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.
- It offers a relaxing and enjoyable puzzle-platforming gameplay that is easy to pick up, making it suitable for all ages.
- The ability to switch between first-person and third-person perspectives enhances the immersion and adds a unique mechanic to the gameplay.
- The game is very short, typically taking only about 1-2 hours to complete, which may leave players wanting more content.
- There are significant technical issues, including poor resolution, lack of customization options, and clunky controls that can detract from the experience.
- The puzzles are generally easy and may not provide enough challenge for experienced players, leading to a feeling of simplicity.
- gameplay18 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its innovative use of VR mechanics, offering a unique platforming experience reminiscent of games like Captain Toad and Fez, with engaging puzzles that encourage environmental interaction. While some players find certain elements, like the first-person torch mechanic, less impactful, the overall level design and variety in mechanics keep the gameplay enjoyable and relaxing. However, the game is noted to be relatively short and may not provide deep puzzle challenges, making it more of a charming proof of concept than a fully fleshed-out experience.
“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.”
“The gameplay is okay; a lot of the level design is just okay.”
“Cons: short, not too deep puzzle mechanics; if you're new, spinning the platform around may disorient you quite a bit.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cute and beautiful visuals, with an adorable art style that enhances the experience, especially in the initial levels. However, some users noted the lack of graphics settings and resolution options, which could improve performance, particularly on lower-end hardware. While the visuals are appealing, there are concerns about framerate issues that can detract from the overall enjoyment.
“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 like 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.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it obnoxious and repetitive, while others appreciate its cheerful and fitting nature. Overall, the soundtrack is described as uninspired and occasionally frustrating, but it does enhance the gameplay experience for some.
“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.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is polarizing, with some players noting a complete lack of narrative, comparing it to games like Angry Birds, while others praise it for having an epic storyline. Overall, the reception of the story 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.”
“The narrative is completely lacking.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's 3D rendering quality and performance have been criticized as disappointing, with users experiencing performance issues that suggest poor optimization. While the gameplay itself is enjoyable, the optimization problems detract from the overall experience, especially compared to other VR titles that run smoothly on similar hardware.
“Despite some performance issues and a few silly ways to cheese the puzzles, I had a wonderful time with this game. It was a joy to watch and interact with Alice, and the puzzles respected the player, even if they were a bit easy.”
“The 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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users highlight that the game offers infinite replayability, suggesting that players can enjoy it repeatedly without losing interest.
“The game is infinitely replayable, offering new experiences with each playthrough.”
“Every run feels fresh and exciting, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that no two playthroughs are ever the same.”
“Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to play again. The side quests feel repetitive and lack depth.”
“The game offers a linear experience with no real choices that affect the outcome, making multiple playthroughs feel pointless.”
“While the graphics are stunning, the lack of varied gameplay mechanics means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than a fun experience.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features charming character design, particularly highlighting the heroine Alice, who is described as exceptionally cute. However, the reviews do not provide significant insights into the depth or progression of character development beyond aesthetics.
“Alice, the heroine, is cute as hell; 10 out of 10 for character design.”
“This is a simple physics puzzle game with adorable character design and beautiful graphics.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game compelling, as it requires them to physically engage with the environment, creating a deeper connection to the experience. This hands-on approach enhances the emotional impact, making players feel more invested in the game's narrative and outcomes.
