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Prune (2015)

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Prune - a simple, intuitive tree cultivation simulator made in the indie style. This game may seem disinteresting but I advise giving it an honest shake. If you do you’ll likely find it is no mere game. Swpe from the ground up in the desired direction to start your tree growing. Pinch inward and outward with two fingers to zoom, tap with two fingers then drag to move the camera - rather simple once you get used to it. Swipe with one finger to make your cuts, but beware in areas with wind. Also when your tree gets huge the branches will be very narrow. This can be very stressful at first, but when you make a good cut that causes explosive growth, it can be VERY rewarding.

GOAL
Grow your tree so that it avoids obstacles while reaching for the life giving sun. Sound easy? Well yess and no, it takes getting used to since life has its own plans. Take the quickest route to pass the stage, or go the hard way to grow and sculpt your tree.

TIPS
Relax and breath. Watch how the tree grows based on your swipe. Steering a tree isn’t unlike herding sheep, if you want it to go left try cutting excess branches from the right side.
Shooting for the skies beyond? Sometimes those beautiful flowers are just burning energy that the tree needs to go - growth requires loss.

Sorry for no commentary, but I hope you enjoy.

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