Garten of banban 3 & 4

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Garten of banban 3 & 4 is a single player action game. It was developed by Is_Matapizzas and was released on September 23, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Garten of Banban 3 & 4" is a sensational single-player game with good mechanics, graphics, and an awesome soundtrack. The hilarious story is filled with emotional moments and requires lots of grinding, but beware of bugs that may affect gameplay. The game's description, "Pack Garten de Banban 3 y 4," suggests a focus on immersion and continuity between the two games in the series.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,284 reviews

story34 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

The game features improved graphics and character designs compared to previous installments.
The puzzles are more engaging and varied, providing a fun challenge for players.
The humor and absurdity of the game add a unique charm, making it entertaining despite its flaws.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that can hinder gameplay and progress.
Many puzzles feel unnecessarily tedious and are designed to artificially extend playtime.
The story is often confusing and lacks coherence, making it difficult for players to follow.

story
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
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The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it captivating and well-developed, while others criticize it as nonsensical and poorly executed. Many users noted that the narrative can be confusing and lacks coherence, often feeling like filler between gameplay segments. However, there are also positive remarks about the intriguing lore and character development, suggesting that while the storytelling may be flawed, it still manages to engage a segment of the player base.
- “The intricate storyline and visually stunning graphics captivated my attention and provided hours of enjoyment.”
- “One of the standout features of the game is the rich and compelling storyline.”
- “The story is a rollercoaster of emotion, from needing to save my child to riding Opila Bird.”
- “The story was utterly nonsensical, story beats were haphazardly thrown together in an attempt to make the game more entertaining in the long run, which was foiled by the game's awful level and puzzle design.”
- “This game is mostly based on the story, and so when you realize that the story is just non-existent, then the game is going to be terrible.”
- “The story is so messy and incoherent, with things just changing randomly and characters being added on and on just for the sake of quantity.”
gameplay
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
54%
13%
The gameplay of "Garten of Banban 3" has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the engaging mechanics and character designs, while others criticize the clunky controls, frustrating puzzles, and recycled segments from previous games. Many noted that the game shows improvement over its predecessors but still suffers from issues like poor optimization and tedious gameplay elements, leading to a lack of overall enjoyment. Overall, while there are moments of fun and creativity, the gameplay experience is marred by technical flaws and design choices that detract from its potential.
- “From the moment I started playing, I was completely captivated by its enchanting world and immersive gameplay.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are smooth and intuitive, allowing for seamless exploration and interaction with the game's diverse environments.”
- “I was pleasantly surprised; I went into this expecting it to be utter trash like the second game, but this one was super fun and interesting, the places looked good, and the gameplay was actually fun.”
- “Gameplay ranges from passable to 'this sucks' in every chapter.”
- “The BanBan games have some of the stiffest jump mechanics I've experienced; so to have multiple puzzles and even a boss fight based around those awful jump mechanics is beyond frustrating.”
- “The visuals are bad, the gameplay is boring, repetitive, and the autosaves are unforgiving at times.”
humor
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in this game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it unintentionally funny due to poor voice acting and absurd scenarios, such as the infamous car scene. While some appreciate the self-aware humor and quirky moments that break up the gameplay, others feel that the attempts at comedy often fall flat or feel forced. Overall, the game leans more into humor than its predecessors, providing a bizarre and entertaining experience, albeit with significant flaws.
- “The game's hilarious.”
- “This one leans way more into the humor side of the series, which I feel it should have done sooner.”
- “The writing is witty, emotional, and often had me laughing or on the edge of my seat.”
- “It's not funny, it's not fun, it's not optimized, and it's a copy and paste of all the previous games, but with obvious intentions to make you unable to refund the game, like useless puzzles, no storyline at all, and things like a hallway of doors you need to open for no reason.”
- “The humor falls flat and feels forced, making the experience more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
- “I expected some laughs, but the jokes are stale and the comedic timing is off, leaving me more confused than amused.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews. Many players praise the stunning visuals, beautiful art style, and captivating character designs, highlighting the game's ability to provide an immersive experience. However, some users report issues with lag, frame rate drops, and graphic quality that detracts from gameplay, suggesting that while the graphics can be impressive, they may not consistently perform well across all systems.
- “The graphics in Garten of Banban 3 are simply stunning.”
- “First of all, I have never seen a game with a more beautiful art style and characters.”
- “The visuals, as always, were just phenomenal; the voice acting was once again Oscar-worthy, and my goodness, the soundtrack.”
- “The game is mainly handicapped by its graphics and the map.”
- “But this game had so much lag and to even get it to run I had to lower my graphics and brightness settings; because of this, I could barely see anything.”
- “The shoddy frame rate and the terrible graphics see you dying more times to broken game mechanics than your own failures.”
music
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
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The music in "Garten of Banban 3" has received widespread acclaim for its significant improvement over previous titles, with many praising the soundtrack for effectively setting the mood and enhancing gameplay. Tracks like "Rivals" by Rockit Music stand out, and the boss fight music is particularly highlighted as a strong point, though some players wished for longer tracks. Overall, the soundtrack is described as beautiful and engaging, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere and experience.
- “The soundtrack has also vastly improved; they're simple tracks admittedly (outside of 'Rivals') but they do the job of setting the mood, and are leagues better than the obnoxious, droning chase music that plagued the previous two titles.”
- “The soundtrack of Garten of Banban 3 is a masterpiece in itself.”
- “I want to give the creator of the soundtrack my biggest applause, the boss fight music was near perfect, the only fault is that it wasn't longer.”
- “The soundtrack has also vastly improved; they're simple tracks admittedly (outside of 'rivals') but they do the job of setting the mood, and are leagues better than the obnoxious, droning chase music that plagued the previous two titles.”
- “I dunno, it was a fun time waster, it will never be a scary game like it wants to, but at least it has banging music in the later sections.”
- “Also, the game would feel better if you used another type of music for the parts like the Nabnalinna surgery; that song makes the moment more stressful than it is.”
grinding
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of "Garten of Banban 3" to be tedious and repetitive, with many segments feeling unnecessarily prolonged through fetch quests and challenging puzzles. While some improvements in story and gameplay pacing are noted, the overall experience is marred by moments of frustration and monotony, leading to a mixed reception regarding the game's engagement level.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “There are a lot of parts of the game that are tedious and repetitive at times just for the sake of extending gameplay.”
- “A lot of genuinely enjoyable and hilarious moments that are unfortunately trapped between segments of tedious gameplay and boring moments.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and performance issues that hinder gameplay, such as unplayable levels and frustrating controls. While some players found enjoyment in the game despite these problems, the overall consensus indicates that the game is poorly optimized and plagued by technical issues, making it difficult to recommend.
- “Levels are so buggy and you can't even complete them, voice acting is awful, storyline/lore makes no sense at all, and the stupid bird level seems impossible to complete.”
- “This game is so buggy and annoying.”
- “I wouldn't recommend this game to other players because I can't walk in the game; it glitches and is very frustrating because I keep getting killed.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate improvements over previous installments, noting better performance and fewer frame drops, others criticize ongoing issues with model optimization and glitches. Overall, there are signs of progress, but significant optimization flaws remain, detracting from the overall experience.
- “This game actually seems to be correctly optimized this time around (no more models with 200,000 polygons for no reason) and I can now cleanly run this game with no frame drops; this vastly improves the game experience... not to mention, now I don't have to worry about my PC randomly combusting.”
- “The game's optimization is impressive.”
- “To begin with, this game is a bit more optimized than BanBan 2 and 1 were.”
- “Whether it be the re-use of several portions of the previous installment, the poor optimization, the trite lore, or the awful jump mechanics; as gamers, I think we deserve better.”
- “Unexplained mechanics and puzzles, infuriating and nonsensical world design, improper/poor optimization in and out of the game, and a story that seems to become more obtuse each second, as if it's being made up on the spot.”
- “Its not funny, its not fun, its not optimized, and its a copy and paste of all the previous games, but with obvious intentions to make you not be able to refund the game, like useless puzzles, no storyline to the game at all, and things like a hallway of doors you need to open for no reason.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game elicits a wide range of responses, from deep investment in the characters' fates to profound disappointment and frustration over its quality. While some players found themselves moved to tears by the narrative and character development, others expressed feelings of regret and sadness over their experience, highlighting a mix of emotional engagement and dissatisfaction. Overall, the game appears to evoke strong emotional reactions, both positive and negative.
- “One of the most heart-wrenching, emotional experiences I have been through.”
- “It kept me hooked from start to finish, and I found myself emotionally invested in the fate of the game's protagonists.”
- “The writing is witty, emotional, and often had me laughing or on the edge of my seat.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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Overall, the monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with many users labeling it as a blatant cash grab that prioritizes profit over quality. Despite some improvements from previous iterations, players feel that the game is designed to exploit them financially, with a lack of meaningful content and excessive focus on monetization strategies. Additionally, there are complaints about the limited availability of microtransactions, particularly in the mobile version.
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel intrusive, allowing players to enjoy the game without constant pressure to spend.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content, making it accessible for everyone without needing to spend money.”
- “The in-game purchases are optional and don't affect gameplay balance, which is a refreshing change from many other titles.”
- “I'll give the game this much: it's an improvement from the other two, but like always, this game is nothing more than a cash grab and it will always be that.”
- “I would expect the game to improve with each iteration, but part 3 definitely feels like a cash grab.”
- “This game is horrible, with unfinished models. It's not fun, a cash grab, and they continue making more because they know it works.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in Garten of Banban 3 is noted for its strong moments and potential for growth, particularly with the introduction of unique character designs hinted at in the narrative. However, there is a sense of uncertainty about whether this development will improve or decline as the story progresses.
- “Garten of Banban 3 also excels in its character development.”
- “This part has some good moments with the character development.”
- “It might get better with the more unique character designs alluded to at the end of this chapter, and it might get worse.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with any of the characters.”
- “While there are hints of unique character designs, the overall development is inconsistent and leaves much to be desired.”
- “The potential for interesting character arcs is overshadowed by a lack of meaningful progression throughout the game.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is noted for its increasingly dark and ominous tone, which many players appreciate. Additionally, the incorporation of humor provides a refreshing contrast, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere continues to get darker and more ominous, and I love it!”
- “This entry in the game leans more into humor, which is definitely a good choice given the overall atmosphere.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Garten of Banban 3 features numerous side quests and optional activities, enhancing its depth and significantly boosting its replayability.
- “Garten of Banban 3 also offers a plethora of side quests and optional activities that add depth and replayability to the game.”

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