Talking to each villager, including those who run the shops in town, will help to unlock various in-game achievements. Much of the early stages of the game are full of villager requests and each in-game day brings another set of tasks. Those things come much later in this slow-paced game. You also start off with none of the amenities you may be used to in a game like this, such as the ability to run or the possession of a map. It’s a game that begins slowly the clock doesn’t even begin to track time on your first day. You can partake in activities such as clearing an area of trees and rocks to then use those resources to build houses for colorful animals with quirky personalities. Hokko Life has many familiar elements from some of our favorite cozy games. Continuing to complete tasks and progress through the game will unlock new abilities, areas, and characters. This first request allows the player to explore the area and get a feel for the gameplay. When you head into the Village, you’re immediately stopped by a character that gives you the first request of the game. You have nothing but the clothes you’re wearing and the backpack you’re carrying. Oma tells you that the room in her Inn is yours to use for as long as you need, no charge, which is good since you have no funds. The next morning, she tells you that Moss has cleared the way to the Village and you can head off to talk to the rest of the Townsfolk to see if they need any help with anything. Since you hadn’t planned on showing up, Oma offers you a room to sleep in. They ask you why you’re in Town, and you aren’t really sure. Oma runs the Inn, and Moss is in charge of the store next door. When you enter the only building with lights on, you meet the only two members living in Town, Oma and Moss. You have no tutorial or any direction from the game and arrive in the middle of the night during a rainstorm. You begin the game falling asleep on a train and wake up at the station located at the entrance to Town. While there are many familiar elements that cozy gamers will recognize, Hokko Life puts emphasis on the creative and design aspects of the game that encourages players to express their artistic personalities. Hokko Life is a slow-paced, laid-back game that shares many similarities with Stardew Valley and the Animal Crossing series, but has plenty of original content to offer as well.
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