Mini Gardens
- March 22, 2022
- Robotizar Games
Get on Steam"Mini Gardens" is a logic puzzle game where players control a tiny robot named "Buddy" to plant seeds, water them, and help them grow into healthy plants in various mini gardens. The game features over 100 levels with increasing complexity, challenging players to plan and execute their actions strategically. The goal is to create a thriving garden while solving puzzles and navigating obstacles.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a relaxing and beautiful presentation with cute graphics and calming music.
- It offers a well-designed difficulty progression, making it easy to learn but challenging as you advance.
- The gameplay is engaging and addictive, with interesting mechanics that encourage logical thinking.
- The user interface can be visually cluttered and confusing, making it difficult to see connections and understand the rules.
- There is a limited number of levels, which may leave players wanting more content after a short playtime.
- The hint system is inconsistent, and the lack of an undo feature can lead to frustration when mistakes are made.
- gameplay24 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simple yet challenging mechanics, which can initially be confusing but become enjoyable once mastered. Players appreciate the interesting puzzle mechanics and clean controls, though some find the hint system lacking. Overall, the game offers a satisfying experience without overstaying its welcome, providing a balance of fun and challenge.
“The gameplay is simple, but later levels are pretty challenging.”
“Fun once you get the hang of the mechanics, but don't expect too much help from the hint systems if you find yourself getting stuck.”
“Simple yet challenging gameplay, what's not to enjoy!”
“I see some faint traces of mechanical potential in some of the later hand-crafted levels, but overall to me it's just Pearl from STPPC with a much worse UI.”
“It's an extremely pretty and very juicy take on the paper puzzle Masyu, but it's mechanically just inferior to paper.”
“The gameplay can be confusing at first, but once you get the hang of it, it can make for a fun time.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are described as cute and well-executed, though somewhat basic and limited, with only around 15 unique visuals that repeat throughout. While the visuals complement the game's design and soundtrack effectively, some players feel that the graphics do not fully capture the potential of the game's concept. Overall, the aesthetic is appreciated, but there is a desire for more variety and depth in the visual presentation.
“I loved the graphics, and found it much more difficult than it looked.”
“Similarly, the visuals are pretty well done and neat.”
“Everything works very well and matches each other: design, graphics, and soundtrack!”
“Unfortunately, there seems to be only around 15 unique visuals, meaning they repeat several times throughout the game.”
“Overall verdict: I love the idea of presenting paper puzzles with video game graphics, but I don't think this game does that particularly well.”
“Even after internalizing the rules and ridding my mind of 'gotta water adjacent tiles' thoughts, I still found the game relatively difficult, so don't be fooled by the cute graphics.”
- music14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and well-suited to its aesthetic, enhancing the overall experience with calming melodies. However, some players find the repetitive nature of the music loop becomes grating after extended playtime, detracting from the enjoyment. Overall, while the soundtrack complements the game's design, its lack of variety may limit its appeal over longer sessions.
“Colorful gardens, clouds passing by, ambient sounds, and calming music create a soothing atmosphere.”
“A puzzle game with cute art, challenging levels, and helpful tutorials; the music is very relaxing too.”
“Relaxing music that matches the style of the game.”
“The music is a passable loop that started to become grating after around 60 minutes.”
“The music is a passable loop that started to become grating after around 60 minutes.”
“Everythings works very well and match each other, design, graphics and soundtrack!”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable, as the likelihood of forgetting the solutions over time encourages multiple playthroughs.
“There's replayability because it's doubtful you'll remember the solutions in a year.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's optimization features are limited, offering only basic settings such as separate volume controls, a windowed mode toggle, and a post-processing option for improved performance. While in-game, players can adjust additional elements like instructions and visual indicators, but overall customization options remain minimal.
“Separate volume settings, a windowed mode toggle with a smaller, fixed window, and a post-processing toggle for increased performance are the only settings in the main menu, but you can toggle instructions, hints, the mistake indicator ('!' over a problematic tile), and change the color of the sprinklers while playing.”
“The only settings in the main menu are separate volume controls, a windowed mode toggle with a smaller, fixed window, and a post-processing toggle for increased performance. This lack of options is disappointing.”
“The main menu offers very limited optimization settings, which makes it hard to adjust the game for better performance.”
“While playing, you can toggle instructions, hints, and the mistake indicator, but the overall optimization options are severely lacking.”
