Plantera
- January 27, 2016
- VaragtP
- 13h median play time
Plantera has a charming aesthetic that makes for a nice screensaver and nothing much beyond that.
Get on Steam"Plantera is a single-player business strategy game with good mechanics and humor. Players build their own gardens, attract helpers, and expand with new plants, bushes, trees, and animals while offline progress is earned. Watch for mean critters, defend your garden, and level up to unlock new items in this visually stunning and soundtrack-accompanied experience."
PC
Windows
Nintendo 3ds
PlayStation
Playstation Vita
Wii
Wii U
Reviews
- graphics295 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Plantera" are widely praised for their charming and cute pixel art style, which creates a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere for players. Many reviewers appreciate the bright colors and whimsical designs, noting that the visuals are appealing to a broad audience, including children and adults. However, some players have pointed out issues with resolution and blurriness when played in fullscreen, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The game's graphics are bright and cheerful, with a whimsical design that appeals to players of all ages.”
“With its charming art style, simple yet engaging gameplay, and relaxing atmosphere, 'Plantera' offers a perfect escape for players seeking a peaceful and enjoyable gaming experience.”
“The graphics are super cute and adorable, making me smile almost the entire time I played this idle game.”
“The graphics look blown up and blurry with my monitor.”
“Ugly pixel graphics make the cute characters look bad, and the resolution is fixed and can't be changed, so this falls beneath minimum standard for PC.”
“This takes farming and is the most basic of clicking games, with a graphic style that looks like it was made without much thought, and bores me to death.”
- music294 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and cheerful qualities, creating a relaxing atmosphere that complements the cute graphics and gameplay. However, many users note that the soundtrack is repetitive, often consisting of a single looping track, which can become tiresome over time. Overall, while the music enhances the game's charm, some players wish for more variety to maintain engagement.
“The sound design complements the visuals perfectly, with gentle background music and pleasant sound effects that enhance the overall relaxing ambiance.”
“Everything from the soundtrack to the cute blocky graphics and color palette create a relaxing environment where there's no pressure at all, just good vibes.”
“The music is calming and makes you forget all your worries for a while; I would suggest this game for people with anxiety or those who deal with a lot of stress.”
“The music is in dire need of an actual volume control, but it does at least have an off switch so you can use the rest of the sound design to tell you what's going on.”
“The same short music loop plays endlessly for the entire game so you will be muting that quite quickly and when collecting fruits and other things they make the same 'clink' coin sound every time.”
“Whilst the upbeat soundtrack fits in very well with the game, it is very repetitive (it’s just the one song played over) which can get a little dull after a while.”
- gameplay261 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Plantera" is characterized by its simplicity and casual nature, primarily revolving around planting, harvesting, and upgrading a garden through clicker mechanics. While many players appreciate its charming graphics and relaxing atmosphere, the gameplay tends to become repetitive and lacks depth after a short period, often leading to a sense of staleness within a few hours. Overall, it serves as a light, enjoyable time-waster, but may not satisfy those seeking more complex or engaging gameplay experiences.
“With its charming art style, simple yet engaging gameplay, and relaxing atmosphere, 'Plantera' offers a perfect escape for players seeking a peaceful and enjoyable gaming experience.”
“The controls are intuitive, and the gameplay mechanics are straightforward, allowing players to focus on the joy of growing and nurturing their garden.”
“The gameplay is simple yet enjoyable, providing a casual, laid-back experience that is perfect for players of all ages.”
“The gameplay is very simple, so anyone can play it.”
“After almost 10 hours of intense breathtaking gameplay, I decided to write a review.”
“The gameplay gets repetitive way too quickly, as all your upgrades are reskins of various trees and bushes.”
- grinding210 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is described as both relaxing and tedious, with players noting a slow start that eventually leads to easier coin accumulation. While many enjoy the chill, incremental nature of the gameplay, some find the later stages overly repetitive and grindy, particularly when pursuing achievements. Overall, it appeals to those looking for a casual farming experience, but may frustrate players seeking more depth or less grinding.
“I wish it wasn't as grindy, but I am happy that it encouraged active play at least for a while.”
“Easy to level things up; no farming for hours for the next upgrade once unlocked.”
“The game has the extremely slow, grindy progression of a free-to-play idle game, with the majority of progress being obtained offline, but it's not free.”
“The final achievements are just too grindy.”
“After that, you pretty much just have to leave the game for a while and check back every now and then for the money to rack up or else it's too tedious.”
- story47 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game "Plantera" is primarily a clicker game focused on gardening mechanics, with little to no narrative or overarching story to engage players. While the gameplay is described as cute and enjoyable, many reviewers express a desire for a backstory or goals to provide context and motivation for their actions. Overall, the lack of a compelling story detracts from the game's potential depth and replayability.
“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.”
“I guess the developer could make it more interesting by adding a story to it, which would unravel and unwrap at certain score milestones.”
“Perhaps adding a plot like 'adventurers are in need of food to heal them during battle, you must keep up their ever demanding quotas or the monsters will overrun the town.'”
“The game is not updated, the gameplay is the shortest as playing a story-time puzzle game, overpriced for a short game with no more content.”
“There's no overarching story or random generation to make the game feel new every time.”
“If gameplay and/or story is what you're after, this obviously isn't the game for you.”
- monetization39 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is praised for its absence of microtransactions and in-app purchases, offering a straightforward experience for a one-time purchase price of $2.99. Reviewers appreciate that it avoids the pitfalls of free-to-play models, such as ads and pay-to-win mechanics, making it a refreshing option for fans of clicker games. Overall, the lack of monetization distractions is seen as a significant positive aspect, enhancing the game's enjoyment.
“There are thankfully no microtransactions and no ways to buy progress with real cash.”
“No ads, no microtransactions, no distractions.”
“I'd say for $2.99 this game does not have DLC or any microtransactions, so you can get a full clicker experience here with a new theme and cute art design.”
“The only bad thing I have to say is that when I checked out the mobile game, all the special upgrades were microtransactions.”
“I feel like if this was a free game on iPhone or Android, it could be a more enjoyable game, even if ads were placed on it to bring in money for the developers.”
“The way a lot of clicking games become successful is microtransactions.”
- humor37 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently described as light-hearted and entertaining, with players enjoying the cute and funny designs of the animals and the amusing interactions, such as whacking a fox. Many find it a relaxing and amusing way to pass time, enhanced by funny sounds and music, although some note that the humor may wear off after extended play. Overall, the game is characterized as a charming and humorous experience, perfect for casual gaming.
“The designs of the animals are both funny and cute!”
“Lol it's so funny when you whack the fox and it runs away with its big scaredy eyes XD.”
“First I just didn't understand what to do and how to play - I thought the game was a platformer, and the creature you start with needed to run somewhere - but no, this is an agricultural simulator where you plant your garden, gather the crop, birds, hares, and foxes are trying to steal, you buy a dog... extremely funny game :)”
- replayability22 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
Overall, the game has been criticized for its low replayability, with many players noting a lack of content and repetitive gameplay that diminishes long-term engagement. While some users mention the potential for occasional returns or the enjoyment of farming mechanics, the consensus is that once achievements are unlocked, there is little incentive to continue playing. Future updates may improve this aspect, but currently, the game is seen as lacking in replay value.
“Replayability (possibly endless amounts of farming)”
“One more thing I'd like to say is, it does have some replayability, sort of, meaning it's the kind of game I'll come back in a year, realize I have it, and play it again.”
“Though I’m not sure if there is a maximum level (I’m currently level 67), I do believe the repetitive nature of the game may leave little replay value when a certain level is reached.”
“This game is just void of content, with no replayability.”
“Plantera is a very simple clicker farming game with cute graphics and a pleasant soundtrack - possibly worth a look at sale time but don't expect any real longevity or replay value.”
“No replay value after maybe 1-2 hours of active clicking.”
- atmosphere17 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of "Plantera" is characterized by its charming 8-bit graphics, soothing soundtrack, and a relaxing, joyful ambiance that appeals to players of all ages. The game's engaging yet simple gameplay, combined with its cute aesthetic, creates a laid-back experience that stands out among clicker games, making it a delightful escape for those seeking a peaceful gaming environment. Overall, the atmosphere is praised for its warmth and charm, enhancing the enjoyment of the gameplay.
“With its charming art style, simple yet engaging gameplay, and relaxing atmosphere, 'Plantera' offers a perfect escape for players seeking a peaceful and enjoyable gaming experience.”
“The music and sounds create an atmosphere of joy to the task of endless farming.”
“Kind of expected more, but I'm a fan of this game just based solely on the art style and atmosphere, so I'm a little bit biased.”
“The cute, warm aesthetic adds to the casual, laid-back atmosphere that the game delivers.”
“The soundtrack has a lot of complex components and it really ties well into the atmosphere of the game.”
- emotional7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and relaxing nature, providing a comforting escape from more intense gaming experiences. Users appreciate its simplicity and reliability, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a lighthearted distraction while allowing their subconscious to process deeper emotional issues. Overall, it promotes happiness and offers a gentle, stress-free gaming experience.
“If you want something to occupy your frontal lobe, leaving your subconscious unfettered to work on your long-standing emotional baggage, this game will do.”
“I don't personally mind that because I really enjoy having something that is reliable in its sameness to visit when I need a break from games that want to take me on some harrowing emotional journey, keep me constantly engaged, stress me the hell out.”
“It's so wholesome and friendly and just promotes happiness and it's amazing.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game is highly optimized, running smoothly on low-end systems without any performance issues, crashes, or bugs. Players report a polished experience with no stuttering or sound problems, contributing to its overall stability.
“No performance issues on a toaster, no crashing, no hitching, no sound issues.”
“Polished - no minor or major bugs were found, and no performance issues whatsoever.”
“Finely optimized, no stutters whatsoever.”
“The game is so basic and simple that it never has any performance issues.”
“There are no minor or major bugs, and no performance issues whatsoever.”
“The game is finely optimized, with no stutters whatsoever.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag; while some players report enjoying the experience despite low resolution and minor glitches, others experience frequent crashes, occurring every one to two minutes. Overall, the presence of bugs and performance issues significantly detracts from the gameplay for certain users.
“Unfortunately, the game is extremely buggy on my system and crashes every one to two minutes.”
“It's a pretty good game... it's a generic clicker with a low resolution window and glitches, but otherwise it's fun.”
“There were no bugs or glitches that I noticed at least, and I am one of those people that usually notices them in the weirdest of ways.”
