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Whether it’s YouTubers dedicating themselves to creating their own farms / villages / entire lives within video games. Or a hangover from the pandemic all compelling us to run away to the countryside. Life sim titles have exploded in popularity in recent years. With the likes of Stardew Valley and My Time at Portia dominating the scene on console, Awaken Realms’ No Place Like Home on Xbox and PlayStation is attempting to steal the crown.
Garbage Disposal
It is found releasing today on Xbox and PlayStation. And that follows a Switch release and a good few thousand ‘Very Positive’ reviews on Steam. It certainly seems that No Place Like Home will find a large audience as it moves over to these platforms.
Your goal is to build your dream farm within a humble little town on Earth. Our protagonist, Ellen Newland, is set to live out the rest of her life on Mars. However upon learning that her grandfather is missing, with his farm left in ruins, she is determined to ensure his legacy is maintained.
But hold on! Before you go about growing a variety of fruits and vegetables, creating amazing dishes out of these, the first call to action is to dispose of the tons of waste found on the site. Destroying trash piles and vacuuming up the debris is the first step on what will be a prosperous farming journey.
Embark on an Adventure
Not only will you be found on the farm itself, and venturing out into the town to befriend your neighbours, but you can also explore the surrounding areas, each facing different issues. One region has huge mushrooms blooming, due to a leak from a factory that must be resolved. Another still faces complete extinction in the area, due to poison gas. Most significantly, any animals that you find stranded in these dangerous areas can be rescued and returned to your farm.
Oh, and throw in some home renovation, and No Place Like Home is seeming like the perfect blend of Stardew, My Time at Portia, Animal Crossing, Slime Rancher and House Flipper!
Key Features
- CLEANING – Clean the world, destroy mountains of trash, vacuum all the rubbish, and recycle resources to build your very own dream farm! Everything you need can be found and recycled from trash, and if you befriend local neighbours, they may prove very helpful during your farming and adventuring endeavours.
- FARMING – Find seeds, become a farmer, and use your produce to cook delicious dishes that can be traded for useful items! There are tons of plants, fruits, vegetables, flowers and trees to find and grow. You can also make honey, jams, mayo, and lots of other preserves to spice up the farming fantasy.
- EXPLORATION – Explore and go on adventures through many diversified zones. Trek through the wonderous Lonely Hills region and restore the damage done by its poisonous gasses. Save animals from icy weather in Frozen Peaks and fix the leak from an old factory that has turned the local flora into giant mushrooms. Break the giant dam and release the river to bring nature back to the desert.
- PARTIES – Find, rescue and befriend farm animals that have gotten lost throughout the valley. If you gain their trust and take good care of them, you can be sure that they will return the favour. Once you are ready, you can show off your fun side by giving them funky hats and throwing them awesome parties!
- RENOVATIONS – Rebuild, refurbish and decorate your house into a cosy place of perfection. Find awesome decorations and items across the world and use them to personalize your abode. After all, there is No Place Like Home!
Now Available
So, No Place Like Home certainly has everything you would require for an in-depth life sim to get involved in. The game is currently available on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch and PC.
No Place Like Home is not playable on Xbox One.
You can pick up a copy via the Xbox Store for £19.99.
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Game Description
Welcome to No Place Like Home!
No Place Like Home is a cute and relaxing sim.
You play as Ellen Newland, a girl who decides to visit her grandfather, on Earth, for the very last time before she moves to Mars. However, she soon discovers that her grandpa is missing and that his farm was recently destroyed.