Astra's Garden

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Astra's Garden is a single player action game with fantasy and drama themes. It was developed by NomNomNami and was released on May 9, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

Astra's Garden is a single-player fantasy visual novel and idle game where you control the witch Astragalus. Grow plants, craft medicine, and interact with customers to uncover heartwarming stories about their lives and Astragalus’ own journey. The game features pretty visuals and an intriguing, wholesome narrative.

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Audience ScoreBased on 222 reviews

story52 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features a super cute art style and a cozy atmosphere, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
The story is touching and emotional, addressing deeper themes such as grief and chronic illness, which resonates with many players.
Gameplay is relaxing and engaging, with a good balance between tending to plants and progressing through the story.

Many players experienced technical issues, including crashes and bugs that disrupted gameplay and progress.
The game is relatively short, leaving some players wanting more content and a longer experience.
The gameplay can become tedious at times, particularly the waiting involved in growing plants and the lack of clear instructions on story progression.

story
98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its emotional depth, charming characters, and engaging narrative, often described as cute, touching, and well-written. Players appreciate the balance between gameplay and storytelling, although some express a desire for a longer experience and clearer progression cues. Overall, the narrative successfully resonates with players, making it a standout aspect of the game.
- “Fantastic little short and sweet game, with a little bonus on top with the epilogues. It adds about 30+ more minutes of flower planting time, but it was totally worth it. I wonder if there will be more characters like Vinegar, and... well... I won't spoil Cass's story, go play the game and find out!”
- “The story is incredible, as are the characters. I got invested in these characters within minutes, which is really a testimony of awesome storytelling.”
- “I loved every bit of this story, and it was incredibly nice to have a soothing little mini-game to go along with it.”
- “I wish there was more story and less of the gardening, but without the gardening there would be a lot of time skips in the game.”
- “The story was too short.”
- “The story only lasts a couple of hours of gameplay.”
emotional
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is profoundly impactful, with many players expressing that it evokes deep feelings of grief, loss, and healing. The storyline, centered around themes of chronic illness and death, resonates strongly, leading to moments of genuine tears and heartfelt connections with the characters. Overall, players find the narrative both touching and comforting, enhanced by beautiful art and a sense of personal connection to the characters' journeys.
- “Cass's end moments were pretty heartbreaking for me; this game was definitely true to its premise - chronic illness, death, and healing.”
- “Not gonna lie, this game almost made me cry. Even though each character only gets like four cutscenes, I felt like I was losing a friend after the last ones. So well made, and the story is so cute.”
- “I cried and felt sorry for Vinger too; she is young and doesn't deserve what she is going through, but I'm glad she chose a cure that she is comfortable with.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in these games are consistently praised for their cute and charming art style, which enhances the overall storytelling experience. Players appreciate the balance between lighthearted visuals and darker themes, noting that the artwork is both relaxing and emotionally impactful. However, some users express a desire for longer gameplay and additional features, such as voice lines, to further enrich the experience.
- “The creator of this game really puts their efforts and skills into making this; I really like the game design, theme, artwork, lore, and all that.”
- “I cried like a baby, but it was an eye opener with a gorgeous art style.”
- “Really wonderful, I love astragalus such cute visuals, very neat story that ties in with the other games (no need to have played them though) also great balance between tending flowers and getting more of the story!”
- “Cute story and artwork, but tapping the pots and customers is really tedious, so the wait between story portions is boring.”
- “Omggggggg this game i really was attracted to the art style and gameplay but I didn't expect it to end so abruptly, it was adorable, sad, omg I love it so much why did it have to end in such a- aaaaaaa I love it.”
- “Gameplay is comfortably fast and graphics are very cute.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and calming qualities, with many users describing it as top-tier and relaxing. Players appreciate the soundtrack's ability to enhance the overall experience, although some express a desire for more musical variety. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's positive atmosphere and emotional depth.
- “It'll be worth it; this has some beautiful soundtrack, I could listen to it endlessly.”
- “The music and the general vibe it gives off is lovely!”
- “The music is like eargasm; this game is so good and relaxing... all your games deserve 5 stars.”
- “My only issue with it is that it's lacking music.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as simple yet enjoyable, with well-balanced timers and charming illustrations that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the casual pace and relaxing mechanics, although some express disappointment at the game's abrupt ending. Overall, the combination of engaging gameplay, cute graphics, and a captivating story creates an addictive and enjoyable experience.
- “Despite being relatively simple, the gameplay is fun; the timers are very well balanced, and the illustrations for the plants are so cute!”
- “Great game that has a nice balance of casual gameplay and story.”
- “The sounds, the calming gameplay, and the story are really enjoyable!”
- “At first, I didn't like the pace of the gameplay, but I think I finally learned how to just relax (and water some plants).”
- “Omggggggg this game I really was attracted to the art style and gameplay, but I didn't expect it to end so abruptly. It was adorable, sad, omg I love it so much, why did it have to end in such a- aaaaaaa I love it.”
- “The story only lasts a couple of hours of gameplay.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the ability to expedite tedious tasks like plant growth and story dialogues, others find the repetitive actions, such as tapping pots and interacting with customers, to be boring and time-consuming. Overall, the grinding can detract from the enjoyment of the cute story and artwork.
- “The growing plants thing can be a bit tedious at times but was worth the wait.”
- “Cute story and artwork, but tapping the pots and customers is really tedious, so the wait between story portions is boring.”
- “I just want to say just try it. I love one of these games created by the same guy. It's very short for sure, but you can easily pass the grindy part by forwarding the story dialogues if you like to speed up the flower growth. I appreciate this and everything in it.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the monetization model of games by nomnomnumi, highlighting the absence of annoying ads and the ability to play offline, which enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “Best thing: no ads! Every game by NomNomNomi is amazing; I suggest trying them all!”
- “No ads, no Wi-Fi needed mostly, so attractive!”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the app experiences occasional bugs, indicating stability issues that may affect the overall user experience.
- “The app was buggy at times.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes that made gameplay frustrating.”
- “There were numerous glitches that disrupted my experience.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the character development in the game, highlighting its engaging storyline and charming character designs. The emotional depth and sweetness of the characters contribute to a memorable experience, with many expressing a strong attachment that keeps them invested throughout the game. Overall, the combination of cute art and well-crafted narratives enhances the overall enjoyment.
- “I came for the cute art, stayed for the storyline and the character development. This was all so sweet; I enjoyed it a lot, so much so that I completed it in a single sitting. Love this game; it should get more recognition.”
- “This is such a lovely game! The story was so nice, and I loved all the character designs.”
- “I love this cute game and its adorable stories and character designs. I never realized how I felt until a certain character showed up, so I love it!”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its cozy atmosphere, featuring addictive characters and a charming aesthetic. Players appreciate the short gameplay experience that is enhanced by its fancy and cute ambiance.
- “The gameplay overall has a cozy atmosphere, and the characters are easily addictive.”
- “A short game with a fancy atmosphere and cute characters.”