Distant Garden
- August 7, 2024
- Jackson Levine
"Distant Garden" is an exploration and building game with inspirations ranging from "Minecraft" and "LSD: Dream Emulator" to movies including "Solaris" (1972). Explore serene landscapes, avoid visions of death, and gather resources to build camps.
Reviews
Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews
music3 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
- The game offers a unique and enjoyable experience with its creative use of cubes.
- Players have found the game to be meditative and visually appealing, with beautiful environments to explore.
- The multiplayer feature has helped players connect with family members, creating meaningful bonding experiences.
- The game is currently buggy and lacks essential features, making it feel incomplete.
- Many players find the gameplay confusing and frustrating, particularly with inventory management and crafting mechanics.
- There is a lack of content and depth, leading some to feel that the game does not offer enough to keep them engaged.
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music has been noted for its unsettling quality, reminiscent of tracks from RPG Maker horror games, which can create a tense atmosphere for players.
“The music created an intense atmosphere that really drew me into the game.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing every moment.”
“I was blown away by the variety of tracks; each one added a unique flavor to the experience.”
“The music freaked me out at one point, as it felt like an RPG Maker horror game song.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for being buggy and resource-intensive, leading to excessive fan noise and overall poor performance.
“The game is incredibly buggy and uses an excessive amount of system resources, causing my fans to run loudly.”
“Frequent crashes and glitches make it nearly unplayable.”
“The performance is so unstable that I can't enjoy the game without constant interruptions.”
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