Recent reviews by Goddess Syrina

As a farming/life type sim, I don't think it does anything astounding. Farming is farming, mining is mining, fishing is fishing. Decorating is fun and there is a pretty good variety of items, but I would like a little more depth to it, like color/pattern customization with more furniture.There is the Touch of Magic design tool that has a few blank templates, but compared to AC:NH or something it's pretty bare bones.

If you're a Disney fan, you will be pleased. I feel all the dialogue is true to the characters in how they act, their motivations and their quirks. I think it's really good! There are strong themes of friendship, connection, and reconnection that are very on-brand and wholesome. Honestly it warms my heart just to have Simba following me around, and sometimes I do just have the urge to take a selfie with him, or go say hi to Elsa when I see her walking by, even if I really have no reason to.

But, to my surprise, the game isn't all sunshine and magic. There are some mature themes too, like loneliness and self-doubt, that are central to the story. It is definitely still kid-friendly, but some of the scenes are honestly a little unnerving even from an adult's perspective. It was a pleasant surprise for me, and I really did enjoy discovering the secrets behind Dreamlight Valley.

If it's your kinda game, you'll know it very quickly. It can definitely get a bit grindy at times, but the writing is enough to keep me engaged with the story, and I'm good enough at focusing which tasks I want to take on a certain day and not try to do too much to avoid burnout.

Simple to pick up and very addictive. Always adding new updates and content which helps keep things fresh.