Tree Bonsai

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Tree Bonsai is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by PanGuoJun and was released on November 14, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Many of us live in a noisy urban environment. Deep in the heart we long for nature and tranquility. This game can give you a relaxing environment and display of the life cycle of a plum tree and her beauty. You decide the shape that your tree takes as the seasons and years go by. Experience the seasons pass by. In late winter your plum tree will begin to blossom and in the spring it will take full…

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 146 reviews

music6 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game features a beautiful and minimalistic art style that many players find relaxing and enjoyable.
Players appreciate the unique gameplay mechanics, such as the ability to experiment with tree growth and the use of devil fruits, which adds depth to the experience.
The game serves as a calming and meditative experience, making it a great way to unwind and escape from daily stress.

Many players have reported issues with camera controls and navigation, making it difficult to interact with the tree effectively.
The game can feel slow-paced and lacks sufficient user interaction, leading some players to describe it as more of a screensaver than a game.
There are complaints about performance issues, including lag and bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience.

music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
55%
15%
The music in the game is generally praised for being beautiful and relaxing, enhancing the overall experience, especially when used as background ambiance. However, some players express a desire for more variety and control over the music volume, while others note that the absence of music in favor of nature sounds can be more effective. There are mixed opinions on the sound effects, with some finding them lackluster compared to the music.
- “The music is very beautiful and I really liked the visuals.”
- “The music is really nice.”
- “Not having background music to this and instead having just nature noises was nice and worked better, in my opinion.”
- “No music and lackluster sound effects; the bird and wind sounds seem to be from The Sims 1.”
- “As annoying as the camera movement can be, I wish I could get more music.”
- “More relaxing sounds and music would be nice.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
61%
17%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the artistic design and charm, likening it to a living artwork rather than a realistic simulator. However, others criticize the visuals for being subpar and the game for experiencing lag, indicating that improvements are needed in the graphics department. Overall, while the game has a unique aesthetic appeal, it may not meet the expectations of those seeking high-quality graphics.
- “I really enjoyed the graphical design and the process of growing my trees.”
- “It's a small little gem that is rough around the edges in several ways, but has the charm and personality of an artwork made by a single dedicated artist.”
- “This is a beautiful description and you should go into the game not thinking this is a true-to-life bonsai simulator, but an artwork generator where you are the artist and you can create your own living bonsai sculpture.”
- “Controls are bad, graphics aren't great, and I am overall very unsatisfied.”
- “The simulator lags all the time and the graphics department needs improvements as well.”
- “Flowers and leaves look out of pot, grass, tree art style.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The gameplay of Panguojun's games is characterized by minimalistic design and unique concepts, offering a mix of short and longer experiences. Players appreciate the soothing and addictive nature of the gameplay, with easy achievements that provide a rewarding sense of progression. Overall, the games are seen as enjoyable and relaxing, making them ideal for casual play.
- “The achievements are easy and overall the gameplay is soothing.”
- “It's incredibly beautiful in a minimalistic way, and the gameplay is addictive, rewarding, and relaxingly simple.”
- “Second is I Am Rock, which I also liked for a few new reasons: longer gameplay, very good interpretation of how our solar system works, and how our planets look like. It's a good game to mess around with and relax after a long day, with good music and fun.”
- “The gameplay is very short, and I found myself bored while waiting for a season to change so that the tree would grow.”
- “The first game I played was Black Hole Simulator, which I liked because I love space games, but it was literally only 5 minutes long and laggy for some reason.”
- “While I appreciate the unique ideas in these minimalistic games, the gameplay is just too short.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences significant stability issues, including frequent freezes when interacting with the screen and buggy controls that complicate actions like turning the plant and cutting branches. Additionally, players report glitches where leaves can appear suspended in mid-air after re-launching the game.
- “You click on the screen and it freezes the game.”
- “My only complaints about this game were how the controls were a little buggy in turning the plant, as well as trying to cut thinner branches is a bit harder to get it to click just right.”
- “After re-launching and being brought back to my tree, there can sometimes be glitches where leaves hang around in mid-air far from the tree itself.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is generally regarded as a decent tree simulator; however, it suffers from poor user experience and optimization issues, leading to low frame rates during gameplay.
- “I also experienced a problem with optimization which resulted in low frame rate.”
- “Pretty good tree simulator, but it lacks good UX and optimization.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently described as hilarious and action-packed, providing a lively and entertaining experience for players.
- “Hilarious and action-packed.”
- “Hilarious and action-packed.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users emphasize that a compelling game should provide a memorable narrative that players can share and discuss, highlighting the importance of storytelling in enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “A good game leaves you with a story to tell.”