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Casual Nature-Inspired Games

‘Garden of the Sea’ is Set in a Whimsical and Interactive Environment

— February 4, 2022 — Tech
'Garden of the Sea' is a game that provides relaxation and entertainment through casual gameplay. Through delayed gratification, the players feel more accomplished after finishing up various tasks like fishing, exploring, decorating, and befriending other characters, which adds to the progression of their magical game world.

It is an excellent game for all ages as its cottage aesthetic provides a whimsical and pleasing environment to the game. As mentioned on the games official website, "Garden of the Sea features a Hybrid Interactive Score… [meaning that] every single musical note is created in real-time based on your in-game interactions… [from] dig, chop or move to a new environment, the score changes to reflect those actions, meaning that what you hear at any given time is entirely unique to your experience."

Image Credit: Neat Corporation
Trend Themes
1. Nature-inspired Games - Developing casual games that provide relaxation and entertainment through nature-inspired gameplay, opening opportunities to explore the abundance of nature.
2. Delayed Gratification - Incorporating delayed gratification in games, enabling players to feel more accomplished after finishing up various tasks, exploring ways to increase engagement and retention.
3. Hybrid Interactive Score - Creating games with a Hybrid Interactive Score that changes in real-time based on the player's in-game interactions, offering a unique and personalized experience to the player.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Industry - The gaming industry can capitalize on creating nature-inspired casual games with delayed gratification and personalized experiences for players.
2. Music Industry - The music industry can explore opportunities to create hybrid interactive scores, offering a unique and personalized musical experience with gaming and other interactive platforms.
3. Wellness Industry - The wellness industry can utilize nature-inspired gaming to promote relaxation and stress relief, offering a unique opportunity to unplug and relax in a virtual nature world.
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