Cureocity
- March 21, 2024
- Bread On Board
JOIN US!Feel free to join our official Discord to share your ideas with us. X: @qiyudixiacheng About the GameWe are "Bread On Board," a collective of independent game developers spread across four countries, united by our passion and meeting during a GameJam. Our game demo was born in the "BOOOM CHALLENGE", a GameJam by GCORES. With only 21 days, we created a game based…
Reviews
- The game features a charming and heartwarming story with cute characters and art style.
- It's a free game that offers a unique puzzle-based combat system, making each battle feel like a fun challenge.
- Players appreciate the multiple endings and the emotional depth of the narrative, which resonates well despite the short playtime.
- The game is very short, taking only about an hour to complete, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- Some mechanics and combat strategies are poorly explained, leading to confusion during gameplay.
- Translation issues and clunky dialogue can detract from the overall experience, making it harder to follow the story at times.
- story95 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as short yet heartwarming, featuring charming characters and a cute art style that enhances the overall experience. While some players noted translation issues and a desire for a more developed narrative, many found the emotional core and multiple endings engaging, making it a delightful experience despite its brevity. Overall, the story is praised for its simplicity and charm, leaving players wanting more from the characters and world.
“The story is surprisingly heartwarming for an hour of gameplay (or even less), you should definitely check it out!”
“A very cute and heartwarming game, in artistic style, characters, and story!”
“The story itself isn't too complex but does have a sound emotional core and the gameplay while simple is actually really inventive, it makes me want to see more from this studio if and especially a game that expands on the ideas shown here.”
“Horrible writing, lackluster story, but you are here for an hour of fun puzzles, not reading the texts.”
“I cannot really get the target feeling among the main story.”
“The story is very charming, but the English translations aren't the best, which detracts from the experience.”
- gameplay38 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by unique mechanics that blend puzzle-solving and turn-based combat, offering a charming experience despite some poorly explained elements. While many players appreciate the inventive combat and emotional storytelling, some find the gameplay linear and lacking in depth, with limited strategic options and predictability in enemy movements. Overall, the game is enjoyable but could benefit from better tutorials and more varied mechanics to enhance replayability.
“The gameplay is pretty unique; you can literally use the mechanics for a full-blown JRPG game.”
“The story itself isn't too complex but does have a sound emotional core, and the gameplay, while simple, is actually really inventive. It makes me want to see more from this studio, especially a game that expands on the ideas shown here.”
“I had a great time playing this game; it has very good gameplay and an even better story.”
“From a gameplay standpoint - without spoiling anything, I tried to fight the last enemy 20 times and still didn't figure out how to beat it.”
“The game should explain to you how to use new mechanics, but it doesn't.”
“Now the only downside here is the core gameplay falling really flat; it's not designed to be replayable as every enemy movement is predictable and progress is linear.”
- emotional37 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised for its heartwarming and touching narrative, often evoking strong feelings and even tears from players. Despite some minor translation issues that may dilute the emotional impact, the story of companionship and recovery, combined with its cute art style and engaging gameplay, creates a memorable and wholesome experience. Overall, players find it to be a short yet profoundly moving game that resonates deeply.
“A heartwarming tale of companionship and recovery with fun battles sprinkled in.”
“The story itself isn't too complex but does have a sound emotional core and the gameplay while simple is actually really inventive, it makes me want to see more from this studio if and especially a game that expands on the ideas shown here.”
“It's wholesome enough to make a grown man cry.”
- graphics33 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and adorable art style, which complements the sweet storyline and characters. Reviewers appreciate the hand-drawn visuals, noting their simplicity and anime-inspired design, which enhance the overall experience. Despite some minor issues with text presentation, the visuals are considered a standout feature, making the game visually appealing and engaging.
“The art style is so adorable!!”
“Needless to say the visuals are lovely and very cute.”
“Got bored pretty fast :( but the art style is pretty cute.”
“The art style is doing a lot of the heavy lifting here.”
“Such a cute adventure, short and sweet, every battle is a puzzle, and the graphics are so charming that I fell in love the moment I saw it on Steam.”
- music15 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and charming qualities, enhancing the overall experience alongside the art and story. Many players find the soundtrack to be emotionally resonant, with standout pieces that evoke strong feelings, particularly after completing the game. While some reviews describe the music as decent or okay, the general consensus highlights its effectiveness in creating a lovely atmosphere.
“Compared with an angelic soundtrack, this game is a masterpiece.”
“The music, art, and the story all make such a nice experience.”
“A simplistic, cute little game, carried by its calming music and lovely art.”
“There is some familiar but niche audio among the music and sound design.”
“Music: okay”
“Decent music.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying the cute and funny character and monster dialogues. However, some emotional scenes may lose their impact due to questionable translations, leading to moments that can be confusing or unintentionally humorous. Overall, the game is rated positively for its humor, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
“I like the character and monster dialogues; they're cute and funny.”
“Cute and funny dialogue.”
“An overall 7.8/10 for good humor, simple and short gameplay, an interesting story, and the visuals are just so edible I wanna eat them.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers some replayability through dialogue choices that influence the ending, but this aspect is limited due to a lack of depth in gameplay. Players find the core mechanics predictable and linear, which diminishes the overall incentive to replay.
“This game does have replayability; unfortunately, it's only as deep as a dialogue choice, yet it's the sole thing that decides the ending.”
“This game does have 'replayability', unfortunately it's only as deep as a dialogue choice, yet it's the sole thing that decides the ending.”
“Now the only downside here is the core gameplay falling really flat; it's not designed to be replayable as every enemy movement is predictable and progress is linear.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is described as phenomenal, effectively immersing players in its emotional depth, particularly highlighted by a poignant ending that resonates strongly. Overall, it is considered a worthwhile experience.
“Phenomenal atmospheric game; no spoilers, but the ending makes me sad. It's worth your time.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the world and making every moment feel significant.”
“From the haunting soundtrack to the stunning visuals, the atmosphere creates an unforgettable experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat tedious due to repetitive gameplay in pursuit of achievements, though they still recommend exploring the various endings for a more rewarding experience.
“Getting all the achievements became a little bit tedious since the gameplay was exactly the same each run.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found myself doing the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel more like a chore than fun.”