I stumbled upon this game quite randomly, browsing the Steam shop, and I bought it the moment I realized it was about plant identification, a subject I love. Moreover, I've always had a thing for "unusual" simulators.
In Strange Horticulture, the story progresses with the identification of new plants and the solution of small riddles, which are never too complex and fit well in the pace of the game; the customer's requests give purpose to the plants' properties, described in the manual. In a way, the story is told by the plants themselves and their use, while the setting and atmosphere provide a nice background.
In just a few hours, Strange Horticulture manages to deliver a wonderful experience with a gameplay which is indeed simple, yet never trivial.
In Strange Horticulture, the story progresses with the identification of new plants and the solution of small riddles, which are never too complex and fit well in the pace of the game; the customer's requests give purpose to the plants' properties, described in the manual. In a way, the story is told by the plants themselves and their use, while the setting and atmosphere provide a nice background.
In just a few hours, Strange Horticulture manages to deliver a wonderful experience with a gameplay which is indeed simple, yet never trivial.