Grow: Song of the Evertree

 Switch
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Cubed3
    Jun 14, 2022
    90
    Without a doubt Grow: Song of the Evertree took on board what worked and what did not work so well in Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles and produced an engaging, time consuming game that is hard to put down with virtually no issues aside from occasional weird camera angles. It was not possible to finish the main story for this review because of how long it takes to complete each section, but there are dozens of hours to be spent creating new realms to explore and harvest from, creating settlements that are eye-catching and meet all residents' needs, with few issues that make it an epic title in its own right on Nintendo Switch.
  2. Screen Rant
    Nov 29, 2021
    90
    Grow: Song of The Evertree is a great game for fans of both the simulation and relaxing exploration titles. It's also an ideal title to introduce younger players to open-world exploration thanks to forgiving gameplay and clear explanation. With so much to discover, it is likely Grow will offer a fresh, exciting journey no matter how many times a player restarts.
  3. NintendoWorldReport
    Nov 24, 2021
    85
    While some will almost certainly find Grow: Song of the Evertree to be a bit too menial to keep their attention, those who simply want to enjoy a quietly beautiful adventure need look no further. From working on garden-like worlds high in the Evertree, to building a town to your own specifications, and exploring an ever growing world full of secrets to uncover, a rich experience is packed into this adventure. Performance concerns are certainly worth being aware of on Switch, but they rarely hamper the actual gameplay. If you need a break from Animal Crossing or want something even calmer than Story of Seasons, Grow: Song of the Evertree isn’t likely to steer you wrong. This is without a doubt one of the most pleasantly cozy experiences I’ve had playing a game.
  5. Video Chums
    Dec 29, 2021
    78
    If you can look past the issues with pacing and the odd graphical stutter, Grow: Song of The Evertree is a thoroughly enjoyable adventure with rewarding exploration as well as tons of fun things to create and collect within its large and colourful game world.

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Sickhomie72
    Nov 19, 2021
    9
    Stumbled across this yesterday morning just by browsing and I am so glad I did. If you want an amazingly beautiful and uniquely chillStumbled across this yesterday morning just by browsing and I am so glad I did. If you want an amazingly beautiful and uniquely chill experience than this game is for you! Was happily blown away by the quality of this game. For $25 it is an amazing value and would highly recommend picking this up.… Full Review »
  2. bogdanovist
    May 18, 2023
    4
    Many of the graphics here and in promotional material are in no way representative to what we are seeing on the Switch itself. I have no ideaMany of the graphics here and in promotional material are in no way representative to what we are seeing on the Switch itself. I have no idea what's going on there but it feels like a bait and switch.

    The game is basic (which is not bad) but for an audience of young children it's remarkably text heavy. Also what’s an issue for us was also that the game has not been localised to Dutch and contains too many made up words to translate well/quickly myself.

    The core mechanics of the game are exploration, errands (busywork) and construction, mechanics that are served better and many times over by other more marquee titles. Compared with those this game is a minor addition where it pains me to see that a bunch of artists have put so much work into something that is so formulaic.    … Full Review »
  3. PastryOxygen
    Jul 29, 2022
    6
    A quiet and enjoyable game that, for me, was marred by poor performance on Switch. Frame rates routinely dip below 30 FPS in populated areasA quiet and enjoyable game that, for me, was marred by poor performance on Switch. Frame rates routinely dip below 30 FPS in populated areas and, because this is a town-building game, the performance gets steadily worse as you add more buildings, decorations, and people. It somehow runs better in Portable mode than in Docked mode, perhaps because it turns stuff off in Portable mode, but it still chugs along frequently.… Full Review »
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