Gardenia
- December 3, 2021
- Sleepwalking Potatoes
Gardenia is a FPP gardening simulator with elements of platformer, crafting, adventure, exploration and more! A laid-back combination of a gardening simulator and a fairy tale adventure. Help Wood Grandpa clean the island and restore its beauty so that its former inhabitants can return to their homes. Take photos of your garden compositions, relax and discover the secrets.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
PlayStation
Reviews
- The game features interesting ideas and a nice premise centered around cleaning the environment, which can be rewarding.
- Crafting mechanics are unique and engaging, allowing players to experiment with different ingredients.
- The game is visually pleasing and offers a fun, casual experience with a variety of quirky characters and side quests.
- The game suffers from awkward controls and frustrating inventory management, making gameplay feel cumbersome.
- The dialogue and characters lack charm, with a limited and mechanical dialogue system that detracts from the experience.
- Repetitive tasks, such as trash respawning daily, can lead to frustration and diminish the overall enjoyment of the game.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying the main narrative of saving the island of Gardenia and appreciating the depth provided by side quests and character interactions. However, some users feel that the quest structure can be unclear and that the game could benefit from additional content and clearer guidance, leading to a sense of emptiness in certain areas. Overall, while the main story is engaging, the execution of quests and inventory management can detract from the experience.
“I thoroughly enjoyed this game and the story it presented.”
“The side quests and characters are a whole other level of entertainment.”
“I wish the game was longer and would have liked more quests and characters to interact with.”
“It seems like a lot of empty space for these missions and not very clear on what to do about the game as a whole.”
“The story to save the island of Gardenia is just one of the many goals the player can set for themselves.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by awkward controls and repetitive mechanics, which may detract from the experience for some players. While inventory management can occasionally be enjoyable, it often becomes a nuisance due to the abundance of unique quest items. Overall, there is potential for fun if players can overlook these shortcomings.
“The gameplay offers a unique blend of mechanics that can be enjoyable if you're willing to overlook some awkward controls and repetitive elements.”
“Inventory management can be an interesting mechanic at times, but with all the unique quest items, it often feels more like a nuisance.”
“I've definitely seen worse games; if you're okay with awkward controls, mechanical dialogue, and repetition, then there's definitely fun to be had here.”
