Tuin
- August 26, 2022
- Sokpop Collective
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Get on itch.io StoreTuin is an idle gardening game where players plant seeds, pull weeds, and sell vegetables while doing other tasks. The game features 8 crops, over 50 buyable items, and 10+ farm animals. Players can expand their garden through irrigation systems and automation, and compete on online highscores.
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Reviews
- The game features a cute art style and simple graphics that enhance its charm.
- It offers a fun and relaxing gameplay experience, making it suitable for casual play.
- The game has good fundamentals with some automation elements, allowing for enjoyable farming mechanics.
- The game frequently crashes and has various bugs, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
- The user interface and controls are frustrating, making interactions difficult and often ambiguous.
- It is not truly an idle game, requiring constant attention and making it feel more like a micromanager.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as simple and intuitive, with enjoyable mechanics and beautiful graphics. However, players have noted some stress due to unaddressed issues like weeds and game freezes, as well as a lack of tutorials that can make certain mechanics unclear. Overall, while it can be relaxing, the experience is marred by these frustrations.
“Great simple game with very intuitive gameplay.”
“The gameplay and the graphics are simple in a good way.”
“Beautiful game with smart mechanics and more content than I thought.”
“The gameplay looked relaxing but actually felt a bit stressful.”
“Animals can't eat weeds that spawn on the top of the map, and from time to time (about 20 or 30 minutes of gameplay) the game freezes and closes by itself.”
“I will say the quest crop selling combo mechanic was not obvious to me.”
- grinding9 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 89 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is characterized by a mix of enjoyable farming and tedious automation processes, with players noting that while it offers a charming and personalized experience, the mid-game can become overly repetitive and time-consuming. Many find it a relaxing idle game, but some feel that the effort required for progression can be excessive, making it a mediocre choice for those seeking a more streamlined farming experience. Overall, it appeals to fans of the genre, but may frustrate players who dislike grinding.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Which makes it a mediocre farming game instead.”
“Trying to set up an automation process is very tedious because it is difficult to pick the specific item you want when you layer hoses, cables, and other items.”
“Cute little game, but a bit too tedious especially in the mid game.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized as simple yet charming, featuring a cute art style that complements the gameplay. Reviewers appreciate the minimalist design, which effectively utilizes screen space while maintaining a pleasant aesthetic. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point, enhancing the game's appeal without overwhelming the player.
“It has good fundamentals, a cute art style, and is cheap.”
“Petite, with a nice art style, allowing for a minimalist tab to take up as little of the screen as needed.”
“Very simple but cute graphics.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its casual and entertaining gameplay, allowing players to engage for hours through a quest-related crop selling mechanic, though some found this mechanic not immediately clear. However, it lacks a traditional narrative, as users indicate there is no story present.
“The story is engaging and keeps you entertained for hours as you navigate through quest-related challenges.”
“The quest crop selling combo mechanic adds an interesting layer to the narrative, making it more immersive.”
“The simplicity of the game allows the story to shine, drawing players in without overwhelming them.”
“The game has no story.”
“I will say the quest crop selling combo mechanic was not obvious to me.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes and crashes occurring every 20 to 30 minutes, as well as various glitches and bugs that hinder gameplay. While some players find the game charming, the overall consensus highlights its instability as a major drawback.
“Animals can't eat weeds that spawn on the top of the map, and from time to time (about 20 or 30 minutes of gameplay) the game freezes and closes by itself.”
“The glitches and bugs make it hard to play.”
“Very buggy.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a sense of emotional detachment, indicating that they felt little connection or motivation to engage with the items in the later shops, suggesting a lack of emotional investment in the game's progression.
