Concord is capable of slashing with various weapons, guarding with a shield, running, and dodging. There is a sense of danger to the world and the threat the Rot holds and one of urgency to completing tasks for the Grove and its denizens.Īs a top-down action game, Garden Story has little room to control in complex ways. While it maintains a childlike wonder, there are enough sharpened edges that Garden Story doesn’t feel suffocating in its cuteness. Never once did I tire of traipsing into a familiar screen or speaking to a new character with an appropriate name. The sense of adventure players eke out from Concord waking up on their first day to dangerous boss encounters is reminiscent of the Zelda games Garden Story so clearly is inspired by and pays respect to. From the many puns based on fruit and other vegetation to a jolly tackling of seasons and gaming location tropes, Garden Story‘s world is fully realized. Keenly aware of how precious its greenery is, developer Picogram imbued the Grove with personality. Though most of the playable space is covered in terrain and buildings that Concord may never walk over or enter, it evokes the provocative beauty of nature or the intimate simplicity of a home garden. The world possesses a sharpness and level of detail that I didn’t expect, even on the Nintendo Switch. Not only do the vibrant colors pop right off the screen, the art itself is crisp and detailed. Unless you are completely against otherwise adorable pixel art, it’s impossible not to love the game’s aesthetic. ![]() Garden Story is an infectiously cute game. The Rot is the dimmest spot in the bright world of the Grove, acting as the primary antagonistic force that would disrupt an otherwise a harmonious place. The Grove and its four regions were being attacked by the Rot, an unpleasant force full of blob-like enemies that excreted poisonous mist or seemed to possess large beasts. As a young grape named Concord (cute), I had taken on the role of a Guardian after the previous Guardian Plum departed the Grove. Up until that point, Garden Story had been mostly straightforward. Not only was I in full-blown RPG territory, I was staring down the barrel of a pixelated crafting game. Garden Story had introduced several wrinkles in its Link to the Past-like homage that it had become more than just a top-down action game. Listen to the sweet and catchy music of the island, relax in The Grove's cozy and inviting atmosphere, cultivate gardens and libraries, and enjoy the delightful personalities you'll meet along the way.There came a point in Garden Story after I had learned how to fish items out of the water, collect world lore, break rocks with a hammer, revitalize plants with dew, and survive a day/night cycle that the game taught me how to craft. As you progress, you'll unlock memories that allow Concord to harness the power of their predecessors. Complete daily requests to defend, restore, and improve the town. ![]() "As the newest guardian of the Grove, it is your duty to rebuild the village and uncover the story of its hidden past. ![]() "Traverse the four seasons in this wholesome world inhabited by quirky fruits and vegetables," reads an official description of the game. On Steam though, the game boasts a "Very Positive" rating, with 92 percent of 503 user reviews reviewing the game positively. Neither the PC version nor the new Xbox versions have Metacritic scores. Released by the aforementioned duo, the game debuted back on Augwith a 73 on Metacritic, or at least this is what the Nintendo Switch version of the game earned.
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