Get on Play Store"Garden Affairs" is an adventure game with a wonderful story and good mechanics, accompanied by amazing graphics and moments that will make you laugh. However, it can be frustrating due to annoying ads and bugs. In this game, you are invited to create and experience your own perfect life, shaping it as you see fit. Overall, a charming and immersive experience, despite its minor flaws.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game has a cute story and engaging graphics.
- It offers a variety of challenges and levels that keep the gameplay interesting.
- The game is fun and relaxing, making it a great way to pass the time.
- Many players experience game-breaking bugs that cause loss of progress.
- Levels become excessively difficult, often requiring in-game purchases to progress.
- The ads for the game depict disturbing themes of domestic violence and animal abuse.
- story329 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it engaging and cute, while others express disappointment over its disconnect from advertised narratives and the pacing of the plot. Some appreciate the character development and emotional depth, while others criticize the storyline for being repetitive or frustratingly slow. Overall, the graphics and gameplay are often praised, but the story's execution and coherence remain points of contention among players.
“The storyline is intriguing 🤔 the characters are adorable.”
“I love the story line and the graphics as well as getting to decorate a really cool mansion.”
“Great graphics, the game mechanics work seamlessly, and the storyline is cute.”
“The storyline to start with is annoying.”
“And once installed, the storyline was 100% different than the ad portrayed.”
“The storyline is pretty bad too.”
- monetization257 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and nature of ads, which often crash the game or are misleading and inappropriate. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for extra moves or rewards, others feel that the in-game purchases are too expensive and that the game becomes tedious without spending money. Overall, while some players enjoy the game without excessive ads, many are concerned about the aggressive monetization strategies and the disturbing content of the advertisements.
“It is possible to win levels without having to spend money on in-app purchases.”
“I haven't spent any money on this game and I appreciate there's no ads.”
“Loved that there is no ads and that it doesn't cost 'an arm and a leg' to move forward.”
“The ads for this game are horrific.”
“The advertising to download this game is horrible and disturbing.”
“The ads glorify and market domestic abuse to push this game.”
- graphics184 mentions
- 77 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their beauty, vibrancy, and overall quality. Players appreciate the charming designs and animations, which enhance the gameplay experience and contribute to the game's addictive nature. However, some reviews express concerns about the presence of graphic and violent ads, which detract from the otherwise enjoyable visual experience.
“The graphics are incredible, the design is amazing, the play is so smooth and the levels aren't too hard or too easy; it's all around just so fun and addicting.”
“Beautiful graphics, beautiful choices, and the game is fun.”
“I love the vibrant colors and graphics.”
“The storyline and the graphics are horrible.”
“The plot lines are way too graphic... kicking a dog, getting smashed upside the head with a skillet, people trapped in a burning room, etc. I would never play this game unless it had some positive graphics on it.”
“Ads for this game include graphic visual and audible abuse of animals.”
- stability96 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and lagging during gameplay. Many players experience issues such as losing progress, being unable to load levels, and having to restart the app multiple times to continue playing. While some users have noted improvements after updates, the overall consensus is that the game is plagued by technical glitches that detract from the gaming experience.
“No glitches.”
“I like that it moves right along, no glitches.”
“The game takes absolutely ages to load anything, sound desyncs, freezes or lags all of a sudden and forces me to force close it several times in order to get it to run smoothly for a bit.”
“Game constantly freezes or crashes, so I lose absolutely all boosters, and if an event is on, you lose all those bonuses.”
“I'm very disappointed in this game; it freezes all the time and doesn't load right. Plus, I have been on level 530 for 2 weeks and can't complete it.”
- gameplay22 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for being engaging and challenging without being overly frustrating, with many players appreciating the graphics and storyline. However, there are significant complaints about monetization mechanics, such as ads and paywalls, which detract from the experience and make levels feel excessively difficult. While some users find the gameplay smooth and enjoyable, others express frustration with crashes and the increasing difficulty of levels, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience.
“Gameplay is excellent, challenging without being frustrating, dialogue between characters is good, decor options are nice.”
“My favorite match 3 game so far and I am not a big fan of these games, but this one got me addicted. I love the different designs, the graphics, story, so much to do, and compared to other match 3 games, this one's generous in rewards and prizes. The levels are easy to moderate to hard but not impossible to finish, plus it's nice to have a good challenge.”
“Smoothest gameplay ever! I am in love with this game; it is so relaxing and the events tournaments are really good. This game is incredible.”
“Mechanics that steal your reward coins behind a safe mechanic that you have to pay to get back, levels with too high of requirements with very few moves, a reward pass, this is like every other pay to play.”
“No, do not play if you do not want to get frustrated from all of the monetary mechanics that pop up quickly after a few levels.”
“None of the story that was created for the ads is true gameplay!!”
- music18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Players generally appreciate the game's music, describing it as calming and enjoyable, which enhances the overall experience. However, many users express frustration over the inability to play their own background music while gaming, as the game often interrupts or disables external music apps. This limitation has led to mixed feelings, with some players suggesting that the addition of more in-game music could elevate the game's appeal.
“Good graphics, music, and sound effects.”
“The music is so chilling.”
“I want to listen to music while playing... otherwise I would give 5 stars.”
“Now I am unable to do so... the game does not allow me to have background music from another app!”
“It's a great game, but I would like to have the option to listen to my own music from my phone while playing.”
- humor17 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a mix of dark and light-hearted elements, with players enjoying character banter and comedic situations throughout the gameplay. While some moments may tread into uncomfortable territory, many users find the overall experience to be funny and entertaining, providing a relaxing escape. Overall, the humor is a significant highlight, contributing to the game's appeal.
“Love the humor threaded throughout character banter.”
“It was funny and relaxed my mind when I played it.”
“I love this game, really funny and interesting.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the initial gameplay enjoyable but express frustration with the excessive grinding that becomes necessary as the game progresses, often feeling that it detracts from the overall experience. Many note that the game seems to prioritize monetization over fun, leading to a tedious grind that can feel predatory.
“This game is pretty fun at first, but like most free-to-play games, it intentionally front-loads its fun to become absurdly tedious and predatory in its monetization not long after.”
“The farming addition was kinda lame.”
“Enjoying so far, grinding at the moment to build up money.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight a stark divide in emotional responses to the game; some players appreciate its ability to evoke happiness and enjoyment, while others criticize it for promoting themes of abuse and emotional manipulation, leading to feelings of discomfort and disapproval.
“I really appreciate and enjoy this game; it really made me feel happy playing it.”
“The emotional moments felt forced and didn't resonate with me at all.”
“I found the storyline to be tedious and lacking in emotional depth.”
“The game tried to evoke feelings, but it ended up feeling hollow and unengaging.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is notably inconsistent, with users reporting long loading times, sound desynchronization, and frequent freezes that require force closures to temporarily resolve. However, some players also praise its performance during gameplay, indicating that when it runs smoothly, it is enjoyable.
“It's the first game with such swift performance; I love it.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users indicate that the game's replayability is enhanced, making it more engaging and less predictable over time.
