Grow a Garden 2 review | Complete analysis and gameplay strategies
Congrats to all Grow a Garden fans, the second version of this game is out, and in this Grow a Garden 2 review, I wanna go over the differences between the second version and the first one. New mechanics have been added to the game like pet, the Guild system, and also the Venus Flytrap system. Lots of changes beyond just the game's look have happened, and they directly affect the player experience. So stick with me in this Grow a Garden 2 review.
Gameplay changes in Grow a Garden 2
The first thing I'm checking out in this Grow a Garden 2 review is the changes to the garden layout. Circular gardens have replaced the old models in Grow a Garden 2, and you can also increase slots. Besides that, you're seeing lots of changes in the game's animations.
Changes to the day and night cycle
Another change that greatly affects the game is the day and night cycle:
You can't plant seeds at night.
The day and night cycle is very short.
Players gotta manage their time so they harvest their crops during the day before night comes.
If you can't get the timing right, your plant wilts fast.
Changes in crop values
The next part I'm covering in this Grow a Garden 2 review is price changes.
| Crop | Approximate Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Carrot | $6 | Standard starting crop |
| Tiger Woods Carrot | $434 (5.6 kg) | High weight variance |
| Ghost Pepper | Very high | Rare seed from special packs |
| Dragon's Breath | Very high | Legendary plant with dragon design |
Now Seed Packs also exist in Legendary and Rare tiers, which adds more variety to prices.
Multiple Sprinkler Method
A method that can help you a lot in Grow a Garden 2 is the Multiple Sprinkler Method. Do it like this to boost your plants' growth:
Use one Sprinkler from each tier (Common, Uncommon, Rare, Super).
Arrange the Sprinklers so they overlap at one point.
Plant your seeds in the area where all the Sprinklers overlap.
This method lets your plants benefit from all the Sprinklers at the same time. Another thing to keep in mind when planting is to use the Watering Can before planting.
Anti-theft system in Grow a Garden 2
In PVP mode, many players can easily rob you at night, so in Grow a Garden 2, we're seeing an anti-theft system.
| Defense Method | How it works |
|---|---|
| Standing in the garden | Prevents theft while you're present |
| Hitting with Shovel | Stops the thief and drops stolen items |
| Venus Flytrap | Removes intruders from the map |
| Bear Trap | Damages thieves |
| Teleport Pad | Quick teleport to your garden to confront thieves |
I suggest that when you see a theft alert on your screen, immediately use the Teleport Pad to quickly return to your garden and hit the thief with your Shovel.
Friend Boost system
With the Friend Boost system, you can earn big bonuses in Grow a Garden 2.
Each friend in the server: 10% sell bonus
Maximum 7 friends: 70% sell bonus
Even one friend can make a big difference, so definitely bring one or more of your friends to your server before selling your crops.
Pet system in this Grow a Garden 2 review
The pet system also has various changes. It mostly acts like a passive.
| Pet | Approximate Cost | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Deer | 50,000 - 75,000 | Makes plants grow 10% faster |
| Robin | 50,000+ | Eats ripe fruits and sometimes drops seeds |
| Frog | Varies | Longer jumps (useful for stealing) |
| Rabbit | Varies | Increases walking speed |
One thing to note: you can upgrade slots at the top of the screen. By increasing your pet slots, you can use more pets and benefit from their passives.
Final thoughts
If I wanna describe this Grow a Garden 2 review, I gotta say it's become more appealing, has lots of visual changes, and increases player interaction. It's also a bit more challenging now. You need to have quick reactions for planting, harvesting, and dealing with thieves, and you gotta implement the right strategies in your gameplay.
