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* AntiFrustrationFeatures: After you finish a level, you can skip waiting for the remaining power-ups and combos to clear and go straight to the winnings screen.
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* NeverLiveItDown: In-universe. Early on, Austin cuts down a tree, which falls into a fountain which he then needs to get repaired. Any time dealing with a tree comes up after that, expect someone (usually Robbie) to remind him of this.


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* OnceDoneNeverForgotten: Early on, Austin cuts down a tree, which falls into a fountain which he then needs to get repaired. Any time dealing with a tree comes up after that, expect someone (usually Robbie) to remind him of this.
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This game was originally released for [[UsefulNotes/IBMPersonalComputer PC]] in 2009, before getting ported to [[UsefulNotes/IOSGames iOS]] and [[AndroidGames Android]] in 2011, and on UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS in 2012. ''Gardenscapes 2'' and ''Gardenscapes: Mansion Makeover'' were released for both phones and [=PCs=] in 2013, but falling popularity on the latter, meant that 2016's ''Gardenscapes: New Acres'' and 2017 ''Homescapes'' (where you have to help restore the house where Austin grew up to change the mind of his parents, who have been thinking about selling it) were released only on mobile.

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This game was originally released for [[UsefulNotes/IBMPersonalComputer PC]] in 2009, before getting ported to [[UsefulNotes/IOSGames iOS]] and [[AndroidGames Android]] {{UsefulNotes/Android|Games}} in 2011, and on UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS in 2012. ''Gardenscapes 2'' and ''Gardenscapes: Mansion Makeover'' were released for both phones and [=PCs=] in 2013, but falling popularity on the latter, meant that 2016's ''Gardenscapes: New Acres'' and 2017 ''Homescapes'' (where you have to help restore the house where Austin grew up to change the mind of his parents, who have been thinking about selling it) were released only on mobile.
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* NeverLiveItDown: In-universe. Early on, Austin cuts down a tree, which falls into a fountain which he then needs to get repaired. Any time dealing with a tree comes up after that, expect someone (usually Robbie) to remind him of this.

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* FictionalCounterpart: During the attic renovation event, Robbie finds records by [[Music/TheBeatles The Heatles]] and [[Music/TheRollingStones The Rolling Cones]].

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During the attic renovation event, Robbie finds records by [[Music/TheBeatles The Heatles]] and [[Music/TheRollingStones The Rolling Cones]].
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It also has a sequel named ''Homescapes'', where you have to help restore the house where Austin grew up to change the mind of his parents, who have been thinking about selling it.
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It also has a sequel named ''Homescapes'', where This game was originally released for [[UsefulNotes/IBMPersonalComputer PC]] in 2009, before getting ported to [[UsefulNotes/IOSGames iOS]] and [[AndroidGames Android]] in 2011, and on UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS in 2012. ''Gardenscapes 2'' and ''Gardenscapes: Mansion Makeover'' were released for both phones and [=PCs=] in 2013, but falling popularity on the latter, meant that 2016's ''Gardenscapes: New Acres'' and 2017 ''Homescapes'' (where you have to help restore the house where Austin grew up to change the mind of his parents, who have been thinking about selling it.
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** When Colin is working on a sculpture in the pond, Austin looks at the unfinished column of stone and says it looks like an evil fortress from a fantasy novel... and the image he thinks of looks a lot like [[Literature/TheLordOfTheRings the film version of Barad-Dur.]]

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** When Colin is working on a sculpture in the pond, Austin looks at the unfinished column of stone and says it looks like an evil fortress from a fantasy novel... and the image he thinks of looks a lot like [[Literature/TheLordOfTheRings the film version of Barad-Dur.]]]]
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** The garage renovation in Homescapes centers around repairing Austin's father's old Forsche.
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* FictionalCounterpart: During the attic renovation event, Robbie finds records by [[Music/TheBeatles The Heatles]] and [[Music/TheRollingStones The Rolling Cones]].
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** When Austin enters a dog show, Peter advises him not to get the time wrong, saying it happened to one of his friends. When Austin says to send his condolences, Peter replies, "Thanks, but it won't happen to us this time!"
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** Stephanie Broom is a rather stuck-up woman, leading to people say she's a witch.
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* HelloInsertNameHere: Your name, as well as your dog's name are decided by the player.

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* HelloInsertNameHere: Your name, as well as your dog's well as the name of the dog (in Gardenscapes) and the cat (in Homescapes) are decided by the player.
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It also has a sequel named ''Homescapes'', where you have to help save the mansion from being bought away.

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It also has a sequel named ''Homescapes'', where you have to help save restore the mansion from being bought away.house where Austin grew up to change the mind of his parents, who have been thinking about selling it.

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** Jonathan Mooney is an astronomer and is first met being nervous about a date -- mooning over someone is something someone on a date might do.

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* PunnyName: Some of the townsfolk have these, such as John Rockit the fireworks guy, and Annie Smith the apple farmer (like the Granny Smith apple).

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* PunnyName: Some of the townsfolk have these, such as John Rockit the fireworks guy, and Annie Smith the apple farmer (like the Granny Smith apple).apple), and Henry Right the reporter.

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* CharacterBlog: Austin has an [[https://www.instagram.com/austin_the_butler/ Instagram]].

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Austin has an [[https://www.instagram.com/austin_the_butler/ Instagram]].Instagram]].
** Robbie has an [[https://www.instagram.com/robbie_the_carpenter/ Instagram]] with one post.
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** Jason posts that he was thinking about making an iron man suit, but it turns out [[ComicBook/IronMan someone beat him to it]].

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** Jason posts that he was thinking about making an iron man suit, but it turns out [[ComicBook/IronMan someone beat him to it]].it]].
** When Colin is working on a sculpture in the pond, Austin looks at the unfinished column of stone and says it looks like an evil fortress from a fantasy novel... and the image he thinks of looks a lot like [[Literature/TheLordOfTheRings the film version of Barad-Dur.]]

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* GenderNeutralWriting: Generally, pronouns don't come up when the characters are talking about you, but there is at least one occasion of 'they' being used.



* IHaveThisFriend: Annie asks for dating advice by saying it's for a friend.

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Annie asks for dating advice by saying it's for a friend.
** Before Austin is due to take part in the dive, he posts asking what people do when they're feeling anxious. When his father asks what's got him feeling anxious, Austin says it's for a
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** Jason Armstrong is well built.



** After you plant the hedge maze, you get a letter inviting you to take part in "a new action movie called Hedge [[Film/TheMazeRunnerSeries Maze Runner]]".

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** After you plant the hedge maze, you get a letter inviting you to take part in "a new action movie called Hedge [[Film/TheMazeRunnerSeries Maze Runner]]".Runner]]".
** Jason posts that he was thinking about making an iron man suit, but it turns out [[ComicBook/IronMan someone beat him to it]].
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* IHaveThisFriend: Annie asks for dating advice by saying it's for a friend.

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* ShoutOut: When Austin posts a photo of himself wearing a hazmat suit with the caption "Getting ready for an experiment!", Robbie comments, "Looks like Austin is Series/{{breaking bad}}…"
** In ‘’Homescapes’’, when Austin buys an aquarium, the fish have a strong resemblance to the major characters in WesternAnimation/FindingNemo.

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When Austin posts a photo of himself wearing a hazmat suit with the caption "Getting ready for an experiment!", Robbie comments, "Looks like Austin is Series/{{breaking bad}}…"
** In ‘’Homescapes’’, ''Homescapes'', when Austin buys an aquarium, the fish have a strong resemblance to the major characters in WesternAnimation/FindingNemo.''WesternAnimation/FindingNemo''.
** After you plant the hedge maze, you get a letter inviting you to take part in "a new action movie called Hedge [[Film/TheMazeRunnerSeries Maze Runner]]".
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** In ‘’Homescapes’’, when Austin buys an aquarium, the fish have a strong resemblance to the major characters in FindingNemo.

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** In ‘’Homescapes’’, when Austin buys an aquarium, the fish have a strong resemblance to the major characters in FindingNemo.WesternAnimation/FindingNemo.

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* ShoutOut: When Austin posts a photo of himself wearing a hazmat suit with the caption "Getting ready for an experiment!", Robbie comments, "Looks like Austin is Series/{{breaking bad}}…"

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* ShoutOut: When Austin posts a photo of himself wearing a hazmat suit with the caption "Getting ready for an experiment!", Robbie comments, "Looks like Austin is Series/{{breaking bad}}…"bad}}…"
** In ‘’Homescapes’’, when Austin buys an aquarium, the fish have a strong resemblance to the major characters in FindingNemo.
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* NoCelebritiesWereHarmed: A "[[Music/KatyPerry Patty Kerry]]" is mentioned on a newsfeed.
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* AnInteriorDesignerIsYou: After each level, you help decorate the garden (mansion in ''Homescapes'').
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* CharacterBlog: Austin has an [[https://www.instagram.com/austin_the_butler/ Instagram]].
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* LabcoatOfScienceAndMedicine: Jane is always wearing a lab coat.

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* LabcoatOfScienceAndMedicine: Jane is always usually wearing a lab coat.
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It also has a sequel named ''Homescapes'', where you have to help save the mansion from being bought away.


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* EpicFail: The ads for ''Homescapes'' show the player using the wrong tools to try to fix the rooms, only to destroy them in the process.
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''Gardenscapes'' is a MatchThreeGame with simulation elements. You play the owner of a mansion, who along with your butler Austin, work to restore the grounds to their former glory. You complete match-three levels to earn stars, which are used to complete tasks around the grounds. As you interact with the townsfolk, they are added to Austin's social media network, where you can see them make posts and comments.
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* TheButlerDidIt:
** Austin makes a comment about the use of this trope in a book he's reading.
** When Austin calls Jane to borrow a hazmat suit, she jokes, "Don't tell me the butler did it!"
* CatUpATree: You meet Lucy when her cat gets stuck up a tree in your garden.
* ChildhoodFriends: Austin and Robbie.
* HelloInsertNameHere: Your name, as well as your dog's name are decided by the player.
* LabcoatOfScienceAndMedicine: Jane is always wearing a lab coat.
* MarriedToTheJob: Winston's relationship status is "Married to his job", and Jane's is "Conducts research".
* MeaningfulName: Many of the townsfolk have these.
** Robbie Wood is a carpenter.
** Martha Goodwill loves animals and runs an animal shelter.
** Winston White runs a cleaning service.
** Colin Stone is a mason.
** Claire Hoverson flies a helicopter.
** John Rockit throws firework shows.
** Annie Smith is an apple farmer.
* PunnyName: Some of the townsfolk have these, such as John Rockit the fireworks guy, and Annie Smith the apple farmer (like the Granny Smith apple).
* ShoutOut: When Austin posts a photo of himself wearing a hazmat suit with the caption "Getting ready for an experiment!", Robbie comments, "Looks like Austin is Series/{{breaking bad}}…"

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