players into the shoes of Jemma, a small-town outsider embarking on a quest of self-discovery and change. The game challenges players with a novel puzzle experience, blending movement, exploration, and combat across a globally interconnected grid. As players navigate Jemma through a world stifled by fear and a mysterious ‘static’ force, they’ll encounter a dynamic puzzle environment where every move shifts the world around them. More information on the game is found here.
Release Date Millennia
Get ready to make history in Millennia, a new kind of 4x game from C Prompt Studios and Paradox Interactive, launching on March 26th. This game lets you shape the entire course of history. Imagine turning an Iron Age into an Age of Heroes or seeing a Renaissance slide into an Age of Ignorance if things are planned poorly. It’s all based on your choices. Every game is different, allowing you to lead a nation of explorers or scholars based on the traits you pick. Plus, you get to decide how to use your resources: boost your production or spread wealth and happiness across your empire. Millennia promises a unique adventure for both new and seasoned players, making it a must-try for anyone who loves strategy and building empires.
When Paula looked at the demo of Millennia, she wrote in conclusion:
I found the Millennia to be an incredibly refreshing strategy game when I played through the demo. The depth that will be on offer here is sure to please any long-time fan of this genre.
Millennia will be available on 26th March 2024 for the price of $39.99/£34.99/€39.99.
Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is Coming!
Swedish publisher Raw Fury and Norwegian studio Hyper Games are going to release Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley on PC and Nintendo Switch on March 7th, 2024. Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch version include the Cherished Keepsakes DLC, with a wishlist option available on Steam. Additionally, a launch for Android and iOS devices is planned for a future date.
Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is a story-rich musical adventure game about Snufkin restoring the valley and helping the quirky and memorable characters and critters who call it home. A series of hideous parks have cropped up in Moominvalley, disrupting the landscape and its harmonious nature. As Snufkin, you will distract police officers, pull out signs, and knock over misplaced statues as you vigorously try to restore nature and the inhabitants’ homes while putting an end to the industrious Park Keeper’s plans.
Neko Atsume 2 is Coming
Hit-Point, creators of the beloved idle game Neko Atsume, has announced its sequel, Neko Atsume 2, set to launch on mobile devices in Summer 2024. The game will be available in English, Japanese, and other languages, continuing the free-to-play model with optional in-game purchases and ads. It requires iOS firmware 12.0 or better or Android 6.0 or newer to run.
Despite the excitement surrounding Neko Atsume 2, Hit-Point has assured fans that it will still support the original Neko Atsume game post-launch of the sequel. However, the company has acknowledged a delay in updates for the first game due to its focus on developing the sequel, for which it has issued an apology to its players.
Green Fingers Needed: Plantabi
Plantabi is a relaxing game where you get to take care of cute plants and make the garden of your dreams. It’s all about chilling out as you look after your plants in a garden you design. You can make your garden even nicer by finding new items and plants. The game has been released on Steam this week, and of course, expect a review on LadiesGamers.
You’ll get to help a shop owner fill orders, which lets you get more kinds of plants to care for. Plus, you’ll meet a friend from another planet who loves collecting plants, too, and together, you can find even more special plants not seen in the shop.
You can also play around with different pot styles and colours to make your garden look just right. And there are special orbs you can use to help your plants grow better. Plantabi is perfect for anyone who likes to relax and enjoy making a beautiful garden space.
