When comparing DROD: Gunthro and the Epic Blunder vs Botanicula, the Slant community recommends Botanicula for most people. In the question“What are the best puzzle games on PC?” Botanicula is ranked 12th while DROD: Gunthro and the Epic Blunder is ranked 34th. The most important reason people chose Botanicula is:
Botanicula utilizes [immersive mode](http://www.slant.co/topics/2012/~what-are-the-best-andriod-games-with-immersive-mode) which is available on all Android devices that are on 4.4+.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Unique gameplay mechanics
It's turn-based puzzle, each turn you can either walk in one of 8 directions or turn by 45 degree.
Pro Series of 5 games
Original order is following:
- DROD: King Dugan's Dungeon - remake of original game: Deadly Rooms of Death.
- DROD: Journey to Rooted Hold
- DROD: The City Beneath
- DROD: Gunthro and the Epic Blunder - prequel to all series. Remakes of parts 1,2,3 are available as DLCs.
- DROD: The Second Sky - available as standalone game.
Pro Games are long
There are many levels, and each level can easily take many hours to solve.
Pro Each room is handcrafted puzzle
Pro Many puzzles have additional optional challenges.
Challenges are not required to complete the game, but provide many hours of gameplay for hardcore players.
Pro Immersive mode
Botanicula utilizes immersive mode which is available on all Android devices that are on 4.4+.
Pro Graphics border on being art
The fantastic visual in the game is remiss of art one would see in a pop art gallery.
Pro Intuitive puzzles
Unlike this studios previous work (Machinarium) the puzzles are intuitive and difficulty ramps up fairly.
Cons
Con DROD is not a softcore or casual game.
If you're looking for easy puzzle, DROD is not your game of choice. Puzzles difficulty range from midcore to hard.
Con Buggy and crashes
There are quite a few graphical bugs in the game as well as a lack of stability.