Botanica

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Botanica is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Daniel Graves and was released on March 21, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

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music3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a charming art style and enjoyable music, creating an engaging atmosphere.
Combat is fun and the boss fights, particularly the Irene boss fight, are well-animated and exciting.
Despite some minor bugs and performance issues, the game offers a short but sweet experience that many players find enjoyable.

The game suffers from significant lag during certain boss fights, especially during Irene's second phase, which can hinder gameplay.
There are limited optimization settings available, making it difficult for players on lower-end devices to adjust performance.
Some platforming mechanics, such as the moving platforms in specific areas, feel janky and can disrupt the flow of the game.

music
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The music in the game is highly praised, with many users noting its charm and quality, often comparing it to the enchanting scores of Studio Ghibli films. The soundtrack enhances the overall experience, complementing the cute art style and engaging boss battles.
- “Overall, a neat game with a cute art style, nice music, and challenging bosses.”
- “Amazing music, bosses, and levels.”
- “The forest music is really good; it feels like something out of a Ghibli film.”
story
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The story has received high praise, with users expressing their love for it since the demo, highlighting it as a standout feature deserving of a perfect score.
- “I loved the game ever since the demo; the story is a perfect 10/10.”
- “The narrative is incredibly engaging and kept me hooked from start to finish.”
- “The character development and plot twists made for an unforgettable experience.”
stability
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Users report significant stability issues, particularly on lower-end devices, with severe lag and instances of the game freezing during combat. This often requires players to restart levels to resolve the issues, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The lag in some cases is really bad. Maybe it's because I'm on a lower-end device, but I've tried tweaking the settings and it doesn't fix it. When you attack and get hit at the same time, the game just semi-freezes. The animations in the background keep moving, but you and your enemies are frozen. You either have to wait for what feels like a while or just quit the game and come back, which means resetting the entire level. But that's not even the worst case of it.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress. I've lost hours of gameplay due to unexpected shutdowns, and it’s incredibly frustrating.”
- “I experience constant frame drops, especially during intense battles. It disrupts the flow of the game and makes it hard to enjoy the experience.”
graphics
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The game's graphics are praised for their appealing art style and overall charm, contributing to an enjoyable experience. However, some users noted minor issues, such as janky elements in certain areas, which slightly detract from the visual experience.
- “Really cool game, it has a nice art style, fun combat, and good bosses (for the most part).”
- “Overall, a neat game with a cute art style, and nice music and bosses.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with users noting a lack of options and issues with the resolution setting not functioning as intended. While some are willing to give it more time, the initial impression suggests room for improvement in this area.
- “The optimization in this indie game could use some improvement, as there aren't many options available, and the resolution setting doesn't seem to function properly. I'll continue to test it to confirm my findings.”
- “I won't be too harsh here since this is an indie game, but there aren't many options for optimization, and the resolution setting seems to not actually work at all. I'll play more with it to be 100% sure though.”