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Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy, Indie
Preserve is a relaxing puzzle nature-building game in which you flourish a vibrant ecosystem by cleverly placing plants and animals to create a perfect symbiosis to your liking. By utilizing strategic thinking and a keen eye for balance, players are bestowed with the power to delicately position a wide array of plants and animals, curating an environment that caters to their preferences and aspirations.
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Cosy, clear, contemplative and abstract.
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Video ChumsA.J. MaciejewskiMay 20254/5 starsPlaying a puzzle game as intricate and ingenious as Preserve thoroughly impressed me and I highly recommend it to any puzzler enthusiast. 🌳
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LadiesGamers.comLynne NeweyMay 2025Preserve has it all: chill out in Creative mode; test your designer skills in Classic mode; or be bamboozled in Puzzle mode. Wallow in the lovely graphics as you create beautiful landscapes and populate them with delightful creatures. Whilst Preserve works well in both docked and handheld modes, some of the text and icons are a little small for the Nintendo Switch Lite screen.
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Nindie SpotlightJustin NationMay 20257.7/10While perhaps not breaking new ground for a nature-based strategy/sim title, it works well and is pleasant
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Gaming FureverJanie WyldMay 20253/5I highly recommend checking it out if you enjoy nature and puzzle games. It has a good unique spin with tons of originality. Definitely a fresh feel for a puzzle game.
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