This game helped me understand why my grandpa decided to stop receiving treatment for his cancer and instead switch to hospice care. It also made me cry, which is shockingly rare. If itch.io had a ranking system, I would give Astra's Garden a 10/10. It's a really good game that's really heartfelt.
I have chronic pain, so I really related to Vinegar. I agreed with what they said - that it's hard sometimes to see a reason to keep going when every day is spent in so much pain. It is a scary thing to say, but it's how a lot of us with chronic conditions feel. And I had to stop taking medication due to side effects before as well. Which hell is worse? It's so hard to say. Thank you for this little story, it made me feel a bit more seen.
im not physically disabled or have a chronic illness like vinegar and cass, but as a mentally disabled person and someone with chronic headaches, i still did resonate with them. that feeling of just- wanting to give up, wondering what the point is. and dealing with condescending people. "maybe if my legs did fall off she would think i'm actually sick" i've had thoughts similar to this many times, wishing my headaches or memory were worse, wishing i could switch out with headmates, having anorexia, that i was just worse in general so that someone would actually believe me! be thoroughly convinced there is a tually something wrong with me! instead of saying im making excuses or not trying hard enough....
This is the third Nami's game I've played till now and it's so cute as well!The four characters' stories are so touching and resonate with me cuz I had some similar experiences like Vinegar and Astra.
And I'm also happy to see the previous experience of Periwinkle.He's one of my favorite characters now as he had got rid of pessimistic situation and finally found his new life with a ideal job,a sincere friend and a true love!Peri has really taught me many things in life.
O jogo é lindo, a mini história deu vontade de chorar,mas sentir falta de mais mecânicas e o jogo é muito curto, poderia colocar mais personagens e mais história,add um mini game fazendo os remédios também mas eu amei ❤❤❤😭
This is a really wonderful game. I played this after experiencing a loss in my family, and it definitely got the emotions going, but it felt very cathartic as well. I love all of the characters introduced, and especially the manic mom over the phone. Gameplay is simple, but I love that about this game. Super wonderful, I cried a bit, and the story is really sweet.
The story develops slowly but the characters grow little by little, the designs are adorable and at least the translation into Spanish makes all the characters charismatic, although I was undoubtedly left wondering about the fate of the little witch who suffered from living dead disease. Without a doubt, the mother of the protagonist reminded me of my own mother since I have seen her many times prepare special food just to attract my brothers to spend more time with the family.
The part of waiting for customers to sell them things and being able to make more medicines was sometimes a little tiring, but I suppose it simulates well the experience of running a store with many moments occupying yourself with whatever you can (in this case the plants) and then seeing a large group of people entering, wishing it would continue like this and then no one arrives for a long period of time, it is a curious rhythm but the truth is sales has never been my thing but it did make me feel like the owner of a store waiting for customers .
What a wonderful experience this was! Someone below mentioned the word "cozy" and they're right-- this is such neat little cozy game to play with interesting characters and the minigame mechanic really keeps things moving as the story progresses. Top-tier stuff for sure!
tip for playing the epilogue: i've noticed customers show up more when you're not growing something. so try leaving your pots empty and hoarding some money, then work on growing what you need!
* ciao, ho appena fatto un account di itch.io solo per commentare su questo gioco!! mi ha attratto perché era anche in italiano (yaaaay!!!).. ho pianto tanto. ottimo lavoro. e i disegni sono così carini e pucciosi!!! ed è così rilassante coltivare le piante, specialmente quelle più lente...! ohh..... e il Narciso Mattutino che somiglia così tanto a Cass.., mentre scommetto che la Campanula Assonnata deve essere Astra! hehe! a proposito, adoro Astra come personaggio, specialmente a confronto con Cassava... ahh!! si merita tutti gli abbracci del mondo. e tremila sonnellini!!!
* poi, pensavo che quando arrivavano i clienti speciali diminuiva il numero di piante (perché le avevano comprate) ma non è stato così, bho, potrebbe essere una cosa carina? ma leggendo i commenti ho visto gente che si lamentava che arrivare alla fine era lento quindi non saprei. personalmente per me è stata una passeggiata! è così rilassante vedere crescere le piantine... e i numeri che si alzano... e cliccare i clienti... ho già 100 di tutte!!! <3 buona serata
* SPOILER: ho appena ri-giocato alcune scene e. "SEMBRA CHE TU ABBIA VISTO UN FANTASMA". GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! QwQ
Very sweet. As always, manages a completely cozy vibe with completely real and dark subjects. I've never seen anyone do this but you. You're a special gift to this world. Thank you for always making great games. I'll be honest, the garden gameplay balance felt too grindy, and the music could use some work, as some parts sounded a little dissonant. But as always, the story, art, ui, and character interactions are very well constructed. The art always amazes me. Some people are really good at character design OR color theory OR linework, etc etc... You're always good at all aspects of it.
I LOVED this. The music is very relaxing, the art is ADORABLE and the writing is very thoughtful. Please beware of the content advisory (chronic illness and death) but if you are in a place that you can face the topics you may find it done respectfully. My complete playtime was just shy of 1 hour.
but will agree, epilogues frustrate to grind. customers too cheap so all those narcissus really add time in un-fun way, if all x50 was not last goal would give up there (and already did consider that at x40)
This was a pretty cute game. Nice way to spend the afternoon just looking over to check on my plants and customers. The Undeath virus is handled very tastefully here, with how it affects both the people suffering from it, and the people around them. Periwinkle's side plot also made for a nice breather between the heavier conversations, and I look forward to playing Starry Flowers later to see what comes of Astra and her apothocary.
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This game helped me understand why my grandpa decided to stop receiving treatment for his cancer and instead switch to hospice care. It also made me cry, which is shockingly rare. If itch.io had a ranking system, I would give Astra's Garden a 10/10. It's a really good game that's really heartfelt.
Also I made an account today literally so I could say this lol
I have chronic pain, so I really related to Vinegar. I agreed with what they said - that it's hard sometimes to see a reason to keep going when every day is spent in so much pain. It is a scary thing to say, but it's how a lot of us with chronic conditions feel. And I had to stop taking medication due to side effects before as well. Which hell is worse? It's so hard to say. Thank you for this little story, it made me feel a bit more seen.
I used Vietnamese translation and noticed that the translations are so good and funny
Cried a few times :)
But I cry easy
Very cute, love the characters so much! Highly recommend!
Hi !!! Love this game and I played it once and then played it again for my youtube! Thank you for this sweet cozy game
im not physically disabled or have a chronic illness like vinegar and cass, but as a mentally disabled person and someone with chronic headaches, i still did resonate with them. that feeling of just- wanting to give up, wondering what the point is. and dealing with condescending people. "maybe if my legs did fall off she would think i'm actually sick" i've had thoughts similar to this many times, wishing my headaches or memory were worse, wishing i could switch out with headmates, having anorexia, that i was just worse in general so that someone would actually believe me! be thoroughly convinced there is a tually something wrong with me! instead of saying im making excuses or not trying hard enough....
This is the third Nami's game I've played till now and it's so cute as well!The four characters' stories are so touching and resonate with me cuz I had some similar experiences like Vinegar and Astra.
And I'm also happy to see the previous experience of Periwinkle.He's one of my favorite characters now as he had got rid of pessimistic situation and finally found his new life with a ideal job,a sincere friend and a true love!Peri has really taught me many things in life.
Omg so me
autistic asocial astragalus my beloved
cool！
that was the most unsuspected thing i ever play in a game
I have something very similar to undeath and you really handled the subject beautifully, thank you so much for this.
O jogo é lindo, a mini história deu vontade de chorar,mas sentir falta de mais mecânicas e o jogo é muito curto, poderia colocar mais personagens e mais história,add um mini game fazendo os remédios também mas eu amei ❤❤❤😭
such a great game! loved it very sad but glad her family is healing and getting closure! <3
Such a beautiful little game, sad yet sweet.
I really enjoyed playing this game. It was so cute and the story was so touching! I am excited to play the other games that you made!
im not crying YOUR CRYING
I AM :(
HOW'D YOU KNOWWWWW TnT
Beautiful game. I like to think Vinegar grows up to create a cure or a better treatment for her condition.
If you play first Kiss at a Spooky Soiree you'll see Vinegar again and the events of that game come after the events of this one
This is a really wonderful game. I played this after experiencing a loss in my family, and it definitely got the emotions going, but it felt very cathartic as well. I love all of the characters introduced, and especially the manic mom over the phone. Gameplay is simple, but I love that about this game. Super wonderful, I cried a bit, and the story is really sweet.
просто изумительно...
The story develops slowly but the characters grow little by little, the designs are adorable and at least the translation into Spanish makes all the characters charismatic, although I was undoubtedly left wondering about the fate of the little witch who suffered from living dead disease. Without a doubt, the mother of the protagonist reminded me of my own mother since I have seen her many times prepare special food just to attract my brothers to spend more time with the family.
The part of waiting for customers to sell them things and being able to make more medicines was sometimes a little tiring, but I suppose it simulates well the experience of running a store with many moments occupying yourself with whatever you can (in this case the plants) and then seeing a large group of people entering, wishing it would continue like this and then no one arrives for a long period of time, it is a curious rhythm but the truth is sales has never been my thing but it did make me feel like the owner of a store waiting for customers .
A good and cosy game.
Well If you play First Kiss at a Spooky Soiree youll see Vinegar again and he events of that game come after the events of this one
i usually dont like idle games, but this one was wonderful. i love all the art and the story!! (finding out that cass was dead had me BAWLING)
very cute game, love the story, and the art! :)
That was a sweet little game. It actually got me thinking about trying a lil more with family.... (I hope it passes lol)
As someone who normally hates idle games, I loved this
What a wonderful experience this was! Someone below mentioned the word "cozy" and they're right-- this is such neat little cozy game to play with interesting characters and the minigame mechanic really keeps things moving as the story progresses. Top-tier stuff for sure!
tip for playing the epilogue: i've noticed customers show up more when you're not growing something. so try leaving your pots empty and hoarding some money, then work on growing what you need!
this is a really lovely game <3
incredible game absolutely loved it
* ciao, ho appena fatto un account di itch.io solo per commentare su questo gioco!! mi ha attratto perché era anche in italiano (yaaaay!!!).. ho pianto tanto. ottimo lavoro. e i disegni sono così carini e pucciosi!!! ed è così rilassante coltivare le piante, specialmente quelle più lente...! ohh..... e il Narciso Mattutino che somiglia così tanto a Cass.., mentre scommetto che la Campanula Assonnata deve essere Astra! hehe! a proposito, adoro Astra come personaggio, specialmente a confronto con Cassava... ahh!! si merita tutti gli abbracci del mondo. e tremila sonnellini!!!
* poi, pensavo che quando arrivavano i clienti speciali diminuiva il numero di piante (perché le avevano comprate) ma non è stato così, bho, potrebbe essere una cosa carina? ma leggendo i commenti ho visto gente che si lamentava che arrivare alla fine era lento quindi non saprei. personalmente per me è stata una passeggiata! è così rilassante vedere crescere le piantine... e i numeri che si alzano... e cliccare i clienti... ho già 100 di tutte!!! <3 buona serata
* SPOILER: ho appena ri-giocato alcune scene e. "SEMBRA CHE TU ABBIA VISTO UN FANTASMA". GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! QwQ
this game was short but amazing, thanks !
Very sweet. As always, manages a completely cozy vibe with completely real and dark subjects. I've never seen anyone do this but you. You're a special gift to this world. Thank you for always making great games. I'll be honest, the garden gameplay balance felt too grindy, and the music could use some work, as some parts sounded a little dissonant. But as always, the story, art, ui, and character interactions are very well constructed. The art always amazes me. Some people are really good at character design OR color theory OR linework, etc etc... You're always good at all aspects of it.
LOVE this game! I got so invested in the story!
This game was so lovely to play! Wonderful story and SUPER CUTE music, art, and overall characters! <3
Big fans of NomnomNami!!! <3
this game is amazing and so is the story, and hit home for me on a lot of things. made me cry, and I love that.
I LOVED this. The music is very relaxing, the art is ADORABLE and the writing is very thoughtful. Please beware of the content advisory (chronic illness and death) but if you are in a place that you can face the topics you may find it done respectfully. My complete playtime was just shy of 1 hour.
very lovely if sad little story
but will agree, epilogues frustrate to grind. customers too cheap so all those narcissus really add time in un-fun way, if all x50 was not last goal would give up there (and already did consider that at x40)
this is too sad nooooooooooooo
Cute art style. Will you put on steam and will there be gamepad support for your other games?
This was a pretty cute game. Nice way to spend the afternoon just looking over to check on my plants and customers. The Undeath virus is handled very tastefully here, with how it affects both the people suffering from it, and the people around them. Periwinkle's side plot also made for a nice breather between the heavier conversations, and I look forward to playing Starry Flowers later to see what comes of Astra and her apothocary.