Roots of Pacha

Roots of Pacha

April 25, 2023

RPGSimulation Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5

Discover, gather, and farm vegetables and herbs. Explore the surrounding wilderness to find animals to befriend and domesticate; fish the shallow and deep waters to see what lies in their depths; and mine the darkest caves filled with mysteries and secret powers. Begin your journey of discovery as you develop …

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85.2

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Critic Reviews (14)

Andrea Shearon PC Gamer Apr 2023
88.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

20.0

"Even amidst the farming sim renaissance, Roots of Pacha cultivates a charming, community-driven vision of the Stone Age that&s;s endlessly satisfying and always enchanting."

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Becky O&s;Brien Cinelinx Apr 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"With a story that&s;s sure to delight casual gaming fans, Roots of Pacha is a fun experience for anyone who wants to experience a simpler time and explore the mysteries of an ancient land."

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Brendan Frye CGMagazine Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"With its adorable art style, relaxed gameplay, and creative spin on the farming sim genre, Roots of Pacha makes for a cozy experience perfect for the Nintendo Switch."

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Deven McClure Screen Rant Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"Roots of Pacha doesn&s;t entirely reinvent the wheel when it comes to the simulation genre, but it puts an interesting enough spin on things that it still manages to feel like a breath of fresh air compared to a typical …"

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Dylan Pamintuan GameGrin Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"Roots of Pacha is a refreshing take on the farming/life sim genre, with great ideas and features. However, there are little annoyances that might turn off some."

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Erik Hodges Try Hard Guides Apr 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"Roots of Pacha is a game that innovates on the farming sim design, offering familiar gameplay with fresh new mechanics and a unique setting. Fans of the genre or those looking to get into it should definitely give Roots of …"

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Gastón Perez Plada La Orden del Pixel Apr 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

86.0

"Roots of Pacha is an excellent video game, which I enjoyed a lot and that despite sharing several similarities, knows how to move away from the path of Stardew Valley. A title that embraces the roots of the genre but …"

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Katerina Amidano Minimap Apr 2023
70.0 /100

"In conclusion, Roots of Pacha is a solid entry in the farming simulator genre that brings several innovative ideas to the table. Its unique setting, community-focused gameplay, and rich character development offer a refreshing experience for both longtime genre fans …"

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Laura Gray Gamepur Apr 2023
100.0 /100

"Any fan of the cozy genre absolutely must pick up Roots of Pacha. It is the perfect game for fans of farming, social interactions, exploration, and relaxing gameplay progression. Quests to unlock improvements for the town aren’t too easy but …"

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Paula Moore LadiesGamers.com Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"There is so much to Roots of Pacha, all packed into a gameplay time of around 40 hours. You can see the love the developers have put into the game as you play, and, amazingly, it was all developed by …"

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Samara Summer GamePro Apr 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

84.0

"Great farm sim with a lively Stone Age setting and exciting new ideas."

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Sophie Hiner Pure Nintendo Apr 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

76.0

"Roots of Pacha is a single player or co-op farming/life simulator in which you build relationships, a village, and human history. Taking place during the stone age, you and your clan settle on new land and work together to make …"

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Terrence Johnson ZTGD Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Roots of Pacha on is a delightful farming simulation that stands out for its unique setting, charming art style, and engaging gameplay. It’s a game that invites you to slow down, connect with a vibrant community, and experience the joys …"

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Victor Vitório GameBlast Apr 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"Even if it&s;s still limited by trends in the genre, Roots of Pacha builds a farming simulator with its own personality by centering the theme of community in its upbeat and relaxing campaign. Unfortunately, this didn&s;t extend to multiplayer, which …"

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