ANATOMY OF A COSY GAME

Essential ingredients

TIMETABLE A regular heartbeat to the game, like getting to bed or a shop opening, gives it a comforting rhythm. GROWING Plant seeds, raise animals, watch them grow over time and harvest their products, then craft from them. GATHERING Explore the world, see what’s laying around. Take it home. Don’t worry about stealing, more will spawn tomorrow. COMBAT Optional, but this videogame staple has a place in cosy games. Can speed up gathering, or just make you feel good. FRIENDSHIP Give NPCs gifts, and watch the number of hearts go up. Friends will give you extra dialogue, options, and even marry you.…

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