Botanicula

 PC
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. RPG Fan
    May 31, 2012
    71
    All-in-all, Botanicula is a competent adventure game. What it lacks in story and characters, it does its best to make up for in scenery and puzzle variety. It may be rather short, but it's still an enjoyable experience I recommend to adventure gamers looking for something a little different. If point and click adventures are not usually your thing, or you're only interested in this because of your experience with Machinarium, then I'd definitely advise you to at least wait for a Steam sale.
  2. Thunderbolt
    Apr 30, 2012
    70
    It is all so persistently delightful to experience, so charmingly quirky that Botanicula has the power to melt away any frustrations resulting from the occasionally poor section of gameplay.
  3. Metro GameCentral
    Apr 29, 2012
    70
    Charming, clever and attractive; Botanicula is the perfect antidote to angst-ridden gaming and a fine graphic adventure in its own right.
  5. Eurogamer
    Apr 25, 2012
    70
    Another one of those weird little offerings that is as much a place as it is a game: an old tree filled with strange life, in which dazzling secrets lurk under every stone. Click!
  6. Edge Magazine
    Apr 21, 2012
    70
    Though it occasionally goes pear-shaped as an adventure game due to the stinginess of its feedback, Botanicula is never less than a breath of fresh air.
  7. Level7.nu
    May 8, 2012
    60
    Solve puzzles in a bizarre colorful environment, using different characters with different abilities. But the puzzles are too easy and too illogical for this game to be much more than mediocre.

Awards & Rankings

39
#39 Best PC Game of 2012
75
#75 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 400 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 314 out of 400
  2. Mixed: 69 out of 400
  3. Negative: 17 out of 400
  1. jugularis
    Apr 19, 2012
    10
    Another masterpiece from Amanita Design. Great visuals and stylization with breathtaking sounds and music from DVA band and funny puzzles. IAnother masterpiece from Amanita Design. Great visuals and stylization with breathtaking sounds and music from DVA band and funny puzzles. I am glad for preordering.… Full Review »
  2. miron_khuzd
    Apr 22, 2012
    10
    Endless joy and a micro world full of wonders awaits you on an adorable adventure to save mother nature's life. Do not even think aboutEndless joy and a micro world full of wonders awaits you on an adorable adventure to save mother nature's life. Do not even think about missing this outstanding piece of art! Well done, amanita and thank you so much.… Full Review »
  3. kellanj
    Apr 22, 2012
    9
    There is more joy per line of code in Botanicula than just about any other game ive played. Its truly wonderful. Already one of my favoriteThere is more joy per line of code in Botanicula than just about any other game ive played. Its truly wonderful. Already one of my favorite games of the year. Im a big Machinarium fan.... and i think Botanicula might be better. Its more accessible, and even more charming (a feat which i thought was not possible). Everybody should buy it.… Full Review »
See all user reviews »