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- Whitethorn Digital
- Whitethorn Digital
- Whitethorn Digital
- Whitethorn Digital
Botany Manor
Released On: Apr 9, 2024
83
7.1
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 15 Critic Reviews
83
93% Positive
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
0% Mixed
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 15 Critic Reviews
83
93% Positive
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
0% Mixed
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
There’s not a single misstep in Botany Manor. It looks fantastic, and it’s supported by a gorgeous, if sometimes subtle, soundtrack. It’s the puzzles that take the limelight, though: they’re almost flawless in design, requiring just the amount of brainwork to complete. The perfect blend of exploration and puzzle-solving makes Botany Manor an absolute delight — and as thrilled as we were that Arabella got to finish her book, we were gutted that it meant our time with her was over.
To be a part of Arabella’s green thumbed world is a gift. Sadly, it isn’t a gift we can keep enjoying once its complete, due to the way in which the puzzles are solved; their rigidity makes the game more of a one hit wonder. However, despite its short longevity, Botany Manor is everything you want from a plant-based puzzle game. In fact, I’d argue it exceeds expectations. No, I can’t easily return to re-do the puzzles, at least not if I want a fresh challenge, but simply to bask in the glow of the sun-lit grounds? Oh, I’ll return to Botany Manor in a heartbeat.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 20 User Ratings
7.1
70% Positive
14 Ratings
14 Ratings
15% Mixed
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
15% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 20 User Ratings
7.1
70% Positive
14 Ratings
14 Ratings
15% Mixed
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
15% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
This Game have :
-> Wonderful grafics
-> Have very goodPuzzles
->IT have a chill Atmosphere
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Despite its brevity, Botany Manor is a wholesome puzzle game that turns academic research into an engaging endeavor. The central theme focuses on finding the conditions to allow a living entity to flourish, a concept that is elegantly reflected in both Arabella’s personal journey as well as in gameplay. The game thematically underscores the overall interconnectedness of nature and highlights the influence that one's environment can have on well-being. Botany Manor left me yearning for more botanical discoveries and I can only hope that the developers sow the seeds of a sequel someday.
Botany Manor isn’t a long game, but it is immersive and relaxing. There are fantastic, upfront accessibility options for players who struggle with the motion sickness that can often come with first-person gameplay. There’s a classic feel to it: it has touches of Myst, and The Witness, but none of their heaviness. The challenges are never too frustrating. It is a perfect two-night experience, a trip into a surprisingly sunny past, a story sprinkled with secrets that gently connect us to Arabella, but never weigh the player down. Though the story never lets us get too close to her, helping her to complete these measured, sophisticated puzzles is truly satisfying and peaceful.
Developer Balloon Studios cultivates a beautiful puzzle game with the timeless allure of a summer's day stroll.
Though short, the time players do get to spend in the world is made immersive and engaging through its diverse map, classical soundtrack, and ambient nature sounds. It's definitely one of 2024's most relaxing puzzle games so far, and I found myself thinking about Arabella and her strange plants even after I'd finished the story. Because of its length, some players may wish to wait for a sale to pick up Botany Manor, but it's an undeniably charming title that's great to explore and unwind with.
A nice and short first person puzzle game which provides nice puzzles and inspiring visuals while not managing to fulfill the excellent premise of its setting.
Juego indie que propone un nuevo estilo de puzzles, entretenido para pasar el rato y novedoso, me ha gustado.
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A solid but short puzzle game that has a nice little story and some interesting puzzle solving. The game is very pleasant to look at as well, very reminiscent of The Witness.
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Summary Botany Manor is an exploration-puzzle game where you play as a retired botanist called Arabella Greene. Explore a complete historical English manor and its grounds. There are many rooms and gardens to discover, all set inside a beautiful countryside surrounding. Room by room, you learn more about the life and career of Arabella, an...
Platforms:
- Nintendo Switch
- PC
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox One
Initial Release Date: Apr 9, 2024
Developer:
- Balloon Studios
Publisher: Whitethorn Digital
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