Pumpkin Death Garden

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2D top-down arcade survival shooter, in which you grow and defend your pumpkin patch from bugs! Get competitive on the leaderboard! Your score is the amount of bugs you killed. Are you a shotgun person, a sniper rifle person, or an assault rifle person? Try them out to find your favourite. Each has a unique play style with strengths and drawbacks! When you level up, you are given a choice of th…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The gameplay is solid and offers a fun experience, especially as players progress and unlock upgrades.
The game has a nostalgic arcade appeal reminiscent of classic flash games, making it enjoyable for casual play.
Despite mediocre visuals, the game is free and provides decent entertainment value, with a satisfying combat system against various bugs.

The beginning of the game can be tedious, and some players feel that an early upgrade to speed up gameplay would improve the experience.
There are balance issues, particularly with certain enemies having too much health and specific weapons being overwhelmingly powerful.
Some players find the game to be repetitive and tedious, describing it as pointless grating tedium at times.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is solid and becomes more engaging as players unlock upgrades, such as sprinting and pushing enemies away, enhancing combat dynamics. The well-crafted mechanics and satisfactory graphics contribute to an enjoyable experience when battling creatures.
- “Gameplay gets really interesting once you have a few upgrades as you have more abilities, for example sprint and you can push bugs away to give yourself time to kill them.”
- “Well made gameplay, with good enough graphics to make it satisfying to kill the beasties.”
- “Gameplay is solid.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the visuals are considered mediocre, many users find them satisfactory enough to enhance the gameplay experience, especially given that the game is free. Overall, the graphics do not detract significantly from the enjoyment of defeating enemies.
- “Well-made gameplay, with good enough graphics to make it satisfying to kill the beasties.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “I was disappointed by the low-resolution textures and bland character models.”
- “The visual effects feel cheap and do not enhance the overall experience.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers suggest that the music in the game could have significantly enhanced the overall experience, comparing it unfavorably to other titles like Vampire Survivors. They express a desire for improved musical quality, indicating that better music could elevate the game's appeal.
- “The music in this game is absolutely captivating, enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersion.”
- “Each track perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment feel more intense and engaging.”
- “The soundtrack is a delightful mix of genres that keeps the experience fresh and exciting.”
- “In another universe with better art and music, and an autofire option, this could have been Vampire Survivors a few years earlier.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during gameplay.”
- “While the sound effects are decent, the background music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the initial grinding in the game to be tedious, suggesting that unlocking upgrades to speed up gameplay from the start could improve the experience.
- “The beginning can be quite tedious; I think making the upgrade that speeds up the game available at the start would remedy this.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay motivated to continue playing.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report a stable experience with no glitches, indicating that the game provides a solid few hours of enjoyable gameplay for its price.
- “I found no glitches, and it's a good few hours of fun for the price.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it allows me to fully immerse myself without interruptions.”