APICO

APICO

May 20, 2022

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APICO is a laid-back beekeeping sim game about breeding, collecting, &a; conserving bees! Leave your boring city job behind to return to your family home in Port APICO and get back to your beekeeping roots. Set in a series of lush environments, APICO uniquely combines resource gathering, biology, and beekeeping …

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Critic Reviews (12)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums May 2022
80.0 /100

"There may be a lot you can do in APICO but no matter what you fill your schedule with, you&s;re bound to have a lovely and relaxing time."

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Chloe Osborn Rapid Reviews UK May 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"As the days grow darker and the nights grow colder, a relaxing game on the Switch is just the thing you need to cuddle up with on the sofa. APICO is a title which certainly ticks that box; leaving city …"

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Dayna Eileen CGMagazine May 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"I didn’t know I needed a beekeeping simulator in my life, but APICO brings a great balance of education, relaxation and resource management that keeps me coming back for more."

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Jamie Laike Tsui Capsule Computers May 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

74.0

Story

75.0

"A wonderful, laid back beekeeping simulation that is perfect for players looking for a change of pace from the standard farm sim"

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Jason Flatt But Why Tho? May 2022
75.0 /100

"APICO is a tightly constructed and well-presented simulator about a topic loads of people are curious about but few people dive into. It’s a good way to quietly spend some time thinking about the majesty of these little animals while …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight May 2022
64.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

30.0

"When you need to unwind after a long day, or get lost in the Zen-like calm of caring for your in-game world farming sims are a great distraction..."

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Laura Gray Gamepur May 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"Those looking to learn more about bees, conservation, and genetics will likely enjoy the colorful world and endearing narrative of APICO, making it a great adventure for any player."

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Marina DelGreco TechRaptor May 2022
65.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

35.0

"APICO isn&s;t as relaxing as it states, but you&s;ll still have a fun time conserving bee populations if grind-y simulation games are your cup of tea (with honey)."

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Matthew Pollesel Gaming Age May 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

45.0

"The more I play APICO, the more convinced I feel that I&s;m playing it wrong. It calls itself "a laid-back beekeeping sim game about breeding, collecting, &a; conserving bees.” The Steam reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising it for being calm …"

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Paula Moore LadiesGamers.com May 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"While playing APICO, it’s clear that the developers have put a lot of love into their game and bees. It’s littered with bee puns and humour throughout the game, and it is educational as well. Four-player online co-op is available …"

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Roger Reichardt The Gamerheads Podcast May 2022
85.0 /100

"APICO might start off slow, but it becomes intriguing pretty quickly. It&s;s a chilled experience that allows you to complete the game at your own pace. The crafting and building features are easy to pick up on and enjoy, allowing …"

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Will Silberman Digital Chumps May 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

35.0

"Oh honey, APICO has all the fixins of a good and relaxing farming sim, but with bees! You have an inventory system that allows you to multitask without wasting time or restricting your options. There are little-to-no penalties for playing …"

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