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Wow. Just wow. This is, truly, a beautiful game. The mechanic of planting and tending to a farm just meshes so appropriately with the narrative presented. The music was a strong hook, and caught my attention from the very beginning. The characters were developed with care and grace, given the heavy subject matter on which the plot was centered.

Also an example of why representation is so important. I'm not Indonesian myself, but as a Filipino, it felt like so many of the themes presented were so relevant to the Southeast Asian experience. A history of war and conflict, yes, but also resilience, generosity, making sure those around you are fed, longing... two threads in particular resonated with me: (1) the frustration of being away from family (as someone living abroad), and (2) Mawar's whole deal (as someone with the intense capability for love that only Asian dramas can foster). 

P.S. The choice to introduce a bartering mechanic, given the particular story--amazing.

I enjoyed my time playing Flowers and a Suit! Between the music, dialogue and puzzles, the game provided a light-hearted, engaging experience. One of the narrative and artistic moments in the game proved to be a thoughtful choice that places the player's experience in a new context--wonderful work.

I came close to checking the walkthrough a couple of times, but was able to muddle my way through after realizing that you could combine items. There were a few aspects that could use a little polish (minor dialogue editing, voice quality), but those have less to do with the heart of the game, which was decidedly solid.