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Title: Indie hit 'The Gardens Between' has been reworked for virtual reality

Date: Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:56:00 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/indie-hit-the-...

The Voxel Agents has significantly expanded its indie hit game, The Gardens
Between, and has remade it for virtual reality. It has debuted the new
version of the time-bending puzzler at the Shacknews E4 Indie Showcase, which
featured 15 game developers showing off content for their upcoming titles.
The new game, now called Hidden Memories of the Gardens Between, still
revolves around childhood best friends Arina and Frendt. But now the story
begins two decades after the original one when Frendt finds Arina's old diary
in the midst of moving.

Frendt is transported back into the events in the original The Gardens
Between, but he's now guided by Arina's diary, which will show her
perspective as they traverse the dreamlike landscapes of the game. The new
version comes with 40 new puzzles across levels with immersive interactions
made specifically for virtual reality. Players will be able to reach out to
assemble toy parts, for instance, lift a brush to paint and even craft a
friendship bracelet with their hands.

"We wanted to tap into something relatable, familiar, and nostalgic through
the lens of VR. The magic of being a kid is fleeting, but the story of Arina
and Frendt captures that enchantment in a beautiful package," said Simon
Joslin, co-founder of The Voxel Agents.

The developer will be releasing a demo of the game at Steam Next Fest, which
will take place from June 9 to June 16, 2025. Hidden Memories of the Gardens
Between has no release date yet, but it will be available sometime this year
for the Meta Quest and SteamVR.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ar-
vr/indie-hit-the-gardens-between-has-been-reworked-for-virtual-reality-
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