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 an engaging story with interesting characters and multiple routes, providing a satisfying experience for players.
- The artwork and music are well-executed, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
- The unique flowchart system allows players to easily navigate through different story paths and keep track of their progress.
- The English translation is poorly executed, containing numerous grammatical errors and awkward phrasing that detracts from the immersion.
- Some players find the plot to be slow and lacking depth, leading to a less engaging experience as the game progresses.
- Technical issues, such as bugs when playing in full screen and problems with saving progress, can hinder the overall gameplay experience.
- story30 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story of the game is a mixed bag, featuring an engaging premise centered around mysterious disappearances and a variety of likable characters, but suffers from issues such as poor localization and a fragmented narrative structure that requires multiple playthroughs to fully understand. While some players appreciate the humor and interactive elements, others find the plot to be linear and lacking depth, with certain routes feeling unfulfilling. Overall, the game offers a decent story experience, but its execution leaves much to be desired.
“The story and artwork for this visual novel are great.”
“The lengthy story it presents revolves around the 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.”
“The lengthy story it presents revolves around mysterious disappearances of high school girls.”
“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, so this work has little room for thought-provoking.”
“As a visual novel game, the poor plot has been almost equivalent to a death sentence for the game.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % 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 engaging visuals.
“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 a nice soundtrack.”
“- Great CG, OST, and voice acting.”
“Some songs can be heard during the opening and ending videos.”
“The music is okay, but the sound effects are not great. However, who really cares about the latter?”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the visual novel receive mixed feedback; while some praise the artwork and overall quality, others criticize the visuals as outdated and low quality, particularly when viewed in full screen. Users express a desire for improvements to enhance the visual experience.
“The story and artwork for this visual novel are great.”
“To conclude, a well-done visual novel with an amusing detective story, interesting characters, several outcomes, and quality audio and visuals.”
“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.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect somewhat tedious, as it requires deciphering unclear elements, though it is considered an improvement over previous titles like 'Midori no Umi'.
“Grinding feels like an endless chore, where progress is painfully slow and repetitive.”
“The amount of time required to level up is absurd, making the game feel more like a job than a fun experience.”
“I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which quickly becomes boring and frustrating.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % 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 story, providing a lighthearted and engaging experience for players.
“The occasional humorous interruptions break the fourth wall and add to the charm of this story.”
“The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me laughing throughout the game.”
“I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making every moment feel light-hearted and fun.”
