124 people found this review helpful
3
4
Recommended
0.0 hrs last two weeks / 118.5 hrs on record (110.5 hrs at review time)
Posted: 28 Apr, 2021 @ 5:15pm

Early Access Review
As a big disclaimer, this game is still very incomplete. It looks to have been in the works for years and likely will remain that way for a while yet, so if waiting's not your jam, you'll probably want to keep an eye on it in your wishlist for now.

I was so excited to see a farming/dating hybrid with an adult spin in the works. It's incredibly difficult to find hentai games that cater to, at least partially in Cloud Meadow's case, women, so when I saw this I knew I had to grab it. I was really impressed with the character designs first and foremost. While some of the more exaggerated proportions might not be everyone's cup of tea, I almost didn't care because of how charming and different they all are. There's just something very appealing about them. There are a myriad of gorgeous animations for both the male and female protagonists, with both straight and gay options available for all pairings. All 18+ scenes are also consensual. Admittedly I was a bit concerned about the monster raising aspect and how that tied in with the breeding system, but every breedable/romanceable character in this world passes the Harkness Test.

The farming and crafting system itself is fairly standard, with one big difference: rather than relying on produce and cooking to make ends meet, the bulk of your profits in this game will come from monsters. Produce and cooked meals in Cloud Meadow are used primarily to keep your barn-dwelling pals happy and healthy while they provide you with byproducts like fangs, feathers, milk and essence, the latter of which you can both use as fertilizer and sell for a hefty sum if you time it properly.

Other than the adult content, another thing this title offers that makes it a little different from other farming games is that there's also a robust combat/adventure element. You can take your monsters or other characters from town down to the mines with you to battle your way through hordes of feral monsters, pirates and other foes as you make your way through and explore different floors. This is how you advance through the story portion of the game.

The actual dating/romance aspect is still in its infancy and as a whole really hasn't been implemented yet. At present, only Yonten and Fio are romanceable with a single date each, and I'm personally really hoping for a much more in-depth relationship system, with marriage and events that tie into and give context to their respective animations. One of my favorite features of farming/life sims has always been the ability to befriend, romance and eventually marry your bachelor(ette) of choice, and I'm dearly hoping Cloud Meadow eventually follows that trend.

All in all, I adore this game so far. It's unlike anything I've played previously, and I'm really looking forward to seeing its completed state!
Was this review helpful? Yes No Funny Award
2 Comments
Glad 24 Dec, 2022 @ 4:51pm 
mind giving an update on the current completion of the game? if you have any idea of course
Johnny Quest 2 Jun, 2021 @ 4:17pm 
According to a site with a very known forum. They claim that a game with this exact name is is milking money out of their patreons and supporters. In fact many on this site says it's incredible how it can keep on going, look up this dev on patreon, and you will see how much money he/she/they earn per month for releasing just about nothing each month.. again... I don't want to advertise or such for steam rules.. so it could all just be speculation unless you look it up.