Reviewers Liked
- Gorgeous visuals that paint an imaginative picture of a hidden world
- Clever and challenging puzzles
- Endearing characters
- Beautiful soundtrack
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Not much replay value
Botanicula
81
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Realm of Gaming
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"So, what have you been playing lately?" "Botanicula." "Oh, I've never heard of that. What kind of game is it?" "It's a point-and-click where you... um... there's... trees... seeds... Uh, chickens... hallucinations... I think spider monsters... An...
By New Game Network
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Botanicula is already one of this summer's gems for the indie market. It's very short and very casual, but the level of quality is of a kind rarely seen in games. If you liked Machinarium, you'll love Botanicula. If you haven't played Machinarium, play...
By PC Advisor
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A little blurry around the edges and not always focusing into the puzzle game it is at heart, but Botanicula is dripping with so much charm and character that it's impossible to feel grumpy with it....
By PC Gamer
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A different kind of adventure, in a very different kind of world that wastes no time before growing on...
By Destructoid
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Amanita Design showed that there was definitely still legs in the point 'n click adventure genre when they released the charming Machinarium in 2009. The tale of a small robot seeking his true love both looked and sounded great and the game was a...
By Strategy Informer
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“Joyful” is not a word I’d use to describe many games. “Enjoyable”, “fun”, “challenging”, “satisfying” all perhaps, but how many games can produce actual wondrous, pleasant, smile-inducing joy? I can name three off the top of my head: Samorost,...
By ign.com
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Titles like Botanicula are why the point-and-click adventure genre continues to exist. It may not be as hilarious as adventure games of yesteryear, but it’s persistently delightful, oozing character and grabbing hold of the imagination. Many games...
By VideoGamer
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Botanicula ReviewBotanicula is a game about clicking on things. As much interactive painting as it is traditional adventure, it's a collection of beautiful backdrops infused with glorious incidental detail. Find a hotspot, click on it, and see what...
By GameZone
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Nature is a perfect backdrop for a game about harmony. Botanicula now on Steam, a point-and-click exploration game from Amanita Design, extends that theme beyond the story of five tiny tree dwellers journeying to save their home from parasitic...
By eTeknix
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This week I have been lost in the world of Botanicula, a bright and colourful Indie title from the talented developers at the Amanita Design game studio, who already have a place in my heart for crating their previous masterpiece Machanarium, another...
By Gameswelt.de
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Das bereits mit dem Independent Games Award prämierte Botanicula für Mac und PC zeigt, was im Independent-Bereich möglich ist....
By laruche.com
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Point & Click nature, Botanicula se vit comme un bref aparté simple et beau, une bouffée de pixels sans prise de tête dans un univers végétal original. 80 Très bon Botanicula Pour :Univers originalUn jeu à la coolAmbiance sonore merveilleuseLe...
By Looki.de
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von Stephan Petersen Der visuelle Stil der Spielwelt ist faszinierend, das gelungene Zusammenspiel von Grafik und Akustik schlichtweg genial. In Botanicula macht es Spaß, auf Entdeckungstour zu gehen und den Mikro-Kosmos zu erforschen. Immer wieder...
By apfelcheck.de
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Ich habe nun fast 6 Stunden mit den fünf Freunden verbracht und für mich ist es eines der tollsten Spiele die ich in den letzen 12 Monaten gespielt. So anders und faszinierend. Das Audio-Visuelle Erlebnis ist einfach toll und ich habe sofort die großen...
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