Evergarden

86%
Game Brain Score Based on 520 reviews
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"Evergarden is a single-player fantasy adventure game with sensational graphics and satisfying puzzle mechanics. Combine plants to create new forms and uncover secrets in a mysterious forest world, guided by your creature companion Fen. The game offers an accessible yet deep and strategic puzzle experience, with higher levels of mastery for dedicated players."

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 520 reviews
gameplay35 positive mentions
grinding13 negative mentions
  • Evergarden features beautiful origami aesthetics and a serene soundtrack that create a calming atmosphere.
  • The gameplay offers a unique blend of strategy and relaxation, allowing players to cultivate their garden while solving engaging puzzles.
  • The game encourages creativity and exploration, with a progression system that rewards players for their efforts.
  • The puzzle gameplay can become repetitive over time, as the core mechanics do not change significantly throughout the game.
  • Some players have reported frustrating glitches that can disrupt progress, such as save file issues and unresponsive game elements.
  • The game lacks a robust narrative, which may leave some players wanting more depth and story development.
  • gameplay136 mentions

    Evergarden's gameplay is characterized by its simple yet engaging puzzle mechanics, primarily revolving around matching plants on a hexagonal grid. While the core mechanics can become repetitive over time, the game offers a blend of strategy and relaxation, enhanced by beautiful visuals and soothing music. Players appreciate the depth that emerges from the straightforward mechanics, though some find the lack of variety and reliance on RNG elements to be frustrating.

    • “The gameplay offers a perfect blend of strategy and relaxation, allowing you to cultivate your own beautiful garden while solving delightful puzzles.”
    • “Combining gorgeous visuals with clever merging mechanics, it's a game that's easy to pick up but offers surprising depth.”
    • “The mechanics are simple and intuitive, but from what I've experienced so far, there is an impressive level of depth and strategy that unfolds as you play.”
    • “Evergarden's puzzle gameplay can get very repetitive, but it's a nice little matching game to occupy your hands.”
    • “The gameplay doesn't fundamentally change, though you do get 'songs' the further you get, which are one-time-use abilities that you can bring into a new level.”
    • “The game has a daily easy start reward mechanic, but you are actually able to beat the game and get all the achievements within one or two sessions, so it's a bit 'in your way', almost as if punishing you for the first play every day hindering progress.”
  • story127 mentions

    The game's story is often described as minimal and somewhat cryptic, serving primarily as a backdrop to the puzzle mechanics rather than a central focus. While some players appreciate the emotional undertones and gentle progression of the narrative, many find it underwhelming and lacking depth, with the gameplay loop becoming repetitive. Overall, the story is seen as a light addition that enhances the experience for those who enjoy piecing together its subtle elements, but it may not satisfy players seeking a robust narrative.

    • “A simple and relaxing puzzle game with a touching story behind it.”
    • “The story it tells is simple, yet effective.”
    • “The garden puzzle is mentally stimulating without being stressful, the music and art is delightful, and the story is lovely.”
    • “There is also no story.”
    • “Story-wise, I found that the game tried too hard to convey a thought-provoking and deep story that eventually didn't really amount to much.”
    • “The story is cryptic nonsense and lacks any real substance.”
  • graphics89 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful, low-poly art style and calming aesthetics, which create a serene atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the charming visuals and the way they complement the relaxing soundtrack, making the game visually captivating and enjoyable to play. While some critiques mention the simplicity of the graphics, the overall consensus is that the art direction significantly contributes to the game's appeal and immersive quality.

    • “From the moment I started playing, I was captivated by its stunning visuals and serene soundtrack.”
    • “The art style is simply mesmerizing, making each level feel like a painting come to life.”
    • “The graphics are lovely and the music is hauntingly beautiful.”
    • “As far as graphics are concerned, the game looks like it was made of paper cut-outs.”
    • “The graphics are really simplistic, unique and beautiful.”
    • “I hate to say and compare it like that, but it's a mediocre mobile game gameplay-wise and its only stronger side is visuals.”
  • music87 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing experience of gameplay. Players appreciate the soothing soundtrack, which complements the visuals and contributes to a meditative ambiance, making it a perfect fit for cozy gaming sessions. While some users noted a desire for more variety in the music selection, the existing tracks are generally described as beautiful and immersive, adding depth to the puzzle-solving experience.

    • “From the moment I started playing, I was captivated by its stunning visuals and serene soundtrack.”
    • “The calming music is lovely.”
    • “With a carefully chosen color palette, angular and yet still flowing simplistic animation, and gentle but complex music, everything visually and audibly meshes together to create a unique and pleasant environment.”
    • “Instead, the only music while playing the puzzle that you'll be doing over and over again is a loop of quiet ambiance music that actually skips each time it restarts.”
    • “The downside is that there are a total of 8 songs that you can unlock, and only three inventory spaces!”
    • “It would have been okay to play with simpler graphics and no soothing/annoying ambient music.”
  • atmosphere24 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beauty and calming qualities, featuring a soothing soundtrack and visually appealing graphics that create a relaxing experience. Many players appreciate the minimalist design and the gentle progression of the gameplay, although some note that certain disruptive elements can momentarily break the tranquil ambiance. Overall, the game is recommended for those seeking a cozy, atmospheric puzzle experience.

    • “Still, it's a beautiful, atmospheric game with a gorgeous soundtrack.”
    • “The atmosphere of Evergarden is one of its highlights.”
    • “I enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and low-pressure puzzles.”
    • “The other downside is that one of the aforementioned disruptions is very frustrating and breaks the 'soothing/calming' atmosphere: [spoiler]a rabbit that eats all the flowers it comes across in a row...[/spoiler]”
    • “But then you realize that the concept is so simple, a tutorial would have unnecessarily taken away from the atmosphere of the game.”
    • “Feels a lot like Morphblade in its simplicity-leading-to-complexity, but with a whole bunch of visual bells and whistles and the aforementioned atmosphere on top.”
  • grinding14 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often leading to frustration as they work to achieve goals or collect items. While the initial gameplay can be enjoyable and charming, the need to repeatedly engage in similar tasks diminishes the overall experience, making it feel restrictive and unenjoyable over time. Despite some players appreciating the mellow atmosphere and aesthetics, the grind often detracts from their willingness to continue playing.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
    • “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
    • “But the game gets grindy and repetitive as you play over and over to get obelisks you need to continue progressing.”
    • “It's fun for some time, but becomes tedious and annoying rather quickly.”
    • “After that, it's just grinding over and over for some nebulous 'reveal secrets' goal.”
  • replayability9 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is highlighted by its core mechanics and daily challenges, offering significant value for players who enjoy its abstract story and chill atmosphere. While some users note that unlocking everything can be achieved in a relatively short time, the variability in gameplay mechanics keeps it engaging for repeated playthroughs. However, a few reviews suggest that the replay value may diminish after a certain point, making it advisable to wait for a sale.

    • “Each time you play through, you progress further in the world, which makes the replayability really good.”
    • “The core mechanic has a lot of variability, meaning there's lots of replay value, and the overall vibe is just very chill.”
    • “Very chill, and infinitely replayable, although the story portion only takes around 10 hours.”
    • “Tl;dr - an alright puzzle game; I'd suggest waiting for a sale to get it though as the replayability of it is lacking after a certain point.”
    • “At the time of this review, Steam is listing the game for $10, which seems a bit steep for overall replay value.”
    • “In-game, there is an abstract story, which is the core of the game's replayability.”
  • emotional8 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its touching ending and the subtle, simplistic story that, while not central to gameplay, resonates with players. Many reviewers found themselves unexpectedly moved by the narrative elements, despite acknowledging that the story is minimal and somewhat overshadowed by gameplay mechanics. Overall, the game combines beautiful visuals and sound design with a bittersweet narrative that can evoke emotional responses, though some players noted that design flaws may detract from the overall immersion.

    • “This game has no right to be so good, and I'm actually surprised to find myself so emotional towards the ending.”
    • “A simple and relaxing puzzle game with a touching story behind it.”
    • “I just finished the game (14 hours), the ending was very touching.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing and lighthearted, particularly appreciating its funny elements within the puzzle mechanics.

    • “The humor in this game is delightful and adds a charming touch to the puzzles.”
    • “It's a funny little puzzle game that keeps you entertained.”
    • “The quirky humor throughout the game makes every challenge enjoyable.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game is generally relaxing and enjoyable, but users report occasional bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as freezing issues with the watch that may hinder progress during critical moments.

    • “Sometimes the watch freezes and you cannot click on it, which could be a major dealbreaker if you're on a roll. It happened 3 times for me during my playthrough.”
    • “Very relaxing puzzle game, though sometimes a little buggy.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization model primarily offers an ad-free experience in the paid version, while the free version includes non-intrusive ads and limits users to one or two songs per game. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as reasonable and not overly disruptive.

    • “The only difference between this version and the paid one is that the paid version is ad-free (the ads are non-intrusive though and not that big of an annoyance) and that you can only use one or two songs per game in the free version.”
    • “The monetization model feels exploitative, as it pushes players to spend money for basic features that should be included in the game.”
    • “It's frustrating that essential content is locked behind a paywall, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending extra.”
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Play time

11hMedian play time
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*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs

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