- July 23, 2024
- Cointinue Games
Midnight Ramen
Platforms
About
"Midnight Ramen" is a narrative dialogue game where players operate a late-night ramen stand, cooking for a variety of customers and helping them cope with their problems. With intricate ramen-making mechanics and heavy themes such as death and loss, this game is reminiscent of titles like VA-11 Hall-A and Coffee Talk. Players must carefully combine broths, noodles, toppings, and seasonings to satisfy each customer's unique preferences.









- The game features a beautifully written story that explores heavy themes, providing an emotional experience that resonates with players.
- Gameplay is relaxing and stress-free, allowing players to enjoy cooking ramen without time limits or penalties, enhancing the overall experience.
- The art style and music create a cozy atmosphere, making it a delightful game for those who enjoy narrative-driven experiences.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave players wanting more content and depth in gameplay.
- There are some grammatical errors and typos in the dialogue, which can detract from immersion for some players.
- The game deals with sensitive topics such as death and suicide, which may not be suitable for all players, especially those currently grieving.
story
166 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story of "Midnight Ramen" is beautifully written and emotionally engaging, focusing on the interconnected lives of the characters who visit the ramen stall. While the gameplay is simple and secondary to the narrative, players are drawn into a heartfelt journey that explores themes of acceptance and resilience, often evoking strong emotional responses. Despite its brevity, the game offers rich character development and a compelling overarching plot, making it a must-play for fans of story-driven experiences.
“The story of each character is in depth and rich, with some even bringing me to tears.”
“In all, Midnight Ramen is a short but wonderful story of accepting that sometimes you can't change your circumstances, and that's okay; so long as you keep moving forward and do not give up, you will make it through.”
“Midnight Ramen completely surprised me with its quality storytelling and engaging characters.”
“The game ultimately focuses on the story; there isn't much of a simulation-like experience when serving ramen and drinks compared to other cooking games.”
“Set your expectations that it's the story-first type game and then gameplay a distant second.”
“I certainly didn't speed-run or skip any of the story, but even with earning all of the achievements and watching the best ending, I still finished it all in under three hours.”