Strange Horticulture

Strange Horticulture

Strange Horticulture is a point-and-click adventure game that tasks players with solving an occult mystery. The game is set in the town of Undermere, which is surrounded by hag-infested forests and rugged mountains. Players take on the role of the Horticulturist, owner of a local plant store. As customers come by the shop, the Horticulturist is quickly thrust into the mystery. 

Players must explore the lands beyond the store to find new plants, but they must be careful not to succumb to the dark powers at work in the world. The game makes use of context clues to help players determine which places to visit and which to avoid. 

Graphics

Strange Horticulture features hand-drawn graphics that give the game a unique look. The game's art style is reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventure games, but with a modern twist. The game's environments are detailed and well-rendered, and the character sprites are expressive and animate well. The game's visuals are one of its strongest aspects.

Gameplay

Strange Horticulture is a point-and-click adventure game, and as such, gameplay revolves around solving puzzles. Players will need to use their wits to figure out how to progress through the game's myriad of puzzles. The game does a good job of providing players with context clues, but some of the puzzles can be quite challenging. The game follows a fairly straightforward path, however, players have the option to venture into some separate areas if they so desire.

Replay Value

Strange Horticulture is a relatively short game, but it is packed with puzzles and challenges. Players may find themselves revisiting the game to try and solve puzzles that they couldn't figure out the first time around. The game includes various conclusions, offering an appealing reason for replaying.