Forget Me Not: My Organic Garden
- August 21, 2015
- CAVYHOUSE
- 19h median play time
Get on SteamForget Me Not: My Organic Garden is a simulation game where players manage an organic garden while caring for guinea pigs. Customize your garden, grow a variety of plants, and ensure the guinea pigs' happiness and health. Solve puzzles and uncover a touching story behind the mysterious appearance of the guinea pigs.
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Reviews
- The art style and colors are beautiful, creating a visually appealing experience.
- The game features an interesting and engaging story with unique character arcs.
- It's a relaxing game that can be played casually, making it suitable for short or long play sessions.
- The gameplay can become tedious and repetitive, requiring a lot of clicking without much automation.
- Pop-ups for new quests can interrupt the flow of gameplay and feel excessive.
- The sound effects can be annoying, especially with multiple animals making noise at once.
- story272 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story of "Forget Me Not: My Organic Garden" is described as intriguing and darkly whimsical, featuring a unique narrative that unfolds through various customer interactions and quests. While many players appreciate the depth and charm of the story, they often find the gameplay tedious and grindy, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite the repetitive mechanics, the engaging plot and artistic presentation motivate players to push through to unlock the true ending and explore the various character storylines.
“Unlike your typical clicker game, this game has a very deep, if dark, story behind it.”
“The story is captivating and rather unique.”
“The artwork is amazing, character development is heartwarming, and the backstory and environment through little hints or lines of text makes the game come to life, making creating organs through a simple clicker game more worth it.”
“The amount of story and its quality is not worth the grueling, grindy gameplay.”
“The mind-numbing clicker quests, which require constant attention, take huge amounts of time, and story content is doling out only a few sentences at a time, so it just never feels like your efforts are being rewarded.”
“The story is not very interesting and short for every character; the gameplay is boring, so overall it doesn't deserve your time nor your money.”
- gameplay98 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Forget Me Not: My Organic Garden" is primarily a clicker format, characterized by repetitive clicking mechanics that can become tedious over time. While some players appreciate the game's unique aesthetic and story, many find the grindy nature of the gameplay detracts from the overall experience, making it feel more like a minimalist visual novel with occasional clicking tasks. Despite its charm, the lack of automation and the slow progression can lead to frustration, particularly for those seeking more engaging gameplay.
“I was drawn in by the simple-to-learn, hard-to-master gameplay and the interesting designs and concepts.”
“The gameplay is very simple and has no time limit, so all you need is patience.”
“The gameplay consists of first having to manage one tree.”
“Boring and grindy gameplay ruins what may have been a great story.”
“The gameplay is very tedious (and I like clicker games!). I would have enjoyed the game more if I had only paid 3 dollars or less as the already minimal story is split into very tiny short slices in between 'tasks' that become more time-consuming as you go.”
“The story is interesting but ultimately ruined by the long stretches of 'gameplay' in between each tiny morsel of dialogue.”
- graphics71 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and beautiful art style, which enhances the overall atmosphere and complements the intriguing story. While many players appreciate the simplicity and charm of the visuals, some express disappointment with certain graphical elements, such as blurriness or a lack of detail. Overall, the art direction is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal despite some mixed opinions on execution.
“The artwork of this game is quite beautiful.”
“The art style is beautiful and the story is interesting and intriguing.”
“The art style of the game is visually pleasing and easy to look at, with interesting character designs being especially eye-catching.”
“The visuals are okay, but the garden itself is bland and not worth staring at.”
“(Very disappointed with the fuzzy images since I really liked the art style from the Steam store.) It feels more like a free game jam project with placeholder graphics rather than a release worth 10 bucks.”
“These techniques are accompanied by beautifully shaded and colored – sometimes (very) blurry - graphics, but except for a few animations most of the art is static.”
- music67 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its soothing and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a beautiful soundtrack that complements the art and story. However, some players noted that the repetitive nature of certain tracks and the overwhelming sound effects from in-game actions can detract from the enjoyment, leading to a jarring auditory experience at times. Overall, while the music is a highlight for many, its effectiveness can be diminished by the game's sound design choices.
“A beautiful clicker game with an amazing soundtrack, art, and story.”
“The music is soothing, though a few more soundtracks for the long periods of clicking would be nice.”
“The music is lovely and adds a lot of value to the game.”
“Some of the sound design seems like a strange choice. You have to collect a massive amount of animals to get an achievement, yet every single one of these animals makes noise on a frequent basis. This means that when you have thirty of each animal, it is an auditory nightmare. It’s completely jarring against the calming music of the garden, which is just the same track forever, and sometimes I’d have to take my headphones off to avoid being driven insane.”
“The music for the save menu is very clearly 'London no Shi', which, while not an original song, is rather well-known for being used in Misao. If you’re familiar with Misao, then you know it’s a horror game, and 'London no Shi' sounds like a creepy music box.”
“Everything is boring: the gameplay, the music, the stories...”
- grinding57 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely noted as tedious and repetitive, particularly in the later stages where players must complete numerous tasks to progress the story. While some players find the grind manageable and even enjoyable due to the engaging narrative, others feel it detracts significantly from the overall experience, making it less appealing for those who dislike grinding. Overall, the game is characterized as a casual clicker with a strong story, but the grind can be a major hurdle for many players.
“The amount of story and its quality is not worth the grueling, grindy gameplay.”
“Boring and grindy gameplay ruins what may have been a great story.”
“If you're not a fan of having to complete grindy quests to complete the main story and true ending, this game unfortunately may not be the game for you.”
- atmosphere17 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its unique art style, calming music, and immersive sound effects, which together create a charming yet slightly eerie environment. While some players find the visuals simple, they enhance the overall mood and contribute to a relaxing experience, making it suitable for background play. However, the narrative's tone can sometimes clash with the established atmosphere, leading to mixed feelings about engagement levels.
“The art style is quite unique and sets a great atmosphere for the story, as does the music and fitting sound effects.”
“The music was lovely and atmospheric.”
“What the game gets right, it gets really right; the art is lovely and the music sets up a calm atmosphere that intensifies the horrors that await you.”
“A really interesting setting, and nice artwork and atmosphere, but I found it to be extremely boring.”
“The 'main story' arc, however, carries a tone different than what the atmosphere for the game would otherwise suggest.”
“And the story presented in the visual novel isn't particularly complex, but it does set up a certain charming but slightly creepy atmosphere that will be right in your wheelhouse if you enjoy miwashiba's games that are available on Steam.”
- emotional16 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a surprising blend of wholesomeness and depth, with players finding the story both touching and heartwarming. Many reviews highlight the complex narratives of the characters, the soothing aesthetic, and the impactful true ending that evokes strong feelings, making the experience both rewarding and memorable. Despite addressing darker themes, the overall tone remains uplifting, creating a unique emotional journey for players.
“I found the game pleasant and emotionally rewarding.”
“The stories of the people who buy the magic organs are complex and well-told, and the final revelation is very heartwarming.”
“The true ending is touching and definitely worth striving for.”
- character development6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the character development in the game as heartwarming and integral to the plot, enhancing the overall experience. The appealing character designs and visually pleasing art style contribute to a captivating atmosphere, while subtle storytelling elements enrich the characters' backstories. Overall, the combination of engaging character arcs and beautiful visuals makes the game feel more immersive and rewarding.
“The art style is beautiful and the game has an interesting plot, with a lot of character development.”
“The artwork is amazing, character development is heartwarming, and the backstory and the environment through little hints or lines of text make the game come to life, making creating organs through a simple clicker game more worth it.”
“As simple as the character designs are, they also look very nice and give off a very haunting ambiance to what seems like a cheerful and relaxing title.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game exhibits mixed opinions on replayability; while some players find it lacking due to its story-driven nature, which diminishes interest after the first playthrough, others appreciate its enduring appeal and replay value regardless of the time elapsed since their last session.
“Very replayable, no matter how long it's been since you last played it.”
“Doesn't really have any replay value, as one of the driving aspects is the story. Once I knew the ending, I was done with it.”
“I can't see much replayability, and once you see the end, you probably won't pick this up again.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of dark and quirky elements, appealing to players with a unique sense of humor. It is particularly recommended for fans of visual novels who appreciate a lighthearted experience without stress.
“Those customers' stories are usually both dark and funny.”
“Oh yeah, how funny is that organic part of the title.”
“I highly recommend this game for people who enjoy visual novels, have a quirky sense of humor, and appreciate games that don't induce stress.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
"Forget Me Not" stands out in the clicker game genre for its more complex gameplay and absence of exploitative microtransactions, avoiding common pitfalls like charging for energy, which often detracts from the experience in similar games.
“Clicker games are often extremely simple and, in the worst cases, find ways to layer in microtransactions to exploit people. However, Forget Me Not is unique in that it's a tiny bit more complicated and doesn't seek to charge you for silly nonsense like energy to keep clicking or whatever.”
“The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
“I appreciate that the game doesn't force you to pay for basic features, but the constant prompts for in-game purchases can be really distracting.”
