Plantera (2016)

by Nish April 1, 2020

written by Nish April 1, 2020 6 minutes read

Summary

Release Year: 2016
Genres: Indie, Simulator, Strategy
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita, Wii U
Developers: VaragtP
Publishers: Ratalaika Games, VaragtP

Plantera: A Charming and Addictive Gardening Game

Plantera is a charming and addictive gardening game that will keep you entertained for hours on end. With its beautiful graphics, fun gameplay, and endless possibilities, Plantera is a must-play for any fan of casual games.

Gameplay

The goal of Plantera is to grow your own garden and breed plants and animals to earn coins with their produce. You can use the coins to buy new plants and animals, as well as special items and garden expansions.

To start playing, you’ll need to choose a plot of land and plant some seeds. Once your plants have grown, you can harvest them and sell their produce for coins. You can also breed your plants to create new varieties with different colors and stats.

In addition to plants, you can also raise animals on your farm. Animals can provide you with milk, eggs, and other products that you can sell for coins. You can also breed your animals to create new breeds with different colors and stats.

As you progress in the game, you’ll level up and gain access to new plants, animals, and items. You’ll also be able to expand your garden and build new structures.

Features

Grow your own garden and breed plants and animals
Earn coins by selling your produce
Buy new plants, animals, and items
Expand your garden and build new structures
Level up and gain access to new features
Compete with friends on the leaderboards

Graphics and Sound

Plantera features beautiful hand-drawn graphics that bring the garden to life. The game’s soundtrack is also very charming and relaxing.

Replayability

Plantera is a very replayable game. There are endless possibilities for creating your own unique garden. You can also compete with friends on the leaderboards to see who can grow the most successful garden.

Overall

Tips for Playing Plantera

Start by planting a variety of crops. This will help you earn coins more quickly.
Breed your plants to create new varieties with different colors and stats.
Raise animals to provide you with milk, eggs, and other products that you can sell for coins.
Expand your garden as soon as possible. This will give you more space to grow plants and animals.
Level up to gain access to new plants, animals, and items.
Compete with friends on the leaderboards to see who can grow the most successful garden.

Conclusion

Plantera is a charming and addictive gardening game that is perfect for casual gamers of all ages. With its beautiful graphics, fun gameplay, and endless possibilities, Plantera is a must-play for any fan of casual games.

Review Score

8/10

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Nish

Nish is a software engineer by day and avid gamer who loves to play video games after he puts his two boys to bed. His insights delve into the mechanics, and storytelling of the games he plays with the aim to share his passion with the audience. He loves to travel back to his native India and travel the country on his restored Royal Enfield Bullet 350, a relic from a simpler time, like some of the games he plays.