The whimsical cartoon RPGGarden Storyis available now onXbox Game Passfor consoles and PC. The new arrival also supports touch controls and Cloud Gaming so that players can stream it to their mobile devices.
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Originally released for PC andNintendo Switch in 2021,Garden Storyofficially launched for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S on July 11. Published by Rose City Games and developed by Picogram, players take the role of an adventurous young grape named Concord. As the newly-appointed Guardian of the Grove, it’s their duty to protect their island and its inhabitants from the invasive Rot. Along the way, Concord will make new friends while helping to change their world for the better.
Developers describeGarden Storyas “A satisfying journey of rebuilding and collecting.” Players will travel from village to village, defending their teammates, collecting items, and repairing buildings and friendships alike. Concord’s job is to unite the fruit, frogs, and fungus while inspiring them to help fight back against the encroaching Rot. Players will also see their actions affecting the world around them as they restore structures and clear out signs of the Rot’s presence.Garden Storyplayers will also help Concord grow alongside their world, collecting their predecessor’s memories as he uncovers the Grove’s secret past.
However, while Concord is a busy grape, Picogram still wants players to go at their own pace, whether that means quick 12-minute bursts or hours-long gameplay sessions. Players can cultivate gardens and collect libraries as they enjoy the Grove’s idyllic atmosphere and charming music. While there are plenty of adventures to go on, developers wantedGarden Storyto bea cozy and relaxing gamerather than a challenging action RPG.
Garden Storyenjoys a “Very Positive” rating on Steam, with 95% of players recommending the game. However, the game’s Metacritic scores are decidedly more mixed, with the PC and Nintendo Switch versions scoring a 70% and 73%, respectively. In addition, it usually retails for $19.99, about the cost of two months ofGame Pass for PC. Still, while it might not be worth subscribing to Game Pass just forGarden Story, it could be a great addition to some players’ libraries.
Garden Storyis available on PC, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
