![]() ![]() The combat itself calls to mind Stardew Valley simple, minimal, and clearly not the main focus. Instead of traditional swords and bows, Concord repurposes his dowsing rod and scavenging pick into makeshift weapons. In another pleasant twist, everything here is themed around building rather than destroying. Seeing friends around and watching cute scripted cutscenes between the crew does a great job of instilling a sense of camaraderie and friendship. ![]() For one, this isn’t a solo adventure the player sets out with Rana (a frog) and Fuji (a tomato) on a friendly quest to be as helpful to the surrounding community as possible. There are several clear parallels to old-school Legend of Zelda titles here, but Garden Story manages to set itself apart rather quickly. Garden Story’s demo centers around the newly-appointed village guardian Concord (a grape) and their first steps in rebuilding Autumn Town, a community ravaged by a sinister force known as “the Rot.” Chatting with villagers reveals a bit of insight into the situation at hand it’s soon clear just how much the other townsfolk need the player’s support. So, just how fun is this wholesome little RPG? Garden Story’s charming environmental art and animation have earned it a dedicated social media following, but it wasn’t until Picogram released a demo just a couple of days ago that anyone with a Steam account could actually experience the game for themselves. Following the unfortunate (but understandable) delay of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, there’s been a distinct lack of chill, aesthetic games to fill the void. ![]()
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