Gnomes Garden 2

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Gnomes Garden 2 – the sequel to an exciting fantasy strategy game. Restore the magical gardens and defeat the troll queen!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

music3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Gnomes Garden 2 is a cute and relaxing time management game that is easy to play and suitable for all ages.
The game features enjoyable gameplay with straightforward mechanics, making it a good choice for casual gamers and those looking for a light-hearted experience.
Many players appreciate the colorful graphics, charming characters, and the ability to replay levels for better star ratings and achievements.

The game is criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking challenge, with many players finding it too easy and straightforward compared to other time management games.
There are technical issues, such as the game starting on the wrong monitor and occasional bugs that require restarting levels.
Some players feel that the game is a cash grab, as it appears to be a mobile app poorly adapted for PC, lacking depth and meaningful gameplay.

graphics
16 mentions
19 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally described as simple and cartoony, typical of low-effort mobile apps, with limited customization options for resolution and settings. While some users appreciate the colorful visuals and polished animations, others criticize the lack of depth and quality expected from a PC game, highlighting a disparity between mobile and PC graphics standards. Overall, the visuals are considered decent for casual gameplay, but they fall short of delivering a high-quality experience for more discerning gamers.
- “This is an enjoyable resource and time management game with colorful graphics and cute characters.”
- “I want to mention that the visuals in the game are well done.”
- “The graphics and animations are really nice looking and the soundtrack is relaxing.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution for the mobile app or customize the graphics settings.”
- “The mobile app features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort mobile apps.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
story
10 mentions
20 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The story in "Gnomes Garden: Christmas Story" is criticized for being simplistic and misleadingly described, with a plot that lacks depth and engagement, primarily revolving around a princess's adventure that feels more like a series of button clicks than a cohesive narrative. While some players find the graphics acceptable, the overall consensus is that the game offers little in terms of story, making it feel more like a time management task than a strategic experience.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “- You can continue on with the story regardless of how many stars you earned for the previous levels, as long as you finish the level before moving on to the next.”
- “The description is somewhat misleading with its mention of an upbeat plot (as more than an hour into this and the plot is literally 'princess wants adventure! Princess got poofed to another kingdom. Princess... clicks buttons?') as well as any mention of this being a strategy game.”
- “Tldr: easy time management mobile game on a PC with little to no story.”
- “Graphics are absolutely okay and so is the story.”
gameplay
10 mentions
30 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, primarily involving tapping on the screen, which some players find enjoyable for its ease of navigation and time management aspects. However, many reviews note a lack of innovation, with mechanics remaining largely unchanged from previous titles, leading to a repetitive experience. Overall, while it can be engaging for casual play, it may not satisfy those seeking more depth or variety.
- “I like the gameplay, very simple to navigate.”
- “But if you're looking for time management gameplay that allows you to zone out, yeah, why not.”
- “As you can see, the gameplay isn't hard per se, it's just a matter of being efficient and making the right choices.”
- “There's no gameplay, just tapping on the screen.”
- “The gameplay didn't improve at all apart from rebuilding a cable car and a statue of the king; the rest is the same as in Gnomes Garden.”
- “And there is no change in the gameplay for this one, so don't mind my laziness, I'll copy/paste that part from the first game review.”
music
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as cute and relaxing, contributing positively to the overall experience. While some users noted a lack of variety, the soundtrack is appreciated for its soothing qualities and complements the game's charming graphics and animations.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Love the levels and music score.”
- “The graphics and animations are really nice looking and the soundtrack is relaxing.”
- “At least with the lack of variety in the music in the game.”
- “Cute music, weird little world, and a lot of clicking around.”
replayability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game has low replayability, with many players finding it easy and lacking incentives to revisit. Despite this, some users express interest in future installments, indicating a willingness to continue engaging with the franchise.
- “The replay value for the game is low.”
- “Overall, not a bad game, very easy, no replayability (in my opinion), but as previously mentioned, I will more than likely be buying any future installments even if I am a little disappointed.”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The monetization of Gnomes Garden 2 has been criticized as a cash grab, with users noting that it feels more like a mobile app than a legitimate PC game, primarily designed to exploit players through its simplistic clicker mechanics.
- “Gnomes Garden 2 is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game. It's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. The game is a pointless '12 Labors of Hercules' screen tapper/clicker mobile app.”
- “The monetization in this game is outrageous, with constant prompts to spend money on features that should be included in the base game.”
- “It's frustrating to see a game that could be enjoyable turned into a money-making scheme, with paywalls blocking progress and essential content.”