Garden In!
- January 23, 2023
- Dramatic Iceberg
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"Garden In!" is a soothing simulation game where players create and manage their dream garden. With various customization options, plants, and decorations, players can let their creativity bloom. The game also features a dynamic weather system and day-night cycle, providing a peaceful and immersive garden experience.
Nintendo Switch
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Steam Deck
Windows
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Reviews
- The game is incredibly relaxing and provides a calming experience with beautiful graphics and soothing music.
- Players appreciate the ability to decorate their spaces and customize their rooms, making it a fun and creative outlet.
- The plants cannot die, allowing players to enjoy the game without the stress of maintaining real-life plants.
- The game can feel repetitive and lacks engaging gameplay, leading some players to describe it as boring or akin to chores.
- There are complaints about the controls being clunky and the game not functioning well with certain input methods, making it frustrating to play.
- Some players are disappointed with the limited content and feel that the game could benefit from more plants, rooms, and interactive elements.
- music26 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing, peaceful, and unobtrusive, enhancing the overall calming aesthetic. While many players appreciate the soothing soundtrack and its ability to create a cozy atmosphere, some find it repetitive and wish for a more expanded selection or the option to import their own music. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's charm, making it enjoyable for casual play.
“Well worth playing if you fancy a semi-idle game with chill music and non-stressful objectives.”
“The environment, the music, the plants, everything about it is just peaceful.”
“Incredibly soothing real-time game with a lovely soundtrack.”
“So you don't know which seeds you have planted already for hybridisation etc. Overall, I like the aesthetic, but the music got annoying after a few hours.”
“Only way it could be improved is with the ability to import your own music.”
“I hate the music, repetitive and uninteresting.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and colorful aesthetic, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the charming art style and the overall visual quality, which enhances the game's appeal. While the graphics are a highlight, some users noted that the music can become repetitive over time.
“The art style is really cute and colorful!”
“Love the graphics and the music, really brings together the chill feel of the game.”
“The graphics are calming and nice to look at.”
“So you don't know which seeds you have planted already for hybridization, etc. Overall, I like the aesthetic, but the music got annoying after a few hours.”
“Maybe it's the skybox, or maybe the simplistic graphics.”
“The main thing for me is the music and sheer graphic quality; they managed to get the same graphic look as Sea of Thieves, and I love it.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a slow and repetitive loop focused on planting and nurturing seeds, with players unlocking various items and achievements over time. While some find satisfaction in the progression and mechanics, others criticize the lack of depth and persistent bugs that hinder the experience. Overall, the gameplay offers a casual, albeit limited, engagement with a focus on unlocking content.
“The gameplay loop and system for unlocking things made my brain chemicals move, and gave me plenty of satisfaction.”
“The gameplay loop is as follows: plant seeds, give them time to grow, care for them, repeat.”
“You get to unlock different furniture, decorations, plant vases, and more throughout the lifetime of your gameplay.”
“But there are still lots of things to unlock and several achievements to get, so the gameplay is not without any purpose, just very slow and easy.”
“(which prevented me from getting all the achievements and having to start over two times) it's been out over a year and the core mechanics of the game still have these bugs?”
“There is no gameplay.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players initially find the grinding aspect enjoyable, but it quickly becomes tedious and repetitive, particularly when waiting for hybrids and managing multiple plants. While the game appeals to gardening enthusiasts and those seeking a less demanding experience than farming sims, the grind can detract from the overall enjoyment.
“What first felt fun eventually just felt tedious and boring.”
“After a while of waiting for hybrids, and anything past the first 5 plants, it's just a tedious job.”
“Awesome flowers but the flies were really tedious.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is described as lacking depth, with players wishing for more engaging elements like side stories, world-building through radio messages, and social interactions. While there is a progression system tied to missions and rewards, the gameplay can become tedious due to the extensive plant care required, detracting from the overall narrative experience.
“There's a progression system where you can unlock new rewards like decorations, new rooms, plant pots, etc. through completing missions.”
“The story feels underdeveloped, lacking depth and engagement, making it hard to stay invested in the game.”
“There are missed opportunities for storytelling elements, such as a radio with messages about the world or interactions with other players that could enhance the narrative.”
“The plot demands you to grow hundreds of plants, but the repetitive tasks of watering and caring for them become overwhelming and detract from any meaningful story.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as charming and relaxing, providing a pressure-free environment where players can enjoy real-time gardening and room decoration without the stress of plant mortality from infrequent logins.
“Real-time gardening game that allows you to decorate each room, change the atmosphere, and relax without the pressure of plants dying if you don't log in every day.”
“The atmosphere is charming and relaxing.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game appears to be underwhelming for some players, with expectations not being met, particularly in a title marketed as a funny idle flower game.
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its stability, running smoothly without issues, making it an ideal choice for casual play during breaks. Users appreciate its performance alongside its engaging art style and overall value.
“A great relaxing game to waste your time on; it has just enough depth to keep you entertained for a while. The art style is great, it runs smoothly, and the price is fantastic. Perfect to play while taking breaks from work or studying, all around great.”
“The game runs flawlessly without any crashes or bugs, providing a stable experience that allows me to fully immerse myself in the gameplay.”
“I appreciate how stable the game is; I can play for hours without any interruptions or performance issues.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization model is praised for its absence of microtransactions, offering a modern experience with extensive customization options.
“A modern version with even more customizations and no microtransactions.”
“The monetization model feels exploitative, pushing players to spend more than they should just to enjoy the game.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to fully experience the game without spending extra money.”
“The constant prompts to purchase in-game currency detract from the overall enjoyment and immersion of the game.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a sense of emotional disconnect due to the game's misleading classification as it is not labeled as an "idle" game, which impacted their overall experience and expectations. This feeling of misrepresentation has lingered even after a year, highlighting the importance of accurate genre labeling in shaping player emotions.
