"People are stronger together, and at the end of the day rebuilding, gardening, and fighting are just things that go into the ultimate goal of helping each other. "While Rot may play the role of the enemy in Garden Story, the true conflict you’re fighting is poor circumstance and separation," Picogram says. Every house rebuilt, garden harvested, and slimy piece of Rot annihilated means I'm rebuilding a community, one that's there to return the favor in kind. But it's not just a cute Zelda clone it's about giving a little more meaning to the world you're saving, and reminding you that you don't need to go it alone. Garden Story is absolutely charming at first blush, with a chipper and cheery look that immediately endeared me to its cast of frogs, fruits, and other ambient garden life. Time to go dowsing for some sweet sunken treasure. From a creative stand-point, everything from the games art to its music is excellent. It’s hard to argue against Garden Story being a charming experience.
Other than that, it’s the kind of game that let’s sit back and kick your feet up. At some point in the final game, I'll be able to cultivate garden plots and see them flourish. Garden Story only ever really loses its chill atmosphere when you encounter the games dungeon puzzles. But I also fished for treasure and delivered items, knowing that whatever I do, it could be helpful to those around me. I pushed blocks to solve puzzles, and even encountered some pretty nasty monsters. There will be four major regions in the game, and during my time at PAX South, I got to play through a small town, fighting through the sewers beneath it and recovering a crucial item for the continued growth of the town. Concord may not know about the Grove as a whole, but the story is focused specifically on rediscovering the past and reuniting the different peoples of the Grove." "If I really wanted a story about heroism to have relevancy, I knew that I’d have to subvert that. "Most fantasy heroes are sent out on grand adventures to parts unknown, but that definitely carries the thematic burden of conquest and separation," Picogram says. In both games, relationships and socializing are critical to forging ahead. In Garden Story, you're building a community that relies on each other to thrive. Garden Story reminds me a little of an indie game that caught my eye last year, Spiritfarer, which focuses on building relationships as you guide people into the afterlife. Helping your friends means they'll be able to help you on your journey. | Picogram/Rose City GamesĪs Concord ventures further, more parts of the town become inhabitable, and friendships blossom into helpful partnerships. I wanted to keep the scope of the narrative really small and focus on tight-knit communities." Other adorable, food-based villagers will help you out on your travels. "I played with the fantasy tropes of crystals and magic, but on a much smaller scale. "I originally started with the world I wanted to populate," Picogram says. Despite a fantasy setup, the focus is always on the people within the places you explore. But this game isn't just about dungeons and fights you can also cultivate garden plots, gather resources, repair things, and run favors for local townsfolk. As village guardian, Concord the grape swings a sword and beats down evil monsters. "I love working on stuff with the game just idling on another screen!"Įach new area you enter has been overrun with Rot, a corruption violet malevolence that has rendered the island's gardens desolate. "But really, I’ve organized the game to be a really chill time that you can take at your own pace," Picogram says. It truly is the tale of non-binary fruit you don’t know you need until you’re playing it. The Grove is your home, and your work will affect change for the better! Protect your friends, gather precious materials, and repair social ties and structures by bringing the fruits, fungi, and frogs of each village together as they work to fend off the Rot that threatens to destroy your home for good.I assume they're joking, but as Picogram goes on to say, Garden Story is a relaxing game that isn't constantly demanding of your immediate, devoted attention. Garden Story, from Picogram (and published by Rose City Games from my hometown), includes pretty much all the tropes you’d expect, and yet it manages to provide a truly special experience, standing out from so many other games in the genre. Fortunately, Concord has friends like Elderberry, Rana, and Fuji on their side! With their help, you can take on the dangerous Rot and find ways to encourage other residents to assist in the efforts. That’s a lot to shoulder for a grape barely off the vine… and more than a few inhabitants are skeptical they have what it takes.
'Concord, the youngest grape in The Grove, is now a Guardian, and it’s their job to help restore the island. "Return to the Grove with the official soundtrack to Garden Story! All music written and produced by Grahm Nesbitt
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