For instance, if Concord was in the midst of pulling a resource from the water when a nearby enemy injures them, they will lose their grip on the line and have to recast it. So, even though there are several non-combat things to do in Garden Story, one should not expect the focus on combat to be minimal. With that in mind, let’s look at Concord’s adventure in greater detail. Journey at Your Own PaceĪ day in the Grove is split into five time frames, namely morning, day, evening, night, and after dark. Some locations and shops are open during specific periods of the day, and a few characters can only be found or interacted with at set times too. Enemies that roam around at night are also more aggressive than those seen during the day. Apart from these few time-dependent groups, there is little need to pay much attention to the time of the day as Concord can continue with their activities for as long as they wish into the after-dark hours. Unless Concord perishes in a fight, they will not pass out from exhaustion and be forced to rest till the next morning. Players can thus take their time to forage or explore the town until they are satisfied and ready to end the day by returning to Concord’s home to sleep. One disincentive, though, for Concord to stay up late into the night is the absence of background music to listen to it feels chilly and desolate whenever Concord hops around the silent town at night.Īnother intriguing aspect of the time system in Garden Story is how time flows constantly in the background but will not shift from, say, the end of the morning to the start of the evening until Concord transits from the current map area to a new area. At first, I could not quite get used to this design since it makes the flow of time feel intermittent. Once I see how it can be used to my advantage, though, I start to appreciate it. Cultivate your home: Care for garden plots, gather resources, curate libraries, upgrade your tools, and rebuild structures.With this little time stopper in place, I can enter a town area in the late evening and not worry that the shops there are going to close for the night soon.Experiment with equipment: Utilize a variety of items to help gather resources, grow gardens, stave off Rot, solve puzzles, and indulge in the occasional musical interlude!.Take caution: especially formidable Rot have taken residence in the depths of these areas! Combat Rot: Solve puzzles and fend off Rot as you delve into particularly infested locations of The Grove.Don’t be afraid to ask for help: we’re rebuilding together! Foster community: Take on requests, complete favors, and work as a role model to provide inhabitants with the confidence to support one another.Explore a lush, living world: Immerse yourself in The Grove’s vibrant, organic ecosystem with four distinct (and adorable!) regions to enjoy.This setting is also helpful for getting past difficult enemies or boss fights. Either way, there’s always something you can do to help your community- they’re counting on their new guardian!Īccessibility OptionsFor those who prefer to progress the story without the stresses of combat, you can always turn on “perish prevention” mode in the gameplay options. Looking to stay awhile? Take your time rebuilding the Grove. Play at your own paceOnly have 12 minutes to spare? That's just enough time for a quick gameplay session. You can even collect adorable hats and backpacks in every village! As you progress, you'll unlock memories that allow Concord to harness the power of their predecessors.Ī satisfying journey of rebuilding and collecting Listen to the sweet and catchy music of the island, relax in The Grove’s cozy and inviting atmosphere, cultivate gardens and libraries, and enjoy the delightful personalities you’ll meet along the way. Grow with the townComplete daily requests to defend, restore, and improve the town. About This Game A chill game set in a cozy villageTraverse the four seasons in this wholesome world inhabited by quirky fruits and vegetables! As the newest guardian of the Grove, it is your duty to rebuild the village and uncover the story of its hidden past.
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