Garden Trills

69%
Game Brain Score Based on 20 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • music
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Garden Trills is a cozy puzzle-platforming game following the adventures of a little sparrow through a world of dreamy gardens. Freely reshape the scenery through gardening to reach new destinations! Enjoy up to 10 hours of relaxing exploration, bird quests and flower acrobatics in the whimsical town of Vernubiel. Immerse yourself as a little bird exploring a vast world of floating gardens, f…

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  • Windows
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Reviews

69%
Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews
music3 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • The game features a vibrant and charming art style, with beautiful graphics and a soothing soundtrack that enhances the relaxing experience.
  • The flower-planting puzzle mechanics are creative and allow for multiple solutions, making gameplay engaging and enjoyable.
  • Garden Trills offers a cozy atmosphere with delightful characters and tasks, providing a sense of community and exploration throughout the whimsical floating gardens.
  • The game can become repetitive quickly, with limited variety in tasks and dialogue, leading to a feeling of stagnation after a few hours of play.
  • There are several bugs and glitches present, including issues with quest notifications and clipping problems that detract from the overall experience.
  • The narrative feels underdeveloped, with an anticlimactic ending and a lack of meaningful character interactions that could have added depth to the story.
  • story14 mentions

    The game's story is simple and revolves around a young bird's journey, primarily driven by parental guidance and NPC side quests, which provide a sense of warmth and engagement. However, the narrative feels static and underdeveloped, lacking depth beyond the initial setup, leading to missed opportunities for more dynamic storytelling. While the main quest can be completed in about 3 to 4 hours, the side quests add variety and extend gameplay, but the overall plot remains limited and could benefit from more intricate interactions and humor.

    • “These smaller objectives make every corner of the game rewarding and keep it fresh whether you’re advancing the story or enjoying side quests.”
    • “They offer fun little quests that not only add variety to the gameplay but also make the world feel warm and alive.”
    • “I'm surprised by how such a simple story of a young bird who just moved with her parents makes so much sense in the objectives.”
    • “There is no plot beyond what your parents told you to do and NPC sidequests, but I still didn't expect to talk to my mom and suddenly get hit with credits.”
    • “The narrative never expands beyond its initial setup, leaving the story feeling static over the course of the game.”
    • “It’s a missed opportunity—introducing the playful, whimsical storytelling seen in the NPCs’ dialogue could have made these visits feel like meaningful contributions to the world rather than filler.”
  • gameplay13 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a creative flower-planting puzzle mechanic that offers a relaxing and engaging experience, supported by a stamina bar that adds a layer of challenge to exploration. Players appreciate the variety of fun quests and the vibrant art style, which together create an immersive world, though some design flaws and minor technical issues detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game successfully blends exploration, mechanics, and worldbuilding, delivering a charming and enjoyable gameplay experience.

    • “The vibe of this game is impeccable, and the flower-planting puzzle mechanic is creative and fun.”
    • “It's a game that charms with its delightful presentation, creative mechanics, and cozy premise, though a few weeds in its design prevent it from being a garden in full bloom.”
    • “It’s satisfying to see the world transform with vibrant blooms and playful details as you advance, blending gameplay, exploration, and worldbuilding in whimsical harmony.”
    • “While some thorny issues, such as lackluster writing and a few UI hiccups, hold it back, the game’s art direction, sound design, and creative gameplay shine with undeniable passion.”
    • “The balance between free exploration and gameplay constraints works well, ensuring players remain immersed without feeling aimless.”
    • “Gameplay consists of a long series of objectives that can be routed and optimized.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised for its gentle, piano-led soundtrack that creates a soothing ambiance, enhancing the overall peaceful and feel-good tone. Reviewers appreciate how the music, combined with the vibrant art style and interactive elements, invites players to immerse themselves in the serene world. Overall, the sound design effectively complements the game's aesthetic, making it a joy to experience.

    • “The gentle soundtrack wraps everything in a soothing ambiance, making it a joy to pause and simply take in the world around you.”
    • “The music, sound design, and art direction beautifully reinforce the peaceful, feel-good tone of Garden Trills.”
    • “The gentle, piano-led soundtrack is equally fitting, its soft melodies evoking the sensation of a breeze gliding through the floating islands.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The graphics are praised for their beautiful, bright art style and warm, painterly aesthetic, featuring a soft color palette that enhances the vibrant visuals of flowers against sunny skies. The combination of stunning visuals and engaging interactivity contributes to an immersive experience.

    • “The build feels strong and stable, and the graphics are beautiful.”
    • “Absolutely love the bright art style and music, combined with all the interactivity of the plant mechanics.”
    • “The game’s warm, painterly aesthetic is awash in a soft palette, with its many flowers bursting vividly against a backdrop of perpetual sunshine and blue skies.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    Garden Trills is praised for its adorable and uplifting emotional tone, emphasizing themes of kindness and community through cooperative gameplay. Players appreciate the game's wholesome adventure and the joy derived from helping bird neighbors, making it a cozy experience that resonates positively.

    • “A wonderfully wholesome adventure where you use different magical flowers to solve platforming challenges and unlock tons of cosmetics by showing kindness to your bird neighbors.”
    • “These cooperative moments emphasize community and reinforce the game’s wholesome tone.”
    • “It's such a cozy and wholesome game; I can't wait for you all to play!”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players appreciate the lack of grinding in the game, noting that it offers a fun and lighthearted adventure with plenty of activities to engage in, all without the need for guides or the worry of missable achievements.

    • “Grinding achievements: no.”
    • “A fun and lighthearted adventure with a lot to do and without the need for a guide or missable/grindy achievements.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Players appreciate the optimization aspect of the gameplay, noting that it allows for a strategic approach to completing a series of objectives efficiently.

    • “Gameplay consists of a long series of objectives that can be routed and optimized.”
    • “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, making it frustrating to play.”
    • “I often experience lag and stuttering, which ruins the overall experience.”
    • “Despite the interesting gameplay mechanics, the lack of optimization leads to frequent crashes.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Overall, users report some glitches in the game, which is not surprising given that it is the initial release.

    • “There are some glitches, but it's expected since this is the first release.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
    • “I encountered several bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of Garden Trills is characterized as cozy and inviting, which distinguishes it from other experiences.

    • “What truly sets Garden Trills apart is its cozy, inviting atmosphere.”
  • humor1 mentions

    Reviewers feel that the humor in the game could be enhanced by incorporating more lighthearted interactions, such as amusing conflicts between characters or evolving storylines, to create a more vibrant and engaging experience.

    • “Even something as simple as a humorous disagreement between two neighboring birdhouses or small storylines that build as you progress would have added much-needed vibrancy.”
    • “The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me laughing throughout the game, making even the toughest challenges feel lighthearted.”
    • “I love how the game incorporates slapstick humor and absurd situations that catch you off guard and leave you in stitches.”
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