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Simulator, Sandbox
Garden Life is a gardening sandbox game in which players can plant, cultivate, decorate, and manage their own garden.
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Cosy, contemplative, relaxed and clear.
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Cubed3Dec 20259/10The level of detail means that Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator is an idealised portrayal of having a successful green thumb. The customisation for building style and colour may be limited, but since the focus is on planting and flower care rather than architecture, dozens of options aren't needed. There are styles of tools to suit all tastes, with a mode for those who don't care for the story and want to focus on only the gardening. Let's hope a sequel is in the works with bigger gardens and new features.
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Movies Games and TechDaniel WaiteFeb 20248.5/10Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator is a heart-warming and touching game. Furthermore, its attention to detail is fascinating. However, the small gaming world may disappoint some gamers. I loved the characters, the audio, and the straightforward mechanics. As such, this slow-paced title should be enjoyed between fast-paced triple-A titles.
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Thumb CultureMar 20244/5 starsI have had a great time with Garden Life so far and look forward to playing more. The game delivers an engaging story while having the freedom to play at your own pace. And with different approaches, you can manage the garden your way. The easygoing tone is strengthened by the graphics and audio. The setting is beautifully detailed and the soundtrack and voice acting go hand in hand very well. It feels like a small British village and a game you can spend many hours with. I am pleased to give Garden Life the Thumb Culture Golden Thumbs Up award! I am looking forward to what Still Alive Games develops next. If you enjoyed my review, you can find my thoughts on the preview of Ultimate Fishing Simulator 2.
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GameGrinAlyssa Rochelle PayneMar 20245/10Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator is a beautiful game that offers a relaxing experience, but some design choices clearly need extra watering. Unfortunately, its stylish charm can't make up for repetitive gameplay and lacklustre progression.
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Digital ChumpsBen SheeneMar 20247/10Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator is just that: cozy. There’s little reason to strive for perfection in a game that merely wants players to dabble in its goal of building whatever kind of idyllic flower patch desired. This kind of directionless aura may be a turn off for those seeking a different kind of simulator but what’s on offer is hard not to enjoy.
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IGDB rating 8.6/10 from 1 ratings.
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