Cloud Gardens

Cloud Gardens

September 1, 2021

PuzzleSimulation PCXbox One

Harness the power of nature to overgrow lo-fi scenes of urban decay and manufactured landscapes. Create small plant-covered dioramas of brutalism and beauty by planting seeds, repurposing hundreds of discarded objects and creating unique structures for nature to reclaim. Dive into a relaxing sandbox mode with no goals, or take …

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Beatrice Vogt Gamer&s;s Palace Sep 2021
82.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

78.0

"Cloud Gardens unfolds its true potential when you accept it&s;s a game without any pressure."

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Catherine Dellosa TechRaptor Sep 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

20.0

"Cloud Gardens is a dystopian sandbox puzzle-slash-sim from Noio where you make the most of the apocalypse by making plants grow. It&s;s an ultra-Zen title that forces you to slow down, think about life, and do a little gardening - …"

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Chloe Osborn Rapid Reviews UK Sep 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

80.0

"I’ve been following the development of Cloud Gardens for quite some time. In fact, to my utter disbelief, it has been a whole year since I covered the Early Access Steam version! Having enjoyed it thoroughly, I naturally was alerted …"

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Eduardo Comerlato Nintendo Blast Sep 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"With a creative essence, Cloud Gardens carries many feats through the incredible art of gardening in dystopian terrain. While its aesthetic is quite cozy, its farming concepts make for a relaxing and fun puzzle game, presenting a significant extension that …"

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Eric Hauter Gaming Nexus Sep 2021
65.0 /100

Graphics

38.0

Gameplay

54.0

Story

22.0

"While I can&s;t fault Cloud Gardens for its cool visuals or interesting themes, those things are ultimately lost to fiddley controls and a somewhat obtuse gameplay loop. Many players will likely enjoy the creative side of this game, but others …"

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Farhad Hassanpour Pixel Arts Sep 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

10.0

"Cloud Gardens is a very relaxing but low-content product that is recommended for everyone if it is available at a much lower price."

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80.0 /100

"Cloud Gardens is a hypnotizingly meditative experience and perhaps one of the best chill games I’ve played all year. Its soothing soundtrack and peaceful dioramas are made more pleasant and calming with each careful move made by a contemplative player. …"

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Heidi Hawes WayTooManyGames Sep 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

31.0

"Cloud Gardens is a casual, laid-back, puzzle-solving experience. That being said, it’s not the type of game that you will want to play for hours on end, but it’s entertaining in short spurts. It offers over one hundred levels, which …"

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Jan Pinc Gaming Professors Sep 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

20.0

"Cloud Gardens is an experimental game, so it&s;s clear that not everyone will enjoy the title; a certain amount of friendliness will be required from the player. If you take this into account, you&s;re in for a relaxing and soothing …"

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Joana Sousa Squared Potato Sep 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Cloud Gardens is the perfect break you need if what you&s;re looking for is an escape from the frenetic paced games or stressful environment of your everyday life. Without any story, enter this relaxing sandbox adventure and challenge yourself to …"

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Jordan Rudek NintendoWorldReport Sep 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"All in all, Cloud Gardens is definitely a title that leans more towards experience than game, but its classification matters much less than how it feels to play around with its tools or the positive message it espouses. By focusing …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Sep 2021
61.0 /100

"This is one of those titles where its a bit of a struggle to know how to feel about it..."

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Lyle Carr God is a Geek Sep 2021
65.0 /100

"Cloud Gardens is a lovely relaxing game and beautiful to look at, but it gets repetitive rather quickly."

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Morgan Truder GGRecon Sep 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Cloud Garden is a peaceful puzzle game with plenty of levels on offer and a sandbox mode also in tow. It&s;s a simple and joyous experience for everyone."

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Paula Moore LadiesGamers.com Sep 2021
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

98.0

Story

92.0

"Cloud Gardens is a chill, charming experience to play. The music adds to the relaxing gameplay. Finishing each diorama and moving on to the next brings such a sense of satisfaction. Cloud Gardens isn’t just a game it also encourages …"

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Roland Ingram Nintendo Life Sep 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

55.0

"Cloud Gardens is a gentle-looking, gentle-sounding toy in the “chill” genre. It has a pretty good game hung on top, participation in which is largely optional. Noio’s stated aim “to fill you with satisfaction without the frustration” is a motto …"

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Sophie Hunt Rapid Reviews UK Sep 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"On a clear crisp Summer’s day, I like to be outside pottering around in the garden. Tending to plants and weeding brings a sense of tranquillity to what might have been a long week at work. When I saw Cloud …"

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