Arriving on the island ofCozy Grove, I wasnt sure what to expect.

Cozy Groveis different, though.

Developer Spry Fox has done it magnificently, though.

Cozy Grove Cover Art

Spry Fox / Nintendo

Scouting It Out

You arrive on the island ofCozy Grovewithout an inkling of what lies before you.

These opening moments feel like the start of a mystery.

Here is this deserted island, complete with a talking fire named Flamey.

Screenshot from Cozy Grove game on iPhone.

you might attain more Spirit Wood by helping the local ghosts that inhabit the island.

Keep it Simple

Perhaps the biggest strength thatCozy Grovebuilds off, though, is simplicity.

The core gameplay loop itself is extremely simple.

Screenshot from Cozy Grove on the iPhone.

So simple, in fact, that you might look at the game and think its probably boring.

That isnt the case.

Yes, it is a simple gameplay loop, but its one thatCozy Grovemasters artfully.

After all, small victories are still victories, and each one deserves time for reflection and proper enjoyment.

Every ghost helped is a victory in and of itself, and not one that should go ignored.

Finding joy and bringing happiness to others and yourself is a key part of the story ofCozy Grove.