Graveyard Keeper

 Switch
User Score
5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 31
  3. Negative: 11 out of 31

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  1. k_9
    Mar 11, 2020
    10
    I have spent about 40hrs on this game and guess I'm quarter way through. I think titles like this receive way too much criticism just because - they're inspired from Stardew Valley and a lot of the things are done in a different way at the same time. These direct comparisons are rubbish in my opinion. I would suggest that people try this game themselves and not pass it just depending onI have spent about 40hrs on this game and guess I'm quarter way through. I think titles like this receive way too much criticism just because - they're inspired from Stardew Valley and a lot of the things are done in a different way at the same time. These direct comparisons are rubbish in my opinion. I would suggest that people try this game themselves and not pass it just depending on the "reviews". It has its flaws and its very much grindy, I won't deny, and at times you must seek help from wikis otherwise you'll be lost, but still it has its own charm with an intriguing story and fun moments and I believe it's very much worth a purchase. A perfect management/farming/role-playing game for your switch.… Expand
  2. maxbogus
    Jul 30, 2021
    9
    Spent 60 hours playing the game, and it was a pretty absorbing experience.
    I will start with minuses: 1. Crashes. Don't try to play without sleep on the latest stages (when will be lots of stuff). This will cause a crash. If you go to bed when the pillow appears - everything will be fine. If not, you can catch a crash.
    2. Sometimes, it is not clear what should be done next to progress    Spent 60 hours playing the game, and it was a pretty absorbing experience.
    I will start with minuses: 1. Crashes. Don't try to play without sleep on the latest stages (when will be lots of stuff). This will cause a crash. If you go to bed when the pillow appears - everything will be fine. If not, you can catch a crash.
    2. Sometimes, it is not clear what should be done next to progress further.

    Pluses:
    1. Lots of options.
    2. Interesting story
    3. Good ending. I didn't expect that it will end this way.
    4. Great mix of rogue-like, Minecraft and resource management.

    PS: Thumb up for developers. I was satisfied that it was made by Russians.    … Expand
  3. viniciuspc
    Apr 6, 2022
    9
    To enjoy this game, you have to be a lover of the game style like Stardew Valley or even Harvest Moon. It mixes crafting, farming and RPG with very intelligent humor. There are many easter eggs like the names of the DLC or the vampire hunter (aka Geralt de Rivia). The history is long and you have to be ready for repetitive tasks - like the other games of the same gender.

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Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Pure Nintendo
    Aug 8, 2019
    65
    Graveyard Keeper’s limitations and shortcomings come real close to outweighing the fun that can be had from playing a new game. When I got the game and read the premise, it sounded quirky and fun. As I played, it seemed more awkward and vexing.
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  2. Nintendo Insider
    Jul 29, 2019
    60
    Visually, the pixel art is wonderful and full of character and the music fits the downbeat tone at work, but the gameplay is too slow to be gripping while the story isn’t pacey or unique enough to inspire wonder at what’s to come, especially because the conceit of the game’s plot seems pretty obvious from the outset. We did hear a car crash before waking up outside reality, after all…
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  3. FNintendo
    Jul 12, 2019
    60
    Graveyard Keeper is well-crafted effort and an original one at that - a cemetery management simulation game is nothing short of unique and Graveyard Keeper does the job with a very attractive visual environment, as well as complex and involving tasks. It doesn't try to appeal to less experienced players, though, as the information available during the game is sometimes lacking, the game experience is long, repetitive and slow-paced and there are some controller flaws to improve.
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