Mail Time

Mail Time

April 27, 2023

AdventurePlatformer Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5

Mail Time is a relaxing, cottagecore adventure set in a peaceful forest, far, far away. It&s;s your first day on the job as a newly minted Mail Scout. Equipped with a mushroom hat, a pack full of letters, and unbridled enthusiasm, it&s;s time to deliver letters and packages across the …

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Apr 2023
60.0 /100

"If you like Lil Gator Game then you&s;ll want to check out the adorable Mail Time as well even if it doesn&s;t quite reach the same heights."

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Amanda Tien The Punished Backlog Apr 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

84.0

"Mail Time is one of the sweetest and most comforting experiences I’ve had in a long time. Despite its relatively short five-hour runtime, Mail Time doesn’t feel small. It’s a great example of quality over quantity. If you are remotely …"

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Andrei Dumitrescu Softpedia Apr 2023
85.0 /100

"Mail Time is a delightful experience, filled with interesting characters and almost no conflict. All the different quests are fun to engage with and the game offers a nice sense of discovery. I love being helpful and trying to make …"

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Carlos França Júnior GameBlast Apr 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"Mail Time is not perfect and perhaps that is where its charm lies. It doesn&s;t care about being polished or accurate, it just wants to deliver a smooth adventure for players to enjoy without rushing. Furthermore, there are still some …"

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David McNamara Checkpoint Gaming Apr 2023
50.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

70.0

"It&s;s disappointing to come away from Mail Time feeling more frustrated than relaxed. All of the elements for an adorable, wholesome experience are there: its cast of animal characters are incredibly well-written, its art direction is delightful, and the entire …"

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Giulia Francolino Spaziogames Apr 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

86.0

"Mail Time is a tender adventure set in a fairytale forest, with simple and relaxing game mechanics and a very pleasant soundtrack."

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Inanna Carter GameLuster Apr 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"Mail Time is the type of game you want to curl up with on a cold day. I recommend it to any cozy game enthusiast."

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Jason Bolla Garage Band Gamers Apr 2023
60.0 /100

"If you&s;re looking to relax for a couple hours and are into the Cottagecore vibe, you could definitely do worse than Mail Time. However, you may want to wait for a patch to fix the more mundane mechanics that ensure …"

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Jordan Biordi CGMagazine Apr 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

52.0

"Mail Time is less like cuddling up with a good book and more like falling asleep reading a Post Office pamphlet."

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Julie Cooper video games are good Apr 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

92.0

"Mail Time is so far one of my favorite cozy games of 2023. And this is a cozy game — to a T. There&s;s no violence — well, I mean, there is, unfortunately, a landlord, plus an offbeat caterpillar named …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Apr 2023
72.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

65.0

"This is a case of a cute and very pleasant game, which is a nice change of pace, sadly lacking quality in overall execution"

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Kat Bullock FingerGuns Apr 2023
50.0 /100

Graphics

28.0

Gameplay

32.0

Story

14.0

"Whilst having well paced gameplay, cute cottagecore aesthetic and whimsical environments. Mail Time has been delivered with the video game version of annoying spam; significant screen tear, unfixable features in game impacting the story and texture popping. A lovely game …"

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Katherine Kong But Why Tho? Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"Mail Time is a simple game with a simple reminder we often forget to hold onto when the world often can make us feel like we should run instead of walk."

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Kim Snaith GameSpew Apr 2023
70.0 /100

"Bugs aside, though, we’ve thoroughly enjoyed our time with Mail Time. This is a cute, whimsical adventure that anyone who likes cosy, relaxing games will enjoy. The silly dialogue won’t be to everyone’s tastes, but we still reckon it’ll raise …"

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Lynne Newey LadiesGamers.com Apr 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

100.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

100.0

"Mail Time is definitely one to write home about. The short adventure delivers you to the whimsical world of Grumblewood Grove, with its quirky houses and fascinating residents. The imagination in both the scenery and characters makes for a truly …"

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Matthew Pollesel Gaming Age Apr 2023
83.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Still, it&s;s a testament to Mail Time&s;s indefatigably upbeat attitude that not even annoying issues can bring the game down too much. It&s;s a cozy game that doesn&s;t assume that being adorable is a substitute for being engaging. Hopefully more …"

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Stephanie Liu Siliconera Apr 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"I admittedly went postal a bit the first ten minutes when I was hopelessly lost. Nintendo Switch version reviewed."

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Victor Vitório GameBlast Apr 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

40.0

"Mail Time is a brief and lovely game for anyone who wants the tranquil experience of scouring a small open world while engaging with fun characters and doing favors. Although it gives the feeling that it could be more and …"

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Zoey Handley Destructoid Apr 2023
80.0 /100

"Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won&s;t astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash."

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