The Gardens Between

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. Edge Magazine
    Oct 11, 2018
    70
    The Gardens Between is at its best when it marries whimsical design with fresh twists on logic puzzles, each level delicately exploring a new idea before moving onto the next. [December 2018, p.122]
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  2. Push Square
    Sep 19, 2018
    70
    The Gardens Between is almost a truly great puzzle game, but it gets hung up in a couple of small areas. Gorgeous surreal environments pair with a perfect score to create a killer atmosphere for some of the most clever puzzle mechanics - complete with impressively consistent internal logic - that we’ve seen in some time. However, the title’s relative lack of content means it can be polished off quite quickly, even if you’re not in a hurry.
  3. VideoGamer
    Sep 19, 2018
    60
    A seductive art style, hazy synth sounds, and some well-designed puzzles give The Gardens Between a pleasant mood, but it doesn’t stay in the mind long after the credits.

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 28
  3. Negative: 5 out of 28
  1. Swagforever
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    A unique puzzle game that feels rewarding. None of the puzzles require you to start from scratch if you mess up which is a nice change.
    It's    A unique puzzle game that feels rewarding. None of the puzzles require you to start from scratch if you mess up which is a nice change.
    It's very short but I picked it up on PS extra for free.    … Full Review »
  2. Crysouls
    Dec 25, 2022
    7
    Game de puzzles de controle temporal, um jogo simples porém bem divertido, apesar de curto gostei bastante dos desafios, queria que tivessemGame de puzzles de controle temporal, um jogo simples porém bem divertido, apesar de curto gostei bastante dos desafios, queria que tivessem mais pois são bem criativos, pra quem busca um game curto com puzzles interessantes recomendo bastante, eu não estava entendendo muito bem o enredo do jogo porém no final tudo fica claro, bate até uma tristeza.… Full Review »
  3. anton1453x
    Nov 17, 2022
    6
    The game has an amazing art style, I love it! It's a good and relaxing experience. Sadly I couldn't get to invested in the story, it was notThe game has an amazing art style, I love it! It's a good and relaxing experience. Sadly I couldn't get to invested in the story, it was not engaging enough for me personally. The puzzles was good, but could have been slightly more challenging at some parts of the game.… Full Review »
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