Bring Me that Shawarma

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Bring Me that Shawarma is a single player action game. It was developed by SHAWAVERSE and was released on June 7, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

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. WHERE THE STORY BEGINS... Episode 2: Fear and Loathing in Samara Gray days, work, depression... Sometimes it feels like there's nothing that can make you …

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

humor8 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

The game features a hilarious and engaging story that keeps players entertained.
It offers a unique and relatable experience centered around shawarma, with a mix of humor and absurdity.
Players appreciate the game's ability to evoke strong emotions, with some even claiming it helped them cope with depression.

The English translation is poorly done, making it difficult to understand the dialogue.
Many players feel that the game lacks substantial gameplay, resembling more of an e-book than a traditional game.
The overall narrative can be confusing, with some chapters feeling incomplete or lacking depth.

humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its absurdity and clever writing, with many players finding it consistently hilarious throughout. The combination of a silly plot centered around shawarma and "scary-funny" elements in anime visual novels creates a unique comedic experience that keeps players laughing. Overall, the game is noted for its entertaining and lighthearted approach, making it a fun choice for those seeking humor.
- “Good story, very funny hahaha ”
- “Amazing writing that's hilarious and the plot is so dumb but so much fun.”
- “I've been laughing my ass off almost the entire game.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The story is praised for its humor and unique approach, with each chapter offering a different take on the plot and genre, which can lead to some confusion regarding the overall timeline and consistency. Despite its seemingly silly premise, the writing is considered amazing and entertaining, providing a fun experience that shifts perspectives on the characters, particularly the shawarma workers.
- “Very amazing story... changed my point of view of how deep the shawarma workers care about their customers... hats off to you shawarma cookers.”
- “Amazing writing that's hilarious and the plot is so dumb but so much fun.”
- “While it makes for a unique experience, it also left me confused at times about the overall timeline and consistency of the story.”
- “Each chapter has its own approach to the plot and genre.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay of this visual/interactive novel is criticized for being minimal, primarily consisting of clicking through poorly written dialogue that detracts from the overall experience, raising concerns about its quality and suitability for publication.
- “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. This poses the question, 'How did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a click to advance, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative.
- “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best. Imagine the best novel you ever read, whether it's 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', '2001: A Space Odyssey', or 'Twilight' (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”