Pocket Plants
- December 7, 2020
- Studio Sprouts
Use your mouse to traverse relaxing otherworldly environments and gather different plants to plant throughout the world to restore the area by collecting, planting and watering. Mushroom boy is on a mission and he won't stop until all the fog is cleared from the area by using plants in the area. In a minigame, take care of plants collected in different levels within the greenhouse area. …
Reviews
- The game features charming graphics and a soothing art style that many players found appealing.
- It's a relaxing experience that allows players to go at their own pace while caring for plants.
- The concept of the game is cute and has potential, especially for a free title.
- The controls are frustrating, primarily relying on mouse movement, which many players found unplayable and nausea-inducing.
- There are significant bugs, including crashes and issues with saving progress, which detracted from the overall experience.
- The gameplay can feel simplistic and lacks depth, leading to a desire for more content and better mechanics.
- graphics6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their magical artwork and phenomenal quality, with comparisons to the art style of No Man's Sky. Players appreciate the soothing visuals and aesthetically pleasing level design, which enhance the overall experience despite some criticisms regarding the controls.
“This is a simple, pleasant game with a soothing concept, music, and graphics.”
“The graphics are phenomenal and draw away from the fact that the controls are quite lacking.”
“The level design is my favorite part of this game because it looks like an artist made it - there are some pretty cool visuals and even the forest is aesthetically pleasing.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its calming and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing experience. While some users find it enjoyable and fitting for the game's theme, others express mixed feelings, suggesting it can become repetitive or overwhelming over time. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
“Worth the download as the music and gameplay were pretty calming.”
“This is a simple, pleasant game with a soothing concept, music, and graphics.”
“The music fits the relaxing theme, too.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as calming and enjoyable, with charming mechanics and a likable main character. However, players note that it can be overly simplistic, with challenges primarily arising from awkward movement controls, and the potential for unintended exploits when pressing random buttons.
“Worth the download as the music and gameplay were pretty calming.”
“I really like the gameplay mechanics and the main character is very charming.”
“It's far too easy to get stuck, and most of the gameplay 'challenge' comes from struggling with the movement controls.”
“The game is easy to break if you press random buttons; check the video for gameplay and said breakage.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be emotionally uplifting, describing it as cute and wholesome, with an impressive color palette that enhances the overall experience.
“Very cute! It felt quite wholesome to play, and the color palette was immaculate.”