Stonefly

 Switch
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. GamingTrend
    Jul 6, 2021
    85
    Stonefly is a beautiful work of art with an oddly but enchanting gameplay waiting to be experienced!
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Jun 21, 2021
    80
    Even with those bouts of frustration, Stonefly is a thoroughly unique game that has novel gameplay ideas and a wonderful story. Dancing around the world while piloting your mech, trying to find emotional catharsis for your heroine while also beating up some bugs so you can get more resources to upgrade your current ride is a heck of a gameplay loop. It’s well worth experiencing if you want a chill adventure.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Jun 4, 2021
    This gorgeous microcosmic mech game just about survives its more frustrating moments. [Eurogamer Recommended]

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. NindieSpotlight
    Dec 17, 2021
    7
    Over my time playing games on the Switch I’ve become a sort of connoisseur of weird games, enjoying the unexpected journeys they tend to takeOver my time playing games on the Switch I’ve become a sort of connoisseur of weird games, enjoying the unexpected journeys they tend to take you on. There’s no doubt Stonefly falls into this category with its story told in a scaled-down world of people piloting bug mechs in the trees in search of a living and perhaps fortunes as well. Where the game will likely either live or die for most people will be with its control mechanics, which there’s no getting around the fact that they’re unusual and initially quite umbersome. The good news is that if you give them a chance and a little time they do grow on you to the point that you’ll get a rhythm down with combat, which typically consists of stunning your enemies and then working to push them off the edge. Slowly maintaining and upgrading your mech you’ll become a bit more formidable and versatile, and the experience of navigating your way through the foliage is absolutely different and refreshing. If you’re willing to give it a chance and show some patience it’s a fresh and enjoyable experience, just be warned that it is by no means perfect.

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  2. PMG-Writer
    Aug 8, 2021
    8
    Thus, in "Stonefly" you get an interesting story with a nice main character. You'll also have a lot of fun in the hand-drawn game world andThus, in "Stonefly" you get an interesting story with a nice main character. You'll also have a lot of fun in the hand-drawn game world and can also see the characters and robots in great animations. Thanks to the great upgrades and skills, the title is a lot of fun. If you'd like to experience a different title on the Nintendo Switch, you should definitely check out Stonefly.… Full Review »
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