I’m a moderately huge fan of Apple Arcade, and I’ve had no problem citing a number of the greatest Apple Arcade video games regularly. With that in thoughts, the Arcade has not too long ago been up to date with some new titles, one among which – Japanese Rural Life Journey – has been an exquisite, charming expertise.
This life simulation title is akin to Stardew Valley, however on this specific recreation, you’re a lone one that has merely determined they want to dwell within the Japanese countryside. You’ll have your work minimize out for you as you repair up your broken cottage and show to your landlord that you just’re right here for the long-haul, however as soon as Japanese Rural Life Journey stops holding your hand, you’re free to discover and develop your farm as you please.
Whereas I’ve performed Stardew Valley on mobile, typically I’m in dire want of one thing slightly bit completely different to maintain issues contemporary. I’m patiently ready for Haunted Chocolatier, in fact, however Japanese Rural Life Journey from developer, GAME START, has been an effective way to bridge the hole within the meantime. It offers you with an enthralling – albeit messy – farm to develop and develop into attractive gardens, and different countryside-loving villagers who you may be taught a factor or two from.
In the event you play your playing cards proper, you may even wind up with a pet pup. And that is the place Stardew Valley developer, ConcernedApe, may take a leaf out of GAME START’s ebook; your pet companion can comply with you wherever you go when you dish out sufficient love and treats to them, offering fixed firm and making the sport that little bit extra lovable. Not that it wanted to be!
My love of pets apart, Japanese Rural Life Journey options seasons and occasions like Stardew Valley, too; seasons will have an effect on what you are able to do throughout your farm, and can convey occasions with them similar to festivals and shrine visits – all the pieces you would presumably must take pleasure in rural residing in Japan. Most significantly, nevertheless, it’s positioned upon you to assist revive this rural neighborhood as you get to interact in much less bucolic passtimes, like fishing, farming, or mountaineering.
Finally, there’s rather a lot to crack on with in Japanese Rural Life Journey, as you’d count on from any life and farming sim. So, if this recreation sounds proper up your alley, there’s no time to waste!
Japanese Rural Life Journey is on the market at no cost on iOS gadgets with a subscription to Apple Arcade. Apple Arcade offers entry to a complete host of video games on iOS with out adverts or something too invasive being concerned for £6.99 a month. The service was beforehand £4.99 a month, earlier than a latest worth hike.