Alice Mystery Garden
- December 20, 2017
- AMG GAMES
Get on Steam"Alice Mystery Garden" is a calm and relaxing game inspired by the beloved Alice in Wonderland story. Players will help Alice maintain her magical garden by completing various tasks such as planting seeds, watering flowers, and catching butterflies. The game features charming visuals and soothing music, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a peaceful and engaging experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features adorable visuals and charming character design, making it a delightful experience.
- The puzzle mechanics are engaging and well-suited for VR, providing a relaxing and enjoyable gameplay experience.
- It's a short game that doesn't overstay its welcome, making it perfect for casual play and a great introduction to VR for newcomers.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including poor resolution, lack of customization options, and performance problems that can lead to motion sickness.
- Puzzles are generally easy and may not provide enough challenge for experienced players, leading to a feeling of simplicity.
- First-person controls are slow and imprecise, which can hinder the overall experience and frustrate players.
- gameplay36 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its unique VR mechanics that enhance the platforming and puzzle-solving experience, drawing comparisons to games like Captain Toad and Fez. While the level design is generally engaging and creative, some players noted that certain mechanics, like the first-person torch feature, felt less meaningful. Overall, the game is considered a charming proof of concept that effectively utilizes VR, though it may lack depth and can be disorienting for newcomers.
“Awesome puzzle game with interesting mechanics.”
“Overall this is a fun proof of concept game that proved how well platforming can work in VR, and how creative you can get with level mechanics.”
“The gameplay of this game utilizes VR so well it's odd that there aren't more games like it.”
“The first person parts with the torch mechanic feel a bit... meaningless.”
“Cons: short, not too deep puzzle mechanics; if you're new, spinning the platform around may disorient you quite a bit.”
“The gameplay is okay; a lot of the level design is just okay.”
- graphics32 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cute and beautiful visuals, with many users appreciating the adorable character design and smooth performance on various hardware. However, some players noted the lack of graphics settings and menus, which could enhance the experience, and mentioned issues with framerate that detracted from the overall enjoyment. While the initial levels feature charming art, the style reportedly becomes more generic as the game progresses.
“This is a simple physics puzzle game with adorable character design and beautiful graphics.”
“Graphics are lovely (can't think of any other way to describe them).”
“Nice soundtrack, good mechanics, cute and beautiful graphics (smooth on GTX 1070) and a very good level design with variation in mechanics to solve the puzzles.”
“And it would benefit from some graphics settings, as it seems as if it was in a lower resolution than my headset is capable of (but it still looked pretty good).”
“Needs graphic camera and a general options menu to be fully complete!”
“There are no menus or graphics settings, but it ran fine on my 1050ti.”
- music20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and uninspired, often describing it as obnoxious or even infuriating due to its short loops. However, some players appreciate the cheerful and appropriate nature of the soundtrack, noting that it complements the game's overall experience. Overall, while the music could be improved, it does not detract significantly from the enjoyment of the game.
“Nice soundtrack, good mechanics, cute and beautiful graphics (smooth on gtx1070) and a very good level design with variation in mechanics to solve the puzzles.”
“The music suits the game very well and does add to the experience.”
“Likewise the music, while cheerful and appropriate, is uninspired.”
“The soundtrack is really obnoxious and there are some handles in the later levels that are kind of hard to grip, but otherwise nothing to complain about.”
“The music, however, is okay in some parts and god awful terrible loops in others.”
“Also, the music made me furious; it feels like each track is 10 seconds long and repeats itself nonstop.”
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story is polarizing, with some players noting a complete lack of narrative, comparing it to casual games like Angry Birds, while others praise it for having an epic storyline. Overall, the reception of the story aspect varies significantly among users.
“Epic story.”
“Like playing Angry Birds for the story.”
“This game has no story.”
“It's like playing Angry Birds for the story.”
“This game has no story.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's 3D rendering quality and performance have been criticized as disappointing, with users experiencing notable performance issues that suggest poor optimization. Despite these technical shortcomings, players still enjoyed the gameplay and found the puzzles engaging, though some felt they were overly simplistic.
“Despite some performance issues, I had a wonderful time with this game. It was a joy to interact with Alice, and the puzzles respected the player, even if they were a bit easy.”
“3D rendering quality and performance is disappointing.”
“Pretty much all other VR games run fine with supersampling settings of 2.0 or more on my rig, so my guess is that this is due to bad optimization.”
“3D rendering quality and performance is disappointing.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users consistently highlight the game's "infinitely replayable" nature, indicating that it offers a compelling experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
“The game is infinitely replayable, offering new experiences with each playthrough.”
“I love how the game is infinitely replayable; there's always something new to discover.”
“With its infinitely replayable nature, I find myself coming back to this game time and time again.”
- character development4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is minimal, focusing primarily on the appealing design of the protagonist, Alice, who is praised for her cuteness and overall aesthetic. While the graphics and character design receive high marks, there is little emphasis on deeper character growth or narrative complexity.
“Alice, the heroine, is cute as hell; 10 out of 10 character design.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its unique mechanic that requires players to physically engage with the environment, creating a deeper connection and investment in the gameplay experience. This hands-on approach fosters a sense of immersion and personal involvement, enhancing the emotional impact of the game.
