The Machine's Garden

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The Machine's Garden is a single player puzzle game with mystery and science fiction themes. It was developed by Too Much Tomato and was released on August 7, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

"The Machine's Garden" is a narrative-puzzle game featuring 35+ challenging hexagonal grid puzzles. As you progress, uncover a poignant yet lighthearted story while repairing the forgotten subsystems of a centuries-dormant military installation. Solve intricate puzzles by mastering special cells that launch, attach, and multiply hexes, but beware of the consequences.

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Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

story6 positive mentions

The game features a good balance of puzzle difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly complex or boring.
The mechanics are easy to understand, and the presentation, including graphics and sound, enhances the overall experience.
The puzzles are engaging and thought-provoking, encouraging experimentation and providing a rewarding sense of accomplishment when solved.

Some puzzles can feel overly reliant on trial and error due to visual obfuscation, making pathfinding frustrating at times.
A few levels may lack depth, leading to a dry experience where players might feel stuck on simpler puzzles.
At the time of review, there were bugs affecting achievements, which detracted from the overall experience.

story
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The story in the game is described as intriguing and somewhat odd, with a mix of weird and creepy elements that effectively complement the gameplay. Players find the narrative engaging, enhancing their motivation to solve puzzles, while the mechanics are easy to grasp, allowing for a smooth experience. Overall, the story adds a flavorful layer to the unique puzzle-solving experience.
- “I'm excited to play more tomorrow and see where the puzzles go and how the story unfolds.”
- “I adore this game, the puzzles develop really nicely and the story surprisingly completely captured me.”
- “Decent, unique puzzle game with a backstory that keeps you wanting to solve the next puzzle.”
- “Some kind of weird and creepy story also.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by easy-to-understand mechanics that are complemented by a light narrative, enhancing the experience. Players appreciate the innovative puzzle design, particularly how the mechanics are effectively utilized within a hex grid format.
- “Easy to understand mechanics and a little story by the side for flavor.”
- “A fantastic puzzle game with an interesting set of mechanics well explored on a hex grid.”
graphics
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Users express a strong admiration for the game's graphics and artistic style, highlighting their love for the visual presentation.
- “I'm also completely in love with the style and graphics.”