Butterfly Garden is a computer simulation by independent developer Autonomous Productions, revolving around the raising and collecting of butterflies. Initially for the Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Arcade, the developers decided to port the game to WiiWare also.
The game revolves around breeding different butterflies via genetic selection, and promises a robust online component, allowing users via their online service to visit other gardens and share rare genes.








1. Jonno
06 Feb 2008, 16:05 GMT
Seems... pretty enough. The game actually looks good... I might get this!
2. HairyMike87
06 Feb 2008, 21:40 GMT
This game looks like it could become either something special or something boring. Can't wait to see more of it in the near future.
3. Pocketim
09 Feb 2008, 07:45 GMT
Cool, I think I will get this
4. Serpent
18 Feb 2008, 17:49 GMT
A sim butterfly game?? hmm...seems like an intresting casual game.
5. Masuyo
19 Feb 2008, 11:57 GMT
I'm all about the online components... and I'm a nurseryman! Whaddayaknow! No idea what their demographic is but, I doubt I'm gonna get this... looks great from the screens though.
6. PoisonedV
19 Feb 2008, 15:00 GMT
I love games like this. I thought Endless Ocean was my big surprise for the year, but then comes along a game like this... Open ended, breeding-alife simulation, chillout game? FRSRS?!?!
7. Zombi
26 Feb 2008, 05:51 GMT
I wonder though, is this video the Wiiware version or the XBLA version?
8. Thomas
26 Feb 2008, 06:23 GMT
I don't know if I'll be downloading this because I already have Endless Ocean, but I can't think of a reason why I wouldn't download it otherwise.
It looks really good.
9. Stevii's Father
04 Mar 2008, 03:06 GMT
I dunno... those visuals look pretty impressive. Aren't those Xbox 360 graphics? I mean, the clip is on an XBOX Community site...
Considering that it's even a WiiWare title, and with our storage problems, maybe we'll be gimped on the Wii. fudge.
10. Tony
19 Mar 2008, 19:35 GMT
Looks similar to Endless Ocean's gameplay with butterflies instead of divers.
11. Timmy
07 Apr 2008, 11:14 BST
seems alright i might get it depending on what the entertainment value is after the first hour and on the size
12. azariaspice
08 Apr 2008, 05:47 BST
I was thinking the same thing as Tony, seems kind of like a similar experience to Endless Ocean. But this one sounds like you would actually have to do something more. They mention predators in the interview, which may mean you actually have to protect the butterflies. It sounds interesting enough.
13. TheLuigiDude
08 Apr 2008, 23:17 BST
Sounds very very interesting and I'm definetly considering buying this one whenever it comes out! There's a game that really reminds me of this title, but I can't remember it...whatever.
Though I do agree with you Stevii's Father, I really hope we don't get ripped off or anything.
14. Fireballmario
13 Apr 2008, 21:38 BST
Peacful games, need to get this some time i guess......
15. The shoemaker
03 May 2008, 05:16 BST
I actually want this game a lot, it looks like the developers are taking their time with it too, I mean we have to wait till 2009 to get this game.
16. Fireballmario
04 May 2008, 22:41 BST
Yeah The Shoemaker i know we have to wait till 2009 in order to buy it, so we'll have to wait a long time.
17. Fireballmario
04 May 2008, 22:44 BST
Looks fun, wait if our a Butterfly what happens when you get eaten, do you become a different Butterfly ar are you reborn??
18. TomMc
16 May 2008, 16:59 BST
As long as you can listen to your own music while playing the game i might get im still not sure yet!
19. The shoemaker
01 Jun 2008, 06:17 BST
I don't really care about changing the music, I think I remember it being fine. It's the gameplay fact that i care about. And I think this game will not dissipoint.
20. 2313igbill
01 Jun 2008, 12:00 BST
probably get this, hope there's alot of content.
21. strade32
06 Jun 2008, 23:02 BST
so, all you do is fly around and mate and avoid predators? you can't control what goes on in the environment? i don't get this game.
22. y2josh
22 Jun 2008, 05:11 BST
This game looks good, not sure if ill get it though. I think its funny how people say "i will get this" and then it ends up at the bottom of the list because people still buying the crappy games. Ah well, not our fault, Nintendo's casual gamers matter more i guess
hehe
23. marvman3
23 Jun 2008, 18:15 BST
A Butterfly Game......Jeez......
This WiiWare batch of games so far really do suck.
No way in heck am I gettin' this fruity game.
Neither should you, unless ya want some fruity butterflies up yer arse.
Rockn.
24. mr.niceguy
23 Jun 2008, 23:24 BST
Judging from a video I saw, this actually sounds pretty good. Unfortunately, I doubt it will be this good come release, because that video was from when it was going to be an XBLA game, and I doubt they could fit all that in 43 mb.
25. MoneybagzX
13 Jul 2008, 03:22 BST
ill get this just cuz of the pretty xbox360 graphics
26. Foresight7
23 Aug 2008, 01:42 BST
Could be worth getting
27. SirToasty
29 Aug 2008, 07:40 BST
This game looks amazing-
But im sorta worried how much memory it would take up
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I may get this if i have enough memory on my Wii Console...but if i dont, than no...
28. Ricardo91
31 Aug 2008, 04:58 BST
Wow! This game is gorgeous! Though Something tells me that the Wiiare version will be slightly less sexy.
Going by the description, this game sounds like a mix between Butterflies (duh), Animal Crossing, and Endless Ocean. Might invest if it's cheap, takes up little space, and looks at least decent. But then again, would I really want to play a game about gardens and butterflies? Probably not....
29. Cheezy
30 Sep 2008, 02:25 BST
It's My Aquarium but with bugs.
30. Ferret75
13 Oct 2008, 18:10 BST
I've been looking forward to this game for a while.
It may be the best WiiWare game IMO.
Apparently, it's supposed to come out Spring 2009.
31. Kurachi
12 Nov 2008, 20:11 GMT
looks relaxing, if its good i should try
32. KnucklesSonic8
11 Dec 2008, 02:46 GMT
Spring 09, huh? Hmmmmmm....
I may give this a go!
33. tatemon555
01 Jan 2009, 03:39 GMT
I've been interested in this since I even heard of WiiWare (April '08), and I'll be definitely getting this.
34. Terranigma
02 Feb 2009, 23:06 GMT
How long has it been since there was news of this? Honestly, this is one of releases that is taking forever.
35. KnucklesSonic8
18 Feb 2009, 06:00 GMT
At first I wasn't that interested in this but now I am. It sounds very ACCF/Endless Ocean-ish. And being able to visit other users online is a plus.
Wii Speak FTW?
36. LEGEND MARIOID
01 Jun 2009, 10:30 BST
It actually may turn out to be a very good game.....though still not for me...
37. Kurachi
06 Jul 2009, 09:23 BST
spring 2009, shouldnt this be on WiiWare very soon now?
i think it takes too long, cuz its summer right now
38. tatemon555
24 Jul 2009, 19:13 BST
wtf?
I NEED THIS GAME NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hurry up, Autonomous, I'm just too darn excited, don't make me lose my patience even more.
39. GotWii
02 Sep 2009, 18:53 BST
I will wait to decide on this. I am still chocking and drowning from "My Aquarium" A sim like this can easily turn out bad, so I am on the fence until we know more.
However with the amount of time they have been working on it, it may turn out to be a gem. I am hoping for the Gem!
40. cheetahman91
03 Oct 2009, 20:27 BST
Will this game ever come out? Sheesh, this worse than the Gravtronix.
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