God Damn The Garden
- December 20, 2021
- agelvik
Get on SteamIn "God Damn The Garden," players descend into a mysterious underworld and face fast-paced shooting action against cursed animals. The goal is to become the successor of Badass Heaven by overcoming the trial of the Skeleton Bastard and obtaining the ultimate weapon. The game features badass boss fights, really dumb dialogue, and a cool original soundtrack, with the added bonus of interactive gore and capybaras. Explore and conquer the depths of God Damn's World in this FPS adventure.
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Reviews
- The game is short but fun, providing a quirky and entertaining experience.
- It has a lot of personality and charm, with humorous dialogue and a unique aesthetic.
- The gameplay is engaging and addictive, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
- The gameplay is often described as bland and tedious, lacking variety and depth.
- Many players found the dialogue to be poor and the humor to be forced or nonsensical.
- The level design is criticized for being repetitive, with rooms that look the same and frustrating enemy placements.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it bland, tedious, and simplistic, often likening it to a corridor FPS that feels more like a demo than a full game. However, some users appreciate the tight controls and smooth mechanics, noting that the gameplay can be fun and engaging despite its shortcomings. Overall, the experience seems to lack depth and originality, leaving players disappointed compared to the promising visuals and trailers.
“The FPS gameplay is pretty tight!”
“Caught my attention immediately, liked it immediately, funky style and nice smooth gameplay, need more like this.”
“The game is quite fun, and the gameplay is solid, don't get me wrong, but it feels more like a demo or prologue.”
“The gameplay is bland and tedious, the visuals are bland and uninspired, the music is bland and generic, the humor is a bland mixture of whatever flavorless TikTok brainrot memes were around at this game's release; and probably outdated by now.”
“The trailer and gameplay pictures looked very promising and exactly the kind of games I like to play, but it turned out that the actual gameplay is kind of boring.”
“The dialogue is barely comprehensible, and the gameplay is just a simplistic corridor FPS.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as bland and uninspired, with low poly models and poor textures contributing to an overall unpleasant visual experience. However, some players appreciate the unique art style, which evokes a nostalgic aesthetic reminiscent of classic titles like "Dusk" and "Ocarina of Time." Despite the criticisms, many agree that the graphics are not the main focus of the game, allowing for a quirky charm to shine through.
“I enjoy the art style very much.”
“The aesthetic of the game is definitely a standout as well, sitting somewhere comfortably between dusk and Ocarina of Time.”
“The gameplay is bland and tedious, the visuals are bland and uninspired, the music is bland and generic, the humour is a bland mixture of whatever flavourless TikTok brainrot memes were around at this game's release; and probably 'outdated' by now.”
“It has a very blurry art style (you can make crisp pixel art folks), weird level design and enemy placement... it's just an unpleasant experience.”
“Though it may have its quirks (low poly models, poor textures), I believe this game is completely worth it, because all in all for a game like this, the graphics really aren't top priority.”
- music12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it bland and generic, while others praise it as a standout feature, describing it as moody and reminiscent of notable influences. Many appreciate the soundtrack as a highlight, calling it genius and integral to the game's creative experience. Overall, opinions vary significantly, reflecting a divide between those who find the music uninspired and those who consider it a key strength of the game.
“Music is pretty cool, reminds me of Pilot Red Sun a little, but more moody than technical.”
“Great soundtrack that came with a free game.”
“The soundtrack is honestly genius and gameplay is creative; who couldn't like this masterpiece.”
“The gameplay is bland and tedious, the visuals are bland and uninspired, the music is bland and generic, the humor is a bland mixture of whatever flavorless TikTok brainrot memes were around at this game's release; and probably 'outdated' by now.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as wildly entertaining and fast-paced, with a "lolrandumb" style that keeps the dialogue fresh and engaging. However, frequent spelling and grammar errors are noted, which may detract from the overall experience for some players.
“The humor and dialogue gets in and gets out at a quick enough pace where it doesn't feel stale.”
“Funny as hell and fun as can be.”
“The humor is clever and keeps you engaged throughout the game.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and uninspired, with repetitive gameplay and lackluster visuals and music contributing to an overall bland experience. Many express regret over investing time in the game, feeling that it fails to engage or entertain.
“The gameplay is bland and tedious, the visuals are uninspired, the music is generic, and the humor is a flavorless mixture of outdated TikTok memes.”
“The spider webs and gunplay are all just tedious; I regret waiting over two weeks to play it because I would have refunded.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game features a quirky first-person shooter experience characterized by a bizarre story and unique aesthetic, complemented by elements of light exploration.
“The game features a bizarre story and aesthetic that keeps you engaged throughout.”
“The light exploration elements complement the goofy FPS gameplay, making the narrative even more enjoyable.”
“The unique blend of humor and creativity in the story adds a refreshing twist to the gameplay experience.”
“The story is bizarre and feels disjointed, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“While the game has a unique aesthetic, the narrative lacks depth and coherence.”
“The plot seems to be an afterthought, overshadowed by the gameplay mechanics.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized as atmospheric and eccentric, contributing to an overall enjoyable shooting experience. Reviewers highlight its unique charm and engaging environment, making it a standout in the genre.
“Atmospheric, eccentric, and just a straight-up fun shooter.”
