LakeSide

Last updated: 2025-06-13
Summary
  • Relaxing, simple gameplay loop is enjoyable.
  • Charming art style enhances the experience.
  • Watching city progression is visually appealing.
  • Unintuitive user interface is clunky.
  • Buggy, unbalanced gameplay needs polish.
  • Core mechanics are unclear and broken.
LakeSide header
Reviews
(sample size)
107
Helpful reviews
98%
Unhelpful reviews
2%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
181
Negative points
305
Gameplay points
51
Perf. points
8
Rec. points
116
Misc points
22
Point
Relaxing and simple gameplay
Description
The gameplay is generally considered relaxing, chill, and easy to pick up, making it suitable for short sessions and players looking for a stress-free experience. The game is simple to learn, with intuitive controls and a casual pace, but offers some strategic depth.
Importance
91%
Appealing and charming art style
Description
The game features a beautiful and charming art style, often described as "cute" or "gorgeous," with appealing pixel art, complemented by a fitting soundtrack that creates a relaxing and immersive atmosphere. Many reviewers specifically praise the visuals as a primary reason for enjoying the game.
Importance
82%
Enjoyable city progression to watch
Description
Reviewers enjoy watching their cities grow and develop, with details like boats on the lake adding to the experience. The game provides a sense of building something significant and watching it come to life.
Importance
68%
Game shows potential
Description
Several reviews mention that the game shows potential, suggesting that it could become even better with further development. This indicates that while the game is currently enjoyable, there is room for improvement and expansion.
Importance
62%
Good replayability and short sessions
Description
The game offers replayability through varied landscapes, building unlock progression, multiple win scenarios, and easily attainable achievements. The game is designed to be enjoyed in short bursts, with sessions around 30 minutes.
Importance
15%
Active development and updates
Description
The developers are actively updating the game with new content and features, and are responsive to player feedback. This ongoing support enhances the game experience and demonstrates the developer's commitment.
Importance
8%
Offers a little challenge
Description
The game offers a little challenge and includes some interesting mechanics. This suggests that while the game is generally relaxing and easy to pick up, it also provides some depth and complexity for players who are looking for a more engaging experience.
Importance
3%
Scenery changes with seasons
Description
The scenery changes with the seasons. This adds a visual element to the game and makes it more immersive.
Importance
2%
Cool and cute new buildings
Description
The new buildings are cool and cute. This adds a visual element to the game and makes it more immersive.
Importance
2%
Build truly epic cities
Description
The updated game allows building truly epic cities. This adds a visual element to the game and makes it more immersive.
Importance
2%
Enjoyable new dialogue
Description
The new dialogue is enjoyable. This adds a visual element to the game and makes it more immersive.
Importance
2%
Easy to learn the gameplay
Description
It's not hard to figure out the right way to play after a few games. This adds a visual element to the game and makes it more immersive.
Importance
2%
Good developer track record
Description
The developer previously created For The Warp, a space-themed deck builder that delivered in all aspects during early access. This adds a visual element to the game and makes it more immersive.
Importance
2%
Appropriate price/quality ratio
Description
The price/quality ratio is appropriate for what it offers. This adds a visual element to the game and makes it more immersive.
Importance
2%