The Gardens Between+

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A puzzle adventure game about friendship and time manipulation in dreamlike island gardens.

Ratings

4.7

Age

4+

Category

Languages

ENG

Best friends Arina and Frendt fall into a series of vibrant, dreamlike island gardens peppered with everyday objects from their childhood. Together they embark on an emotional journey that examines the significance of their friendship: the memories they’ve built, what must be let go, and what should never be left behind. Lost in a mysterious realm where cause and effect are malleable, the friends find that time flows in all directions. Manipulate time to solve puzzles and reach the apex of each isle. Follow the duo as they unpack and explore their significant moments spent together, lighting up constellations and illuminating threads of a bittersweet narrative. FEATURES • Vibrant, storybook-inspired art style • Dreamy tale of adventure, friendship and growing-up • Gorgeous single player experience with a meaningful personal story • Bespoke ingenious puzzles require the manipulation of time to solve • Accessible design; simple controls, and no text, speech, time pressure or complex UI • Relaxing, ambient soundtrack by feature-artist Tim Shiel • Play in widescreen landscape or tall portrait view • Seventeen achievements to find and complete
Best friends Arina and Frendt embark on an emotional journey through vibrant, dreamlike island gardens filled with objects from their childhood. In a mysterious realm where time flows in all directions, players manipulate time to solve ingenious puzzles and reach the apex of each island. The game explores the significance of their friendship, uncovering memories built together, what must be let go, and what should never be left behind. With a vibrant, storybook-inspired art style and a relaxing soundtrack by Tim Shiel, The Gardens Between offers a contemplative single-player experience with no text, speech, or time pressure, making it accessible and immersive. Winner of multiple awards, including the Apple Design Award 2019 and Mac Game of the Year 2018, this game combines clever time-bending mechanics with a bittersweet narrative.

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Ratings & Reviews

An excellent relaxing but heavy game
Sun Oct 30 2022 Tony6542

It’s a excellent game, for sure. The game gives me some relaxing times and a story to follow. Beware if you're looking for a touch and challenging game, this is not the one. And one more thing, this game is quite heavy. I play it on the iPad pro-2020, but sometimes it slows down my iPad.

My Tidings
Tue Dec 31 2024 Ridiculous Penguin

This game is quite exceptional and presents profound feelings of childhood friendships lost to time. Its puzzles are beautifully crafted and are the epitome of perfect difficulty. I highly encourage those of you who have yet to commence a playthrough of it for it is highly enjoyable

Boring
Tue Oct 18 2022 asdfgghkdkiebdnskdo

Looks nice but gameplay is simplistic and ultimately boring

A beautiful experience.
Wed May 31 2023 JKNewz

Had a blast playing this amazing game. From the animation, music, story and everything that it came with. I highly recommend.

Sort sweet puzzle game
Sun Jun 11 2023 X-lem

Most of the puzzles are self explanatory. There’s a few spots that might cause some challenge for people, but for the most part it’s fairly simple.

A hauntingly beautiful game
Wed Jan 11 2023 Lock Pick Addict

Wonderful game design, beautiful animation and storytelling, haunting soundtrack, challenging puzzles, and a thinly veiled commentary on excessive consumerism. Reminded me of Monument Valley. This game was a joy to play.

Constant crashing
Sat May 20 2023 Share070

Immediately and repeatedly crashes less than a minute in, hopefully this is fixed

Ne fonctionne pas avec manette
Mon Feb 20 2023 Licorne dans une remorque

Le jeu plante après la scène d’ouverture si on joue avec une manette

Keeps crashing
Tue Jan 24 2023 Greer M

I downloaded this game but I can’t play it. It keeps crashing after the opening cut scene. I’ve tried closing all my other apps and restarting my phone but nothing stops it from crashing. :(

Loving it!!
Tue Dec 20 2022 jBuga007

This game is sooo freaking coool!!!

Features

Walkthrough

Navigating the Islands

In The Gardens Between, players guide Arina and Frendt through a series of surreal islands, each representing a memory from their childhood. Use the time manipulation mechanic to move forward and backward, affecting the environment to solve puzzles. For example, in early levels, position Arina to carry a glowing lantern while moving Frendt to interact with objects like switches or platforms to clear paths. Pay attention to how objects move or change when time shifts, as this is key to progressing.

Mastering Time Mechanics

The core mechanic involves controlling time to alter cause and effect. For instance, in one puzzle, you may need to reverse time to make a bridge appear or move a lantern to a specific point before advancing. Experiment with pausing and rewinding to observe how elements like fog bridges, electricity, or moving platforms behave. Each island builds on this mechanic, introducing new challenges like jumping boxes or using old technology creatively.

Gameplays

Puzzle-Solving Experience

Gameplay centers on solving puzzles by manipulating time to navigate memory islands. Players control the flow of time, moving Arina and Frendt to interact with objects like lanterns, switches, and platforms. The goal is to guide the lantern’s light to the island’s apex, unlocking the next stage of the story.

Emotional Narrative Journey

As you progress, the game weaves a heartfelt story of friendship. Each island reveals memories through objects like toys or old technology, with subtle animations and constellations that highlight Arina and Frendt’s bond. The lack of dialogue lets the visuals and music tell a poignant tale, often evoking strong emotions by the end.

Questions And Answers

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    Questions And Answers

    Here are some possible questions and answers that you might find useful

    1. Q:What is the main gameplay mechanic in The Gardens Between?

      A:The main gameplay mechanic is time manipulation, allowing players to move time forward and backward to solve puzzles. This affects the environment, such as moving platforms or activating objects, to help Arina and Frendt reach the top of each island.

    2. Q:Is The Gardens Between suitable for all ages?

      A:Yes, the game is designed to be accessible with simple controls, no text, and no time pressure. Its wholesome narrative and lack of violence make it suitable for players of all ages, though the puzzles may require some creative thinking.

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