The Garden of...
Eden.
PixelJunk Eden to be precise.
I purchased this game a couple days ago and I have to say it is marvelous.
Basically you are this little ninja-troll like creature that needs to collect plant essence called spectra in order to make your own "eden". You go into various gardens and you attempt to find these elusive seeds of life. To do so, you will need to use your agility and your handy silk rope (I like to think of it as ninja rope) to attack the massive spores that are floating around to release their pollen. Once the pollen is released it will rush to the nearest seed to pollinate it. Once the seed has absorbed enough pollen it is ready to sprout which requires a kick-start by you touching it. These seeds will grow new plants which allows you to reach higher places, more seeds and more plants. Eventually you will reach a spectra and the process starts all over again...
OK, so maybe it isn't so simple to explain, but it is a really simple game, and addicting as hell.
The art style in this game is stunning. A single, bright, vibrant color represents all known material in the gardens you visit, while a the background is a different color for contrast. Thats it. 2 colors.
The music is where this game really shines though. The entire game is has a soundtrack by some trance dj named Baiyon. Not a lot to say here other than you have to like trance music if you are going to like this game.
Check it out:
August 6, 2008 at 2:17 PM
OK, see, now I have to come hang out with you and your amazing girlfriend. Pick a date, I'm coming by. top
August 6, 2008 at 2:46 PM
You are always welcome at my place. Date/Time isn't an issue, usually.
First things first though, you have to come back to the East Coast. :-P top