Bring Me that Shawarma

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In this visual novel you’ll find out: how dangerous white sauce can be, what humanization of shawarma looks like, whose yelling is heard on the streets of Samara at night, and what secrets hide within the kitchens of elite shawarma shops.5 EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE NOW Doner Kebab: Fear and Loathing in Samara Gray days, work, depression... Sometimes it feels like there's nothing that can make you…

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Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

humor12 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

The game features unexpected stories and humor, making it an enjoyable experience.
The visuals, particularly the depiction of shawarma, are appealing and add to the charm of the game.
It's a short and sweet experience that combines food horror with absurd humor, making it memorable.

Many reviewers criticize the game for lacking substantial gameplay, describing it more as an e-book than a traditional game.
The writing is often considered poorly executed, with some dialogue deemed unpublishable in a standard format.
There are concerns about the game's development status, with some fearing it may never be completed or updated.

humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurd and "scary-funny" writing, which revolves around a quirky universe centered on shawarma. Players find the plot delightfully nonsensical, leading to continuous laughter throughout the gameplay, with many highlighting the first episode as particularly hilarious. Overall, the game successfully blends comedy with its unique premise, making it a fun experience despite its lack of true horror elements.
- “Amazing writing that's hilarious and the plot is so dumb but so much fun.”
- “It's not really horror, but oh my god was it funny.”
- “I've been laughing my ass off almost the entire game.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is characterized by its hilarious writing and a deliberately absurd plot, which many players find entertaining and enjoyable despite its simplicity.
- “Amazing writing that's hilarious, and the plot is so dumb but so much fun.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay of this visual/interactive novel is criticized for being minimal, primarily consisting of clicking through poorly written dialogue that lacks the quality expected for publication. Users express frustration over the lack of engaging gameplay elements and the overall writing quality.
- “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books to be tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a mouse click, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative. This repetitive clicking can make engaging with the story feel laborious rather than immersive.
- “Grinding in this game feels like a never-ending chore, where progress is painfully slow and repetitive.”
- “The constant need to grind for resources makes the gameplay feel more like a job than a fun experience.”
- “I found myself clicking through endless battles just to level up, which quickly became monotonous and frustrating.”