Sales, Science & Spirits

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Sales, Science & Spirits is a single player open world role playing game with horror, comedy and science fiction themes. It was developed by HalfAlieno and was released on September 25, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Norman Jones is a salesman sent to a remote, rural village, where he is tasked with selling vacuum cleaners to earn a promotion from The Boss!"Fight" for that sweet deal, explore the land and unravel the mysteries underpinning the company...

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Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

Charming and well-crafted pixel art with distinct and appealing aesthetics across the three games.
Engaging and humorous writing, especially notable in Norman Jones' segment with expressive characters and witty dialogue.
Variety in gameplay styles including puzzles, exploration, and unique combat reframed as 'Sales Pitch' battles, catering to fans of quirky RPG Maker games.

Miodesopsia can feel aimless and less engaging with underdeveloped exploration and story compared to the other two games.
Audio levels can be inconsistent, sometimes being too loud, which may detract from the experience.
Controls may feel a bit sticky or imprecise, impacting gameplay fluidity.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users praise the graphics for their charming, unique, and varied art styles that evoke a nostalgic RPG Maker feel. The visuals are complemented by competent spritework and a distinctive aesthetic that enhances the game's humor and overall appeal. Fans of classic RPG Maker titles will especially appreciate the abstract and cute artistic presentation.
- “A friend told me about it and said the art style was great and it certainly delivered!”
- “Norman Jones Sales Extravaganza has some charming writing and competent spritework that suits its aesthetic quite well.”
- “I think if you're a fan of those old RPG Maker games like Yume Nikki, OFF, or re:kinder with really cool and unique art style, this is definitely for you!”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story across the games is praised for its humor, unique settings, and depth, with "Miodesopsia" standing out for its compelling, meaningful narrative and horror elements. "Professor Fripple's Special Invention Show" offers the most well-developed and engaging story, featuring strong writing and presentation. Each game provides a distinct storytelling style, ensuring a flavorful experience that appeals to different player preferences.
- “Miodesopsia is a stunning story with a few good horror elements.”
- “I really do think this story alone is worth checking out.”
- “The real star of the show is Professor Fripple's Special Invention Show, which has by far the best music, sprite work, writing, and overall presentation of the three games. I'd say the heart of the project is absolutely here, allowing you to engage with the most mechanics, puzzles, and concepts as well as featuring the longest and most well-thought-out story.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a charming twist on standard RPG Maker mechanics by framing combat as a "sales pitch," with Professor Fripple's Special Invention Show standing out due to its engaging mechanics, varied puzzles, challenging fights, and well-developed story. This segment showcases the project's strongest presentation and depth, suggesting potential for expansion into a full-length RPG. Overall, the gameplay is cute, charming, and thoughtfully designed, especially in its most ambitious portion.
- “This is a great first game, the collection is good, Norman Jones Sales Extravaganza has some charming writing and competent spritework that suits its aesthetic quite well. The gameplay itself is standard RPG Maker fare, though it reframes the combat as a 'sales pitch,' which is quite a cute feature.”
- “The real star of the show is Professor Fripple's Special Invention Show, which has by far the best music, spritework, writing, and overall presentation of the three games. I'd say the heart of the project is absolutely here, allowing you to engage with the most mechanics, puzzles, and concepts, as well as featuring the longest and most well thought out story.”
- “Professor Fripple's has the most challenging fights and puzzles out of the three, as well as a lot of variety in areas and mechanics.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is highly praised, especially in Professor Fripple's Special Invention Show, which features the best soundtrack in the series and greatly enhances the overall presentation and storytelling.
- “Great graphics and music.”
- “The real star of the show is Professor Fripple's Special Invention Show, which has by far the best music, sprite work, writing, and overall presentation of the three games. I'd say the heart of the project is absolutely here, allowing you to engage with the most mechanics, puzzles, and concepts, as well as featuring the longest and most well-thought-out story.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor is well-received, complementing the story and setting effectively. It adds charm to the game alongside solid battle mechanics and appealing aesthetics.
- “Humor, story, setting; it's perfect to me.”
- “The humor is good, the battles are actually not bad for the RM2K3 engine, and the aesthetic is great.”