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In the topic "plachy trpaslik (shy dwarf) (http://forum.amanita-design.net/index.php?topic=216.msg714#msg714)" JD gave us a link to a short game created by Jaromír Plachý (who created all the animations in the comic bubbles throughout Machinarium).

Poking around Plach's site (http://www.jaromirplachy.net/) (after reading through his hilarious "Sphere and Cube (http://web.archive.org/web/20140226202128/http://amanita-design.net/blog/category/sphere-and-cube/)" series) I see that he's made a new point and click adventure game called "botanicula".  Clicking on the game icon doesn't launch it yet but keep your eyes peeled for when it goes live.  (or you could just wait for this topic to get updated and we'll let you know when it's ready to play... ) ;->

Screenshots!

(http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/7876/botanicula11.jpg) (http://img694.imageshack.us/i/botanicula11.jpg/)


(http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/5784/botanicula06.jpg) (http://img716.imageshack.us/i/botanicula06.jpg/)

botanicula looks great! Hope it will be at least as long as machinarium and have equally great puzzles and wonderful music! :D

Is it just me or do some of the main characters of botanicula look a lot like characters from "Sphere and Cube (http://amanita-design.net/blog/2011/01/28/sphere-and-cube-i/)"?
(i could swear i saw a hair a sphere and a turd amongst them)   :D

I can't wait for this !  ;D (And Samorost 3  :D )

Nice design !

http://www.topzine.cz/jaromir-plachy-jen-tak-dal-cesky-komikse/
he promised "botanicula will be ready in summer"
 :)

if only gamedevs were legally bound by what they say... )

JD, what Platform do you use for development botanicula?

"Amanita Design wants to launch Botanicula on Apple's iPad and Android devices around the same time that it hits the PC and Mac.  The developer admitted in a conversation with Pocket Gamer that it's also "thinking" about a phone version of the game, but states "that's still just an idea and we need to carry out a few experiments before we can talk about it seriously."  http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/Multiformat/Botanicula/news.asp?c=34228 (http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/Multiformat/Botanicula/news.asp?c=34228)

Wallpapers: http://amanita-design.net/games/botanicula.html#kotva (http://amanita-design.net/games/botanicula.html#kotva)

You have no idea how happy I am to hear about a new project by Amanita ;)

Good luck and please never stop bringing beautiful art into this world. CAN'T WAIT!

very nice Teaser!
well find Botanicula ;)

need for my mac

is it possible to join a mailinglist through which i would be informed about the release date?

Sorry, there's no mailing list set up.  But you can click on the "Notify" button (next to "Reply") and an email will be sent to you the next time this topic gets updated.

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For example, it's been almost three months since there was a new post added to this topic and I just got an email when vanilka posted their question.  Cool, eh?!   8)

I have a question concerning botanicula.....


It looks very lovely and in a way it reminds me of the samorost settings. Is it going to be something similar in length and execution?

We don't know yet.   ;D

Thank you for the kind answer, but surely you must have some plan for the game, right?

Sorry vanilka, you obviously think that we here on this forum are spokespersons for the Amanita Design team; but we aren't.  ( we are just fans, like you )

You must wait for Botanicula's release to find out what it'll be like... just like the rest of us shall.   ;D

Hello,

I want to become Botanicula tester. What should I do?

Thx 4 info. I am from Czech.

Code

The team already has testers (Lucie and Linda (http://amanita-design.net/forum/index.php/topic,234.msg830.html#msg830)). 

Any more news on release date?

Posted on the Amanita Design blog (http://amanita-design.net/blog/2012/03/17/botanicula-received-the-excellence-in-audio-award-at-igf/) today:
"the release of the game is close and we are working hard to finish it as soon as possible but the game is still a bit buggy so we had to push back the launch to April."

Daedalic Entertainment's site shows an April 3rd release date: http://www.gamona.de/daedalic-entertainment:company,205333/ (http://www.gamona.de/daedalic-entertainment:company,205333/)

When will be Botanicula ´s release date?

19th April (http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/04/04/botanicula-creepycrawls-out-on-19th-april)

Shameless bump & double-post.

You may now pre-order the game through GOG.com for $8.99 by following this link: http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/botanicula (http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/botanicula)
This will get you a DRM free copy of Botanicula on 19th April and the following goodies: 19 wallpapers, soundtrack demo, 35 avatars, 22 artworks, 12 character cards, 3 authors photo and 24 design sketches.

Does the Amanita Design Version (http://amanita-design.net/store.html) contain the full soundtrack or just three tracks like the GOG version?

I am sure it's the whole soundtrack. Would not make sence otherwhise.

will it come out on the CD or DVD so that i can buy it later lika i did with Machinarium or do i have to download it insted?

Didn't you read the "NEWS" on the main page?

November 24, 2011  -  Daedalic to publish botanicula in most European territories early 2012!
http://www.gamershell.com/companies/daedalic_entertainment/931758.html (http://www.gamershell.com/companies/daedalic_entertainment/931758.html)


~Correction~

November 24, 2011  -  Daedalic to publish botanicula in most European territories 2012/04/27!
http://tinyurl.com/27-04-2012

(thanks popsUlfr!)

Release date is 27.04.2012 (http://www.daedalic.de/en/game/Botanicula?PHPSESSID=tmqs9kdn3on9be7oja9bjheu61?lang_new=en) according to the daedalic game profile

 :D
Could not stop laughing.
And yes sometimes its kind of moving too  :)

This is going to be fun!

I wonder if my 10yo nephew would think the same!

I LOVE THE SINGING FROGS! Assuming that the developers may pay attention to these forums, thank you for sharing your incredible imagination.

Thank you for the Botanicula. I am now at 3rd level and I enjoy the game as I used to enjoy Machinarium. Good work, congratulations to the Amanita team goes from Praha.

Since I posted some complaints about technical issues, I also want so say that apart from them Botanicula is a wonderful peace of art and a more-than-a-game experience to me. Many thanks from Germany! :D

I've only played it for an hour so far, but my jaw was starting to ache from grinning too much  ;D

My God, this is the best game I've ever played! Thank You, Developers!!!

Hi, would it be possible to buy a DVD version of Botanicula from your website or at Amazon Uk ? I already bought the download version, but I would like to have the DVD just like Machinarium... Thank you Amanita for all these wonderful creatures

overreacher,
You can purchase the DVD version of the game from Amazon Germany.

Thank you Lamkin. Why did they develop a German edition ? Do you think there will be an English one (like Lace Mamba's Machinarium) ?

If you recall, Amanita had developed a German edition of Machinarium, and Jakub Dvorsky, head and founder of Amanita, had fairly recently said, "It's very difficult to find a reliable and professional publishing partner especially for an adventure game nowadays. Daedalic Entertainment is not only a very reliable and professional company but working with them has always been a pleasure. We are sure our next game Botanicula is in very good hands with them."




I don't know for certain, but it seems pretty doubtful. Notice here (http://www.daedalic.de/en/news/Daedalic_to_publish_Amanitas_Botanicula) that it says that "Daedalic will be the exclusive publisher of Botanicula." So that word "exclusive" would, of course, indicate that this will be the only retail version....although there's a version of Botanicula that was released in the Czech Republic (http://amanita-design.net/blog/2012/05/23/botanicula-na-stancich-botanicula-is-now-available-on-dvd-at-czech-newsstands/), but that's where Amanita is from. So again, my guess is no, but I suppose it's possible.
Edit: http://www.mergegames.com/botanicula-collectors-edition/

Thank you again Lamkin, you are very helpful and kind..
Unfortunately I have been to Prague last year and I won't come back in a while, so I think it would be impossible to buy the Czech version from Italy. I think I'll try Amazon.de

Thank you guys for this game!!! It's amazing!!! I have never played in such beautiful, lovely, cute and good game. This game is for soul! And I want to paste here my comment for Russian gamers, if you are not against of it)
Не могу сдержаться, чтобы не написать еще один отзыв об этой замечательной игре Botanicula! Я только что ее прошла. Мои ощущения от неё невероятные!)) я очень, очень советую Вам в нее поиграть. Прежде всего, хочу заметить, что игра эта больше понравится не тем людям, которые любят стреляли или гонки, а тем, кто любит головоломки, шарады. У нас есть Xbox, я люблю игру Скайрим безумно, люблю Томб Райдер, но эта игра душевная. Для себя. Эта игра для тех, кто любит книги, кто любит сказки, кто в детстве представлял свой мир, кто любит природу, у кого богатое воображение и богатый внутренний мир. Эта игра требует внимательности, игра заставляет напрягать извилины, я часто откладывала ее в сторону, когда не могла пройти очередной этап, потом продумывала свои ходы, открывала игру и все получалось. Эта игра требует времени. Но, чертовски приятно  сидеть вечером под пледом, пить чай и играть в нее) она очаровательна бесконечно. Особенно главные герои! И их озвучка)) она меня перенесли в детство. Я аж жалею, что так быстро ее прошла. В эпсторе я нашла спец.приложение для нее, с подсказками как пройти все ее главы и задачки. Но самая прелесть в том, чтобы догадаться до всего самим, я считаю. В общем, сплошные положительные отзывы от меня. Теперь это моя любимая игра!   :)  #botanicula