The game is fun and relaxing, allowing for creative expression in garden design.
Beautiful graphics and a wide variety of plants and decor options enhance the gameplay experience.
The game provides opportunities to earn coins and diamonds through voting and completing challenges.
The game is often glitchy, with issues such as freezing, lagging, and items disappearing from inventory.
Many items can only be purchased with diamonds, which are hard to earn without spending real money, making it difficult to progress.
The voting system is perceived as unfair, with low scores for well-designed gardens and high scores for less appealing designs.
monetization
288 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
13%
50%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the lack of intrusive ads and the option to earn in-game currency through watching ads or completing offers. However, there is a significant concern regarding the game's reliance on in-app purchases, which some users feel creates a "pay-to-win" environment and limits progression for those unwilling or unable to spend money. Overall, while the absence of forced ads is praised, the game's monetization practices are often viewed as a cash grab, leading to frustration among players.
“It's a beautifully designed game and it can be played without in-app purchases, although you won't progress very quickly without.”
“I love that there's no ads, and that you can play without purchasing anything, although purchasing would give you even more choices.”
“Generous and easy to earn in-game rewards make it truly playable without having to make in-app purchases, but if you choose to do so the cost:value is way better than other games like this.”
“Now it is just another cash grab and pay-to-win, and that makes me depressed.”
“Overall, I would say this game is a cash grab for developers and not a real viable game for players to enjoy.”
“It's virtually impossible to play if you aren't willing to make in-app purchases.”
graphics
234 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
19%
4%
Overall, the graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty, realism, and variety, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable gameplay experience. Many users appreciate the detailed designs and the ability to create unique gardens, although some mention issues with certain items appearing pixelated or not blending well. While the graphics are generally considered a strong point, a few players noted that improvements could still be made, particularly regarding the consistency and quality of some visuals.
“The graphics are amazing and super realistic, but not creepy or stiff!”
“Absolutely wonderful game to help in relaxation & clearing all the clutter out of one's mind.... beautiful graphics..... this game even brings about a sense of peace.. i adore it...”
“The graphics are stunning, the challenges are fun, it's very relaxing.”
“The graphic quality is just atrocious.”
“Graphics are bad (pixely & items don't work together, leaving choppy black/white outlines) & tutorial mode never ends?!?”
“The graphics are blurry and the options are so limited to the point where there's very few designs that look even decent.”
stability
125 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
3%
95%
The stability of the game is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and lagging issues that hinder gameplay. Despite some players appreciating the game's concept and graphics, the persistent technical problems have led to frustration, with several considering uninstalling the app. While there are occasional mentions of improvements post-updates, the overall sentiment indicates that stability remains a major issue that needs urgent attention.
“The graphics are great and the gameplay is bug-free.”
“No glitches or hiccups either.”
“App works well with no glitches so far.”
“The app is a buggy mess, crashes and freezes every 2 minutes.”
“I really like these types of games and this game seemed really great but I cannot do much at all, because with everything I do, it just freezes and doesn't scroll up or down, it slows down completely.”
“It's glitchy, takes forever to load, constantly freezes, and it takes far too long to design a single garden.”
music
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
67%
11%
The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with many players appreciating the relaxing and peaceful background music that enhances the calming experience. However, several users expressed a desire for more diverse and soothing music options, such as nature sounds, to further enrich gameplay. Some players noted the absence of music or sound effects as a drawback, indicating that the game could benefit from improved audio features.
“The background music and sounds are peaceful, and I love it so far.”
“Beautiful settings, relaxing music, and no forced ads!”
“Gets me to a peaceful zone with the music and beautiful graphics.”
“Sadly, though, due to the lack of sound of any kind or music, I can only give it four stars.”
“No music or even sound effects?”
“Love it but wish there was some music!”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
Overall, the gameplay is described as fun, engaging, and relaxing, with enjoyable mechanics and smooth execution. However, players express concerns about the sustainability of in-game currency earnings, occasional bugs, and limitations on progression. While the graphics are praised, some feel that monetization strategies detract from the overall experience.
“I like the mechanics of this game and everything; I think the challenges and prompts are cool, and it's interesting to see everyone's different take on it in voting.”
“The gameplay experience is very relaxing.”
“It has beautiful graphics, smooth gameplay, ways to earn in-game currency without watching ads, no required ads, and you can definitely play and enjoy this game without ever spending real money.”
“However, the execution of that gameplay fails badly.”
“I've tried three times now to let your tech support know that there's a bug that is not logging all my gameplay, and thereby not giving me the rewards I've earned, and even erasing coins I have earned.”
“The only negative is the association with a company providing diamonds for gameplay, except they don't provide the rewards and have bad customer service.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The game's story aspect receives mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the engaging storyline, beautiful graphics, and the fun of customizing their islands, while others criticize the lack of a coherent narrative and the frustration of technical issues that hinder progress. Many enjoy the side quests and the absence of intrusive ads, but some feel that the storylines are not compelling enough to follow closely. Overall, the game is seen as relaxing and enjoyable, despite some players' irritation with specific challenges and loading issues.
“Great storyline, images, scenes, characters and it's fun to place 2D images to make an island your own.”
“I absolutely love playing your game, I love the options and missions and the graphics are just so beautiful and relaxing!!”
“Love your story lines for decorating.”
“There are no story lines and no 'helpers', hence the relaxation!”
“They have a story line that no one follows.”
“It was a good game till it won't open/load the 6th quest (Bora Bora); I will gladly rate much higher if it's fixed.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players report a generally smooth gameplay experience with good performance, though some users have experienced lag even on high-end devices. The game's graphics are praised for their realism, contributing to a positive optimization impression.
“I haven't had any issues with gameplay, and everything runs smoothly.”
“I've had this game for 2 years, never any ads, runs smoothly, and it's fun designing outdoor spaces with coins and diamonds you earn.”
“Wow... this game has totally unreal engine graphics... so realistic and all performance is good.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be enjoyable and lighthearted, often describing it as both funny and relaxing. The community surrounding the game also contributes to its humorous atmosphere, fostering a positive and engaging environment.
“I love this game! It's funny, though, because I've been a landscape designer for over 20 years; I know what grows where.”
“Check the Garden Joy Facebook group; it's got a lot of kind, funny, and like-minded people. I think I'll stick around for a while! Thanks, devs!”
“So far, it's funny and relaxing!”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its focus on creativity and relaxation, allowing players to design beautiful environments and landscapes. Users appreciate the educational aspect, as it teaches them about floral arrangements and outdoor aesthetics, contributing to a calming and immersive experience.
“A game where you are the creator of atmosphere, style, and environment.”
“It is a perfect game to relax and create beautiful atmospheres.”
“I love it; it's teaching me about landscape and different floral arrangements for my outdoor atmosphere.”
“A game made where you are a creator of atmosphere, style, and environment.”
“I love it; it's teaching me about landscape and different floral arrangements for your outdoor atmosphere.”
“Design in a relaxed atmosphere.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and uplifting experience, though some players express frustration with technical issues that can disrupt their engagement. Overall, it evokes a sense of joy and connection, making it appealing to a wide audience.
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as it often requires waiting to accumulate enough in-game currency unless they opt to pay. However, the overall design of the game is enjoyable, balancing fun with the necessity of farming resources.
“The only issue is unless you want to pay to play, you have to wait to have enough coins/diamonds to do anything, which is tedious.”