Indian Summer

My favorite board game brought to life brilliantly. Very calming and chill, even though there's a competitive element. Gorgeous art. Simple concept, but hard to master the intricacies. I've worked my way up to doing well against the hard bots, but I don't win every game (partly it's the luck element combined with skill). Easy to connect and play with other people if you want to. Hotseat works because nothing is secret. Some people don't like that it's the same interface as the mobile app, but I have no problems with it, though it's mouse heavy. It's the perfect game for putting in a smaller window and watching media with (especially listening-heavy things like actual plays).

Online multiplayer doesn't work and the Steam Achievements haven't worked since the game was released in 2018. A clear example of yet [i]another[/i] 'release and run' adaptation of a board game by this publisher. Steer clear of all of their titles.

I really like the game, it has just the right mix of interesting decision making and simple rules. The interface also feels very self explanatory. I think of all the games by Uwe Rosenberg, I like this one best, partly since it feels much less of a hassle here to plan ahead than in cottage garden or Patchwork. Very much would recommend! Like most Digidiced games, it is also really great for playing on the same computer with friends since there is no hidden hand of cards leading to awkward "look away while I do my turn" moments.

The tutorials were a bit confusing, meaning it took playing through and watching closely to work out exactly what all the items did and how to collect them BUT this is a lovely game. Enough strategy and planning if you want it, to keep coming back and trying again. Or, just a lovely, relaxing play and however the points fall so be it.

Unlike many other Digidiced mobile ports, Indian Summer actually has a clickable Quit button, so yes, I'll recommend it.

A completely faithful recreation of the board game, now with chill guitar, and atmospheric, cute animal animations. I loved Cottage Garden, I love this, and if they ever make a Spring Meadow digital version, I'm sure I'll love that too.