8.0
Prune is a beautiful and minimalistic physics-based action-puzzler in which we grow trees by cutting off some of their branches so the remaining can grow faster and eventually reach the sunlight.
Prune
Joel McDonald · Jul 23, 2015
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Prune is a love letter to trees. A game about the beauty and joy of cultivation. With a swipe of a finger, grow and shape your tree into the sunlight while avoiding the dangers of a hostile world. Bring life to a forgotten landscape, and uncover a story hidden deep beneath the soil.
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- t’s a very calming experience; it is almost ethereal in presentation, and somehow manages to be genteel and challenging simultaneously. It ratchets up the gameplay oh so imperceptibly, adding in new elements as it goes, and mostly disallowing for boredom to set in. It’s a safe game, bereft of in-game disturbances, and probably worth the investment its one-time $3.99 price tag calls for.
- 9.4It is an artsy, minimalist and accessible game for the fans of the relaxing, atmospheric and non-aggressive brain teasers. Simple game mechanics and soft ambience create an immersive spectacle that’s very comforting and positive. The replay value depends on how you take it. I still strive to grow that lush tree, but since there are no limits to perfection, I am hopelessly hooked on Prune.
- 9.0Prune is a unique experience that is absolutely worth checking out because it's special in all of the ways that most other games usually aren't. It isn't terribly long, and sometimes it can be a little frustrating to re-grow trees on some challenging levels, but the way it visually explores and unfolds narrative is amazing. This alone makes it a must play.
- 8.2It's so unique that it won't appeal to all audiences. It's not particularly thrilling, but it's one that should be played at least once. You won't regret it.
- And really, Prune is a game that you must play. My review feels short, but because this is something that grows from such simple origins, of being about trimming trees with finger swipes, and it grows out into something gorgeous and complex. Simple but beautiful, and something truly unique. Play Prune.
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