Horticular (PC) – Steam Gift – EUROPE

Horticular is a soothing and imaginative garden-builder that invites you to breathe new life into a magical, long-abandoned garden. Summoned by mysterious gnomes, your mission is to transform this forgotten space into a lush paradise, all while contending with challenges and discovering the garden’s hidden secrets.

Gameplay Overview:

• Creative Freedom: Build and expand your garden at your own pace. Choose from hundreds of unlockable surface types and items to create the garden of your dreams. Whether you focus on developing new vegetable plots, following engaging storylines, or simply enjoying the view, the pace is entirely up to you.
• Animal Ecosystem: Design habitats to attract and sustain a variety of adorable animals. Each species has specific needs, and you’ll need to plan carefully to meet their requirements. Keep them happy and healthy to ensure they stay in your garden—neglecting their needs may drive them away.
• Immersive World: Experience a dynamic garden diorama with a day-night cycle and weather effects. Weather conditions influence the garden and its inhabitants—rain may bring a cozy atmosphere, but also some unwanted visitors, while lightning and storms can pose additional challenges.
• Maintaining Magic: Use magical gloves and the help of gnomes to address issues like garden decay and corruption from your nemesis. Keeping your garden vibrant requires a balance of magic and care.
• Garden Upgrades: Customize your gameplay by upgrading abilities and investing in new items. Each playthrough offers unique choices, but nothing is permanently locked, allowing you to explore all content without missing out.
• Pen Pals: Interact with quirky characters who send you letters with tasks and rewards. These characters add depth to the story and provide additional activities and incentives.

Key Features:

• Personalized Garden Building: Enjoy creative freedom with extensive customization options for your garden. No matter how you choose to develop it, your garden will reflect your personal touch.
• Animal Habitats: Design and maintain environments for a diverse range of animals. Meeting their needs and keeping them content adds an extra layer of engagement to your gardening experience.
• Dynamic Environment: Adapt to changing weather and day-night cycles, which affect both the garden’s aesthetics and gameplay. Manage the impact of these elements to keep your garden flourishing.
• Magical Maintenance: Utilize magic to combat decay and corruption, ensuring your garden remains vibrant and thriving.
• Upgrades and Personalization: Upgrade your abilities, invest in new items, and personalize your garden with decorative elements. No choice is final, so you can explore all options and content.
• Interactive Story: Engage with a cast of quirky characters through letters and tasks. Their stories and rewards add depth to the gameplay and provide ongoing objectives.
• Additional Features: Rename animals, participate in gardening competitions, exchange plant nectar for decorations, capture and share beautiful garden snapshots, and modify the game using accessible data files and an included editor.

In Horticular, you’ll find a relaxing yet engaging experience where creativity, strategy, and magic come together to create a flourishing and personalized garden.