This is a troubling review.

Firstly, the few hours I played Calendula, I enjoyed my time with it.

It's certainly far more different compared to other games out there, and is certainly all the more interesting for it.

Compared to gems like Pony Island, however, Calendula ultimately comes across as a shallow experience, meant to be had once. It's not a long game either, with most achievements taken in within an hour or 2.

Its biggest failing, though, is that it could've been something good, but ultimately settles for mediocrity, namely with going for a theme that is beaten to the ground, compared to its opening premise, which easily showcases the best parts of the themes it runs with. A pity, then, that it decides to discard those in favor of something more cheap, that seems profound, but ultimately isn't.

Puzzles are fairly straightforward, with the exception of one particularly obnoxious puzzle. Though even that one can be solved with some patience.

Overall? A 5.5/10 from me.

P.S. That soundtrack is amazing.

This is a troubling review. Firstly, the few hours I played Calendula, I enjoyed my time with it. It's certainly far more different compared to other games out there, and is certainly all the more interesting for it. Compared to gems like Pony Island, however, Calendula ultimately comes across as a shallow experience, meant to be had once. It's not a long game either, with most achievements taken in within an hour or 2. Its biggest failing, though, is that it could've been something good, but ultimately settles for mediocrity, namely with going for a theme that is beaten to the ground, compared to its opening premise, which easily showcases the best parts of the themes it runs with. A pity, then, that it decides to discard those in favor of something more cheap, that seems profound, but ultimately isn't. Puzzles are fairly straightforward, with the exception of one particularly obnoxious puzzle. Though even that one can be solved with some patience. Overall? A 5.5/10 from me. P.S. That soundtrack is amazing.