Info about Beeswing:

Official game description:
Beeswing is a game set in a small village in rural Scotland, the village I grew up in, home. Visit the places and people who shaped a life and discover their stories. Represented in hand painted, water colour graphics with a unique, acoustic soundtrack.  
New game!
Features
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*   No puzzles or fighting or anything like that.
*   Under 3 hours of content!
*   Stuff you find in your regular day like people who leave their TV on when they have visitors and friends feeling a bit glum!
*   My mum, she's there.
*   Quite a slow movement speed.
*   Old People!
*   Sad bits.
*   and not much more!

Release date: May 8, 2015

Categories: Walking Simulator, Narrative Adventure, Exploration, Interactive Fiction, Atmospheric Horror (Light), Point-and-click Adventure, Story-driven Gameplay


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Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Handcrafted art style praised (weight 0.97): The game features a variety of hand-drawn, painted, and sculpted art styles, including watercolor graphics, which players found incredible and unique.
- Emotional and heartfelt experience (weight 0.92): Players described the game as heartfelt, heart-breaking, and full of warmth and emotion, making it a deeply touching and personal experience.
- Exceptional soundtrack (weight 0.61): The game's soundtrack is highly praised for being beautiful, amazing, and one of the best, with a mix of light jazz and unique acoustic music.
- Unique and charming gameplay (weight 0.46): The game is noted for its unique and charming gameplay, offering a refreshing break from action-packed games and providing a distinct and memorable experience.
- Beautiful and immersive atmosphere (weight 0.36): The game's atmosphere is described as surreal, relaxing, and immersive, with evocative environments and memorable landscapes.
- Excellent narrative and writing (weight 0.35): The game is praised for its amazing writing and narration, featuring sincere and heartfelt storytelling that is both dark, funny, sad, and honest.
- Thought-provoking themes (weight 0.27): The game features thought-provoking and profound themes, including childhood themes and realistic imagery, which players found cerebral and emotionally impactful.

Common complaints:
- Inconsistent writing quality (weight 0.26): The writing is inconsistent and sometimes incoherent, which detracts from the overall narrative experience.
- Frequent game crashes (weight 0.25): The game crashes often, leading to a poor user experience and potential loss of progress.
- Lack of clear objectives (weight 0.21): Players frequently mention that the game lacks clear direction or goals, making it difficult to understand what needs to be accomplished.
- Inadequate save function (weight 0.2): The save function is problematic, only allowing saves at the end and leading to potential loss of progress.
- Slow game pace (weight 0.16): The walking speed and overall pace of the game are considered too slow, affecting the gameplay experience.
- Game feels unfinished (weight 0.15): The game feels more like a personal project than a finished product, with various rough edges and inconsistencies.
- Dialogue issues (weight 0.15): Dialogue is often incoherent, lacks purpose, and can be self-indulgent, detracting from the overall experience.
- Depressing and sad story (weight 0.15): The story is very sad and depressing, which can make the game tiring and emotionally taxing to play.
- Boring and uninteresting (weight 0.12): Many players find the game boring and uninteresting, with mind-numbingly dull gameplay.
- Difficult puzzles (weight 0.11): Some puzzles are almost unsolvable without a guide and are considered illogical, frustrating players.
- Lack of challenges (weight 0.11): The game lacks challenges such as battles or puzzles, making it feel flat and limited.

Gameplay feedback:
- Exploration-based gameplay (weight 0.57): The game emphasizes exploration, allowing players to explore various locations, interact with characters, and uncover stories and memories.
- Character interactions and stories (weight 0.53): Players can interact with characters, listen to their stories, and engage in conversations, which is a core part of the gameplay experience.
- Narrative-driven and story-based (weight 0.34): The game is heavily focused on storytelling and narrative, providing an interactive storytelling experience similar to a visual novel.
- Unique setting and visuals (weight 0.29): The game is set in unique locations such as a small village in Scotland and features a distinctive visual style with hand-drawn graphics and plasticine models.
- Walking simulator mechanics (weight 0.27): The gameplay involves walking around and exploring the environment, typical of walking simulator games.
- Thematic exploration (weight 0.2): The game explores various themes such as life, death, and emotional experiences, providing a deep and engaging narrative.
- Interactive environment (weight 0.19): Players can interact with objects and the environment, as well as with characters, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- Minimal and simplistic gameplay (weight 0.19): The game has minimal interaction and simplistic controls, focusing more on the narrative and exploration rather than complex gameplay mechanics.
- Unique and inspiring gameplay (weight 0.15): The game offers a unique and inspiring gameplay experience, blending various elements such as exploration, interaction, and narrative.
- Point-and-click adventure elements (weight 0.1): The game incorporates elements of point-and-click adventure games, adding a layer of interaction and puzzle-solving.
- Philosophical and artistic presentation (weight 0.1): The game presents philosophical narratives and artistic visuals, creating a unique and thought-provoking experience.

Performance notes:
- Frequent game crashes (weight 0.32): Many players report that the game crashes often, with some experiencing multiple crashes on their main computers. This issue significantly disrupts gameplay.
- Save function problems (weight 0.06): Some players have reported issues with the save function, which can lead to progress loss and frustration.
- Compatibility mode issues (weight 0.06): There are reports of problems when running the game in compatibility mode, which can affect performance and stability.
- Game won't stop running (weight 0.06): A few players have mentioned that the game continues running even after they attempt to close it, which can be problematic.
- Minor glitches (weight 0.05): Some players have experienced minor glitches that do not significantly impact gameplay but are still noticeable.

Recommendations:
- Artistic and narrative appeal (weight 0.17): The game is highly recommended for those who enjoy art, handmade content, reading, and listening to stories. Its artistic value is a significant draw for many players.
- Highly recommended game (weight 0.12): The game comes with high recommendations from players, indicating a positive reception and satisfaction among those who have played it.
- Worth buying on sale (weight 0.12): Many players suggest that the game is worth purchasing when it is on sale, making it a more affordable option for those interested in trying it out.
- Mention of other games (weight 0.12): Some reviews mention other games like 'Tiny Echo,' 'It's Such a Beautiful Day,' and 'Unfinished - An Artist's Lament,' possibly indicating similar styles or themes.
- Support the developer (weight 0.11): Buying the game is encouraged as a way to support the author. Additionally, donating to the developer's Patreon is suggested for those who want to provide further support.
- Purchase on itch.io for extras (weight 0.11): Buying the game on itch.io is recommended as it comes with additional content, including the full OST, providing more value for the purchase.
- Deserves more exposure (weight 0.07): The game is noted as deserving more exposure, suggesting that it is a hidden gem that more people should know about and play.
- Free browser version available (weight 0.06): Players can try out the game for free through a browser version, which is a good way to experience the game before deciding to purchase it.

Other player notes:
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Emotions:
- Joy (weight 0.16): The game's unique animation, music, and sincere approach create a refreshing and beautiful experience. Reviewers consistently praise the visuals, art styles, and narrative, which contribute to a positive and enjoyable atmosphere.
- Frustration (weight 0.13): Technical issues such as frequent crashes, lack of a proper save function, and performance problems cause significant frustration. Additionally, unclear interactions, difficult puzzles, and a lack of direction contribute to a poor gameplay experience.
- Sadness (weight 0.1): The game's depressing and desolate atmosphere, combined with heartbreaking stories and truthful storytelling, evokes strong feelings of sadness. Reviewers mention crying and feeling depressed due to the emotional themes and experiences.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.07): The game's diverse art styles, unique visuals, and charming hand-painted graphics, along with a wonderful soundtrack, create an enjoyable experience. Reviewers appreciate the aesthetic, interesting story, and variety in art and music.
- Interest (weight 0.06): The game's immersive atmosphere, interesting story, and unique narratives capture the players' interest. The diversely drawn world and personal touch with the developer's mother as a character add to the intrigue.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.05): The game's setting and conversations evoke a sense of nostalgia, making reviewers reminisce about their younger days and hometown. Exploring the author's personal stories and hometown enhances this feeling.
- Admiration (weight 0.03): The game is admired for its original music, hand-painted art, and deep poetry. Reviewers consider it a profound and carefully crafted work of art.
- Melancholy (weight 0.03): Themes of aging, disability, loneliness, regret, and life's questions create a melancholic atmosphere. The sad stories and exploration of memories contribute to this emotion.
- Disappointment (weight 0.02): Reviewers express disappointment due to inconsistent and immature writing. Gameplay limitations and repetitive interactions also contribute to this feeling.
- Confusion (weight 0.02): Incoherent dialogue and a lack of direction in the game lead to confusion among players.
- Fear (weight 0.02): The game provides an intense and terrifying experience, evoking fear in players.
- Relaxation (weight 0.02): The game's relaxing atmosphere helps players feel at ease and comfortable.
- Engagement (weight 0.02): The game's unique and engaging environment deeply involves players in the experience.
- Profoundness (weight 0.02): The game's profound themes and truthful storytelling evoke raw emotions and deep reflections.}