For some time now I’ve known about this game and boy the news is quite good for the developer. The team over at Viz Media and Rose City Games has announced GARDEN STORY, a new single-player social simulator and adventure RPG scheduled to launch in Spring 2020 is signing a publishing deal. GARDEN STORY is developed by Picogram, and will be co-published by Rose City Games, developers of VIZ Media’s THE WORLD NEXT DOOR and CAT LADY games.
If you haven’t played The World Next Door, you should really pick it up. I got to go hands-on with it at PAX East 2019 and have been playing it on and off since. As for the game Cat Lady, it’s yet another game I’ve been keeping an eye on and having our writers check out at PAX West 2019. If that wasn’t all GARDEN STORY will be at PAX West 2019 as well. Now if you’re wondering what GARDEN STORY is you don’t need to look far.
In GARDEN STORY, players take on the role of Concord, the newly appointed village guardian. There are lots to keep this helpful adventurer busy; not only do your neighbors need assistance, but a mysterious Rot has also seeped into the foundations of the once flourishing island. Fortunately, Concord won’t be working at this alone. Help your friends with their struggles, and they’ll help you through yours. Balance caring for the environment, exploring new regions, and fostering new friendships as you solve puzzles and help restore the Grove to glory! Below is the trailer for the game, which after watching makes me want to play the game even more since it reminds me of Zelda and Animal Crossing, which are both top games in my choice.
“GARDEN STORY is an exciting addition to VIZ’s growing game catalog,” says Brad Woods, Chief Marketing Officer, VIZ Media. “The game’s development furthers our position in the indie game space and builds upon our relationships with the talented indie studios and developers at Picogram and Rose City Games. No gardening experience is required!”
Developer and artist Picogram says, “I’ve always loved working with the talented people at Rose City Games, and I’ve been a big fan of VIZ Media’s work since I was a kid. To say the least, the journey to this point has been nothing short of wild! Believe it!”
“We met Picogram a couple years back at one of our community events with Portland Indie Game Squad, and we love what they do,” says Corey Warning, co- founder of Rose City Games. “I’m so excited that we get to be a part of making GARDEN STORY happen – it’s really something special!”
Follow the development of the GARDEN STORY game on Twitter at @gardenstorygame. For more information, please visit GardenStoryGame.com, and wishlist the game on Steam.
