APICO Reviews

i like bees <3

I like this game cuz I just grab pretty much any bee

fun to play with the genetic system

The art is great and it really shows how beekeeping can be of use in many spheres other than only honey.

A great little game! Grabs your attention in a heartbeat, and keeps you going with tech progression, delightful character interactions, and secret Easter eggs galore. STORY The story is you're an amateur beekeeper working to save various species from across the archipelago; bees in the game (as in real life) have drastic impacts on the environment. You are also challenged with helping restore other natural flora and fauna: the solitary bees don't produce resources like social bees do, but they have their own functions; butterflies and flowers have a unique, intricate relationship; the coral reefs need your help too! Each NPC has different insights and information to offer. I think the smith, Bobbee, might be my favorite! MECHANICS Very cool progression for tech, I like that it scales several times so even once you have loads of Rubees you kind of "start over" with the Honeycore currency; it's not total obsolescence, but becoming a bajillionaire and getting bored is not a factor. I occasionally have a small issue where, if I collide with something on the map (e.g. a tree or the corner of a wall) I get stuck and can't move, can't change my active item in my hand, can't do anything at all and have to respawn. This is a simple matter of holding the R key for 5 seconds, explained early on and relevant for later plot reasons. But it can be a little frustrating when I'm trying to clear an area and bonk into a tree and have to respawn and then sail back across the map. This could be a hardware issue on my end, and it's not totally game-breaking, but it's irksome. I enjoy the pace, or rather lack thereof; there's no pressure, no rush, you can fiddle and build and bounce around the map without totally feeling like you have to get things done ASAP. Of course there are benefits to progression, like the warp gates which open when certain species are discovered, and some tech is only available after certain numbers of bees are discovered, but it's not a mad rush to the finish.

i 💖 breeding bees but seriously icb i’ve sat here just breeding bees for over 13 hours now and i’ve only discovered like 8 bees it’s like crack & i like that they emphasize on doing what u want / not rushing to do anything and just having fun. a wonderful combination of minecraft, stardew valley, and bees 💖

I LOVE this game!!! There is so much to do, from restoring new bee species, butterflies, solitary bees, coral, there's a lot here in this game! I tore through this over a month or so and loved every minute of it. If you're a fan of "little task" games like stardew and ACNH this will hit.

This was honestly the best cozy game I have come across. It has clear instructions that give good indication on what to do while still allowing full autonomy to the player to complete whatever they desire. The art was incredible and very cozy while also being very educational on learning about bees. I would 100% recommend this game to any and everyone. This brought me a lot of joy playing :)

relaxing and fun to discover all the bee varieties. i had a few troubles with some species of bees but managed to work through everything via the guidebooks provided in the game

I really like this game. At first glance, this game might look like a cute and casual experience about breeding bees, but don't be fooled. Behind its charming visuals and relaxing vibes lies a complex simulation packed with mechanics that will hook you for hours. I completed all the achievements, which made the experience even more satisfying.