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Review of Manifold Garden on Xbox Series X/S

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Nov 2020
Cover image of Manifold Garden on Xbox Series X/S
Gamefings Score: 9
Released: 10 Nov 2020
Genre: Puzzle
Developer: William Chyr Studio
Publisher: William Chyr Studio

Introduction

Welcome to 'Manifold Garden,' the game where gravity is just a loose suggestion and puzzles are as twisted as a pretzel on a roller coaster! It's like if M.C. Escher decided to take a holiday and ended up bringing all his weird architectural ideas along for the ride. In this game, you'll navigate a beautifully surreal world while attempting to make sense of a universe that's consistently trying to mess with your head. Buckle up - it's about to get geometrically complicated!

Gameplay

Imagine walking through a world where up is down, and down is... wait, did I just fall into another version of the same platform? Yes, yes you did! In 'Manifold Garden,' you maniacally manipulate gravity to turn walls into floors and floors into ceilings. The world is a vibrant kaleidoscope of colors that helps guide the player's gravitational directionality - because why not add a little flair to your confusion? The puzzles involve a lot of thinking outside the box, which translates to a lot of trial and error, and maybe a few choice words as you try to figure out whether the next leap of faith is a leap of joy or a leap of sheer frustration. The gameplay involves solving a series of interconnected puzzles in beautiful landscapes that seem to repeat infinitely. Suitable for anyone who loves a challenge or has an addiction to geometry - yes, even you, Mathlete!

Graphics

Buckle your seat belt, because the graphics in 'Manifold Garden' are nothing short of mesmerizing. The game dazzles with stunning visuals reminiscent of an art installation that's on a permanent sugar high. Think bright colors and clean lines mixed with the impossible architecture that would make even a seasoned architect question their sanity. Each environment feels alive, even if the world is a peculiar blend of sterile yet captivating designs. It's a breathtaking experience that will likely result in many photos taken for your social media feed (because we all know the world needs more screenshots of mind-bending beauty). Overall, the aesthetics can be described as 'hypnotically beautiful' - and no, I didn't just steal that from a critic. I totally came up with that all by myself, thank you very much!

Conclusion

'Manifold Garden' manages to offer a unique blend of artistic visual splendor and brain-bending puzzles that will make you feel like you've just stepped into a dreamscape. It's the perfect balance of beauty and challenge that beckons to be explored - but be warned: frustration may ensue if you happen to fall off too many ledges! If you're craving a game that's as much about seeing stunning abstract landscapes as it is about using your noggin, then this title ought to be on your radar. So grab your Xbox, dive in and enjoy this beautiful whirlwind where gravity has taken a vacation and puzzles await. I'd say it's a solid 9 out of 10 - whether that's for the puzzles, visuals or my absolutely charming personality is up for debate, but I digress! Grab your controller and start defying logic - you've earned it!

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