Mutazione

This is one of my favourite games and over a year since I played it, I still think about it regularly and with joy. It really left a big impression on me. I loved the island, the characters and the stories. And the gardens growing to music! The game has this beautiful atmosphere that sort of steals over you without you realising it, and settles deep into you like mist and the sound of rain - at least that's how it was for me. I loved the depth and complexity within the stories of every character in the game, and within the island community as a collective. And overall, the kindness and goodness at the heart of it all.

such an amazing game , it had a slow start, but eventually the game slowly pieced itself together with the gardening aspect that moved along perfectly in unison with the story-line of the game, it is also coupled with VERY intense dramaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Such a gorgeously cozy game! This was the first game I truly got hooked on. I'm still new to gaming in general (better late than never!), and I have to say that this game was one of the most beautiful experiences I've had in a while! The story was gorgeous and the visuals were stunning. It was very calming and I feel like I want to move to Mutazione now! Definitely recommend for people who want a cozy game that ISN'T a farming sim or something similar! I definitely want to play their other game now!

Basically a visual novel with an incredibly lightweight gardening mini-game attached. The writing made me angry at times, and I spent too much time just walking. Forgiving people unconditionally, who haven't shown that they have changed, is not a virtue. If you agree with me on this, I think you'll find this game frustrating.

I really enjoyed this game. The art is so beautiful and the characters and setting are so charmingly strange. I only had two issues, the first was a small one: I feel like everything is a bit spoon-fed to you. I would have enjoyed a bit more of a challenge. The second was bigger (SPOILERS AHEAD) I felt really uncomfortable with Tung and Ailin's sexual relationship. It was portrayed like it was a mistake because Ailin was with someone else at the time and not wrong because of the clearly differential power dynamic between a 18 and 37 year old. They make it a point (twice) to say that Tung is of age to consent, but that doesn't mean Ailin wasn't being predatory. After that reveal I just hated Ailin and it interfered a bit with the enjoyment of the game.

At times blissful, at others intense, always a delight to behold. Exceptionally charming animations, character design, and world-building accompany a story fit for anyone who's a fan of "cozy games", mystery, and gardening.

I adore this game. It is so beautifully considered in every aspect. The narrative, music, aesthetic all create a rarified world that at once has its own life but gently leaves space for you to bring your own stuff to it. A healing game of great beauty. Thank you for creating this Die Gute Fabrik!