When comparing Botanicula vs Superbrothers Sword & Sworcery, the Slant community recommends Superbrothers Sword & Sworcery for most people. In the question“What are the best Android games without in-app purchases/paywalls?” Superbrothers Sword & Sworcery is ranked 2nd while Botanicula is ranked 28th. The most important reason people chose Superbrothers Sword & Sworcery is:
A detailed aesthetic, a great score and an intriguing narrative together create a world that engrosses you from the very beginning.
Specs
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Pros
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.
Pro Excellent atmosphere that compliments the engrossing story
A detailed aesthetic, a great score and an intriguing narrative together create a world that engrosses you from the very beginning.
Pro World enveloping puzzles that build upon the last in order to keep the player interested
Puzzles in this game are not too difficult and usually can be quickly figured out by being attentive of your surroundings. But they are not supposed to be hard, they are meant to bring you further into the world. It is through these puzzles that the player will feel more and more connected to the world and story of the game, making for an experience one will remember.
Cons
Con Buggy and crashes
There are quite a few graphical bugs in the game as well as a lack of stability.
Con Too expensive for Android
Con Doesn't work on modern Android
Crash loop.
Con Costs too much money
Con Subpar gameplay
The gameplay often times feels convoluted or just too high concept. Art in the place of gameplay, which some may enjoy, but those looking for deep game mechanics should look elsewhere.
