Crazy Plant Shop
- August 4, 2014
- Filament Classic
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Crazy Plant Shop" is a time management game where you run your own plant store, growing and selling unique plants to customers with quirky requests. Manage your inventory, breed new plant species, and expand your business in various challenging levels. Use a variety of tools and upgrades to help you meet your goals and become the top plant shop in town.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a charming and cute art style, making it visually appealing and enjoyable for players of all ages.
- It serves as a fun and educational introduction to basic genetics, allowing players to learn about dominant and recessive traits through plant breeding.
- The gameplay is relaxing and casual, with no time limits, making it suitable for a laid-back gaming experience.
- The game is very short, typically completed in under 3 hours, which may leave players wanting more content and replayability.
- There is a lack of depth in gameplay mechanics, leading to repetitive tasks and limited strategic options as players progress.
- Voice acting and character dialogue can be subpar, detracting from the overall experience and immersion in the game.
- graphics32 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their soft, calming, and cute art style, reminiscent of children's books, which enhances the overall zen experience. Players appreciate the cartoony design and adorable artwork, noting that it suits the casual nature of the game well, despite some concerns about repetitive gameplay and lack of storyline. Overall, the visuals are described as pleasant and engaging, making the game a delightful experience for players.
“Graphic design is very soft, calm and suits the game nicely.”
“The art style is cute and fun, and the game itself is very zen.”
“Soft pastel colors and a unique art style remind me of children's books from my parents' childhood.”
“Graphics: cartoony, like one would expect from a truly casual game.”
“Although the music and graphics are fine, the characters are quirky, and the idea behind the game is great, the gameplay can be repetitive.”
“For laptops that need games that are simpler and less graphics-intensive, Crazy Plant Shop is a delightful snack of a game that'll please your eyes and raise your spirits.”
- story30 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as engaging due to its unique characters, but many players feel it lacks depth and could benefit from a more developed narrative, particularly regarding the shop owner. While some appreciate the charm and subtle storytelling of the characters, others find the overall storyline extremely basic and lacking replay value. Despite these criticisms, the core gameplay of running a plant shop remains enjoyable, encouraging players to return even after completing the main story.
“The unique characters and their storylines make the game very engaging.”
“I could run through this game pretty quickly, but then you'd be missing the story.”
“And I really appreciate well-written characters, subtle storytelling, and good voice work: every character was charming and unique to me, and helping them out advanced their one-sided story a little further.”
“The art style is super cute, but sadly the game features zero storyline, which is very disappointing.”
“It's like Papers, Please, but with all of the charm, variety, cleverness, creativity, and story removed.”
“No real replay value, and even the main storyline gets boring after a while.”
- gameplay26 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as light and enjoyable, with a short duration of around 1 to 3 hours, primarily focused on running a plant shop. While the core mechanics are fun and easy to learn, players note that the experience can become repetitive and lacks replayability due to limited content and challenges. Suggestions for improvement include adding an endless mode and more complex mechanics, such as mutations, to enhance engagement.
“Very fun and easy to play game with short gameplay time.”
“Apart from getting achievements and completing the story arc for all your customers, this game doesn't have a whole lot of replayability, but honestly I find myself frequently drifting back to play the game a little more, since the core mechanic of running a plant shop is pretty fun!”
“The game's children's-book-style illustrations lend themselves further to a G-rated experience accessible and friendly to all, and the puzzle mechanics are very easy to learn.”
“Probably around 1 to 1.5 hours of worthwhile gameplay.”
“Although the music and graphics are fine, the characters are quirky, and the idea behind the game is great, the gameplay can be repetitive.”
“The only downside to the game is that when you finally have 2 of each plant, both having one dominant and one recessive gene for each trait, any combination can be created, thus removing any challenges from the gameplay.”
- music24 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as charming and fitting, evoking an early 20th-century feel with a scratchy, nostalgic quality. While some players appreciate the catchy tunes and clever sound design, others criticize the limited selection and repetitive nature of the voice acting. Overall, the soundtrack complements the quirky character designs and gameplay, though it may not be to everyone's taste.
“Really charming character designs, clever writing, and a fun soundtrack!”
“A lot of good memories are evoked in this game: the dress style of the characters is a fantastical blend of classical 18th century stiff frocks to a 1930s flapper style, the music is scratchy like an old record and hovers just at the edge of your perception.”
“Classical music, educational, as well as having your own shop with tycoon elements.”
“First off, there is a very small selection of poor music.”
“The music's appropriate, but the voice acting is pretty cheesy and gets repetitive and grating after a while.”
“Music is quiet and corresponds with the old feeling of the early 20th century.”
- replayability12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with many users noting that once the main storyline is completed, there is little incentive to play again, aside from pursuing missed achievements. However, some players still find themselves returning to the game due to the enjoyable core mechanics of running a plant shop.
“No real replay value and even the main storyline gets boring after a while.”
“Simple and relaxing, but no replayability if you win the first time.”
“Apart from getting achievements and completing the story arc for all your customers, this game doesn't have a whole lot of replayability, but honestly I find myself frequently drifting back to play the game a little more, since the core mechanic of running a plant shop is pretty fun!”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its cute and funny plant designs, which users find appealing. However, the voice acting has been described as hilariously poor, adding an unintended comedic element to the experience.
“Plants are nicely varied; their species are very cute and funny.”
“Cute art, but the voice acting is hilariously awful.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly during the tutorial phase, which can be quickly bypassed. However, the overall short length of the game and its low price point help mitigate feelings of tedium, making it feel more worthwhile.
“The 'tutorial' day feels tedious, but it takes two minutes to speed-click through everything.”
“It's also extremely short: a skilled gamer can chew this up in an hour, but the quick end prevents the game from feeling tedious and worth the money.”
- stability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a stable experience with no glitches encountered, contributing to a smooth gameplay experience.
“It has a nice art style and all, no glitches that I've found.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development is highlighted by charming designs and clever writing, which contribute to an engaging and enjoyable experience. The overall presentation is further enhanced by a fun soundtrack, adding to the characters' appeal.
“Really charming character designs, clever writing, and a fun soundtrack!”
