I picked this up after finding it in the Hidden Gems category of the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase. I was initially drawn to the game because of its satisfying pixel art graphics and punchy animations. These are definitely a highlight. There's a real charm to the crisp, expressive pixel-y goodness. 😊 The mechanics are deceptively simple, but they manage to create a surprisingly wide range of interesting and engaging puzzles. A common issue I have with some puzzle games is that the increase in complexity (and difficulty) often just means larger levels with more elements. This usually results in a vast sea of possible moves that feels more tedious than interesting to explore. A few times during my playthrough of The Machine's Garden, I worried this might be the case. But each time, I was pleasantly surprised. The clever use of certain mechanics - especially the symmetry mechanic - helped to 'prune' possible routes early on, leading to dead ends before too much time was wasted. As a resu...
The Machine's Garden
- Release Date:
- Aug 7, 2020
- Developer:
- Michael Mato, Jon Miller
- Publisher:
- Too Much Tomato
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This Game
Uncover the mystery of the Machine's Garden as you make your way through this short and atmospheric narrative-puzzle game.
SOLVE PUZZLES
Think critically to make your way through 35+ challenging and handcrafted hexagonal grid puzzles. Master the use of special cells that launch, attach and multiply hexes to solve intricately interwoven puzzles.
UNRAVEL THE THREADS OF THE PAST
Explore a slowly unraveling story with a poignant yet lighthearted narrative.
REPAIR WHAT WAS LOST
Repair the Machine's forgotten subsystems, but beware the consequences. After centuries of dormancy, the military installation, vast and serpentine, has opened its eye.
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System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1+
- Processor: SSE2 instruction set support.
- Graphics: Card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities
- DirectX: Version 10
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
FAQ
How much does The Machine's Garden cost?
The Machine's Garden costs $2.99.
What are the system requirements for The Machine's Garden?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 SP1+ Processor: SSE2 instruction set support. Graphics: Card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities DirectX: Version 10 Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
What platforms is The Machine's Garden available on?
The Machine's Garden is available on Windows PC.
Is The Machine's Garden worth buying?
The Machine's Garden has 100% positive reviews from 1 players.
When was The Machine's Garden released?
The Machine's Garden was released on Aug 7, 2020.
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