In the realm of deduction-based mystery games, Botany Manor probably will feel a lot simpler than games like Case of the Golden Idol or Return of the Obra Dinn. What it makes up with is the game's vibes and charm.
Set in a British manor in a different time period, most of what you're going to be doing in this game is reading context clues, deducing facts about plants and attempting to make them bloom. Your main method of achieving this is by attaching clues you find to specific plants. While the level of deduction required for these plants are less demanding, it does ramp up to add complexity as you're attempting to deduce multiple plants towards the end of the game. The "Aha!" moments in this game is decidedly the most satisfying parts of this game.
Combined with this satisfying gameplay loop is a very The Witness-like artstyle and a simple but poignant story. I sincerely was not expecting to find a story about a woman trying to lead her own life (And not being forced to marry) and being subjugated to relentless sexism in the field of botany in this game! The ending in particular really caps off the narrative well and made the runtime of the game worth playing.
Speaking of runtime...I was surprised by how short this game is (Around 4 hours). This might make it a hard pill to swallow considering its 30 ish launch price. In addition, I felt that some of this runtime is being padded out by having to run back to reread clues due to the fact that you cannot review clues you've found in your book.
With all the nitpicks aside, I really enjoyed my time with Botany Manor. If you're in the market for a nice little mystery game that doesn't make so much demand of the player but still uses your brain enough, I think you'd have a good time with this. A perfect game to try out on Game Pass as well!
Set in a British manor in a different time period, most of what you're going to be doing in this game is reading context clues, deducing facts about plants and attempting to make them bloom. Your main method of achieving this is by attaching clues you find to specific plants. While the level of deduction required for these plants are less demanding, it does ramp up to add complexity as you're attempting to deduce multiple plants towards the end of the game. The "Aha!" moments in this game is decidedly the most satisfying parts of this game.
Combined with this satisfying gameplay loop is a very The Witness-like artstyle and a simple but poignant story. I sincerely was not expecting to find a story about a woman trying to lead her own life (And not being forced to marry) and being subjugated to relentless sexism in the field of botany in this game! The ending in particular really caps off the narrative well and made the runtime of the game worth playing.
Speaking of runtime...I was surprised by how short this game is (Around 4 hours). This might make it a hard pill to swallow considering its 30 ish launch price. In addition, I felt that some of this runtime is being padded out by having to run back to reread clues due to the fact that you cannot review clues you've found in your book.
With all the nitpicks aside, I really enjoyed my time with Botany Manor. If you're in the market for a nice little mystery game that doesn't make so much demand of the player but still uses your brain enough, I think you'd have a good time with this. A perfect game to try out on Game Pass as well!
pew pew loot loot
bom demais...
Not a bad game at all but predecessors were better.
You can have fun though.
You can have fun though.
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Sou fão de carteirinha de Picross e em 3D vira o puro suco do puzzle... Desafios incríveis e o sistema do jogo em 3D é surreal de gostoso e fluido. Pra mim peca na repetição. Joguei o tutorial e os 144 puzzles do level Easy e dei uma enjoada. Vou dar um tempo... Jogar alguma outra coisa, depois volto para o normal e o hard.
I played this game a lot since it was one of the only games I had for my Dreamcast... it's okay? DOA to me has always felt like a fighting game made with button mashers in mind.
Hollow é simplesmente brilhante, a necessidade de exploração se torna o elemento mais marcante, onde cada elemento torna a jornada de descobrimento recompensadora nas medidas certas. A mentalidade de sair para explorar e não para um objetivo torna tudo ainda mais cativante.
gosto muito da história desse jogo, o mistério dele é muito bom, ansiosa demais pelo segundo jogo
다현이, 채영, 쯔위, 우린 바로 TWICE! TWICE!
Base game was awesome, the DLC was a grindfest though, despite having some cool moments
Kinda wish i hadn't played the DLC cause i feel like i would've given an 8 otherwise
Kinda wish i hadn't played the DLC cause i feel like i would've given an 8 otherwise
Funny final fantasy spin-off.
The protagonist is a cute chocobo who enters into a lot of classical tales like Little red riding hood.
Gameplay is turn-based using monster cards, not bad.
The ost is really good.
The protagonist is a cute chocobo who enters into a lot of classical tales like Little red riding hood.
Gameplay is turn-based using monster cards, not bad.
The ost is really good.
Good idea, bad execution.
Good story for a movie, as a game it's very boring.
State of Decay 2 is a nice “busywork” game - it’s satisfying to tick things off your list, clearing up the map and gradually taking back the area from the zombies…
BUT…
It makes me feel the way I do whenever I spend a bit too long doom scrolling on my phone. It’s an empty experience. A Ubisoft or Sony AAA open world experience, sans story. Empty calories.
BUT…
It makes me feel the way I do whenever I spend a bit too long doom scrolling on my phone. It’s an empty experience. A Ubisoft or Sony AAA open world experience, sans story. Empty calories.
The best Far Cry game.
BURNING WEED + SKRILLEX?
HELL YEAH 🔥
BURNING WEED + SKRILLEX?
HELL YEAH 🔥
The story has a lot of highs and lows. Can go from engaging plots to moments of pure boredom. The world is very rich to explore and faithful in its depiction of an old Western. Shooting feels very dated for when it came out.
Classic MMORPG, not really good but in 2007 was ok.
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The most classic JRPG ever, a team of 4 heroes vs the bad guy.
It's a final fantasy gacha game.
You'd enjoy it if you're a fan, you'll recognize every character, monsters, items etc etc.
But the gameplay is not remarkable.
You'd enjoy it if you're a fan, you'll recognize every character, monsters, items etc etc.
But the gameplay is not remarkable.
gosto muito da história desse jogo, me surpreendeu muito essa parada meio sobrenatural, não esperava nenhum pouco, mas a campanha ser de 35 horas me fodeu muito kkkkkkkk
A final fantasy game with a different playstyle.
I don't remember much but I would say that there are many better games of this saga.
I don't remember much but I would say that there are many better games of this saga.
Sei nem o que escrever, apenas sentir! Jogo lindo demais e muito bom de jogar, eu sei que o roteiro da história tem uns momentos que deixa a desejar mas isso nem me incomodou, adorei cada segundo e parabéns pra todos que criaram esse game, valeu cada minuto jogado!!!!
A pretty slow, basic RPG. Felt outdated to me even back when I rented it in the early 2000s.
Nice little campaign. Will play the expansions when they are cheap.
this game is stinky and weeb ass
BANGER fucking game. godDAMN that ending. The characters were so lovely, the voice-acting and dialogue was SO good, the story was stellar, I enjoyed that SO much, FANTASTIC creeping dread and eldritch horror undertones.
Guys.
Twitter's renaming makes sense now.
We're doomed.
Twitter's renaming makes sense now.
We're doomed.