The Gardens Between

 Xbox One
User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 37
  3. Negative: 5 out of 37

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  1. yoghurt95
    May 4, 2020
    7
    Sometimes it was complicated, but interesting.
    So nice! I recommend this game for a one long evening
  2. Filmanwalt
    Oct 4, 2020
    7
    The Gardens Between

    The game itself is a pure puzzler, with more or less difficult puzzles (the gameplay is particularly defined by time (turning back, turning forward, etc.)). Overall, you get through quite well, but now and again you have to think a little or just try. There are a total of 8 worlds with 3 chapters each. The game is about two teenagers who have lived next to each    The Gardens Between

    The game itself is a pure puzzler, with more or less difficult puzzles (the gameplay is particularly defined by time (turning back, turning forward, etc.)). Overall, you get through quite well, but now and again you have to think a little or just try. There are a total of 8 worlds with 3 chapters each.

    The game is about two teenagers who have lived next to each other as neighbors for a long time and have become very good friends and have experienced a lot. You relive the memories of the two in some very nice levels combined with pleasant music in the background. The bond between the two should have been emphasized more strongly for my purposes, the feeling of best friends did not really arise, who are spatially separated but always remain united in their memories.

    Overall, the game was nice to look at, had great levels and pleasant, sometimes a little more difficult puzzles and is certainly one of the better offshoots for this type of game, 7/10 lanterns.    … Expand
  3. WilliamHaole
    Apr 11, 2020
    7
    Fiquei meio bugado no começo sobre ir e voltar no tempo. Depois foi muito fácil. Gostei do jogo, mas ele podia ser mas longo e ter mapas mais longos. GT:WilliamHaole

Awards & Rankings

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#39 Best Xbox One Game of 2018
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#57 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2018

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Jeuxvideo.com
    Feb 29, 2020
    75
    The Gardens Between's story certainly does not shine but the game features a brilliant concept and artistic design and delivers a truly enjoyable experience.
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  2. Gamers' Temple
    Jan 11, 2019
    80
    The Gardens Between's aesthetics make for a relaxing and enjoyable experience, albeit a rather short one. You can complete the game within two hours, and once you do there's not really any reason to go back and play it again. If the game were longer and the puzzles more challenging towards the end, it would be easy to recommend the game to puzzle game fans. If you're OK with the short length and approach the game as something that you'll enjoy a quiet evening playing and then move on, you'll probably enjoy the experience.
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  3. XBLA Fans
    Dec 18, 2018
    100
    It’s a fairly simple game, but it does everything so well it almost feels effortless. Controls are easy for anyone to grasp, new concepts and increased difficulty unfold so naturally, you may not even notice. The narrative may be cliché but comes across sincere, brought to life with a charming interpretation of childhood imagination. It’s the gaming equivalent of a warm, cozy blanket – a relaxing and welcoming experience built for anyone to enjoy.
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