#Minami Lane

[blindcarnation]

Thread of Cozy Games!

I wanted to go ahead and make a list of all the cozy games I've played and enjoyed ♡ pls feel free to send me any recommendations you might have as well!

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Minami Lane $4.99 ~ build and customize a street for villagers to move in & shop ~ 5-6 hrs long for main story ~ has a sandbox mode for continuous play ~ has cats you can pet ! (very important)

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Unpacking $19.99 ~ organize objects into different rooms and houses as your character goes through life changes ~ 4-5ish hrs long for main story ~ very cute and cozy with a sublte but meaningful story!

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Venba $14.99 ~ cook recipes as Venba, a South Indian Immigrant mother who tells her story through her cooking ~ 1-2 hrs long to complete the story ~ art style is GORGEOUS ~ will give you all the feels!

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Love Choice $1.99 ~3 different short stories with multiple endings ~ length varies on if you want all endings ~ actually so adorable and so clever !! ~ very much so worth the price!

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Coffee Talk $12.99 ~ run a coffee shop exclusively open at night, with unique customers coming in to tell their stories ~ 4ish hrs to complete the full game ~ You mainly make drinks and read through the dialogue ~ cute game and very fun characters! LOVE the storytelling!

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Assemble with Care $7.99 ~ carefully restore items that have been broken whilst learning the history of the people from Bellariva ~ about 1-2 hrs in length ~ beautiful art style and fun mechanics ~ a beautiful and sweet game that I hope has a part two eventually!

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A Little to the Left $14.99 ~ organize drawers and different levels ~ 4-5 hrs for the main storyline ~ cute and satisfying levels with beautifiul colors ~ very fun and lighthearted!

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end of thread! pls let me know if you have any recommendations of any fun cozy/indie games!!

[stef-gallery]

[splashink-games]

A Note On... Making The Coziest Street

Minami Lane is a cozy management game by Doot and Blibloop! Build new shops, pet cats and make your villagers happy!

One of the few times I get a game on release without backing it! Unfortunately very short, but a worthwhile experience.

I really like everything about this game. From the music that kinda goes too hard for a cozy game, to the very soft art style, to the insanity of playing on 4x (four times) speed.

The gameplay is rather simple, but it's more of a strength than a weakness for a game of this variety. Especially if you want to relax, you don't want to be worried about money or optimizations. It's more about catering to the people on your street and making it the way you want.

Each shop has recipe options. You can make a bowl full of noodles at the ramen shop, or have no tapioca at the bubble tea shop. The customers do have a preferred combination of items and prices, so of course there's a little bit of intent behind the decisions.

Something I found really fun were naming the shops however I wanted. The karaoke bars were of course Survive and Revolve Bar, especially if they're playing Maka Bitai.

Because there's a lot of sit and watch involved with sim games, there are also a variety of small mechanics to keep you involved. The really cute one is petting the cats that show up (when you have enough beauty on your street. They give you money while also being adorable.

The more gameplay-oriented mechanic is the customer feedback, telling you how to adjust your shop's recipes for their perfect experience.

As a management sim, there are of course ways to optimize things—picking up the trash and gathering customer feedback automatically. I only ended up using the feedback upgrade because at some point, you won't be able to manually pay attention to 5+ shops at the same time.

One criticism I heard while playing the game was that it looks like a mobile game, which I can see. It's not so much a negative, rather just a style you don't normally see working well on PC games. It works alright here, though.

Personally, I think the game is too small. I wouldn't know what the devs could do to make the game longer without hurting/disrupting what they have in place (that, by the way, already works really well). The missions were enjoyable and I think more of those might be worth it.

If you love cozy games, Minami Lane is one to play with its great art style and chill gameplay!

As always,

Enjoy gaming!

[authorkarajorgensen]

October 2024 Wrap-Up Post

Wow, okay, so October was hectic for me because I was preparing for the release of The Reanimator’s Remains (TRM #3), and let me tell you, it went wonderfully. I want to thank you all so much for preordering it and buying the paperback. You all are awesome. Anywho, let’s get into what my goals were for October: Finish editing TRR Send out ARCs/Review copies Format the paperback Have a great…

[kaywhereareyou]

J'adore me plaindre! Évacuer sa frustration, c'est bon pour soi.

[hardcoregamer]

Review: Minami Lane

Minami Lane is a testament to the charm and depth indie games can offer. With its engaging blend of management and strategy wrapped in an irresistibly-cute package, it's a delightful journey that invites players to create, manage and grow their little slice of paradise. 

Keep reading!

[quillfulwriter]

Hephep and Loona are delightful 💕

[themahoubunny]

Next weeks schedule is UP! Join us for chaos and cozy with dragon age origins and minami lane!

[chillart22]

I finally got Minami Lane 😊 it's been on my wishlist for a few months now. I'm not very good with management games but it looked so cute I had to buy it!

[sissysims]

Welcome back to Minami Lane for Episode 3, where creativity meets charm! This time, we're turning our attention to the beauty of nature and the allure of our furry friends. Join us as we build a delightful street featuring a picturesque florist shop and recycle our very first buildings! Explore how we strive to create a picture perfect environment that not only appeals to the community but also attracts our beloved feline companions.

[gillywyrt]

Aaaah just downloaded Minami Lane! I've been waiting for it on Switch for so long 🥹💕🌱

[twohitgames]

Nintendo eShop recibe diversas novedades esta semana

Nintendo ha lanzado en Nintendo eShop novedades en cuanto a videojuegos digitales que poder disfrutar en Nintendo Switch. Minami Lane – Seaven Studio Minami Lane es un juego de gestión sencillo y acogedor que nos traslada a una calle de estilo japonés. Crea y gestiona tu propia calle, consigue que todo el mundo se sienta como en casa y contempla el día a día de tus vecinos. ¡Disfruta de 2 a 4…

[melancholy-thots]

5 Stars, No Complaints

I rate games in my personal consumption diaries, and honestly? There's a good number of 5 stars. If I've got no major complaints it's getting 5.

I thought about starting with this because the newspaper headlines in this game are so cute (plus, it's like thematically makes sense for the start of a blog post? idk makes sense to me). But the one I actually got a screenshot for is so negative, lol. Not the vibe I'm going for.

This level was fun and super surprised me. I guess I lied last time. You don't always get a town, sometimes you get a block of empty sidewalk and have to put the first building down.

FUCK! I know I just said I wasn't trying to be negative, but this got me so much. The mission ends at the end of the day whenever you meet the yellow goal. But I had already built my building for the day, so I couldn't get the blue/green goal. I've been getting all the optional goals because I like to. So this being the last mission and me not getting it. Bruh. Saltier than the sea.

Phenomenal game. Even the credits are cute. Adorable. If you're looking for a bright, laid back little city builder. Not even a city. A cozy section of a city builder. I super recommend this. Especially because it's p cheap and honestly there's a lot of value here with all the optional stuff and the sandbox mode.

[thspod]

Time for the finale in our marriage trilogy.

[kaywhereareyou]

Same, Elmer, same.

[grinds-n-games]

Revitalization Project - Minami Lane

MORE COZY GAMES. This week is Minami Lane from @Doot and @Bliploop Bring the people back by revitalizing a single street. Build homes, shops, book stores and even parks. The game works really well and looks equally as beautiful. #Indiegames #Blog