Serre

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Serre is a single player action game with a romance theme. It was developed by insertdisc5 and was released on April 15, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Serre is a highly emotional single-player Romance Visual Novel about Arlette, a shy girl who loves plants, and Oaxa, a clumsy bee alien conqueror. Over a brief, intriguing story filled with splendid music, they share tea and experience a budding romance. Despite your choices, the heartfelt narrative remains the same, delivering a charming and unique love story under an hour.

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Audience ScoreBased on 268 reviews

story20 positive mentions

replayability1 negative mentions

The game features an adorable sapphic love story with charming characters and beautiful art.
It's a short but sweet experience that delivers a fulfilling narrative in a concise format.
The visuals and music create a cozy atmosphere, making it a delightful game for fans of yuri and light-hearted romance.

The game is very short, taking only about 20-30 minutes to complete, which may leave some players wanting more.
Some players feel the price is a bit steep for the limited content and minimal replay value.
The story lacks depth and exploration of the characters' relationship, making it feel more like a brief concept rather than a fully fleshed-out narrative.

story
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a charming and cute sapphic love tale that, while short (around 20-30 minutes), is filled with warmth and emotional resonance. Although some reviewers feel it lacks depth and could be seen as a brief comic rather than a fully fleshed-out narrative, the quality of the art and writing is praised, making it a delightful experience for those seeking a lighthearted and visually appealing story. Overall, it’s recommended for its sweetness and cozy atmosphere, despite its brevity.
- “I highly recommend this game to anyone who wants to enjoy a simple love story with relaxing music and charming art pieces!”
- “The visual style is unique and appealing, the character designs are adorable, original, and emotive, and the story leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy.”
- “It's a cute little story that'll fill your heart with warmth like a nice cup of tea, and short enough that it'll certainly be something I play again if I'm ever feeling down.”
- “Taking around 20/30 minutes to finish, the story doesn't delve that deeply into their relationship or the world the story builds.”
- “It's basically the same amount of story and art you would get in an average comic book.”
- “It is unfair this story is so short.”
emotional
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with players describing it as a heartwarming and adorable experience that evokes feelings of warmth and happiness. The expressive animations, compelling characters, and sweet dialogue contribute to a short yet impactful narrative that resonates deeply, particularly for fans of wholesome yuri and sapphic romance. Many reviewers highlight the game's ability to uplift their spirits, making it a delightful emotional journey worth experiencing.
- “An emotional art piece, punctuated with incredibly expressive animations and CGs that make this short experience more than worth your time just to support more soulful smile generators.”
- “To be honest, I wasn't having a great day, but this visual novel about cute sapphic aliens made me feel better these past 30 minutes.”
- “Adrienne has a magical way of coming up with compelling characters that get stuck in your head like candyfloss does in your teeth and funny yet emotional dialogue, and even after an hour or so, Arlette and Oaxa are still firmly in my brain where I'm sure they'll remain for a long time.”
music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised for being pleasant, fitting, and enhancing the overall experience, with variations that complement different scenes and tones. Reviewers find it charming and relaxing, often highlighting its role in creating a delightful atmosphere alongside the game's adorable artwork. Many recommend purchasing the soundtrack and artbook to fully appreciate the game's audio-visual appeal.
- “I highly recommend this game to anyone who wants to enjoy a simple love story with relaxing music and charming art pieces!”
- “The music is wonderful, with variations for different scenes and tones.”
- “The art is cute, the designs are amazing, and the backgrounds paired with the soundtrack make the mood so real and so good!”
- “Short and sweet, with a very soothing soundtrack and way more custom artwork than I was expecting considering the length of the game.”
- “Worth it for the artbook and soundtrack if you're into those sorts of things.”
- “I've already got plans to buy the art book and OST for myself too, so I can see concept art and get more of a sense of how these characters and the world came to be, because it really was a little treat to play!”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant and catchy art style, which features beautiful colors and charming character designs. Reviewers appreciate the effort put into the visuals, noting that they enhance the game's cozy atmosphere and emotional resonance. Overall, the artwork is described as adorable and a significant highlight, despite the game's short length.
- “You can tell a real human being put a lot of time and effort into the art style and lore here!”
- “The art style is just so catchy and vibrant, a real eye candy; the music is such a good fit, nothing extraordinary, but still great.”
- “The art style and flowery greenhouse environment really set the scene for a relatively soft but emotionally resonant not-so-slow-burn alien romance, the visual tone not straying too far from that, technically speaking, but changing just enough to suit the mood of a given scene.”
- “The art style and story were very cozy.”
- “Short and sweet, with a very soothing soundtrack and way more custom artwork than I was expecting considering the length of the game.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by strong character writing and whimsical dialogue, creating a delightful and memorable experience. Players appreciate the blend of funny and emotional moments, with characters that linger in their minds long after playing. Overall, the humor is consistently engaging and reminiscent of the developer's later works, showcasing a charming and condensed storytelling style.
- “The strong character writing and whimsical humor that really made it shine are clearly on display here, with delightful results.”
- “Adrienne has a magical way of coming up with compelling characters that get stuck in your head like candyfloss does in your teeth and funny yet emotional dialogue. Even after an hour or so, Arlette and Oaxa are still firmly in my brain where I'm sure they'll remain for a long time.”
- “This was an adorable and funny little experience.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is highlighted by its unique and appealing art style, featuring adorable and emotive character designs that enhance the storytelling. The protagonist, Oaxa, is particularly noted for her expressive and multifaceted design, which effectively captures players' hearts and contributes to the overall warm and fuzzy narrative experience.
- “The visual style is unique and appealing, the character designs are adorable, original, and emotive, and the story leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy.”
- “Oaxa herself is such a nice character design as well—expressive, soft in some ways but sharp in others, a pretty alien lady to capture the heart, as intended!”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is criticized for its short length and lack of meaningful choices, resulting in minimal replayability, with players completing it in just 15-20 minutes.
- “Sadly, this is an incredibly short visual novel with minimal non-choices to make along the way, and you'll be finished in 15-20 minutes with zero replay value.”