Growbot review - "A stellar point-and-click adventure"

• Gorgeous bio-punk astethic
• Intuitive controls
• Challenging, creative puzzles

Growbot is an adorable sci-fi point-and-click adventure that’s recently been ported to mobile. You play as Nara, an inquisitive growbot currently training to become a captain.

 While this biopunk sci-fi adventure boasts lovely, distinct environments, familiar point-and-click puzzle solving, and fun, quirky characters, the real question is whether the mobile port is up to par.

Growbot Features Captivating Environments

Nara is excited to begin training to become a captain. However, when the space station they call home is attacked, Nara is separated from their crewmates. As alien crystals begin to sprout through the station, Nara must use their wit and work with the various beings aboard the space station in order to save it and its inhabitants. 

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As you explore the ship and look for your crewmates, you'll come across beautiful environments. A vibrant garden with a special cloud machine and a deep pond featuring a broken coral reef machine and a tricky maze are just a few of the breathtaking environments you’ll get to experience. 

Nara also encounters quite a few captivating creatures, many of whom need your help. Fixing the cogs on a living coral reef, feeding special jam to a cute creature known as a Starbelly and freeing sea dragons from a maze are just a few of the tasks you’ll need to complete. 

From Point-and-Click to Tap and Slide

One of the first things you’ll notice is the gorgeous yet whimsical environments. The lovely 2D backdrops create a scenic and immersive atmosphere, blending sci-fi and plant life to craft a distinct aesthetic that will linger with you long after you complete your adventure.

One of the biggest challenges many mobile ports face is adapting the controls. Luckily, Growbot features intuitive touch controls. Tap on the screen to interact with various objects and move Nara across the screen. 

Objects you collect will either be added to a vertical column on the left if it’s a permanent item or to the right column if it can only be used once. Tap an object and slide it on top of another item in your inventory to combine them. The simple and easy-to-pick-up control scheme allows you to quickly immerse yourself in the cutesy sci-fi world of Growbot.

Use Music and Flowers to Create Shields in Growbot

One mechanic that distinguishes Growbot from others in the genre is the musical shield mechanic. Sometimes your goal will be blocked by a crystal or shield, and you’ll need to create the correct type of shield to get past it. Each shield is made up of six musical notes. 

You can collect new notes by tapping on certain flowers throughout your adventure. Each flower represents a specific note. You’ll then need to listen to the melody emitted by the shield blocking your path and replicate it to create a shield key. 

Growbot is a cute sci-fi journey that’s both heartwarming and challenging, coming to iOS and Android on August 7th. The classic puzzle-centric gameplay, combined with its intuitive touch controls, makes it a mobile port well worth playing. With a distinct sci-fi flora backdrop, enchanting creatures, and an adorable protagonist, this little point-and-click adventure is an excellent choice for fans of the genre.