Name: A hidden gem
Item: Strange Horticulture
Rating: 8
Author: Neil Yamit

I bought this game after it was featured as one of the Games of the Day. It was a no-brainer really. I like plants and the novelty of a game that revolves around plants drew me into it.

**The Story**

You just inherit an herb shop. Now, you're tasked at helping the people living in and around your village find cures, remedies, and other plant-related wizardry. Gather plants and fungi, identify them, understand when and when not to use them, and be the herbalist every one needs you to be.

**The Gameplay**

It's a mix of plant identification, exploration, nightly puzzles, petting your cat, and figuring out a 'dark mystery'. It's really just point and click.

**The Verdict**

Strange Horticulture is not 'game of the year' material but it has a relaxing _(slightly ominous)_ charm that most new games lack.

I bought this game after it was featured as one of the Games of the Day. It was a no-brainer really. I like plants and the novelty of a game that revolves around plants drew me into it.The StoryYou just inherit an herb shop. Now, you're tasked at helping the people living in and around your village find cures, remedies, and other plant-related wizardry. Gather plants and fungi, identify them, understand when and when not to use them, and be the herbalist every one needs you to be.The GameplayIt's a mix of plant identification, exploration, nightly puzzles, petting your cat, and figuring out a 'dark mystery'. It's really just point and click.The VerdictStrange Horticulture is not 'game of the year' material but it has a relaxing (slightly ominous) charm that most new games lack.

Strange Horticulture

A hidden gem

Player Score

Neil Yamit