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Humor-filled indie adventure game created by the makers of Machinarium and Samorost.
Botanicula is a casual, funny and point & click game
developed and published by Amanita Design.
Released on May 07th 2012 is available on Windows and MacOS
in 10 languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Japanese, Polish, Czech and Simplified Chinese.
It has received 6,285 reviews of which 5,974 were positive and 311 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Gamivo.
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Windows
- OS *:Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista/7/8/10
- Processor:1.6 Ghz Processor
- Memory:1 GB RAM
- DirectX®:5.0
- Hard Drive:550 MB HD space
MacOS
- OS:Snow Leopard or later.
- Processor:Intel Mac
- Memory:1 GB RAM
- Hard Drive:550 MB HD space
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Botanicula: Microscopic Masterpiece Botanicula is a simplistic, wordless point-and-click story that doesn’t even function correctly on PC. On paper, it shouldn’t be worth anyone’s time, but Amanita’s signature flair is so irresistible that I find myself left with very little gripes at all. Yes, it’s hardly the Citizen Kane of gaming, but maybe Botanicula’s innocent, dreamlike quality will recapture some childhood happiness in you, if only for but a moment. I’m not sure what it is that keeps bringing me back to Amanita’s games. It’s not like they’re particularly fun: usually, the gameplay loop at its most complex is figuring out in which order to click things in the scene. Botanicula is one of their worst offenders here. First of all, on PC it doesn’t even work correctly. Mouse clicks sometimes do nothing, the resolution is stuck to a low setting, and using inventory objects would sometimes break my game. Botanicula’s puzzles don’t fare much better. They’re about as much of a puzzle as figuring out how to cook instant noodles is. While often just too easy, they can also quickly become frustrating when the solution turns out to just be repetition and luck. Puzzles become mildly interesting when the game asks you to pick one of the characters best suited to each segment, but I found their solutions rarely made enough sense to be satisfying. With all of that said, I don’t think engaging puzzles were ever Amanita’s focus. Botanicula is more like an animated painting, a portrait of a world we can interact with but never fully enter. Did you ever flip a log as a kid and stare at the bustling society of insects you had just revealed, occasionally poking one to see what it does? That’s how it feels to play Botanicula. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3617506419 Botanicula’s childlike merriment is apparent everywhere. The story is permeated by a consistent weird silliness: humour is often goofy, sometimes slapstick and occasionally gory. It’s a much more honest take on children’s humour than a Western title would admit to. I mean how often did we crush or mangle those bugs we found under the log? The world, characters, music and story all have a hazy, dreamlike quality to them too, helped along by Amanita’s obsession with keeping any form of wording out of their games. Laws of physics may exist, but they only apply when convenient. Botanicula’s story is simple enough to follow: a bunch of small animated plant-things are trying to excise a shadowy blight from their home tree, but its details are deliberately kept vague. It coagulates in an unreal and hazy feeling, like a bedtime story told when half asleep, or a half-remembered TV show. You could even describe it as Lynchian , and it’s one of the very few studios today that is consistently producing anything that even remotely approaches Lynch’s style. While Amanita has always remained stubborn with the inclusion of any kind of spoken word, human mouths are still hard at work in Botanicula. Music, character voices and even sound design all draw extensively on a capella -style onomatopoeia that contributes further to the game’s aesthetic of childlike bliss. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3617506207 But if anything truly carries Botanicula, it’s Amanita’s mastery of visual art. Botanicula was the inception of what I’ve dubbed their “ Glowy ” style, used in later games like Chuchel , or Happy Game . It’s a style almost diametrically opposed to their usual hand-drawn aesthetic, and while initially feeling low effort, thanks to its innately lower-detail nature, it will constantly surprise you with its subtlety and ethereal beauty. Every object is mildly translucent, and it has a very unique bacteria-under-the-microscope vibe, really reinforcing Botanicula’s expression of tiny scale. Amanita games also have this habit of hitting you with an art-fueled sledgehammer in the unlikeliest of places. In one room of Botanicula, you walk into what appears to be a massive expanse of nothingness sparsely dotted with mountains. It’s only after making some noise that you realize it’s not a mountain, it’s a turtle. It’s a turtle eating a sapling of the same tree you have spent the entire game exploring until this point. The artstyle of this turtle is noticeably more realistic, accentuating the canyon in scale between your world, and his. It reminds you that the universe is a lot bigger than you and your plant buddies, and feels akin to an insect’s first time perceiving the full enormity of a human being. It’s really cool what art can do. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3617505917 Botanicula is one of those games I couldn’t ever stop playing as a kid. Half of the reason might have been because I had it on my iPad (which it feels like it was made for, even though it was initially released on PC). Other than that though, I’m not sure what it was about this hour-long adventure that kept me coming back for more. By any rights, Botanicula shouldn’t be nearly as good as it is. When returning to the game for this review’s screenshots, I was softlocked four times before finally reaching the parts I wanted. It has so many problems in so many of the crucial categories for a game to succeed, but its style is so sincere, its quirks so charming and its studio so committed that I just adore it anyway. Botanicula doesn’t ask for much of your time or money, because it knows it doesn’t have much to give in return. Like a child who has found a cool bug under a rock, the creators just had a really neat idea to share, and want everyone to see it. And I think you should, too. Follow our Curator page, [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/41449676/]Summit Reviews , to see more high quality reviews regularly. [url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/GentleHoovy/recommended/]More of my reviews here!
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Botanicula is yet another interesting point n click from Amanita Design, behind Samorost and Machinarium. Following a group of 5 different bugs and creatures from the forest, they band together to stop what seems to be the evil. Big spiders? Not sure, but it's bad and it must be stopped. Separated into 5 different levels (and a 6th final level), there is a big variation in what the world looks like with various creatures to meet and puzzles to solve. Much like the dev's previous games, you move around a lot only to come back later to an area you already had been in to progress - either because you needed to active or collect something. Once again, this game offers a unique art design and a fitting soundtrack. It is obvious at this point that this and its voice-less storytelling are the strongest parts in the games from Amanita. I can definitely recommend this game if you want to play more of the catalogue that the studio has to offer!
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A Trip Down Memory Lane with Botanicula Botanicula isn't just a game; it's an entire era from my childhood, a warm and vivid memory that I still revisit to this day. When I think of it, a string of the most delightful emotions immediately comes to mind. Enchantment at First Sight I remember the first time I loaded up Botanicula. From those very first seconds, I was utterly drawn into this astonishing world, drawn with such affection and meticulous attention to detail. Every screen, every nook and cranny, was imbued with a special atmosphere, unlike anything else. I think it was precisely this that made me realise straight away that I was looking at something quite extraordinary. The characters – these little, amusing creatures – immediately stole my heart. Each one with their own personality, their own quirks, yet all so charming and harmless. I felt like I was a part of their small but incredibly important mission. Adventures Full of Discoveries The gameplay in Botanicula is a story all on its own. No pressure, no fiddly tasks or timers. Just calm exploration, click after click. And every click could bring something new: a funny animation, an unexpected interaction, or a clue to the next step. It was like a unfolding fairy tale, where each action led to a fresh discovery. I could happily sit for hours just looking at everything around me, sometimes finding hidden details I hadn't even suspected were there. This sense of exploration and curiosity was absolutely key for me. The Sounds of a Living World And the music! Oh, the Botanicula soundtrack still gives me goosebumps. It perfectly complemented the visuals, pulling you even deeper into that world. The sounds of nature, the rustling leaves, the strange and comical exclamations of the creatures – all of it created the sensation of a living, breathing world. Sometimes I'd simply turn on the game just to listen to the music, close my eyes, and be transported right back to that serene and magical place. More Than Just a Game For me, Botanicula isn't merely a game; it's an entire chapter of my childhood, filled with cosiness, kindness, and incredible imagination. It taught me to notice the beauty in small things, to appreciate tranquillity, and to revel in simple discoveries. It's the kind of game I'll definitely show my own children when the time comes, so they too can immerse themselves in this wonderful adventure. It's something that will stay with me forever.
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Special thank's to developers and all people who bought Amanita Design games to support Ukraine. russian angry kids lowered steam rating
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Botanicula is a magical story about friendship, hope, and the fight against darkness in a breathtaking world of living nature. In the dense woods lies a danger, darkness leeching life from its denizens. Five friends, no bigger than bugs, go on a dangerous quest to rescue the last seed of the Tree of Life. They will meet friendly and hostile creatures, solve puzzles and reveal the magical secrets of this world. Huge thanks to Amanita Design for standing with Ukraine! You have repeatedly organized charitable initiatives to help our country in these difficult times. For those who are unaware, here’s what Amanita Design posted on their social media and Steam: [quote=Amanita Design] "From March 26 to April 2, we are donating 100% of the proceeds from all our games and DLC to People in Need to support humanitarian relief in Ukraine, where Russian forces continue their invasion, committing war crimes and atrocities against civilians. Your contribution will help provide food, warmth, home repairs, and essential care to families and individuals suffering under ongoing Russian aggression." As a Ukrainian, I am sincerely grateful for this initiative. I have purchased all of your games along with the DLC and encourage everyone who values quality indie projects and humanity to do the same. Ignore the review-bombing from Russians who complain about "politics in games" or even post hateful comments and threats simply because of your support for Ukraine. Your actions are a true testament to humanity and solidarity, and many players deeply appreciate them.
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Botanicula is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam.
Botanicula is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 14.99€ on Steam.
Botanicula received 5,974 positive votes out of a total of 6,285 achieving an impressive rating of 9.18.
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Botanicula was developed and published by Amanita Design.
Botanicula is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Botanicula is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Botanicula is not playable on Linux.
Botanicula is a single-player game.
There is a DLC available for Botanicula. Explore additional content available for Botanicula on Steam.
Botanicula does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Botanicula does not support Steam Remote Play.
Botanicula is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Amanita Design
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07 May 2012
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