Cozy Grove
April 8, 2021
Pre-Order Exclusive: Get the Ghost Bear costume, Fox costume, and Cherry Blossom dress just in time for Spring. Delivered to your mailbox on day one, these items are only available if you pre-order before April 8th! Welcome to Cozy Grove, a life-sim game about camping on a haunted, ever-changing island. …
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74.4
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Critic Reviews (33)
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92.0
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73.0
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68.0
"Cozy Grove&s;s day-by-day mechanics can be frustrating to some, but is a definite welcome addition, allowing me to slowly unravel the story and giving me more playtime in the long run, completely enhancing my mornings."
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75.0
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80.0
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70.0
"Cozy Grove is a nice and relaxing game - the only downside on Switch are the technical issues."
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78.0
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74.0
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68.0
"If you are looking for a new game to chill out with, Cozy Grove is definitely going to scratch that itch. It has enough in common with other life simulation games to make you feel comfortable, whilst still being different …"
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86.0
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82.0
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78.0
"Cozy Grove entertains and manages to keep you playing for a long time, despite sometimes being heavy because of so many details. The multitude of possibilities gives the impression that there is always something new to be done, and the …"
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70.0
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75.0
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80.0
"Cozy Grove is great to look at, and only having to spend 20 minutes a day doing so doesn&s;t make it feel like a chore. Gameplay can eventually feel repetitive, alas, such is the struggle with life sim games, and …"
Read original review"Cozy Grove accomplishes what it sets out to do. That is, to provide a charming respite from the troubles of the world. The addicting loop of the island will keep me coming back, even if I don&s;t necessarily love all …"
Read original review"Cozy Grove invites players to be productive, but at a slower, almost foreign, pace. There’s no rush — all goals are achievable if you spend an hour or two each day on the island. This may not be everyone’s cup …"
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65.0
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68.0
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72.0
"Cozy Grove definitely lives up to its namesake as a cozy gaming experience, one designed for short bursts of play, where playing a little each day allows you to get more out of it than longer play sessions. The basic …"
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55.0
Gameplay
65.0
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65.0
"Cozy Grove is a wonderful, loveable, colorful take and the life-sim genre, with a huge amount to discover spread out over a long period of play."
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90.0
Gameplay
75.0
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80.0
"Cozy Grove is an adorable little time-waster, but depending on your play style, the level of commitment this game requires might not work for you. The core gameplay loop is fun for the most part but after playing for a …"
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87.0
Gameplay
92.0
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86.0
"Cozy Grove presents island life sans crass Capitalistic Raccoon Overlords, and is a lovely experience through and through."
Read original review"My time with Cozy Grove has been very enjoyable despite some performance issues. Play sessions are short, sweet, and slightly structured, which really helps me feel like I’m allowed to enjoy the game at my own pace. Other games are …"
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55.0
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65.0
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70.0
"Ghosts exist. They have unfinished business and need help. Fortunately for you, you’re a Spirit Scout. You’re trained to aid them and sent on assignments to get them to move on. Your latest assignment is the island of Cozy Grove. …"
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75.0
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80.0
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90.0
"While bludgeoning or blowing away bad guys can always be good fun, everyone should have some time in their lives to slow things down..."
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70.0
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55.0
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80.0
"Cozy Grove provides a new take on the camping experience. This game has spirit, literally, but there&s;s a bit of turbulence in execution. Does the stellar story save an otherwise mixed bag of a game? It may work for some, …"
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40.0
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50.0
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30.0
"Cozy Grove measures out its game sessions in snack-size portions, and its gorgeous artwork and genuinely laugh-worthy dialogue almost make up for its metered-out gameplay. Sadly, with a few technical issues on Switch, and the game&s;s refusal to let players …"
Read original review"After landing on the island of Cozy Grove, it is your job as a Spirit Scout to help its inhabitants with their many fetch quests."
Read original review"For all its imperfections, Cozy Grove is enjoyable enough, even if it does start to get monotonous after a little while. Its limited daily playtime is suited better to a mobile device, but even on console there’s something nice about …"
Read original review"Cozy Grove is a beautiful and relaxing game, but might be a little too repetitive for some people."
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80.0
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80.0
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80.0
"In summary, Cozy Grove is a great time to sink some time into. Its cheerful atmosphere will put a smile on your face, you’ll be able to make progress in the game at your own pace, and there are natural …"
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58.0
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57.0
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48.0
"Cozy Grove manages to deliver an experience that captures you with the simplest elements. It may even be that some foods have no apparent function or that the missions get boring, but the game brings together the basic elements of …"
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50.0
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50.0
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50.0
"Once I found myself hitting my stride in Cozy Grove, it became a before-bed ritual."
Read original review"All in all, I say this is a great game to pick up if you&s;re a fan of the genre. It&s;s endlessly charming, and a real breath of fresh air in terms of its style and gameplay loop. On Spry …"
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68.0
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72.0
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68.0
"On top of that, the island is so cluttered with trees, rocks, and other objects that it can be difficult to see things on the ground. The game employs a clever visual technique where objects become transparent, allowing for a …"
Read original review"In the end, Cozy Grove indeed has some good qualities, but its negative points are fundamental and destroy the joy of experiencing the game. Many problems in the depth of the gameplay, which has taken a repetitive and clichéd process, …"
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85.0
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70.0
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60.0
"With a beautiful painterly art style and a sumptuous soundtrack to boot, the developers behind Cozy Grove have sought to develop just that, a digital, cozy grove. A haven from the trials and tribulations of life where you can sit …"
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82.0
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73.0
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64.0
"&s;Cozy Grove&s; is a cute and relaxing game. It only takes 30 minutes a day to paint warm colors on a white ghost island welcomed by ghost bears and imps. The game time flow is the same as real-time. In …"
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80.0
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60.0
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40.0
"An interesting game clearly inspired by Animal Crossing, yet with enough quirk to claim its own charm. The "forced" gameplay rhythm may turn off some players."
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85.0
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70.0
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80.0
"Cozy Grove arrives as advertised-a smaller, more story-based Animal Crossing experience with its own charms and enjoyment. Though the tasks are also just as tedious at times, the fact that Cozy Grove holds back story entries through their daily cycle, …"
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85.0
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78.0
Story
90.0
"Cozy Grove is a life-sim game that takes a few pages from Animal Crossing while encouraging you to take some time to log off from the game. While the controls are finicky at best, it still provides for a comfortable …"
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75.0
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85.0
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80.0
"Cozy Grove is a very different kind of life sim. It’s so cheerful on the surface, but underneath the bark is a process of patience and of letting go the things holding one back or keeping them tethered in a …"
Read original review"Cozy Grove is an incredible game full of charm and warmth. Its gorgeous art style and soothing music create a wonderfully serene ambience that makes for satisfying play sessions."
Read original review"If you’re looking for a very simple, very low-key game you can dabble in for a few minutes each day, then sure, Cozy Grove might be up your alley. Just don’t expect much depth or nuance in the way of …"
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