Garden Story

 Switch
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 20
  3. Negative: 3 out of 20

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  1. Zenodo
    Oct 28, 2021
    10
    It's nothing like stardew valley. But it doesn't have to be for me. With it's rpg elements and combat this game was a must pick for me. Definitely my game of the year.
  2. aaahahahahahaaa
    Aug 17, 2021
    9
    Such a chill game with great music and beautiful, lush pixel art. It's more combat-focused and more of an RPG than I expected, but that was a pleasant surprise. Its vibes are immaculate and I highly recommend!
  3. Aaritron
    Aug 15, 2021
    8
    What a fantastic and chill game. You definitely want to go into this one with the right frame of mind. It’s going to take its time and is also not going to give you tooo much direction. Everything is does it charming and while it doesn’t do any one thing perfect, it does all of it well enough to allow you to enjoy the chill setting and charming character interactions.

    The only real    What a fantastic and chill game. You definitely want to go into this one with the right frame of mind. It’s going to take its time and is also not going to give you tooo much direction. Everything is does it charming and while it doesn’t do any one thing perfect, it does all of it well enough to allow you to enjoy the chill setting and charming character interactions.

    The only real negatives I would say is the floating and inaccurate at times combat and “figure it out yourself” UI. Everything else works great and is just a pleasure.    … Expand
  4. Maor_NYC
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    Garden story is a charming relaxing and addictive single player experience that id reccomend to any player interested in games that just make you feel good.

    It's wonderful pixelart and fun story mixed with its well executed simple combat is a joy from beginning to end, you'll never want to put it down.
  5. KamaiJR
    Dec 2, 2021
    8
    Garden Story is a relaxing game to play,BUT it don't have someting new, It only basic RPG + Farming simulator.somehow i anjoy to play and spend longtime to collec all collection
  6. NindieSpotlight
    Dec 17, 2021
    8
    When it comes to relatively chill adventures in more of a classic style the Switch has pretty great representation already and can now add Garden Story to the list. Playing as the little grape Concord, you’ll take on the mantle of your area’s Guardian, doing a bit of learning on the job as you try to complete various tasks to keep the residents happy as well as give the beatdown to theWhen it comes to relatively chill adventures in more of a classic style the Switch has pretty great representation already and can now add Garden Story to the list. Playing as the little grape Concord, you’ll take on the mantle of your area’s Guardian, doing a bit of learning on the job as you try to complete various tasks to keep the residents happy as well as give the beatdown to the encroaching threat of The Rot. There’s a satisfying and generally more action-oriented vibe to your daily activities as you do what you can to help people to gain perks and support as well as upgrade your abilities. While it’s not terribly elaborate in its world and storytelling it’s a relatively familiar sort of gameplay loop that has that sort of “one more day” pull as you hope to see what comes next. Recommended for fans of games in the vein of Stardew Valley and some other farm simulators that are itching for just a bit more combat to spice things up.

    https://www.nindiespotlight.com/2021/08/mini-reviews-august-18th-edition.html    … Expand
  7. Coolic
    Nov 25, 2022
    9
    Absolute amazing game. Sure, it's not a 10, but I really don't have any problems, just not the best of the best. Very charming game.
  8. AKAda
    Dec 2, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful chill game with a beautiful story and a few harder challenges to overcome like the bosses. Love it.… Expand

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#79 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2021

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Nov 8, 2021
    70
    Garden Story's on the short side, but it has plenty of options and content to really stretch your experience toward 100% completion. It's grape for all ages! [Issue #56 – November/December 2021, p. 21]
  2. Vooks
    Sep 21, 2021
    80
    Garden Story is a cute little adventure. When you get over the initial hurdle of the first boss, it becomes a more enjoyable time. Saving the world doesn't always have to be super over the top action. Garden Story shows you can do it by helping people and helping to rebuild a community in a more relaxed setting. While there are a few frustrations, if they're ones you can overlook, there is a charming game waiting for you.
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  3. Digital Chumps
    Sep 21, 2021
    80
    The gameplay loop can be repetitive but is able to be consumed in such small morsels that one may enjoy picking up Garden Story every day just to get a small fix. There’s a lot of promise here in terms of a sequel but in the next go round, I think a bit of editing might be beneficial. As much of an embarrassment of riches Garden Story may seem, it can be a lot to take in for such a compact adventure.
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