Glittermitten Grove

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Glittermitten Grove is a single player strategy game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Twinbeard and was released on December 13, 2016. It received neutral reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

In Glittermitten Grove, players uncover a whimsical world filled with woodland magic and mysterious creatures. As the chosen gardener of the grove, you are tasked with nurturing and growing a lush, vibrant garden while unraveling the mysteries of the glittery flora. Featuring base-building, resource management, and exploration, Glittermitten Grove offers a unique and enchanting experience in a fantasy setting.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 325 reviews

gameplay15 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

Glittermitten Grove offers a surprisingly deep and engaging experience, combining resource management with unique mechanics like tree physics and sunlight management.
The game is charming and relaxing, making it a great way to unwind while still providing a challenge, especially during the winter seasons.
The hidden content, including Frog Fractions 2, adds layers of humor and creativity that keep players intrigued and entertained.

The game can feel repetitive and lacks a clear end goal, leading to a sense of aimlessness after the initial enjoyment wears off.
Many players found the transition to the hidden game frustrating, with clunky controls and a lack of direction that can detract from the overall experience.
Some aspects of the game, such as the resource management and mechanics, can be overly punishing, especially for new players who may struggle to keep their fairy colony alive.

gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
64%
6%
The gameplay is a mix of creative mechanics and puzzle-solving, with a focus on city management and resource balancing in a whimsical environment. While some players appreciate the depth and originality, others find the gameplay can become tedious and frustrating, particularly due to clunky mechanics and the slow pace of discovering new content. Overall, the game offers a unique experience that may appeal to fans of simulation and strategy genres, but its reliance on puzzles and mini-games may not resonate with everyone.
- “It’s remarkably original; it’s a city management sim in which 80% of the gameplay takes place in the boughs of ever-expanding trees, and the other 20% happens underground and is explored using fireworks with customizable behavior.”
- “The gameplay depth is surprisingly addictive, and I'm having way more fun than I expected just trimming trees, collecting sparkles from my prisms, and optimizing my fairy palace.”
- “The village-building mechanics are simple but fun, and the mechanics of having to balance structures on your fairy trees to make sure they don't snap from the weight or making sure you don't plant trees that block the light of other trees make things interesting.”
- “It stops being fun after the joke wears off and all you're left with is bad gameplay.”
- “But Frog Fractions 2 kind of misses the mark as a lot of the gameplay is done on an overworld type of map, text world.”
- “The mechanics of the majority of this game are simplistic and occasionally frustrating.”
humor
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
96%
11%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players praising its clever gags and unique charm, while others find it tedious and frustrating, particularly when gameplay mechanics detract from the comedic experience. While there are standout moments and clever puzzles that elicit genuine laughter, many reviewers feel that the humor often overstays its welcome, leading to a sense of annoyance rather than enjoyment. Overall, the game captures a quirky sense of humor reminiscent of its predecessor, but fails to maintain the same level of absurdity and unpredictability.
- “The cookie clicker/flappy bird hybrid was one of the most funny and brilliant creations I've seen in my entire life.”
- “That's just a fraction of what the game has to offer, though, and deep under the surface there's a ton of additional hilarious content.”
- “This game captures that feeling perfectly, while also being genuinely funny a good portion of the time.”
- “Glistenmitten Grove is sluggish, monotonous, and very, very unfunny.”
- “The jokes fall flat and the humor feels forced throughout the game.”
- “I expected a lot of laughs, but instead, I found myself cringing at the attempts at comedy.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
23%
The reviews present a mixed perspective on the game's story, with some praising its rich storytelling, memorable characters, and emotional depth, while others criticize the lack of a coherent narrative or meaningful conclusion. Notably, Glittermitten Grove is highlighted for its engaging plot and character development, whereas other titles are described as having nonsensical or inexplicable storylines. Overall, the quality of the story varies significantly across different games, with some offering a compelling experience and others falling short.
- “Great pacing, great story, a wonderfully balanced game about helping your fairy town grow to be all that it can be!”
- “Glittermitten Grove's strongest area is its rich storytelling with both memorable characters and a deep and thrilling plot you'll end up quite emotionally involved in how the story plays out.”
- “Tearful, well-written story and lore.”
- “Be warned though, there's no real story nor an ending for this 'main game'.”
- “Inexplicable storyline.”
- “Right around when the story of Andre Filipe is wrapping up, you'll hit up the gas station.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
25%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the charming and simplistic aesthetic, bright visuals, and attention to detail, while others criticize the limited and repurposed visuals as unimpressive. Despite the childlike art style, many reviewers find the graphics to be pleasant and fitting for the game's overall experience, suggesting that the visuals do not detract from the gameplay's depth and enjoyment.
- “The game offers some really nice graphics and a nice yet simplistic aesthetic which is pleasant all the same and has some amazing attention to detail even though it is a little rough around the edges.”
- “The game runs amazing with nice bright visuals.”
- “Charming and captivating art style.”
- “Some of the puzzles require recognizing where the limited visuals have been repurposed, apparently hoping that you’ll forget that the limited visuals were a self-imposed restriction.”
- “The game itself is mostly a series of diverse minigames, wrapped in an early-90's ASCII graphics computer game, which is itself hidden in a fairly simplistic fairy-themed management game.”
- “Great ambience, lovely soundtrack; and don't let the simple graphics fool you, this management sim has a lot of hidden depth.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
The music in the game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting its beauty and ability to enhance the gaming experience, creating a relaxing atmosphere. While some games feature limited or primitive sound design, others boast exceptional original soundtracks that elevate the overall enjoyment. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the ambiance and depth of the gameplay.
- “Beautiful music pairs with a competent city building game which makes for a nice casual time.”
- “Very relaxing, love the music.”
- “Original soundtrack is one of the best soundtracks for a video game, if not in general.”
- “The world is a low-pixel true-to-heart retro top-down exploration and puzzle game with limited music, so the art direction is alright but the sound design is downright primitive.”
- “Most of the music you'll find is in the shell game Glittermitten Grove.”
- “The music.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is largely viewed as tedious and repetitive, with players expressing frustration over excessive backtracking and the need for precise timing. While some appreciate the creativity and humor, many feel that the game emulates the tedium of retro titles to a fault, leading to a lack of enjoyment and engagement over time. Overall, the grinding experience detracts from the charm and pacing that players expected.
- “Then I found... something else... and while I appreciate the creativity and mystery of said thing, it also ended up being tedious and repetitive, with lots of backtracking and precise timing required.”
- “Additionally, while Frog Fractions kept bombarding you with new thing after new thing and witty, clever jokes - in Frog Fractions 2 these 'new things' are very sporadically hidden in a text RPG world that is equal parts tedious, confusing, and just plain unfun.”
- “Worse still, a lot of the game seems to have been made tedious for no reason other than to emulate how tedious old ASCII games were.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the game's monetization strategy is misaligned with its target audience, suggesting that the advertising efforts are ineffective and may not resonate with potential players.
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative and prioritizes profit over player experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending extra money.”
- “The constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the overall enjoyment and immersion of the game.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Glittermitten Grove excels in its emotional depth, featuring a compelling narrative filled with memorable characters that deeply engage players, making them emotionally invested in the unfolding story.
- “Glittermitten Grove's strongest area is its rich storytelling, featuring memorable characters and a deep, thrilling plot that will leave you emotionally involved in how the story unfolds.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters truly resonates, making every decision feel impactful and every moment significant.”
- “I found myself deeply connected to the story; it evoked a range of emotions that lingered long after I finished playing.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report improved stability after upgrading to a GTX 1080, indicating that the game runs smoothly and is highly recommended.
- “After upgrading to a GTX 1080, the game runs flawlessly now. Highly recommend it!”
- “The stability of the game has improved significantly with the latest updates.”
- “I've experienced minimal crashes and lag, making for a smooth gaming experience.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as relaxing, characterized by a uniform style and depth that enhances the overall experience.
- “Relaxing atmosphere.”
- “It has the same atmosphere, the same style, and the same depth.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its exceptional optimization, with users reporting smooth framerates and no crashes, highlighting its outstanding performance despite its current lack of popularity.
- “I had no stuttering of framerate or crashes.”
- “Surely this game deserves an award for its outstanding performance, but it's relatively unpopular at the moment, so I can only hope it gets more publicity in the future.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers little to no replay value, with players expressing dissatisfaction over their time spent, often feeling it was unenjoyable and not worth revisiting.
- “There is no replay value here, and while I have spent 7 hours on it trying to unearth its secrets, it was 6.5 hours of unenjoyable playtime better spent somewhere else.”

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Glittermitten Grove is a strategy game with fantasy theme.

Glittermitten Grove is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Glittermitten Grove.

Glittermitten Grove was released on December 13, 2016.

Glittermitten Grove was developed by Twinbeard.

Glittermitten Grove has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Glittermitten Grove is a single player game.

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