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Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Adventure
An occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.
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Contemplative, cool, plot-driven and unpretentious.
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PC GamerChristopher LivingstonJan 202290/100A beautiful and engrossing detective game packed with mysteries, puzzles, and intrigue.
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Hardcore GamerKyle LeClairJan 20224.5/5Puzzle design that truly excels in creating simple yet challenging orders.
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GameSpewKim SnaithJan 20229/10There’s something so very enthralling about Strange Horticulture; the way it lets you take the lead and figure out everything by yourself will really appeal to those with an analytical mind. The story could perhaps be a little more engaging, but it serves its purpose. Ultimately, it’s going to be Strange Horticulture‘s puzzles, its delicate but eerie presentation, and its satisfying and calming gameplay that will keep you hooked. Something very special awaits for those curious enough to enter Strange Horticulture.
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WayTooManyGamesHeidi HawesAug 20226.5/10As a whole, I wouldn’t say Strange Horticulture is a bad game, just somewhat disappointing. I can see the appeal, but it’s honestly often boring. There are some truly great ideas in here, but nowhere near enough to combat the game’s tediously repetitive main gameplay loop. Having more puzzles, riddles, and even a few more visible environments I feel could have made Strange Horticulture a true gem of an indie game.
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VGChartzLee MehrSep 20237.5/10Despite the Xbox version currently lacking the better control scheme (mouse & keyboard) available elsewhere, Strange Horticulture remains an evergreen puzzler from start to finish.
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IGDB rating 8.6/10 from 58 ratings.
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