Bed and BEAKfast

About

Bed and BEAKfast is a DEMO of Sincerely, Robin, our upcoming management, cooking, and narrative game set in a world of birds! Play as Robin and return to your hometown to regrow the bed and breakfast left to you by your late grandfather. Cook meals for your guests, engage with the community, and forge lasting relationships with the birds that come to stay! The full game is currently in develop…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

story5 positive mentions

The game features a charming art style that resembles color pencil drawings, creating a delightful visual experience.
The cooking mechanics are engaging and intuitive, allowing players to experiment with different ingredients to create unique dishes.
The story is heartwarming and the characters are lovable, making for an enjoyable and cozy gaming experience.

The game lacks clear instructions or guidance on controls, which can lead to confusion for new players.
It is relatively short, with gameplay lasting around 3 hours, leaving players wanting more content.
Some players found the game overly simplistic and wished for more depth in the management aspects of running the B&B.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
43%
21%
The story is generally praised for its emotional depth, lovable characters, and engaging writing, complemented by a charming art style. However, some players express a desire for an endless mode to continue gameplay after the main plot concludes, and there are suggestions for further development and expansion of the storyline. While the narrative is heartwarming and well-crafted, a few reviewers noted that the dialogue could be improved and that the game ends somewhat abruptly.
- “Really fun game with lovable characters, a compelling story, and a delightful art style.”
- “The art style is so cute and unique and the story is very heartwarming and well written.”
- “I love the art style and the short story that goes along with it :) this is a very high quality game and you can tell the team put in a lot of effort.”
- “It was really fun and appropriately challenging; I feel like it would be better if there was a mode where I could just play the game without the storyline so that it's still playable even after the plot finishes.”
- “Story/dialogue could be better though.”
- “I would love to see this game with a fully fleshed out story where Robin restores the B&B (and the tree) to its former glory and eventually have an endless mode unlocked.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and charming art style, resembling hand-drawn illustrations with vibrant colors. Players appreciate the delightful animations and heartwarming story that complement the visuals, contributing to an overall high-quality experience. The game's cute and cheerful aesthetic enhances its appeal, making it a standout in the puzzle-management genre.
- “The art style is gorgeous, very bright and cheerful.”
- “It has fantastic animations and a wonderful art style that help bring all the characters to life.”
- “I love the art style and the short story that goes along with it :) This is a very high-quality game and you can tell the team put in a lot of effort.”
- “The art style of the characters is unique and looks like they are drawn with colored pencils!”
- “The art style is so cute and unique, but it lacks the polish expected from a modern game.”
- “The art style is charming, but the graphics feel outdated and could use a significant upgrade.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The gameplay is praised for its engaging and cozy experience, featuring a mix of puzzle elements in the cooking mechanics that challenge players to combine ingredients based on flavor profiles to satisfy bird patrons. Reviewers appreciate the intuitive recipe-finding process, which balances fun and challenge, and express interest in potential expansions, such as a foraging mechanic.
- “Very cozy, and has some puzzle elements in the cooking mechanic that I found to be a really good mix of challenging and fun.”
- “Interesting mechanics involving combining different ingredients with varying flavors to suit birb patrons' tastes.”
- “The overall gameplay is also very engaging and fun, making finding each recipe a bit of a puzzle using intuition as well as small hints from the in-game recipe book.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received high praise, with many users highlighting the lovely soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. Players express a desire to listen to the original soundtrack outside of gameplay, indicating its quality and appeal. Overall, the combination of art and music contributes significantly to the game's charm.
- “The soundtrack was lovely too; I'd open the game just to listen to the OST.”
- “Even the soundtrack is lovely!”
- “Incredible art and music, super puzzle-y levels!”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Character development is highlighted through the impressive and charming designs of the birds, which are infused with humor and detail. This attention to character design and writing effectively brings the avian inhabitants and their world to life, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The character design for the birds in town and visiting has a fantastic mix of charm and humor.”
- “The attention to detail in all the character designs and writing really brings all of the birds and the world they live in to life.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight the game's potential for emotional depth, noting that the heartwarming and well-written story, combined with its unique and cute art style, contributes to a touching experience.
- “The story so far looks like it's going to be an emotional one.”
- “The art style is so cute and unique, and the story is very heartwarming and well written.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its engaging storyline and charming art, complemented by a wonderful sense of humor that enhances the overall experience. The character design, particularly of the birds, adds a delightful mix of charm and comedic elements.
- “Has a storyline, great art, a wonderful sense of humor, and is also very engaging.”
- “The character design for the birds in town and visiting has a fantastic mix of charm and humor.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is reported to run smoothly once it is loaded, indicating effective optimization for performance during gameplay.
- “Once loaded, it runs smoothly.”