Michael Kitchin writes, “When it comes down to it, I think Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator does what it sets out to do. It’s a comfortable game with very little strife or stakes. Growing and maintaining the garden has a simplicity to it and the brief days allow the pacing to largely stay steady. The story mode delivers a structure that does provide a tutorial whilst pushing you gently towards greater goals. I do wish the inventory management has a little smarter but it hasn’t dampened my spirits too much. It is a time investment but can be rewarding when the garden really opens up to you.”
