Manifold Garden

 Switch
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. KeenGamer
    Aug 24, 2020
    90
    While the visual grandeur can sometimes overwhelm, Manifold Garden is one of the most mesmerising and jaw-dropping experiences I've had on the Switch. It manages to take well-known puzzle mechanics and galaxy-brain them into worlds and universes; an infinite meditation on infinity. Top-quality puzzles, unique, mind-blowing visuals, and gorgeous ambient music make this a wholistic, meditative experience, one which everyone should try. It is a work of art.
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Aug 26, 2020
    85
    The game’s creator, William Chyr, identifies primarily as an artist. And it takes an artist’s touch to so masterfully combine gameplay, art direction, architecture, logic puzzles, spacial subversion and audio-visual elements into such a coherent package. I’ve a feeling Chyr’s next project might manifest as an art installation rather than a game. If so, I’ll be holding my breath for a fall as I step tentatively through the doorway.
  3. Cubed3
    Dec 3, 2020
    80
    Manifold Garden builds a compelling, meditative world, and easily stands on its own merit as a highly recommended first person puzzle. It is short but sweet, as they say, and paced excellently. Jumping off into the abyss, and thinking about how to solve the next puzzle will never fail to reward - it makes one feel clever and always fits within the framework of rules which were previously set.
  5. Gamezebo
    Oct 25, 2020
    80
    Manifold Garden is a striking and hugely impressive puzzler – but it’s certainly not for everyone. But perhaps that’s part of the appeal. Scratch that – it definitely is.
  6. COGconnected
    Aug 31, 2020
    80
    Although the game has taken inspiration from titles such as Portal and The Witness, the ingenuity of design sets it apart from its predecessors. The combination of exploration and puzzles in the vast interconnected world is a joy to experience. Despite the relatively short playtime and little replay value, Manifold Garden is worth exploring. Just be prepared for an existential trip into the world of William Chyr.

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. TheLinkgirl
    Sep 21, 2021
    9
    Infinitely looping space is a fascinating concept that Manifold Garden uses perfectly from the very start. This game is essentially a veryInfinitely looping space is a fascinating concept that Manifold Garden uses perfectly from the very start. This game is essentially a very light puzzle game, brought together with a haunting yet calming exploration game. While you have a clear goal for every single part of this game, the areas are just begging to be explored all the time, leading to a lot of time spent simply observing the world around you. I love the idea of exploring interesting worlds, and for me this game is a uniquely beautiful experience.… Full Review »
  2. SL36
    Jun 16, 2021
    10
    Wow this game is amazing. Beautiful, original and just the right level of difficulty without being unfair. Been a long time since a game hasWow this game is amazing. Beautiful, original and just the right level of difficulty without being unfair. Been a long time since a game has blown my mind, this one will stay with me awhile.… Full Review »
  3. AdventureGames
    Feb 28, 2021
    8
    Very strange, very confusing, but once you get used to the game play and the world, you are in for a visual treat.
    This game is a giant    Very strange, very confusing, but once you get used to the game play and the world, you are in for a visual treat.
    This game is a giant labyrinth with a few puzzles and the gravity will change to your desire making it possible to go to elevated places/ceiling/walls without stairs. But beware, you might also fall into the abyss and then you will end up on a copy of where you originally were, which is kinda the same place where you fell from. If you are confused, it's normal, but it will make sense once you play the game.
    Sometimes, falling into the abyss is what will make your life easier...    … Full Review »
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