Tea Garden Simulator
- April 11, 2021
- Flying Robot Studios
Get on Steam"Tea Garden Simulator is a game where you grow and process tea varieties, such as White, Green, Oolong, and Black, based on real-world research. Manage your plantation, create specialty tea brands, and face challenges like pests and weather. Explore terroir selection and unique tea processing methods in this immersive tea simulation."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and educational experience for tea lovers, providing detailed insights into tea cultivation and processing.
- Despite its complexity, the game has a relaxing atmosphere and a unique concept that appeals to fans of simulation and tycoon games.
- The developers are responsive and actively working on updates, showing dedication to improving the game and addressing bugs.
- The user interface is cluttered and lacks intuitiveness, making it difficult for players to navigate and understand the mechanics.
- The game is plagued by bugs that can hinder gameplay, including issues with processing tea and unresponsive elements.
- The tutorial is poorly designed, often failing to provide adequate guidance, which can lead to frustration and confusion for new players.
- stability7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is widely criticized, with many users reporting significant bugs that render it nearly unplayable. While some players find enjoyment despite these issues, the overall consensus is that the game is in a poor state and requires substantial fixes before it can be considered stable.
“Currently a negative review, the game is unplayable; it's terribly buggy and should not be released like this.”
“It took a complete year to see a rewrite from this game and it's more buggy than it was before (based on the gameplay videos I saw on YouTube).”
“It's a buggy little mess right now and not really playable at this state.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as highly enjoyable with a compelling loop, though it suffers from occasional interface lock-ups and a lack of clear communication regarding its complex mechanics. Recent updates have addressed some critical bugs, allowing for a more playable experience, but the game still requires further polish to fully realize its impressive potential.
“I saw one of the developer streams and it helped a lot; otherwise, I would not have understood some of the mechanics as it is indeed quite complex.”
“The game definitely needs some polish and improvements on the communication of its mechanics, but I have to give it a thumbs up because the potential here is incredible.”
“It has some crazy tea processing mechanics.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight a divide in player experience regarding grinding; some find the game tedious and frustrating, particularly due to time constraints that can lead to wasted progress, while others appreciate its depth and educational value in tea farming, suggesting it may appeal to fans of relaxing farming simulators.
“Refunding the game while I still can and the farming game sale is still going on.”
“This is not a game. It would not have been a problem if it were a fun simulator at least, but it is so tedious with seconds, and losing it all if short of 1 second means your batch will be wasted and recycled.”
“For now, it is just an incredibly insightful and educational sandbox regarding tea farming.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is currently underdeveloped, with players expressing confusion due to insufficient tutorial guidance and a lack of clear objectives. However, there is anticipation for future updates, as developers plan to introduce a dedicated story mode featuring characters and specific goals, which has garnered positive feedback from the community. Overall, while the foundation is present, the narrative experience is still a work in progress.
“Last time I played, before the last update and dev stream, I was lost as the tutorial of the first missions cannot cover all there is to consider.”
“But the developers stated that they intend to implement a story mode with characters and objectives, etc. As a passionate tea lover, I give it a thumbs up with the caveat that the actual end product game remains to be developed.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's music is consistently praised for its relaxing and soothing qualities, enhancing concentration while complementing the art style. Reviewers appreciate how the tranquil soundtrack creates a peaceful atmosphere, akin to enjoying a good cup of tea.
“The music selection of the game is relaxing, but helps you concentrate.”
“The music is soothing and peaceful, just like a good cup of tea.”
“Art style and music are really good, and the information about tea is just amazing.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a unique and original art style that enhances the overall experience, complemented by a wholesome aesthetic and impressive music. Players appreciate the artistic design, which contributes significantly to the game's charm and thematic depth.
“The art style is unique, and the whole concept of the game is original.”
“The art style is wonderful and gives it a wholesome feel.”
“Art style and music are really good, and the information about tea is just amazing.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's art style is praised for its beauty, contributing to a wholesome and emotionally uplifting experience for players.
“The art style is wonderful and gives it a wholesome feel.”
