You know the drill by now. A new week brings a new wave of budget-friendly puzzlers, and Afil Games are once again at the front of the swarm, as they deliver Bee Flowers: Save the Garden to the world.
Bee Flowers: Save the Garden, is the third chapter in their hexagonal grid puzzle series. This new installment is available right now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC. If you play on PlayStation or Nintendo Switch, it should also be available to you.
As is now tradition, this one arrives with a head-scratching array of purchasing options, including a no-brainer bundle deal for those with an Xbox and a PC.
Back to the Hive: What’s New in the Garden?
In Bee Flowers: Save the Garden, you are once again tasked with guiding bees through stunning environments by solving logic puzzles on a hexagonal grid. The goal remains simple: connect paths to deliver vital pollen to the flowers and save the garden.
This third chapter features 30 carefully designed levels spread across three distinct biomes, each introducing new mechanics to freshen up the formula:
- Green Fields: A peaceful starting area, perfect for learning the core mechanics and getting used to the game’s rhythm.
- Autumn Grove: An autumnal scene where fallen leaves cover the paths and strong winds can affect the bees’ movement, adding a new layer of challenge.
- Winter Hollow: A cold, serene environment where the puzzles are designed to require more planning and careful attention.
A History of Honey (and Average Scores)
We have a history with this particular buzzy kingdom, and it’s been a decidedly average one. In our 2.5/5 review of the original Bee Flowers, we called it “about as average a game as you can get.“
The sequel, Bee Flowers: Royal Garden, also scored a 2.5/5, where we concluded: “If you want easy, over-in-an-hour gaming, head to this buzzy kingdom immediately. But don’t arrive at the gates of Bee Flowers: Royal Garden expecting anything near a test of your puzzling mind… It really is another day, and another Afil Games Gamerscore provider.“
With new mechanics like wind and path-covering leaves, the big question is whether Save the Garden can elevate the series beyond its simple, Gamerscore-friendly roots.
A Bizarrely Priced Bundle is the Sweetest Deal
Afil Games continues its trend of offering some interesting purchasing options on the Xbox Store. You’ll want to pay close attention before you part with your cash:
- Bee Flowers: Save the Garden (Xbox Series X|S Optimised Edition): £4.19
- Bee Flowers: Save the Garden (Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S Edition): £4.19
- Bee Flowers: Save the Garden – Xbox Bundle: £8.79 – This bundle includes both the standard and optimised Xbox editions.
- Bee Flowers: Save the Garden – Windows + Xbox Bundle: £6.69 – This bundle also includes both Xbox editions and adds in the Windows PC version of the game, while being cheaper than the Xbox-only bundle.
The bundle that includes the PC version is the cheapest way to get both Xbox versions if you don’t buy them individually. It’s a truly baffling but brilliant deal for consumers.
Key Features
- Hexagonal Grid Puzzles: Guide bees and connect paths to deliver pollen to the flowers.
- Three Themed Worlds: Progress through 30 levels set across Green Fields, Autumn Grove, and Winter Hollow.
- New Gameplay Mechanics: Contend with challenges like leaves covering paths and wind affecting bee movement.
- Relaxing & Accessible: Designed with minimalist visuals, a relaxing soundtrack, and thoughtful, pressure-free mechanics.
The garden needs saving once more, and this time, the seasons themselves are part of the puzzle. Whether this is the entry that elevates the Bee Flowers series or simply another quick and easy Gamerscore hit remains to be seen.
If you’re ready to find out, Bee Flowers: Save the Garden is buzzing on the Xbox Store right now.
Alternatively, spend time with the Nintendo eShop or PlayStation Store.
Bee Flowers: Save the Garden Description
In the third chapter of the Bee Flowers series, you’ll guide bees through stunning environments while solving logic puzzles on a hexagonal grid. The goal is simple: connect paths to deliver pollen to the flowers. The gameplay is accessible, but the challenges increase as you progress.
