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Garden Guardian

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98%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
graphics, grinding
98% User Score Based on 54 reviews

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Garden Guardian is a single player action game. It was developed by Liam Allen-Miller and was released on August 9, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Garden Guardian" is a modern take on classic LCD games, where you play as master gardener Snippy Shrubs. Your mission is to keep your garden safe from bugs, collect plant food, and grow fruit to gain points. The game features Trial and Endless modes, with increasing difficulty and a mounting difficulty system that ramps up the speed as you collect points. Watch out for MISSes, as three will end the game! Unlock extra features as you progress.

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98%
Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews
gameplay7 positive mentions
grinding1 negative mentions
  • Garden Guardian offers a fun and chaotic gameplay experience, combining fruit harvesting, plant feeding, and bug fighting, making it engaging and tense.
  • The game features a charming art style and a wealth of content, including various challenges and unlockables, which keeps players coming back for more.
  • It's easy to pick up and play, making it a perfect time-killer for casual gaming sessions, while also providing a satisfying difficulty curve for those seeking a challenge.
  • Some challenges can be brutally difficult, which may frustrate players, although this is often seen as a skill issue.
  • The game could benefit from additional modes or features, such as a custom mode that randomizes trial settings, to enhance replayability.
  • There are minor issues with feedback during gameplay, such as a lack of audio or visual cues when trying to move in restricted areas, which can lead to confusion.
  • gameplay
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is described as fun, chaotic, and engaging, featuring a simple yet deep mechanics system that encourages players to harvest, feed, and combat bugs. The game offers a smooth and challenging loop with a variety of trials and unlockables, enhanced by appealing art and music. Overall, players find the gameplay addictive and rewarding, with a perfect balance of difficulty that keeps them coming back for more.

    • “A tight, deceptively deep gameplay loop wrapped up in an aesthetically pleasing package, with tons of fun bonus challenges and a wealth of unlockables.”
    • “All the intricacies of the mechanics come together to form a smooth and challenging—but never unfair—gameplay loop, and I kept going back in for 'one more.'”
    • “Incredibly fun and addictive gameplay loop with a very surprising amount of content!”
    • “The gameplay is inspired by classic Game & Watch LCD games, and it's all about positioning, timing, and managing your flow.”
    • “The art style is fun, the music is nice and stays nicely in the background without grating, and the gameplay is simple.”
    • “Has a lot of depth in its simple game mechanics and the difficulty is just right on the harder side.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming and cutesy art style that enhances the overall aesthetic appeal, making it visually engaging without overwhelming the player. The clean and colorful presentation complements the gameplay, providing a delightful backdrop to the fun mechanics and challenges. Overall, the graphics contribute to a lighthearted and enjoyable experience, reminiscent of classic handheld games.

    • “The art style is fun, the music is nice and stays nicely in the background without grating, and the gameplay is simple.”
    • “Cute little callback to those Game & Watch and Tiger Electronics handheld games with an even cuter art style.”
    • “The graphics and presentation are cute, charming, and encouraging even in the face of endless failure.”
    • “You will be beat down by some of the challenges in this game, repeatedly smashed in the skull by your own mistake, hissing as once again the enemies take a bat to your dead horse-like body, and yet behind you are the joyous barks of our protagonist and an easy, clean graphical style that's easy to read.”
    • “The simplicity of the controls is nice and snappy, the mechanics are fun, the trial mode adds a lot of playability, and the art style is cute and colorful.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for being enjoyable and unobtrusive, enhancing the overall experience without becoming annoying. It complements the game's tone effectively and contributes to a fun atmosphere, making players eager to return. Overall, the combination of nice music and engaging gameplay is a highlight for many users.

    • “The art style is fun, the music is nice and stays nicely in the background without grating, and the gameplay is simple.”
    • “Great music that does the opposite of grate on the ears so going back for more is really easy.”
    • “Music also fits the tone of the game very well.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is not a primary focus, as players emphasize gameplay mechanics over narrative depth. While there are various missions and challenges, some elements, like inverted controls and slow progression, detract from the overall experience, leaving players feeling unsatisfied with the story's engagement.

    • “The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
    • “The narrative is rich and immersive, making every mission feel meaningful.”
    • “I was pleasantly surprised by the depth of the story and how it intertwined with the gameplay.”
    • “Sometimes, especially in missions with slow growth to your garden, you can feed your garden and see no visible change, which is unsatisfying to say the least.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers praise the character development for its strong and appealing design, highlighting the characters as cute and interesting, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. The combination of engaging character design and enjoyable gameplay contributes to a well-rounded game.

    • “Great character design, fun gameplay, nice music; just a really good game overall.”
    • “The art looks nice, and the character designs are cute and interesting.”
    • “Strong character design combined with a great gameplay loop makes this game exceptional.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find that grinding in Darktide can be intense, but they appreciate the game as a refreshing break from the grind, suggesting it offers a more enjoyable experience compared to other titles.

    • “I've been grinding Darktide a lot recently, and this game was a great palate cleanser.”
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Garden Guardian is a action game.

Garden Guardian is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

Garden Guardian was released on August 9, 2022.

Garden Guardian was developed by Liam Allen-Miller.

Garden Guardian has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Garden Guardian is a single player game.

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