Garden Trills

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"Garden Trills" is a soothing puzzle-platformer where you play as a little sparrow, navigating through a dreamlike world of floating gardens. With over 100 gardening-based puzzles, you'll reshape the scenery to reach new destinations and uncover hidden secrets. Adorn your bird with 40+ accessories and befriend other avian characters while exploring and embellishing the charming town of Vernubiel.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

story6 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

Garden Trills features a charming art style and soothing music that create a delightful atmosphere for players.
The gameplay mechanics, particularly the flower-planting puzzles, are creative and allow for multiple solutions, enhancing exploration and engagement.
The game offers a cozy and relaxing experience, making it perfect for casual play and providing a sense of accomplishment through various side quests and collectibles.

Some players have reported bugs and glitches, including issues with quest notifications and texture clipping.
The narrative feels static and repetitive, with limited dialogue options for NPC interactions, which can detract from the overall experience.
The game lacks a satisfying conclusion, as the ending feels abrupt and does not provide a meaningful wrap-up to the player's journey.

story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
72%
9%
The game's story revolves around a young bird navigating her new environment, which is simple yet effectively tied to gameplay objectives. While the main narrative is brief, taking about 3 to 4 hours to complete, it is complemented by engaging side quests that enrich the world. However, the overall narrative feels static and underdeveloped, missing opportunities for deeper storytelling and character interactions that could have added vibrancy to the experience.
- “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.”
- “These smaller objectives make every corner of the game rewarding and keep it fresh whether you’re advancing the story or enjoying side quests.”
- “It's a short game with a nice little story.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
59%
10%
The gameplay is characterized by a charming blend of vibrant art, engaging mechanics, and interactive plant-based puzzles that create a cozy atmosphere. Players enjoy a balance of free exploration and structured objectives, enhanced by a stamina system that adds depth to movement. While some design flaws exist, the overall experience is enriched by delightful quests and a satisfying world transformation, making it both relaxing and immersive.
- “They offer fun little quests that not only add variety to the gameplay but also make the world feel warm and alive.”
- “The balance between free exploration and gameplay constraints works well, ensuring players remain immersed without feeling aimless.”
- “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.”
- “Gameplay consists of a long series of objectives that can be routed and optimized.”
- “Relaxing, low stakes, and simple mechanics that go a long way.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
73%
The game's graphics are praised for their bright, painterly art style and smooth movement mechanics, creating a visually stunning experience. The warm color palette and vibrant floral elements contribute to an immersive atmosphere, enhanced by a stable build and engaging interactivity. Overall, the visuals are described as beautiful and captivating.
- “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.”
- “The build feels strong and stable, and the graphics are beautiful.”
- “I love the art style and the movement mechanics feel really smooth.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
70%
The music in the game is widely praised for its gentle, piano-led soundtrack that creates a soothing ambiance, enhancing the overall peaceful and feel-good atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate how the sound design and art direction work together to evoke a sense of tranquility, making it enjoyable to immerse oneself in the game's world.
- “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.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and uplifting nature, emphasizing community and kindness through cooperative gameplay. Players find joy in the beautiful visuals and cozy atmosphere, making it a highly recommended experience for those seeking a feel-good adventure.
- “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 cosy and wholesome game; I can't wait for you all to play!”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate that the game offers a fun and lighthearted adventure without the burden of grinding for achievements, as there are no missable or overly grindy tasks required. This design choice enhances the overall enjoyment and accessibility of the game.
- “Grinding achievements: no”
- “A fun and lighthearted adventure with a lot to do and without the need of a guide or missable/grindy achievements.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game experiences some glitches, which users attribute to it being a first release, suggesting that stability issues are anticipated but not overly concerning at this stage.
- “There are some glitches, but it's expected since this is the first release.”
- “The game has a few stability issues, which is understandable for an initial launch.”
- “I encountered several bugs, but I guess that's typical for a first version.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of Garden Trills is consistently praised for its cozy and inviting nature, creating a warm and welcoming environment for players.
- “What truly sets Garden Trills apart is its cozy, inviting atmosphere.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers feel that the game's humor is lacking, suggesting that even minor comedic elements, like quirky interactions between characters or evolving storylines, could enhance the overall experience and add vibrancy to the gameplay.
- “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.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players appreciate the optimization aspect of the game, noting that it allows for a strategic approach to completing a lengthy series of objectives, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- “Gameplay consists of a long series of objectives that can be routed and optimized.”