Zen Garden
- April 4, 2017
- 300 fps
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Zen Garden" is a meditative, calming virtual reality experience that allows players to interact with and shape a serene Japanese garden. Customize the garden with various plants, rocks, and decorations, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere while listening to soothing music. The game features impressive 300 FPS graphics and is designed to promote relaxation and stress relief.
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Reviews
- The game features a beautiful background and colorful achievements that many players appreciate.
- It offers a unique puzzle experience that can be challenging and engaging for those who enjoy trial and error.
- The music and atmosphere create a serene environment, especially from the 5th level onward, which some players find relaxing.
- The game is often described as frustrating and slow, with tedious controls and a lack of an undo function.
- Many players feel that the game lacks polish, with poor graphics and sound that detract from the overall experience.
- The difficulty curve is criticized for being inconsistent, with no tutorial levels to help players ease into the gameplay.
- music10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as pleasant and fitting for its serene, eastern Buddhist atmosphere, particularly from the 5th level onward. However, some players find it repetitive and irritating, especially when interrupted by loud failure prompts, detracting from the overall peaceful experience. Overall, while the music has its moments, many feel it could be improved to better align with the game's intended ambiance.
“Good color scheme and pleasant music; starting from the 5th level, you plunge into the atmosphere of serenity and the flavor of Eastern Buddhism.”
“Enjoying the surreal oriental music, although upon puzzle failure, a loud disturbing prompt noise can be jarring.”
“The music is pretty good, creating an engaging atmosphere throughout the game.”
“The music is not very good for a 'peaceful game'; level 19 had me salty for about 2 hours.”
“Not a good game even for the price; the graphics are too poor and the soundtrack could be better and more relaxing.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, primarily due to slow character movement and frustrating controls, which are exacerbated by the absence of an undo function. This leads to prolonged waiting times when resetting puzzles, making the overall experience feel laborious. While the strategy elements are appreciated, the slow pace detracts from the enjoyment.
“Controls are tedious, and the lack of an undo function just makes it worse.”
“Tedious waiting time.”
“The monk walks really slow, which makes resetting a puzzle a bit tedious.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received consistent criticism, with many users noting that they are subpar and in need of improvement. Additionally, the slow movement of the player can make the experience feel tedious, further detracting from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the visual presentation is considered a significant drawback, impacting the game's appeal.
“Not a good game even for the price; the graphics are too poor and the soundtrack could be better and more relaxing.”
“I personally didn't like it that much because of the bad movement and graphics, but other than that, it was fine.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a harmonious color scheme and soothing music, particularly enhancing the experience from the 5th level onward, where players are immersed in a serene environment infused with elements of Eastern Buddhism.
“The good color scheme and pleasant music create an atmosphere of serenity, especially starting from the 5th level, where you truly feel the essence of Eastern Buddhism.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highlighted positively, particularly the puzzle mechanics, which are noted as engaging even by players who are not frequent puzzle game enthusiasts.
“The puzzle mechanics are engaging and well-designed, making for a satisfying gameplay experience.”
“The gameplay offers a refreshing challenge that keeps you invested in solving each puzzle.”
“I appreciate the variety in puzzle mechanics, which adds depth to the overall gameplay.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game experiences occasional sound bugs, which may disrupt the overall stability of the audio experience.
“The game has a buggy sound that occurs occasionally.”
“The sound is buggy at times, which disrupts the experience.”
“I frequently encounter buggy sound issues while playing.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be emotionally taxing, describing it as stressful and slow, which detracts from any intended calming experience.
