It’s easy to look at Petit Planet and call it HoYoverse’s legally distinct Animal Crossing, and, after spending a week with the closed beta ahead of its launch on Nov. 7, it’s also kinda true. If you took Nintendo’s life-sim and blended it with elements of Harvest Moon, Stardew Valley, and Disney Dreamlight Valley, you’d have a pretty good idea of what’s going on here. Everything in Petit Planet is something I’ve done many times before, and the only thing it’s doing to stand out is leaning hard into its soft visual aesthetic. It works, for the most part. But I’m coming away from the beta wondering just how well HoYoverse understands what makes cozy games worthwhile.
Petit Planet is a playlist of cozy gaming’s greatest hits
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This post about Petit Planet sounds intriguing! Cozy gaming playlists are always a delight, and it’s interesting to see how it draws comparisons to Animal Crossing. Looking forward to hearing more about what makes it unique!
great to see more games embracing that vibe. Cozy games often focus on relaxation and creativity, making them perfect for unwinding after a long day. Petit Planet seems like a wonderful addition to that genre!