It's hardly a game in the traditional sense - the developers will tell you that much. However, it's exactly the type of thing I'm looking for when I want a super casual experience.

Sure, you're really only placing seeds and trash, but the limited space available means that you really have to think about how you're placing these objects (lest you crush a plant). By forcing you to place these objects deliberately, you're not only thinking about where there is physical space for these objects, but also where they'd make sense if you stumbled upon such a scene in the wild. You're creating these pretty, overgrown dioramas, sure, but you're also creating these scenes that feel haunted by the people that once lived there despite it all falling into place mere seconds ago.

It's a gorgeous game and a borderline meditative practice at times. Please check it out, it deserves the attention.

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2020


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