Garten of Banban 4

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Garten of Banban 4 is a single player survival action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Euphoric Brothers and was released on August 11, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Garten of Banban 4," explore the abandoned lower levels of Banban's Kindergarten, where no human has set foot for some time. Survive encounters with the mysterious residents and uncover the truth behind the empty establishment, all while searching for your missing child. Discover new friends in the underworld and navigate the challenges within. Please note that this summary is based on available information and does not mention the release date or developer/publisher.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,835 reviews

story52 positive mentions

stability18 negative mentions

The game features improved voice acting and character development, particularly with Sheriff Toadster and the Jester.
The puzzles are engaging and provide a good challenge, with some creative mechanics introduced.
The game has a fun and quirky atmosphere, making it enjoyable for fans of the series.

The game is criticized for being too short and not worth the $10 price tag, with many players completing it in under two hours.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that can hinder gameplay, including soft locks and AI issues.
The game feels repetitive with a lot of backtracking and fetch quests, leading to a less engaging experience.

story
165 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Garten of Banban" has received mixed reviews, with many praising its engaging plot, character development, and humor, particularly in the latest installment, which is seen as a significant improvement over previous games. However, some players criticize the narrative for being convoluted and feeling like a series of fetch quests rather than a cohesive story, leading to frustration over its pacing and structure. Overall, while the lore and character interactions are appreciated, the execution of the story leaves room for improvement.
- “Good story, good lore, good devs who hear us out.”
- “The story line is definitely going somewhere, it's eye-catching enough where it kept my attention and I really do enjoy where it's going.”
- “Garten of Banban 4 is by far my favorite Banban so far, the story, the voice acting, the 'cameo', the action, it's all top notch and very good.”
- “The way the story is told is poor to say the least.”
- “Nothing else changes with these games besides the fact that the story progressively gets more messy as time goes on.”
- “It's a mishmash of clichés and nonsensical plot twists that could only have been concocted by a committee of sleep-deprived monkeys hopped up on expired energy drinks.”
gameplay
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The gameplay in this installment has received mixed reviews, with some praising its fun and engaging puzzles while others criticize it for being repetitive and bogged down by excessive dialogue. Many players noted improvements in puzzle difficulty, but also pointed out confusing mechanics and bugs that detracted from the experience. Overall, while the game offers some innovative ideas, it struggles with pacing and clarity, leaving some players feeling frustrated.
- “The euphoric brothers really put thought into an original story, the creatures look unique, goofy and still creepy. The puzzles are entertaining and the overall gameplay keeps interesting and fun from start to finish.”
- “The story was cool, the music was epic, and the gameplay was spectacular.”
- “Ill be honest, with the new never-seen-before game mechanics of standing on buttons to activate things, I was blown away. How has no one thought of this yet? It was amazing; as I said, this has to be game of the year.”
- “This was one of the worst experiences in gameplay I have ever had.”
- “Shitty game, cash grab with no actual gameplay, all just filler.”
- “The gameplay this time around is walking to the transport, play a minigame, get a gear, return to the transport, go to the queen, and repeat.”
humor
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as a mix of absurdity and dry wit, with many players finding it genuinely funny, particularly in unexpected moments like the interactions with characters such as Choo-Choo Charles and the jester. However, some reviews express disappointment, noting that while the humor can be entertaining, it doesn't always compensate for gameplay flaws or the increased price point. Overall, the humor adds a unique charm to the experience, though opinions vary on its effectiveness across different chapters.
- “The game feels way longer and more put together than previous games, the humor is wonderful as usual, and the story actually has me interested, which I wasn't expecting.”
- “Will say the best part was the queen's pocket glowing like a laser beam; now that was funny.”
- “And the dream sequence with Choo Choo Charles was really funny.”
- “This game is just an unfunny joke; the fact that it costs 10 whole dollars makes it clear that the little care the devs had for this series has completely dissolved, and now they are just trying to scam people.”
- “The jester's jokes are supposed to be funny, but they just fall flat. It's hard to understand why the queen would laugh at them.”
- “This game is a poor attempt at humor, leaving players feeling more frustrated than entertained.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some praising the unique art style and significant improvements in sequels, while others criticize the low-quality visuals and lack of detail in environments. Many players appreciate the game's fun and engaging elements despite its graphical shortcomings, indicating that the visuals are not the primary focus. Overall, while some find the graphics stunning and immersive, others feel they detract from the experience due to bugs and underdeveloped areas.
- “The graphics are stunning, and I mean stunning. Every second is like a painting; it's genuinely too beautiful to put into words.”
- “The graphics and story are much deeper than other games, making the sequels blow the other installations out of the water.”
- “First of all, I can see the upgrade in visuals was big, and that's a huge step up for this chapter as well as for the future ones!”
- “From the moment I booted up this dumpster fire, I was greeted with graphics that could only have been rendered by a potato with a severe case of myopia.”
- “I don't know if it's my computer's fault, but the game has many bugs... the graphics and the setting don't convince me much... too large spaces and many undeveloped parts.”
- “Well, the graphics are so-so, the characters are confusing, the amount of polygons in every character and object is enough to make fellow 3D modellers have a stroke, the voice acting is stale, the lore is not explained, the puzzles are tedious and general gameplay is anger-inducing.”
music
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The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its catchiness, epic quality, and ability to enhance the overall experience. The soundtrack is noted for its memorable tracks, such as "Little Beak" and "Toadstars," and contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere, making it a standout feature. Overall, the music is described as both enjoyable and emotionally impactful, elevating the gameplay and leaving a lasting impression on players.
- “The story was cool, the music was epic, and the gameplay was spectacular.”
- “And bro, the music is so catchy, I can't get it out of my head.”
- “The feelings that the music brings out in this game are so pure and amazing, I haven't felt something like this since I played Garten of Ban Ban 3.”
- “The graphics + soundtrack.”
- “The music and graphics in this game really do remind me of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael; I used to watch that show all the time when I was young.”
stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is notably compromised by numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with character movement, visual elements, and respawn mechanics, which many players feel should have been prioritized for fixes. While some users report a smooth experience without glitches, the overall consensus indicates that the game requires significant polishing to enhance stability. Despite these issues, players still find the gameplay engaging and the story compelling.
- “And with how buggy the respawns are, this should've been a priority to check.”
- “I am a bit surprised that this is a $10 game, but I will say this game does have a lot of glitches and bugs that need a couple more patch updates and fixes.”
- “One of the glitches sometimes not being able to move, just frozen in place even when hitting other keys.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and time-consuming, often feeling like a repetitive fetch quest that detracts from the overall experience. Despite some initial strong moments, the gameplay quickly becomes frustrating, with puzzles and navigation leading to irritation rather than enjoyment. Overall, the grinding is viewed as a significant step down from previous installments, especially given the increased cost and expectations.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “After the game doubled in cost and took longer to make, I assumed there would be a jump in quality and length from 3 to 4 because I enjoyed the other games. 4 started off really strong but soon after falls off and becomes basically just a fetch quest you repeat 3 times. The vent puzzle is really bad because of how close you need to get for the sound prompt. There is a boss fight which is boring and tedious, and the game ended up being barely as long as 3, if not shorter. It has a few cool moments (mainly near the start), but in my opinion, it is a step down from 3 while doubling in cost, which is a shame.”
- “Just an irritating, tedious, yet simple hurdle.”
optimization
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Overall, the optimization of "Garten of Banban 4" has received mixed reviews. While some players praised the significant improvements and smooth performance on higher settings, others noted persistent issues with model optimization and graphical popping that need addressing for future chapters. The consensus suggests that while this installment is better optimized than its predecessors, further enhancements are necessary to maintain quality in upcoming releases.
- “The optimization was simply impeccable, the game ran amazingly even on higher settings and I had literally only two issues with the game come up very early on.”
- “The optimization has been significantly improved since the previous games.”
- “This chapter is one of the better ones when it comes to optimization.”
- “You guys really need to improve on the optimization of the models; there are some people who made better models with a better mesh and uploaded them. You should consider doing something similar.”
- “So, for short: Garten of Banban 4 is the best of the four, but if you guys don't take your time to improve on simple things like the popping or the optimization, the next chapters will be worse.”
- “This game is fun when you're bored or something like that, but it's not highly optimized.”
monetization
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users labeling it as a cash grab, particularly criticizing its short length and lack of substantial gameplay. In contrast, some users appreciate that it does not follow the trend of other games that exploit players for profit. Overall, there is a strong sentiment against perceived exploitative practices in the gaming industry.
- “Very nice, it's not a cash grab unlike Poppy Playtime.”
- “Shameless cash grab.”
- “To me it felt like a cash grab, and the game was just too short in general.”
- “So when they announced a 4th game I'm sure we all rolled our eyes and said to ourselves 'great just another massive company reviving an old series for a cash grab' and yeah we've all seen this before; Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Fortnite 1, 2 and 3.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is described as a mix of dry humor and moments of genuine fear, though some players feel that the casual dialogue detracts from the overall immersion. Additionally, "Garten of Banban" is noted for its unique, childlike ambiance, evoking nostalgia with its toy-like environment. However, there are concerns about inconsistencies in atmosphere across different chapters.
- “I like the dry humor but also the scary atmosphere at times.”
- “Garten of Banban has a very unique atmosphere that makes you feel like you are somewhat a child again surrounded with toys to play with.”
- “The focus on making these characters talk in the most casual voice while spouting vague dialogue just takes me completely out of any atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere felt very different compared to chapters 1-3.”
- “The focus on making these characters talk in the most casual voice while spouting vague dialogue just takes me completely out of any atmosphere.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players found the emotional aspect of the game to be a significant improvement over its predecessor, particularly highlighting a poignant moment involving the character Baby Opilla Bird that elicited strong feelings and even tears. However, some reviews noted that the subsequent installment, Ban Ban 4, reverted to less engaging storytelling and puzzle design, detracting from the emotional impact. Overall, the emotional depth was a surprising and memorable element for many players.
- “It really made me feel for the monsters, which isn't something I was expecting from this game.”
- “Made me cry at the end; I hope that the next one is just as emotional.”
- “It was a huge improvement from Gob 3, and Baby Opilla Bird in the end made me cry.”
character development
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The character development in this game is praised for being extensive and well-explored, significantly enhancing the overall experience compared to previous installments. Reviewers highlight the depth of the characters and the clever integration of their growth into the gameplay, making it a standout feature.
- “I feel this one had more exploration, better thought out puzzles, lots of character development, and interesting but clever boss battle scenes.”
- “Garten of Banban 1, 2, 3 was good, but this one was just different. I won't say who, but (to avoid spoilers) the character development was magnificent.”
replayability
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The game has been criticized for lacking replayability, with multiple users expressing that it does not offer enough incentive to play through again.
- “But there is no replayability.”
- “But there is no replayability.”
- “But there is no replayability.”