Plantera 2: Golden Acorn
- April 12, 2023
- VaragtP
- 7h median play time
Get on Steam"Plantera 2: Golden Acorn" is a gardening simulation game where players build up a garden around a magical tree to attract round blue creatures called Mellows. These creatures help harvest plants and crops, which can be sold for money to buy more advanced crops and items. The goal is to grow the garden from a small plot into a sprawling sanctuary filled with cute animals and decorations.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Plantera 2 expands on the original with more content, including new plants, animals, and a magical oak tree that adds depth to gameplay.
- The game is charming and visually appealing, with cute graphics and a relaxing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- It's a fun and casual idle game that can be played in short sessions, making it perfect for players looking to unwind.
- The game is very short, with many players completing it and achieving 100% in under 5 hours, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
- Gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, as there are limited goals beyond collecting and upgrading.
- Some players experienced performance issues, such as crashes when the game becomes too busy or cluttered.
- gameplay33 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Plantera 2 is characterized by its simple, soothing mechanics and addictive resource management loop, making it a relaxing experience for players. While it introduces new features and improvements over its predecessor, some users note that the gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, particularly due to the absence of a plot and limited variety in interactions. Overall, it is a fun idle game that appeals to fans of the genre, though some may find its short length and simplicity less satisfying.
“The gameplay in Plantera 2 is very fun and addictive.”
“The gameplay is very satisfying, so if you like idle games, you should definitely give this a shot!”
“This game feels just like the first one, while expanding on gameplay options and mechanics.”
“The game can also get repetitive and boring after a while, as there is not much variety or interaction in the gameplay.”
“100% achievements at 7 hours of gameplay, and half of it was idle.”
“Additionally, the gameplay can become repetitive after a while, especially if the player has already unlocked most of the plants and animals.”
- graphics31 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of Plantera 2 are widely praised for their charming and colorful pixel art style, which many players find cute and aesthetically pleasing. While some users note that the visuals can become blurry at full screen and that certain elements, like hat graphics, could use improvement, the overall impression is that the game successfully builds on the visual appeal of its predecessor. The combination of delightful artwork and a soothing soundtrack contributes to a relaxing gaming experience.
“The game has a charming and colorful pixel art style, and a soothing soundtrack that fits the mood of the game.”
“The graphics in Plantera 2 are excellent, with a lot of attention to detail.”
“Graphics are bright and colorful and cheery, with the animals done in a fat, squat, almost cute style.”
“Plantera 2 uses a pixelated graphics style which I have no problem with, but it’s not well defined enough for me.”
“Graphics get blurry at full screen resolution.”
“The cute visuals turn into visual noise pretty fast.”
- music30 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and soothing qualities, effectively complementing the charming pixel art and gameplay. Many players appreciate the relaxing soundtrack, which enhances the overall atmosphere, although some express a desire for more variety or a return to the music from the previous installment. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, contributing positively to the gaming experience.
“The music is very good and it’s a perfect fit for the game.”
“The game has a charming and colorful pixel art style, and a soothing soundtrack that fits the mood of the game.”
“The soundtrack is relaxing and helps create a peaceful and pleasant atmosphere.”
“Love playing with the music off so I can hear 34,567,423 animals farting and bees buzzing and bloops blooping all at once.”
“Music - noticeable loop transition and not very noticeable - muted it after 10 minutes of idling.”
“I play the old Plantera soundtrack and turn off Plantera 2's music; it makes it a much better experience.”
- grinding14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be relatively mild compared to other idle games, allowing for a more relaxed experience without excessive clicking. While some note that the gameplay can become tedious and simplistic over time, the progression is generally seen as enjoyable and not overly grindy. The game maintains a fun and addictive quality, particularly for fans of farming simulations.
“However, the game is also very simple and shallow, and can get tedious and monotonous after some time.”
“I love farming games where you can move around and do a lot of things, and this game limits it a lot, but I played the first one as well, and this is just the first one with a big tree.”
“The only 'grindy' part is to upgrade a tree with golden acorns for the level 25 achievement.”
- story7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely absent, leading to a sense of monotony and a lack of clear goals, which some players find disappointing. While the gameplay is satisfying and addictive, it does not offer depth or narrative, focusing instead on mechanics like waiting for resources to drop. Overall, the experience is more about enhancing gameplay features rather than advancing a plot.
“This isn't a continuation of any plot but more of a boost up from the original game, adding more animals, plants, and other great quality of life features that make Plantera such a unique and fun experience.”
“The lack of a plot or story can make the game a bit monotonous and without a clear goal.”
“Despite 'golden acorn' being in the title, it brings no depth, mechanics, or story to the game... it's literally just waiting for them to drop from a tree for a few hours.”
“While the lack of a plot may be somewhat disappointing for some players, the gameplay itself is very satisfying and addictive.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by vibrant art and a relaxing soundtrack, creating a cozy and engaging environment that encourages players to appreciate its content. Despite the ability to complete the game quickly, the inviting atmosphere successfully draws players back for longer sessions.
“Overall, this game is a good choice for an idler/clicker with its vibrant art and relaxing atmosphere.”
“The game successfully holds your attention in longer bursts with its excellent, cozy atmosphere.”
“The soundtrack is relaxing and helps create a peaceful and pleasant atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
“Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is dull and fails to engage the player.”
“The environment feels lifeless, making it hard to stay invested in the game.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is described as cute and fun, but it suffers from significant performance issues. Users also express a desire for a more PC-optimized user interface, suggesting that the large buttons could be adjusted in settings when full screen is disabled. Overall, while enjoyable, the optimization leaves much to be desired.
“Also, it would be nice to have more decorations, and I wish the UI was more optimized for PC. I don't need giant buttons all the time; maybe it could change in settings when you disable full screen.”
“Had fun, but there are some performance issues currently.”
“It would be nice to have more decorations, and I wish the UI was more optimized for PC. I don't need giant buttons all the time; maybe it could change in settings when you disable full screen.”
“The game runs poorly on my system, and the optimization feels rushed. I often experience lag and frame drops, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“I find the controls clunky and unresponsive, which makes gameplay frustrating. The optimization for different hardware configurations seems lacking.”
- stability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, with frequent game freezes and crashes that disrupt gameplay and extend simple tasks into lengthy processes. However, the game performs well on the Steam Deck, indicating some variance in stability across platforms.
“Runs great on Steam Deck.”
“I tend to place an item, the game freezes and then crashes. I reopen it and repeat the process, turning what would normally take 10 seconds into an endeavor that takes over 3 minutes.”
“The game is constantly crashing, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing my progress.”
“Frequent freezes and crashes have made the game frustrating to play; stability is a major issue.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game incorporates humor through whimsical elements like the loot hero, a pixelated knight that players can click for extra coins, and random events such as meteor showers and UFO invasions that add a lighthearted touch to the gameplay.
“The game features humorous elements, like the occasional appearance of a loot hero—a pixelated knight you can click rapidly to earn extra coins—and random events that can affect your garden, such as a meteor shower or a UFO invasion.”
“The witty dialogue and quirky character interactions kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
“I love how the game incorporates absurd scenarios, like a talking plant that gives you gardening tips while making puns.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game lacks a focus on longevity and replayability, suggesting that players may not find sufficient motivation to revisit it after their initial playthrough.
“It does not seem intended for longevity or replayability.”
