Timber Fever

[h3]Gnaw away at the tree of life as a sell-sword beaver hired by the infernal realms.[/h3] Beavers and demonic forces struggling to uproot the tree of life? Now this is a theme I can get behind! In Timber Fever you are hired by a demonic overlord to gnaw away endlessly at the tree of life in a frenzied battle against the wardens of life. The concept is simple yet deceptively addictive, you run around in a small arena, dodging foes and whilst trying to cause as much damage as you can against the central log as well as the guardians protecting it. To aid you in your battle, your capitalistic overlords sell you the various knick-knacks they have lying about such as hammers, golfballs and pigeons, all with various inspiring ways of defeating your foes. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3772879894 This game comes with a bunch of colourful characters, all unlocked by playing the game, and that all comes with their strengths and weaknesses. On top of that there are a plethora of strange followers, gadgets and weaponry to unlock that adds an additional layer of mayhem to the game. The progression felt fair, and the unlocks are dripping in at a steady pace. I am curr…

Mhmmmm... Beaver 🤤

I was already a big fan of the demo version, and the full game definitely lived up to my expectations. The gameplay is simple but super addictive, with fast-paced action that keeps you hooked for "just one more round". The visuals are charming, the controls feel smooth and it's the kind of game that is easy to pick up but hard to put down. Definitely worth buying!

In my opinion Timber Fever has a lot of excellent qualities: the gameplay is relaxing but still engaging, the progression is rewarding, the learning curve is well-designed, it features a charming art-style and theme, and you can break the game with many different builds which keeps it fresh for quite some time. The only criticism I have is that some weapons are clearly much stronger than others, so you could call that a bit unbalanced, but then again, that is also part of what makes a roguelite fun: some runs you get to take it easy after hitting an extremely broken build, and other runs you have to put in more effort because you didn't get so lucky. So is it even a criticism? I don't know, you decide Overall, I find this game to be great fun, and I'm honestly surprised that it has so few reviews after being out for almost a week (only 19 at the time of writing). For anyone interested in these types of games, I definitely recommend giving it a try.

Idle & Incremental Lovers recommends Timber Fever: [i] Pixel art woodcutting fiesta enjoyable in short sessions due to its repetitive side. Tools (weapons) and upgrades are interesting and choices really matter. Pricy unlocks make it too grindy, though. [/i] + Many baddies on screen :-) + Great rewards "no hit" shifts, so you're incentified to focus on what's happening. + You actually have to use your brainpower when choosing tools (weapons) and perks (what, you're saying I have to use my brain in an incremental game???). +/- Multiple playable beavers, but they don't feel so different from each other. - You only go left and right, plus attack/cut. And a not very impactful special. Even playing only one run par gaming session feels repetitive. - The game overstays its welcome. Unlocking new tools, perks and beaver is too grindy & going through the 5 difficulty levels doesn't bring enough novelty to feel worth playing. - No controller support. It's a matter of personal preference, but I think it would be much more comfortable with it. *The beaver in my local zoo is quite the celebrity. His name is Clint. Clint EatsWood.* Found this review helpful? Give it a thumb up and follow my…

Love me a good roguelike from a local developer. 10/10, nerf flying eye enemies