Six-Leaf Clover Hunt

About Six-Leaf Clover Hunt

Six-Leaf Clover Hunt is a slow paced hunt game, set in a forest clearing with dappled sunlight. The floor is carpeted in clovers, more specifically, there are over half a million clovers on the floor, with a total of 54 four-leaf clovers, 18 five-leaf clovers and only one six-leaf clover. There are no hints, and no marks, only careful crouching and parting of leaves to inspect every plant. When one finds a clover that warrants inspection, the player takes it in their hand, counting the leaves. If it is a regular, three-leaf clover, they are simply tossed aside, and the search continues.

Six-Leaf Clover Hunt is an inspection game, not a finding game. There is no automated detection, only parting of leaves and a close inspection of every plant, looking for the tell-tale sign of a special clover. The only difference between the special clovers and the regular ones is that the special ones stand out from the others, slightly. There is no time limit, no failing conditions, aside from a lack of dedication to the task at hand. If the player wishes to quit mid-game, they may return to the same spot next time, as the only thing that changes upon a new game is the location of the rare clovers for inspection. A notebook will keep track of every clover the player has found, and upon finding the six-leaf one, the player will reach the ending. However, the player may continue exploring the forest, as the game does not end when the objective is complete. The notebook adds to the inspection feel, without making it a fetch quest.

The music is absent, save for the natural sounds of the forest and the rustling of leaves. It is an inspection game without a pace, with a lack of music allowing to hear the small things in the game. Everything has been made from photos taken by the developer. The forest and all of its small details have been made from photos taken by the developer. It is a small forest, made by one person, and the photo-realistic feel gives it a certain charm, as opposed to a stylized indie look. Six-Leaf Clover Hunt is a small project, made by one person, and it shows in the charm of the forest clearing.

There are some practical considerations to taking on Six-Leaf Clover Hunt. This is a slow paced inspection game, not a quick point-and-click puzzle hidden object game. The lack of failure conditions, and the pause-like function that quitting the game acts as, makes it a good game for both short play sessions, and long ones when the player can dedicate a good chunk of time to the game. The only thing that changes upon new game creation is the location of the rare clovers, and the notebook and ending keep the game feeling focused, without a pressured pace. The platform availability is not specified in the provided material, so it is advised to check the store page of one’s choosing for availability. The game is digital only, as mentioned above.

Alternatives to Six-Leaf Clover Hunt would be Hidden Folks if one prefers hand-drawn, interactive hidden-object games. Tiny Lands could be an option if one prefers low-poly, spot-the-difference games. Everything would be a good choice if a more thoughtful meditative game about scale is what one is looking for. Walden, a game would be another alternative if a slow paced, thoughtful simulation about living in nature is desired. Alba: A Wildlife Adventure would be a good alternative if a gentle exploration game about observation is preferred. A Short Hike would also be a great alternative if a slow paced exploration game with a small world to explore is desired. For a slow paced photo-based inspection game, with no time pressures and a single objective, Six-Leaf Clover Hunt is a great choice to experience. Download Six-Leaf Clover Hunt for a meditative six-leaf clover hunt in a forest clearing, made from the photos of the developer.