It was an innovative game and was fun at points, but the story is loosely cobbled together and has nothing to do with you. The only part of the story that really makes sense is the ending, the rest doesn't seem to have much of a connection other than the sections of the game where you hold w (you cannot do anything else but hold w) and walk through rooms that you realize at the end are a metaphor for something else. However, for a game that's directly addressing the player and is so meta it makes zero sense for them to just act like the player is not a character and the gameplay was not actually part of the story. The game is not hard in any way, most puzzles you can solve yourself pretty quickly because the solutions are kind of handed to you through text, and sometimes the solution doesn't even make sense, it's just what the hints tell you to do. For 7 dollars, this game is a waste of money, and kind of a waste of time. If the game was actually about the game not wanting you to play ...
CALENDULA
$6.99
- Release Date:
- Feb 2, 2016
- Metacritic:
- 67
- Developer:
- Blooming Buds Studio
- Publisher:
- Blooming Buds Studio
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac
Game Tags
About This Game
What is Calendula?
Calendula is an experience. Calendula is a mystery. Calendula is a glass full of blood. Calendula is an experiment. Calendula is an atmospheric game. Calendula is a flower. Calendula is your deepest secret...About Calendula
- Calendula begins as a usual game... until it is not anymore.
- The player's goal will be to unveil the mystery behind an apparently broken game, but it won't be easy.
- Calendula's mechanics are entirely focused on the struggle of trying to start a game, exploring the limits of the 4th wall and breaking with conventions.
- Calendula's aesthetics follows an increasing obscure atmosphere, plunging the player into a disturbing, thrilling experience.
- The narrative is built within a labyrinth of metaphors and abstractions, ready to be unraveled.
- Unlike other games, the player will feel as if things didn't work the way they should, similar to Twin Peaks' Red Room (David Lynch).
- The player's journey goes from simple to complex, from bright to somber, from real to dreamlike.
- To follow Calendula's path, the player will have to use his wit and think outside the box. In this case, a tiny oppressive box.
Please, remember this: It is not your fault.
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User Reviews
Overwhelmingly Negative
1 user reviews
0%
Positive
User #184588
english
1 hrs at review
System Requirements
Minimum
Minimum:
- OS *: Windows 7 or later
- Processor: 1.7 GHz Dual Core
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Card with at least 512 MB VRAM and Shader Model 3.0 or higher
- Storage: 2 GB available space
FAQ
How much does CALENDULA cost?
CALENDULA costs $6.99.
What are the system requirements for CALENDULA?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 or later Processor: 1.7 GHz Dual Core Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Card with at least 512 MB VRAM and Shader Model 3.0 or higher Storage: 2 GB available space
What platforms is CALENDULA available on?
CALENDULA is available on Windows PC, macOS.
Is CALENDULA worth buying?
CALENDULA has 0% positive reviews from 1 players. Metacritic score: 67/100.
When was CALENDULA released?
CALENDULA was released on Feb 2, 2016.
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