- April 12, 2016
- Dogenzaka Lab
Pub Encounter
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About
"Pub Encounter" is a visual novel game where you play as a barista in a cozy café, encountering a diverse cast of characterful clients. Each interaction shapes your relationship with them, offering multiple story paths. It's a heartwarming, slice-of-life game about connection and community.











- The game is hilariously bad, making it entertaining and uplifting for players who don't take it seriously.
- The characters, while poorly written, provide a source of amusement with their ridiculous dialogue and actions.
- The pacing of the game is decent, allowing players to enjoy the absurdity of the story and characters.
- The writing is often cringe-worthy, with unrealistic dialogue and character interactions that feel forced.
- The main character lacks depth and personality, often coming across as bland and overly submissive.
- Many of the romantic scenarios are awkward and uncomfortable, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- story99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story in this game is generally perceived as lacking depth and coherence, with many reviewers noting its reliance on clichéd tropes and predictable plotlines. While some characters have interesting backstories, the overall narrative often feels disjointed and underdeveloped, leading to a lack of engagement. Despite these criticisms, certain routes are appreciated for their emotional resonance and unique perspectives, particularly those that explore age-gap dynamics, though the execution remains inconsistent across different storylines.
“I really loved that the story takes age-gap factors into consideration, depending on which love interest you choose, and I'm certain this would appeal greatly to anyone that doesn't see age as a 'deal breaker'.”
“The stories I have gone through in the game so far are very emotional, and as I said contain some darker story elements than some other visual novels.”
“It's got high replayability, the characters are likeable enough, and the plot is decent.”
“And since there's really no plot aside from the romance, it becomes hard to stay engaged...”
“There are several gaps in the story, and while you would like to see the problems and issues found when people get old and life happens, you most likely find very weak excuses, childish behavior, and a pure lack of interesting context overall.”
“The stories are pretty short and mostly cliché; the protagonist is yet another nameless, faceless girl in her twenties struggling in a boring office job and lacking any sort of backstory, motivations, or ambitions for her future.”