Staxel

 Switch
  • Publisher: Plukit
  • Release Date: Sep 23, 2021
  • Also On: PC
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61

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. Finger Guns
    Sep 22, 2021
    80
    Staxel provides a fun, zen farming and life simulator that replicates the visuals of Minecraft, and the premise of Stardew Valley. There is much to uncover and it could be everyone’s new favourite farm to milk cows, grow crops and build abodes, whilst making friends along the way.

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  1. Positive: 1 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 3
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  1. NindieSpotlight
    Dec 17, 2021
    5
    Playing Staxel you can see the thought process that produced it all around. Take the general visual style of Minecraft, though in this case aPlaying Staxel you can see the thought process that produced it all around. Take the general visual style of Minecraft, though in this case a bit more refined with voxels, and mix it with some flavor from the farm sim camp ala games like Stardew to make a game that would be akin to a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup of family-friendly goodness. That was, no doubt, the idea. In execution though? It’s nice and actually looks pretty good, but there just isn’t much of a “soul” to any of it and nothing that really makes it stand out. Also, being honest, farming activities are simply clunky in a 3D space and the need to be precise can be a bit of a drag, so that Zen-like satisfaction loop you get in the typical top-down cultivation sims also suffers a bit even if you enjoy them. While there’s no doubt it manages to present the familiar in a different form, so there may be people who’ll enjoy the ride, the lack of anything of substance that’s new and exciting makes it easy to pass on.

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  2. PMG-Writer
    Nov 14, 2021
    7
    The people responsible for "Staxel" have made a good conversion of the PC version to the Nintendo Switch. Thanks to the storyline, we alwaysThe people responsible for "Staxel" have made a good conversion of the PC version to the Nintendo Switch. Thanks to the storyline, we always have a common thread and gradually get all the basic elements explained. The tasks are varied and even small players can only have fun with the help. The developers give you a lot of freedom and you can keep yourself super busy. Fans of the genre and those who have a Switch will love the game.… Full Review »
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