Corinne Cross's Dead & Breakfast
- August 18, 2016
- bad chalk
- 7h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Corinne Cross's Dead & Breakfast" , you play as Corinne, tasked with house-sitting a ghost-infested bed and breakfast. Over seven days, you'll interact with eccentric ghosts, garden, cook, and make decisions affecting multiple endings. This sidescrolling adventure game offers a character-driven story and challenging New Game+ mode, with no horror elements.
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Reviews
- The game features a charming story with engaging characters and beautiful art, making it a delightful experience.
- It effectively explores themes of grief and moving on in a lighthearted manner, providing a heartwarming narrative.
- The gameplay includes fun elements like gardening and cooking, along with a New Game+ mode that adds replayability and extra content.
- The game is quite short, typically taking only 2-3 hours to complete, which may leave players wanting more.
- Some players found the controls to be clunky and not very intuitive, which could detract from the overall experience.
- There are occasional issues with achievements not unlocking properly, which can be frustrating for completionists.
- story182 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its engaging characters and heartwarming themes, particularly around loss and moving on. Players appreciate the charming art style and the thoughtful, well-written narrative that unfolds over a week, with a mix of lighthearted and emotional moments. The inclusion of a new game+ mode adds replayability and extra content, enhancing the overall experience for those who enjoy story-driven gameplay.
“The story is delightful, telling of Corinne's coming to terms with her status as a medium to the ghostly inhabitants of the B&B she finds herself taking care of for a week.”
“This is such a beautiful game with a really meaningful storyline about loss, and not wasting a moment.”
“The story is so enjoyable and gives you a happy warm feeling inside.”
“The storyline's complexity made me feel like the game's potential was not yet reached.”
“I wish the story was a little deeper but I'm still happy with what I got.”
“A small story-based game that deals with heavy topics in a non-heavy way.”
- graphics72 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute, charming, and unique art style, often described as hand-drawn or watercolor-like. Players appreciate the simple yet engaging visuals that complement the game's relaxing and whimsical atmosphere, enhancing the overall storytelling experience. While some mention the lo-fi quality, the artwork is consistently noted as a standout feature that adds warmth and character to the game.
“The art style is unique, cute, and pretty at the same time.”
“This is such a fun and entertaining game, with lovely graphics and colors, and a wonderful set of characters.”
“Charming graphics make this little story very endearing.”
“Graphics are stylized and very lo-fi, but get the job done.”
“If I don't like the graphics, chances are I won't be playing.”
“I don't believe there are going to be any updates or add-ons to the game, so what you see is what you get.”
- gameplay60 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and charm, featuring basic mechanics such as gardening, cooking, and light resource management, which some players found engaging despite their minimal depth. While the game offers a cozy atmosphere and a compelling story, it is relatively short and not particularly challenging, making it accessible for casual players. Overall, the combination of narrative and straightforward gameplay creates a delightful experience, though some players hope for more complexity in future titles.
“Watched Shubble play this game 7 years ago and haven't been the same since. I had to get it myself once I finally remembered the name of it (after searching for it forever) - this game is the perfect mix of story and gameplay with such a cozy yet eerie atmosphere.”
“The story is sweet, and the simple (logical) gameplay makes for a wonderful experience.”
“Relaxing and charming gameplay, with an adorable art style and a story totally worth your time.”
“There wasn't a ton of gameplay and it only took me a few hours to 100% it with new game plus.”
“- there is hardly any gameplay at all, but I expected as much given the game's setting.”
“The only real gameplay elements are some basic logistical stuff and hitting a key while a bar fills up, plus some slight exploration elements.”
- emotional56 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Corinne Cross's Dead & Breakfast is widely praised for its emotional depth, effectively addressing themes of death and grieving in a heartfelt and gentle manner. Players describe the game as charming and heartwarming, often leading to tears due to its touching narrative and well-developed characters. The overall experience is characterized as relaxing and wholesome, making it a memorable journey that resonates with players on a personal level.
“Overall, Corinne Cross is very chill but also heartfelt, and I think the game deals very well with heavy themes in a light but non-superficial way.”
“This is a thoughtful, touching game that I felt dealt tastefully with death and grieving.”
“I have to admit I cried a lot at certain points of this game, but that just speaks to how well-written it was and how much the creator had made me care.”
- music38 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being soft, relaxed, and fitting well with the cute art style, enhancing the overall atmosphere. However, some users criticized the inclusion of generic stock tracks, particularly a common "YouTube upbeat music" piece, which detracted from their experience. Overall, while the soundtrack is described as charming and suitable for the game's length, it suffers from moments of repetitiveness and familiarity.
“Soft, relaxed background music as well as occasional sound effects support the atmosphere.”
“The art and music are beautiful, perfectly suited to the story.”
“A calm and heartwarming experience with great art and nice music.”
“One of the tracks used is the most common and generic 'YouTube upbeat music' type song I've heard a billion times, and scenes with this song made me want to mute or speed through the scene to avoid it.”
“I found the daytime music to get a bit repetitive; I feel as though I have heard the same sounds in YouTube videos.”
“While the music is cute and fitting for a small game, it lacks variety and can become tiresome.”
- humor22 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently described as quirky and light-hearted, often likened to a funny, ghost-infested sitcom rather than a scary experience. Players appreciate the blend of humor with emotional themes, noting that even heavier topics are approached with wisdom and wit, making the characters and overall narrative enjoyable and endearing.
“It's like living in a quirky, funny, ghost-infested sitcom.”
“From the 'sad' messages on Instaface, an in-game social media website, to the really heavy stuff like a mother mourning her child, each facet was handled with wisdom, heart, and humor that I found really enjoyable.”
“The characters are all simply adorable or likable in their own ways, and there is cute humor throughout the game.”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is described as a perfect blend of cozy and eerie, enhanced by soft background music and sound effects that create an immersive experience. Reviewers appreciate the art and writing, expressing a desire for more content that delves deeper into this captivating ambiance. Overall, the atmosphere is consistently praised as a standout feature of the game.
“This game is the perfect mix of story and gameplay with such a cozy yet eerie atmosphere.”
“I loved the art, loved the writing, and the atmosphere.”
“Watched shubble play this game 7 years ago and haven't been the same since, had to get it myself once I finally remembered the name of it (after searching for it forever) - this game is the perfect mix of story and gameplay with such a cosy yet eerie atmosphere.”
“Soft, relaxed background music as well as occasional sound effects support the atmosphere.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability due to its New Game+ mode, which introduces new story arcs and increased challenges, along with multiple endings and additional achievements. Despite its short length, these features encourage players to revisit the game for a richer experience.
“The game itself is quite short, but with the different endings and the new game+ mode it has a very high replay value.”
“I also enjoyed the new game + mode which adds a lot of replayability with its new story arcs.”
“It also has replay value, since the game is a bit more challenging (with more achievements along the way) if you want to play it again.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is praised for its ability to deliver emotionally resonant performances from NPCs, creating moments that evoke genuine smiles and tears, a feat that is rare in video games.
