Scrap Garden
- May 5, 2016
- Egidijus Bachur
- 6h median play time
Get on Steam"Scrap Garden" is an adventure puzzle game featuring Canny, a small rusty robot. Canny awakens in a post-human world and sets off on a journey to find the meaning of his existence. Along the way, he explores beautiful landscapes, solves puzzles, and meets other robots in this heartwarming story. The game offers a charming world with a variety of challenges for players to discover.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Steam Deck
Windows
Xbox One
Linux
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- Scrap Garden features a charming protagonist and a cute art style that appeals to players of all ages.
- The game offers a simple yet enjoyable platforming experience with a nice story and diverse levels.
- It's a casual game that can be completed in a short time, making it a good choice for those looking for a quick, relaxing playthrough.
- The game suffers from clunky controls, poor camera angles, and a lack of polish, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Many players found the story and gameplay to be simplistic and lacking depth, with uninspired enemies and repetitive mechanics.
- The game is quite short, and some feel that the price does not reflect the limited content and overall experience.
- story44 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its charm and simplicity, describing it as cute and engaging, particularly for a younger audience. However, many criticize the plot for being bland, poorly written, and lacking depth, with some noting that it feels rushed or disjointed. Overall, while the story has its moments of promise and enjoyment, it often falls short of delivering a compelling narrative experience.
“The story is good enough to keep me interested to keep going and see what happens.”
“It's very pretty, handles well, has an interesting story and is very enjoyable.”
“Gorgeous graphics that leave you in awe, a storyline which leaves you in wonder and hope, and a loveable little protagonist canny to guide you through this amazing experience!”
“Forget the poor voice acting, the story just doesn't really have anything to it.”
“The lore is almost interesting (if heavily flawed), but the implementation of the storyline, characterizations, voice acting, and general world design all manage to detract from what could have been a cute and interesting game.”
“The story is terrible, bland in content and full of errors within its own lore.”
- gameplay20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 35 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its simplicity and lack of depth, featuring outdated mechanics, poor controls, and frustrating camera angles. Players find the experience to be basic and unengaging, primarily involving collecting scattered gems with minimal challenge or unique mechanics. While some appreciate the relaxed pace and story, overall, the gameplay is deemed uninspired and lacking in variety.
“By basic, I mean it has pretty simple old school mechanics, but it doesn't really need more than that.”
“I like the gameplay mechanics.”
“This game is perfect for a chilled 2.5 hours spent, no hard thinking, no action-heavy gameplay, just relaxing to the music and listening to the story.”
“Gameplay-wise there isn't much.”
“We have: 1) awful camera 2) bad controls 3) poor controller support 4) 3D jumping 5) 3D jumping with disappearing platforms and camera killing player 6) boring bosses with no mechanics explained in any way 7) push X or die.”
“The gameplay isn't interesting, and any mechanics or modes aren't explored very much.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the charming and simplistic art style, while others find the overall graphic quality lacking. Despite not being top-tier, the visuals contribute positively to the game's appeal for certain audiences, making it enjoyable for those who resonate with its aesthetic. Overall, the graphics are described as decent and fitting for a light-hearted platformer, though they may not impress everyone.
“Yeah, the graphics are not the absolute best but it's actually part of the charm of this game.”
“Gorgeous graphics that leave you in awe, a storyline which leaves you in wonder and hope, and a loveable little protagonist canny to guide you through this amazing experience!”
“Sweet and easy little platformer for all ages with an awesome graphical style... sums it up rather well.”
“The graphic design quality is inconsistent.”
“It is a simplistic platformer with somewhat cute graphics; however, it lacks in almost every way from a development standpoint.”
“Some elements feel like they don't mesh with the art style of this game.”
- music10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its relaxing and beautiful qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and storytelling. However, some users expressed frustration over the inability to adjust the volume or mute the soundtrack, which detracted from their experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, contributing positively to the game's charm.
“This game is perfect for a chilled 2.5 hours spent, no hard thinking, no action-heavy gameplay, just relaxing to the music and listening to the story.”
“Stunning atmosphere, good puzzles, interesting story, and a very beautiful soundtrack.”
“The music is really nice and pleasant to listen to; it added to the overall feeling of the game as relaxing and sort of magical in a melancholic way.”
“Annoying music that can't be turned off.”
“The game won't allow you to mute or lower the volume of the soundtrack.”
“The only thing I missed was the sound options to make the music louder and the option of game saves.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences notable stability issues, including strange checkpoint placements, visual glitches, and occasional control inconveniences. Additionally, the first boss fight can be buggy, with the enemy's exit point sometimes appearing directly beneath the player. Despite these flaws, players find the game enjoyable and entertaining, often viewing the glitches with humor.
“Strange checkpoint locations, visual glitches, and somewhat inconvenient controls.”
“The first boss fight is actually buggy—when the worm emerges, sometimes it changes its exit point to be directly under you.”
“This game is lovely, but I would say 50% is the price it should be when not on sale because the price is a little too high for a 3-hour long game. It's a good and solid game, except for some glitches, but I don't mind; it's funny though.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its unique blend of beauty and melancholy, complemented by a mysterious narrative. Reviewers highlight the stunning visuals, engaging puzzles, and an enchanting soundtrack that collectively enhance the immersive experience.
“I really liked what I got for my money; it has a really nice but sad atmosphere with a mysterious story.”
“Stunning atmosphere, good puzzles, interesting story, and a very beautiful soundtrack.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features charming and unexpected humor that elicits genuine laughter, complemented by amusing easter eggs. Players appreciate the lighthearted moments, which enhance the overall experience despite some minor glitches.
“There are moments of odd and unexpected humor in the game that made me laugh out loud.”
“Charming, tight and accurate controls, funny easter eggs.”
“This game is lovely; it has some funny moments that really add to the experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews suggest that the grinding in this game can become tedious, with some players preferring the prequel "The Day Before" for its more efficient pacing and superior visuals.
“I would actually recommend the prequel 'The Day Before' over this one because it does what it needs to do and is finished before it gets too tedious, and it even looks better in my opinion.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth, particularly highlighted by the uninspired and unemotional voice acting, including that of the narrator.
