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The logic of the miniature garden

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

Should you play it?

Guide your adventure with beautiful girls through the mysterious campus. Adventure aside, this game also draws a vivid picture of the darkness filled inside Hakoniwa City. As a human the protagonist can't do much about it, but he has been observing. What will he see?

What works
  • Engaging mystery and romance story
  • Multiple branching routes and endings
  • Unique story lock and key progression system
  • Attractive anime-style artwork and character design
  • Substantial content length for price
Things to keep in mind
  • Poor english translation and localization
  • Story lock system can disrupt narrative flow
  • Some narrative pacing issues and rushed character routes
  • Dated graphics and ui design
  • Lack of polish and bugs reported

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The logic of the miniature garden: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fellowship.

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