Strange Horticulture (PC) - Steam Key - United States

Strange Horticulture (PC) - Steam Key - United States

Product Overview

Strange Horticulture is a puzzle video game developed by Bad Viking and published by Iceberg Interactive. Released in 2022, the game features a narrative-driven experience centered around plant identification and shop management. Players assume the role of the proprietor of Strange Horticulture, a plant shop in the town of Undermere, tasked with identifying and providing flora to a variety of customers.

Key Features

• Plant Identification:

  The core gameplay loop involves identifying unknown plants. Players utilize an in-game encyclopedia, observation, and deductive reasoning to match new specimens with their correct names and properties. This process often requires examining visual characteristics, consulting textual descriptions, and cross-referencing information.

• Shop Management:

  Players operate Strange Horticulture, an independent plant shop. This includes serving customers who request specific plants or seek remedies for various ailments. Successful identification and provision of plants influence customer satisfaction and progression.

• Exploration:

  The game incorporates a map of Undermere and its surrounding areas. Players can explore these locations to discover new plants, uncover clues, and advance the overarching narrative. Exploration is typically point-and-click, revealing new interactable elements or pathways.

• Narrative Progression:

  Strange Horticulture features a branching narrative with multiple endings. Player choices, particularly regarding plant provision and investigative actions, influence the story's direction and ultimate outcome. The plot involves a local mystery and a developing understanding of the plants' unique properties.

• Atmospheric Presentation:

  The game employs a distinct visual style and sound design to create a specific atmosphere. The art direction emphasizes detailed illustrations of plants and a somewhat gothic, mysterious aesthetic for Undermere.

Platform and Region

This product is a digital key for the PC version of Strange Horticulture, redeemable via the Steam platform. The key is region-locked to the United States.

Release date: 21.01.2022