Editor Reviews

The underground facility is deeper than ever, and yes, it's still weird. Garten of Banban 7 continues the strange journey through a place filled with unnerving creatures, perplexing puzzles, and rooms that seem out of place. This time, the game pulls players further below the surface, right into the middle of a more fractured and unstable part of the complex. Each floor feels more broken, more forgotten, and more dangerous.

You still don’t have all the answers. The mystery behind Banban’s Kindergarten isn’t just about creepy mascots gone wrong. It’s about the why—and that question hangs over every hallway you crawl through. The seventh entry in the series keeps the formula pretty tight but makes small changes that shift the way you explore and interact. The pacing is slower. The rooms are darker. The monsters don’t talk as much. It feels lonelier.

You'll see familiar faces. Sort of. Garten of Banban 7 brings back a few characters from earlier games, but they have been changed. Wounded, tired, and, in some cases, even weirder than before. There's a sense that whatever is down here is breaking them, too. The creatures are still oversized, puppet-like things with rubbery faces, but their behavior this time is more unpredictable.

The gameplay still leans on solving puzzles and surviving, but some tools feel more purposeful now. The drone can tag certain hidden areas or activate devices while you're in the midst of a chase, adding new tension. The way puzzles are embedded into the space makes you notice things—broken signs, coded messages on walls—that quietly advance the story without requiring dialogue or cutscenes.

How to Play?

Step 1: Launch the game. The intro will walk you through a short cutscene. Once inside, you'll control your character with the joystick on the left.

Step 2: Walk up to objects that glow or emit a hint of light. These are intractable. Tap the hand icon when it appears to collect or use them.

Step 3: Solve basic puzzles to open locked doors. Look for color-coded clues, numbers, or nearby notes. You might need to press buttons in a certain order or insert items.

Step 4: Some enemies lurk in the halls. Don’t fight—just avoid. If a monster chases you, sprint using the run button and hide behind objects or keep moving.

Step 5: Use the map (if available) or memorize hallway patterns. The game often sends you back and forth between rooms to complete tasks.

Step 6: Be vigilant for key items, such as batteries, access cards, or notes. Most are required to unlock future areas or activate machines.

Step 7: Interact with characters using the dialogue button. Some might give you story clues or offer to open a path for you.

Step 8: Reach the final area by solving all major puzzles. Usually, this leads to an escape door or another cutscene that finishes the chapter.

Step 9: Progress saves between major events. If you die, you often start near the last puzzle room or checkpoint.