Cottonville

When I first started up Cottonville, I thought it was going to be a mish-mash of Story of Seasons and Style Boutique, but instead I found that it was a game that felt like it barely contained either. It all feels as threadbare as a cheap shirt. The worst thing is that I can see what it could have been with more time, effort, and funding, and it leaves me mourning for the game it was never able to be. Cottonville is here for a short time, much like a product that’s part of the fast fashion industry, which is ironic when the game is supposed to be the antithesis of that.

A slightly-deeper take on a cozy sim, adding some light fashion design to the normal farming model

There is no doubt that Cottonville is exceptionally cute and wholesome. Creating clothes and trying to meet customer requirements was a delight, but the tedious nature of the gardening aspect took away some of that shine.