If you’re yet to check outPalia, I have just one question for you: Why?
Paliais equal partsAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsandStardew Valley, with a light dashing ofThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildthanks to its handy glider.
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It’s already going down a storm with players and oh, I’ve yet to mention the best part.Paliais totally free-to-play.
“Paliais a vibrant new world made just for you. Craft, cook, fish, and farm with friends as you live the life of your dreams and discover an enchanting adventure filled with colorful characters and a mystery to unravel,” teases the synopsis.
Take a look atPaliain action below.
A quick trip over toSteamDBproves just how popularPaliais proving to be. While we’re not talkingPalwordnumbers,Paliadid reach an all-time peak of 11,540 just two days ago - with there being just over 10,000 players in the game right now.
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Those are very respectable numbers, especially for a cosy sim. If you compare it toFae Farm, a game that’s very much in the same vein that launched last year, that game’s all-time peak sits at 5,692 - achieved seven months ago, with a 24-hour peak of just 246.
Of course,Fae Farmis a paid-for game andPaliais free but it’s just a point of comparison to help putPalia’s playerbase into perspective.
You should also check outFae Farmif your funds permit. I granted it a very commendable eight of out 10 in our review.
Back toPaliathough, it features everything you could want in a cosy sim. You can catch and collect insects, tend to your own farmstead, forage for items, foster relationships, fish, hunt, craft, build your own home, and team up with friends.
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There’s also an intriguing mystery to unravel surrounding the ancient humans that suddenly appear in this small town too.
Despite its respectable numbers,Palia’s Steam rating currently sits at Mixed.
The main point of contention draggingPaliadown is that it’s not as co-op friendly as many first imagined.
Instead, you mainly help those on your friends list acquire items, or they help you. It’s certainly an area that could be expanded.
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Elsewhere though, reviews praisePalia’s worldbuilding, design, quest lines, and overall relaxing nature.
As I mentioned, it’s totally free to download and play - with devs constantly dropping updates and patches.
Topics:Steam,PC,Stardew Valley,Animal Crossing
