Sally's Law

53%
Game Brain Score Based on 23 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • emotional
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Sally’s Law is held back by a lack of challenging puzzle gameplay and replay value. However, if you can get past its flaws, you’ll find an undeniably cute and positive story that will warm your heart.
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In Sally's Law, a serene platformer with puzzle elements, players experience the journey of Sally, a young woman defying odds to reach her ill father, encountering good fortune at every turn. Narrative flashbacks reveal Father's story as players replay levels as Sally's Father's guiding spirit. Through seamless roll-based controls, players uncover the heartwarming bond between father and daughter while solving physics-based puzzles.

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53%
Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews
story13 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Sally's Law features a touching and emotional story that resonates with players, particularly around the themes of family and relationships.
  • The game boasts a charming minimalist aesthetic and pleasant music that enhances the overall experience.
  • Gameplay is engaging with a unique mechanic that intertwines the actions of Sally and her father, providing a satisfying puzzle-platforming experience.
  • The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content and replayability.
  • Many players found the gameplay to be too simplistic and lacking in challenge, making it feel repetitive at times.
  • Some technical issues, such as unnecessary spawn animations and a lack of mouse support, detract from the overall fluidity of the experience.
  • story36 mentions

    The story in "Sally's Law" is a poignant and emotional narrative that explores themes of love, care, and forgiveness, effectively intertwined with the gameplay mechanics. While some players found the storytelling repetitive, many praised its ability to evoke strong feelings and personal connections, making it a standout aspect of the game. Overall, the narrative is described as touching and beautifully presented, enhancing the player's experience throughout the platforming challenges.

    • “However, the real highlight of Sally's Law lies in its masterful storytelling.”
    • “The story intertwined with the mechanics weaves an emotional tale.”
    • “Sally's Law is a beautiful and bittersweet story about love, caring, and forgiveness.”
    • “The story is the most repetitive story I have ever encountered.”
    • “It would have been a good game if we had played only as the father (or Sally's part affected father's gameplay a lot more than it currently does) and if it had a better story than repeating 'I left home' and 'she decided to leave' 10 times each.”
    • “The way the story is told requires you to shift focus from the gameplay to read text or risk missing a piece of the plot.”
  • gameplay16 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by simple yet enjoyable platforming and puzzle mechanics that are intricately tied to the story, creating an emotional experience. While the mechanics are polished and clever, some players feel the gameplay lacks challenge and replay value, with a narrative that can become repetitive. Overall, it offers a fun and whimsical experience, though it doesn't significantly innovate within the genre.

    • “The gameplay weaves an intricate web of rolling and leaping, as if Sally is preparing for an acrobatic feat that's both awe-inspiring and whimsical.”
    • “This is a very well done and polished game with a unique and clever play mechanic.”
    • “The gameplay is an acrobatic feat of rolling and leaping, and the puzzles are intricate labyrinths that are immensely satisfying to solve.”
    • “Gameplay is also nothing special.”
    • “The gameplay itself is ultra simple platforming coupled with a twist - how you finish a level determines how it will be 'replayed' with the second character.”
    • “The way the story is told requires you to shift focus from the gameplay to read text or risk missing a piece of the plot.”
  • emotional10 mentions

    The game is praised for its emotional depth, effectively using poignant flashbacks and a touching narrative to create a nostalgic and heartfelt experience. Players report feeling a range of emotions, from happiness to sadness, as the story intertwines with gameplay mechanics, enhancing the overall impact. Its innovative and cute presentation further contributes to the significant emotional resonance it offers.

    • “By weaving a tapestry of poignant flashbacks, the game immerses you in Sally's universe, a place brimming with nostalgia and heartfelt instances.”
    • “Sally's Law is a beautifully executed little game with a significant emotional impact!”
    • “Through poignant flashbacks, the game creates a nostalgic, emotional journey, much like flipping through a cherished photo album.”
  • graphics10 mentions

    The game's graphics adopt a minimalist aesthetic that effectively complements its whimsical characters and story, prioritizing charm over hyper-realism. While simplistic, the visuals are well-executed and enhance the overall experience, making them suitable for the game's style and budget. Players appreciate the enchanting design and the ability to adjust basic graphical settings.

    • “Aesthetically, the game shatters conventions.”
    • “Instead of chasing hyper-realistic graphics, it embraces a minimalist aesthetic that's as enchanting as a secret map waiting to be discovered.”
    • “The graphics are minimal, really simplistic, but then it works for these weeble-wobble characters and their backgrounds.”
    • “So, the graphics do the job.”
    • “Aesthetically, the game embraces minimalism over hyper-realism, creating a world as enchanting as a secret map.”
  • music6 mentions

    The music in the game is described as charming and soothing, effectively enhancing the relaxed atmosphere. However, it can become repetitive and slightly grating during extended play, particularly when players are focused on completing all aspects of the game. Overall, while the music complements the art and mood well, its gentle melancholy may wear thin over time.

    • “Charming, non-bombastic music.”
    • “The art is well done, and the music is soothing.”
    • “Animation takes after a certain plain but compelling style and music fits the general mood of the game, organically adding to the experience.”
    • “The atmosphere is relaxed and soothing, and so is the music, even though it can be repetitive if you're going for 100%.”
    • “That being said, I guess the music can become a bit irritating if you're spending a lot of time repeating the same sections over and over.”
    • “The music is charming and non-bombastic, but it lacks variety.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    Sally's Law is noted for its limited replayability, primarily due to a lack of challenging puzzles and minimal post-game content, which prevents players from fully engaging with the game's mechanics.

    • “Limited replayability.”
    • “Sally’s Law is held back by a lack of challenging puzzle gameplay and replay value.”
    • “There is no post-game replay value; the game is not too challenging, and the mechanics are not used to their full potential.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game is well-optimized, running smoothly at 60fps even on older hardware, which enhances the overall experience of its mechanics.

    • “The game runs smoothly on my fairly old PC, providing a good 60fps performance you would expect from such a title.”
    • “Stepping into the game's mechanics is akin to taking a front-row seat at a circus performance.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere is characterized as relaxed and soothing, complemented by calming music, though some players note that the music can become repetitive during extended play.

    • “The atmosphere is relaxed and soothing, and so is the music, even though it can be repetitive if you're going for 100% completion.”
    • “The game creates an immersive atmosphere that draws you in and makes you feel part of the world.”
    • “Every detail contributes to a captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged and wanting to explore more.”
    • “The atmosphere is relaxed and soothing, but the music can become repetitive if you're aiming for 100% completion.”
    • “The game lacks a sense of immersion, making it hard to feel connected to the environment.”
    • “The visuals are underwhelming, which detracts from the overall atmosphere and fails to engage the player.”
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