The Gardens Between
Release Date: 19 Sep, 2018
The Gardens Between is a single-player adventure-puzzle game about time, memory and friendship.
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.
Manipulate time to solve puzzles and reach the apex of each isle. Follow the duo as they unpack and explore their precious moments spent together, lighting up constellations and illuminating threads of a bittersweet narrative.
"Full of creative touches and small magical moments."
- GameSpot
"An incredibly clever and frighteningly intricate puzzle formula."
- Nintendo Life
"Every element works in unison with everything else to deliver on an idea."
- Shindig.nz
"A magical journey that’s well worth your time."
- Polygon
"You really need to play it."
- Engadget
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.
Manipulate time to solve puzzles and reach the apex of each isle. Follow the duo as they unpack and explore their precious 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 full detail on your gorgeous 4k screen
Reception
"Full of creative touches and small magical moments."
- GameSpot
"An incredibly clever and frighteningly intricate puzzle formula."
- Nintendo Life
"Every element works in unison with everything else to deliver on an idea."
- Shindig.nz
"A magical journey that’s well worth your time."
- Polygon
"You really need to play it."
- Engadget
Awards and Festivals
- Apple 'Mac Game of the Year' Winner 2018
- 'Game of the Year' Winner at the Australia Game Developer Awards 2018
- 'Most Innovative Game' Winner by RocketBeans.tv 2018
- 'Best Technology' Winner at Sense Of Wonder Night 2018
- 'Visual Excellence' Finalist at IGF 2018
- 'Best of MIX' Winner at MIX Seattle 2018
- 'Game Design Excellence' Winner BIC Fest 2017
- Plus another twenty industry award nominations
- Made the final selection of indie game festivals across the world, including; Indie MEGABOOTH (PAX East, West, Aus), Indie Arena at Gamescom, IGF, IGF China, Day of the Devs, Out of Index, ACMI, Unity Showcase, BIC Fest, Cinekid MediaLab, and Sense of Wonder Night.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows
Minimum:
- OS: 7
- Processor: 1.8 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD 4000 Series
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended:
- OS: 10
- Processor: 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 780
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Mac OS X
Minimum:
- OS: 10.11.6 (El Capitan)
- Processor: 1.8 GHz
- Graphics: Intel HD 4000 Series
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended:
- OS: 10.13.6 (High Sierra)
- Processor: 2.4 GHz
- Graphics: Radeon R9 M370X
- Storage: 2 GB available space
SteamOS + Linux
Minimum:
- Processor: 1.8 GHz
- Graphics: Intel HD 4000 Series
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended:
- Processor: 2.4 GHz
- Graphics: GeForce 780
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Great Catch!
What's under the table cloth?
Reset The Dominos
Restore the board to a clean state.
Saw Through Time
Saw the plank. Next, get a hammer.
Gone Fishing
Arina’s at the end of her rope.
Reach For The Sky
Pluck the moon right out of the sky.
The Gardens Complete
Friends apart, memories remain.
Game Over
Super Silly Crow is defeated.
Don't touch that!
(Secret achievement)
Moving In
A sneaky stowaway Garden Friend.
Found You!
(Secret achievement)
New Friends
A Garden Friend is hiding in the Esky.
Stargazing
A Cosmic Garden Friend phones home.
Staying Up Late
Super Silly Crow escapes the TV.
Our Secret Clubhouse
A Garden Friend sneaks a look.
Mischievous Discoveries
A Garden Friend follows on a school trip.
An Expedition Goes Down The Drain
A Garden Friend gums up the pipes.
Friendly Fire
(Secret achievement)
