Elements of Gardening - Playtesting

*Please note that this Itch.io page is under development for playtesting purposes only. A more professional publication will be made for a more finalized version of the game at a later date.

Game Overview

Begin your magical journey with four gifted elementals and an empty garden that holds infinite potential. Work with your elementals to harvest magical crops, perform summoning rituals to unlock stronger companions, and engage in strategic combat encounters to unlock more opportunities for your new home.

Playtesting Objectives

*This game currently doesn't have audio, but does have autosaving!

Short Version (15-30 mins)

• Add a Summoning Stone to the garden
• Assign two elementals to the Summoning Stone and perform a summoning
• Add one Garden Plot to the garden
• Assign one elemental to the Garden Plot and collect some currency
• Keep summoning and switching elementals at the summoning stone until you get at least one Level 5 elemental
• Defeat the first combat stage
• Close and reopen your game to test saving and loading

Full Version (2+ hours, AFK opportunities)

• Unlock mixing at Level 20 and discover six additional elements
• Defeat all 20 combat stages and earn a special in-game reward
  
• Reach Level 41 (Elemental stats max out at Level 10 through summoning)
• Design a full garden to your liking (and share in the feedback form!)
• Use multiple play sessions to test saving and loading, and record how long it took you to defeat the playtest

Share Your Experience

*For mobile players: While the game is playable through the browser on mobile devices, please note that some text may appear small depending on the size of the device. Mobile optimization is continued effort for this game.

Current Version  - 0.2

• Bug Reporting Form
• Playtest Feedback Form

Credits

*Note: Generative AI is credited for generating the GDShader scripts used to alter sprite colors and given occasional support with debugging code. 

Lead Developer - Connor Hager (GitHub Portfolio)

Character Artist - Anna Brockless (Art Portfolio)

Environment Artist - Amanda Rey (Art Portfolio)

Thesis Advisor & Combat Co-Programmer - Amith Bhaskara