Garden of Oblivion

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Garden of Oblivion is a single player action game. It was developed by Träumendes Mädchen and was released on March 9, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 116 reviews

story25 positive mentions

The game features a compelling and dark narrative that explores psychological themes, keeping players engaged throughout.
The art style is visually appealing, with a unique blend of cute and creepy elements that enhance the overall atmosphere.
It's a short, free game that offers easy achievements and multiple endings, making it accessible and replayable for players.

The gameplay is limited, primarily consisting of jigsaw puzzles and point-and-click mechanics, which some players found lacking in depth.
There are frequent bugs and a complicated control system that may deter newcomers from fully enjoying the experience.
The story, while interesting, leaves much to be desired in terms of character development and background, making it feel somewhat incomplete.

story
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally praised for its compelling narrative, dark themes, and strong character development, often described as introspective and engaging. While many players appreciate the artwork and soundtrack, some express a desire for deeper exploration and more interactive elements within the story. Overall, it is recognized as a short yet impactful experience, blending fantasy and horror elements effectively.
- “The story is well-crafted, with excellent foreshadowing.”
- “This is very introspective, well written and I enjoyed the story & character development.”
- “The game tells what I felt to be a compelling story in a short amount of time.”
- “To get around the fact that e-books aren't games, there's some hotspot point-and-click activities, but they don't have any actual bearing on the story for this e-book.”
- “Sadly, the story and characters are all too familiar.”
- “The story was rather short though and there weren't really any choices to make in the game, which was a bit disappointing since I was expecting more of a 'choose your own adventure' style game.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a unique art style that blends cuteness with darker themes, often resembling watercolor paintings. While some players appreciate the beautiful and engaging visuals, others criticize the limitations of the Ren'Py engine, which restricts customization options and resolution settings. Overall, the artwork is generally well-received, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere and storytelling, despite some mixed opinions on its execution.
- “The visuals are reminiscent of a watercolor painting, merging beauty with underlying darkness.”
- “Insanely powerful message and beautiful art style.”
- “I really liked the art style which was sometimes creepy, but really good.”
- “Because Ren'Py is such a craptastic construction kit, there's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
- “A predictable game about mental illness, with an off-putting art style and a maddening soundtrack in the first scene.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a mix of visual novel elements and point-and-click mechanics, providing a deep narrative and engaging experience, though some players criticize it for lacking substantial interactivity and relying heavily on dialogue. A few jigsaw puzzles offer a brief diversion from the dialogue-heavy format, but overall, the gameplay may not satisfy those seeking a more traditional interactive gaming experience.
- “The gameplay is a combination of visual novel elements and point-and-click mechanics.”
- “Overall, this game offers a blend of deep narrative, engaging gameplay, and a visually captivating world.”
- “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, coupled with a few largely pointless questions/prompts that don't suddenly turn this into a proper interactive video game or anything.”
- “A handful of jigsaw puzzles break up the otherwise dialogue-based gameplay.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the great soundtrack and its ability to enhance the atmosphere, while others find certain elements, like the initial scene's soundtrack, off-putting. Overall, the music is noted for fitting well with the game's themes and contributing to the emotional experience.
- “I enjoyed the storyline, artwork, and it has a great soundtrack.”
- “It's short and easy but has nice music and atmosphere.”
- “I got really scared sometimes, and the music fits wonderfully!”
- “A predictable game about mental illness, with an off-putting art style and a maddening soundtrack in the first scene.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its engaging music and strong worldbuilding, contributing to a dark and creepy ambiance that enhances the storytelling. Reviewers appreciate the solid writing that supports this immersive experience, setting it apart from many other free visual novels on Steam.
- “Good story with a creepy atmosphere.”
- “I thought it was interesting with a nice dark atmospheric feel to it.”
- “Solid writing and consistent atmosphere and worldbuilding that a lot of free visual novels on Steam are rather lacking in.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's multiple endings enhance replayability by introducing unpredictability and making player choices feel impactful, encouraging players to explore different outcomes.
- “The multiple endings introduce an element of unpredictability, making choices feel significant and adding replay value.”
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, ensuring that no two games are ever the same.”
- “The variety of character builds and strategies encourages experimentation, making you want to dive back in for more.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books to be tedious, likening it to a frustratingly slow reading experience where progress is hindered by the need to click through each sentence. This repetitive clicking can detract from the enjoyment of the narrative, making it feel laborious and time-consuming.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best... imagine the best novel you ever read, be that Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy or 2001: A Space Odyssey or Twilight (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
character development
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Character development is praised for its introspective and well-written nature, contributing to an engaging story. Additionally, the character design and sound quality enhance the overall experience.
- “This is very introspective, well written, and I enjoyed the story and character development.”