Editor Reviews

The fourth entry in the Garten of Banban series picks up where the third left off—deep in the strange underworld of Banban's Kindergarten. You're not climbing out. You're going further in. The game starts almost immediately with an eerie silence and emptiness, then slowly begins to drip-feed that uneasy feeling fans expect by now: someone's watching you, something is off, and the walls are wrong.

There's not much hand-holding. You're mostly left to figure things out on your own. The puzzles are scattered around familiar yet distorted settings—classrooms, back corridors, and laboratories. There's a heavy focus on atmosphere, more than ever before. The game doesn't scream at you constantly but rather lingers.

Characters like Nabnaleena and Sheriff Toadster return with expanded roles. Some are more talkative now, which might be charming or frustrating, depending on how much you like long, cryptic dialogue. There is more character interaction than in previous chapters, and it attempts to weave together the strange lore that has been unfolding since the first game.

Characters like Nabnaleena and Sheriff Toadster return with expanded roles. This time, there's a stronger focus on personality—some are quirky, others unsettling, and a few moments hit that odd balance of creepy and funny. These scenes add small surprises without relying on loud scares.

How to Play?

Step 1: Open the game and continue where part 3 left off. You start deep in the lower levels of the kindergarten. It’s darker and has more branching paths.

Step 2: Move carefully through each new zone. Use the drone again to press buttons and open doors, but watch out—its response time is slower now.

Step 3: Look for unusual puzzles. This part introduces color mixing and timing-based challenges. Keep notes if you forget puzzle sequences.

Step 4: New enemies behave differently. Some stalk you slowly, others charge. Hide when needed and avoid making noise. Crouch or stop moving to stay undetected.

Step 5: Use the environment. Boxes, curtains, or furniture can block monsters for a moment. Escape routes are often hidden behind fake walls or loose panels.

Step 6: Collect notes scattered around. They reveal backstories and help explain how to get through trickier rooms. You'll need to read them to solve some puzzles.

Step 7: This part has more scripted events. Expect sudden traps or falling floors. Quick reaction matters. Don't skip the loading hints—they help enhance the gameplay experience.