Braise Satan

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Braise Satan is a single player simulation game. It was developed by SplatterCow Studios and was released on November 11, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

(SplatterCow Studios' response to the DES310 module, brief: a Twist on the Mundane) YOUR FATE For your sins committed in life leading to your untimely demise, you have been sent to... HELL. Your method of torture has been decided - Satan's hungry. And impatient. Fight off pesky imps who want to steal your ingredients, and cook your heart out to make Satan's favourite meals , else he'll make a m…

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Unique and amusing dark humor concept that adds charm to the gameplay.
Simple controls that are easy to pick up, making it accessible for players.
Free to play, providing a no-cost entry point for gamers to enjoy the experience.

Gameplay is very short, lasting only a few minutes, which may leave players wanting more.
Several bugs and issues, such as inaccessible settings and repetitive recipes, detract from the experience.
Graphics and sound are passable but not impressive, lacking the polish expected in a full game.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The graphics in the game are described as passable, with a cartoony aesthetic that fits the overall style, but they fall short of top-tier standards. Users have noted performance issues with the default settings, which detracts from the visual experience. Overall, while the visuals are adequate, they do not compensate for the lack of engaging gameplay.
- “The cartoony aesthetic works for the game.”
- “While it's vital for any game to have impressive visuals (gaming is a visual medium, after all), there's more to a game than just the graphics.”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
- “Settings menu only accessible after intro cutscene... but only audio and control sensitivity menus are listed even then, and two others (one being graphics) briefly appears but is unclickable when choosing audio.... which wouldn't be an issue except the default (UE5 engine) settings run very poorly performance-wise.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is brief, lasting only 3-4 minutes after an initial learning phase, which some players find insufficient for a satisfying experience. While the game is described as fun and charming, there is a desire for more content, such as additional recipes, to enhance the overall gameplay duration and depth.
- “Super fun and diabolically adorable <3 would love it if they added more recipes to extend gameplay :)”
- “Overall, the entire gameplay lasts only 3-4 minutes after your first 5-6 minute run (and only then because I couldn't figure out how to make tomato sauce and ran out of time, and every run of that recipe after was a slog).”
- “Super fun and diabolically adorable <3. I would love it if they added more recipes to extend gameplay.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is hindered by a limited settings menu that only becomes accessible after the intro cutscene, where crucial options like graphics are unclickable. Players report that the default Unreal Engine 5 settings lead to poor performance, exacerbating the frustration with the lack of accessible optimization options.
- “The settings menu is only accessible after the intro cutscene, but it only lists audio and control sensitivity options. The graphics settings briefly appear but are unclickable when selecting audio. This wouldn't be a problem if the default Unreal Engine 5 settings didn't run very poorly performance-wise.”
- “The optimization is a mess; the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate even on high-end hardware, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I was disappointed to find that the game has severe optimization issues, leading to long loading times and frequent stuttering during gameplay.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized as edgy and dark, contributing to an enjoyable experience for players. Many found the combination of cute aesthetics and dark themes to be engaging, enhancing the overall fun of gameplay. Additionally, the smooth controls complement the humorous elements effectively.
- “I actually had a lot of fun playing this; it's a cute dark humor concept, and the controls were surprisingly smooth.”
- “How edgy and humorous.”