Monster Garden
- February 8, 2018
- Zack Wood
Get on SteamMonster Garden is a unique life simulation game where players collect, grow, and train monsters. With a variety of customization options and cross-breeding mechanics, players can create and care for their own unique monster companions. The game features a peaceful garden setting with quests and puzzles to solve, promoting both relaxation and strategic gameplay.
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Reviews
- Monster Garden offers a charming and relaxing experience with a colorful cast of quirky characters and engaging dialogue options that encourage multiple playthroughs.
- The game features a unique and surreal world that invites players to explore and interact with its eccentric inhabitants, creating a delightful and thought-provoking atmosphere.
- With its beautiful art, great music, and heartfelt themes, Monster Garden is a hidden gem that resonates with players looking for a short yet meaningful gaming experience.
- The game is very short, with playthroughs averaging around 30 minutes, which may leave some players feeling unsatisfied or wanting more content.
- Some players found the lack of traditional gameplay elements and the overall simplicity of the game to be a drawback, as it primarily involves wandering and talking to characters.
- There are reports of bugs and issues with achievements not triggering, which can detract from the overall experience for some players.
- story28 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story is short yet engaging, featuring multiple routes and dialogue options that encourage replayability to uncover different character interactions and endings. While some players found the narrative compelling and enjoyed the whimsical, interpretive nature of the storytelling, others felt it was abrupt and driven more by achievements than by a strong plot. Overall, it offers a charming experience for those who appreciate interactive storytelling in a cute, pixel art environment.
“The music was good, the story was interesting, and each playthrough gave you something new.”
“This made me want to play through the game again and again with different characters to see the complete story.”
“You learn a bit more about each monster, but it's abrupt and limited. Just as soon as there's plot development, it ends and goes back to the main track or the game ends completely again.”
“It's a game for players who enjoy a wacky adventure game and don't get frustrated when the story is not spelled out for them, but instead is up for interpretation.”
“Initially, I was hesitant because story-driven, pixel art games are normally not my thing, but I'm glad I gave it a try.”
- music26 mentions
- 85 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience. The soundtrack is described as "fantastic," "bumpin'," and "lovely," contributing significantly to the game's charming aesthetic and engaging atmosphere. Overall, the music is a standout feature that players are encouraged to enjoy alongside the game's narrative and character interactions.
“The mood is nice and the music/audio is just incredible.”
“The music and animation is what really brings everything together.”
“First of all, awesome soundtrack!”
- humor12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its quirky and relatable humor, featuring a cast of monsters with distinct personalities and flaws that add charm and depth to the experience. Players find the blend of chill, funny, and thought-provoking elements enjoyable, with standout characters like a dancing enthusiast biker and a flirtatious hippo contributing to the overall comedic appeal. Overall, it delivers a fun and entertaining experience filled with strange yet delightful humor.
“Each monster brings its own personality and character flaws to the table, making them relatable like the booty biker boy who wants to pursue dancing instead of biking or just hilariously weird like the pervy hippo that flirts with everyone.”
“A fun and charming game filled with quirky humor.”
“Ends up with a chill, funny, and thought-provoking experience.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players describe the emotional aspect of the game as a relaxing yet heartfelt experience that evokes a mix of comfort and discomfort, prompting introspection. The game is noted for its wholesome and constructive approach, featuring heartfelt confessions that resonate deeply with players.
“It's more of a relaxing and heartfelt experience.”
“When I first started playing, I wanted to stop because it made me feel uncomfortable, not in a bad way though.”
“It really is a wholesome experience, but in a constructive, confrontational way.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay primarily consists of exploration, interaction, and dialogue, with no traditional mechanics beyond these elements. Players appreciate the vibrant artwork and humorous characters, suggesting that while the gameplay is straightforward, it offers a charming experience that could benefit from a longer adventure in the future. Overall, it's recommended for those looking for a lighthearted, non-traditional gaming experience.
“I like the mechanics and would like to see them in a longer adventure in the future.”
“The colorful and vibrant artwork, straightforward gameplay, hilarious characters with positive messages make it easy for me to recommend this game to anyone who's down to get down with some monsters.”
“Don't expect any gameplay besides walking around, interacting, and talking.”
“Don't go into this game expecting traditional gameplay.”
“Don't expect any gameplay besides walking around, interacting, and talking.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their colorful and vibrant artwork, creating a charming aesthetic that complements the gameplay. Reviewers appreciate the bright visuals and the way the cute graphics juxtapose with deeper themes, making the overall experience engaging and visually appealing.
“The colorful and vibrant artwork, straightforward gameplay, hilarious characters with positive messages make it easy for me to recommend this game to anyone who's down to get down with some monsters.”
“Has a very charming aesthetic with bright visuals and lovely music.”
“Despite its cute graphics, each world deals with real-world anxieties.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat tedious, particularly when trying to achieve all endings. However, the challenge of acclimatizing to the game keeps the experience feeling fresh across multiple playthroughs.
“Grinding can be a little tedious to get all the endings, but it managed to stay fresh through all the playthroughs I did, probably because it was a hard game to acclimatize to.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is praised for its creative designs that effectively complement the vibrant and surreal world of the game, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
“The character designs are creative and fit the colorful, surreal world they inhabit.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is heavily influenced by player choices, creating a dynamic environment that encourages experimentation and reflection on past decisions. This interactive element fosters a sense of personal investment in the garden's development.
“As you start to realize how your choices affect the progress and atmosphere of your garden, you begin thinking about what you'd like to try differently in your next garden.”
