The logic of the miniature garden
- June 18, 2019
- Cabbit
Get on Steam"The Logic of the Miniature Garden" is a visual novel adventure game set in the man-made city of Hakoniwa City, also known as Senba City. As the player, you'll take on the role of Wakui Arata, a student who is invited to investigate a series of shocking events on campus by the student union. Your choices in the game will affect the story and determine which of the two female characters you'll accompany on your adventure. The game promises a vivid and evocative story with beautiful CGs and mysterious events.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a compelling story with interesting twists and well-developed characters, making it engaging for players.
- The artwork and music are of high quality, enhancing the overall experience and emotional depth of the game.
- The flowchart system for navigating choices and routes is innovative and user-friendly, allowing players to easily track their progress and explore different storylines.
- The English translation is poorly executed, filled with grammatical errors and awkward phrasing, which detracts from the immersion and enjoyment of the story.
- Some players find the plot to be slow and lacking in depth, leading to a tedious experience as they progress through the game.
- Technical issues, such as bugs when playing in fullscreen mode and problems with saving progress, can hinder the gameplay experience.
- story60 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story of the visual novel is described as lengthy and centered around the mysterious disappearances of high school girls, featuring interesting characters and a mix of humor and charm. However, many reviewers noted issues with the localization and plot coherence, leading to a fragmented experience that requires navigating multiple routes and collecting keys to fully understand the narrative. While some found the story engaging, others criticized it as linear and lacking depth, ultimately rating it around 6.5/10.
“The lengthy story it presents revolves around mysterious disappearances of high school girls.”
“To conclude, a well done visual novel with an amusing detective story, interesting characters, several outcomes, and quality audio and visuals.”
“Occasional, humorous interruptions which break the fourth wall add to the charm of this story.”
“The long and boring plot makes the player suffer in the middle and later stages of the game, and the logic of the plot is not very rigorous, leaving little room for thought-provoking elements.”
“Overall, the logic of the miniature garden is a rather unsatisfying work of a visual novel; the characterization is unsatisfactory, the main plot is bland and boring, and the puzzles are ridiculous.”
“As a visual novel game, the poor plot has been almost equivalent to a death sentence for the game.”
- music10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with a nice soundtrack that enhances the experience, particularly during opening and ending videos. While some users find the sound effects lacking, the overall impression is positive, highlighting the combination of good music, cute characters, and strong voice acting as key elements of the game's appeal.
“The plot lock system and excellent process guidance make this game extremely easy for any player to get started, and with the cute characters and good music, the first impression is actually not that bad.”
“Very good mystery visual novel with nice soundtrack.”
“- great CG, OST, and voice acting.”
“Music is okay, but the sound effects are not so great. However, who really cares about the latter?”
“Some songs can be heard during the opening and ending videos.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the visual novel receive mixed feedback; while some users appreciate the artwork and overall quality, many criticize the visuals as outdated and low quality, particularly when viewed in full screen. There are calls for improvements to enhance the graphical fidelity and translation quality.
“To conclude, a well done visual novel with an amusing detective story, interesting characters, several outcomes, and quality audio and visuals.”
“The story and artwork for this visual novel are great.”
“I think this visual novel is okay and fun to read, but please fix the graphics; when enlarged to full screen, the graphics look pale. Please fix the graphics in this visual novel, thank you.”
“I bought this while it was on offer, the game looks old and dated, the graphics are quite low quality and the translation is quite poor.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat tedious, as it often requires deciphering unclear elements, though it is noted to be an improvement over previous titles like 'Midori no Umi'. Overall, while the experience can be frustrating, it is manageable.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by occasional, fourth-wall-breaking interruptions that enhance the overall charm of the narrative. This clever use of humor adds a unique and engaging layer to the storytelling experience.
“Occasional, humorous interruptions that break the fourth wall add to the charm of this story.”
