Prune

 iOS
Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. TouchArcade
    Jul 30, 2015
    100
    Simple but beautiful, and something truly unique. Play Prune.
  2. Pocket Gamer UK
    Jul 23, 2015
    100
    Prune is an awe-inspiring work of digital poetry that transcends its initial subject material to explore a much larger, much more complex theme, in an articulate and powerfully moving manner.
  3. 148Apps
    Aug 6, 2015
    90
    This beautiful puzzle game is remarkable because it's special in all the ways that a lot of other games typically aren't.
  5. Multiplayer.it
    Aug 3, 2015
    90
    Prune is a poetic, evocative experience that elevates some good gameplay ideas thanks to an astounding art direction.
  6. Gamezebo
    Jul 27, 2015
    90
    No two trees will grow exactly the same, and in this they become less like a program we’re operating and more like a pet we’re caring for. You try your best to help it thrive, to protect it from danger, to see it grow up strong. When it falters, you feel more guilt than frustration. When it succeeds, your pride is not as a player, but as a guardian.
  7. AppAdvice
    Jul 23, 2015
    90
    The game looks gorgeous, the music is delightful, and the controls are intuitive for the platform. While it can be a challenge, it is still a great way to de-stress since you aren’t pressured with time or a limited number of trees.
  8. Apple'N'Apps
    Jul 23, 2015
    90
    Prune provides an immersive zen challenge that is unique and compelling making it a must have iOS title.
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  9. Atomix
    Sep 28, 2015
    80
    Prune is a serene experience that provides an incredible feeling of peace to the player. Although the game doesn't have a long duration, every second of it is fully enjoyable.

Awards & Rankings

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#9 Best iOS Game of 2015
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#41 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2015
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#22 Most Shared iOS Game of 2015

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User Score
5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 46 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 46
  3. Negative: 19 out of 46
  1. golonko
    Aug 10, 2015
    4
    I wanted to like this game. I truly did.
    After watching the trailer it was an immediate buy.
    The gameplay itself is... ok and is innovative    I wanted to like this game. I truly did.
    After watching the trailer it was an immediate buy.
    The gameplay itself is... ok and is innovative that's why I will not give a completely negative score. It is something new and it is relaxing, but it's not fantastic and gets boring after a while.
    The thing that put me off completely is the feeling of deja-vu i get when playing this game.

    I can't even say the author was inspired by Monument Valley - he blatantly copied the whole style of it!
    To a point where some sounds feel like they've been taken straight from the other game.

    I absolutely love Monument Valley and I agree the style is fantastic, but at the same time I despise taking advantage of other people's work.
    There is a difference between inspiration and cloning and here the line has been crossed by far. It really is a shame that no critic ever mentioned that :(    … Full Review »
  2. brockcheese
    Jul 28, 2015
    9
    What an amazing and beautiful game!!!! It's like Journey, or Flower ported to Ios. With the same message kept intact. The entire gameWhat an amazing and beautiful game!!!! It's like Journey, or Flower ported to Ios. With the same message kept intact. The entire game basically consists of just pruning bonsai type trees and avoiding obstacles but it clearly has a much deeper message that it is trying to get across. Trees are awesome!… Full Review »
  3. edxtan
    Sep 4, 2023
    4
    Trying to control outgrowths and create a perfect tree in Prune is a little challenging and somewhat satisfying, but mostly just a novel experience.
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