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Sifting Thyme - an otome game inspired by culinary shows is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Nochi Studios and was released on February 15, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

An otome visual novel where you choose your romance with an attractive boy in culinary school. A perfectly delectable romance for foodies. You’re the newest transfer student at Lincoln Culinary Academy, a private culinary school to find your culinary calling and an unforgettable romance. Immerse yourself in your school adventures as you interact with four gorgeous guys with culinary skills of…

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

story6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Engaging and wholesome romance routes with distinct and charming love interests who have good chemistry.
Beautiful artwork and pleasant soundtrack creating a cozy, warm atmosphere.
Well-constructed story with good pacing after initial chapters and meaningful character development for both the MC and love interests.

Slow start with romance elements only becoming prominent around chapter 8 or 9, making early chapters feel superfluous.
Lack of save points during dialogue choices and inability to rewind or quickly skip unwanted routes, causing inconvenience for replaying.
Minimal visual representation of cooking or food, despite the culinary school setting, which could have enhanced immersion.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is charming and well-crafted, featuring endearing characters and a unique culinary school setting that brings the world to life. While some found the pacing slow initially and certain conflicts abrupt, the overall narrative is enjoyable, engaging, and offers multiple romantic routes that add depth and replay value.
- “The story, the artwork, the music, and the characters are all so well done and it all brings the world of Sifting Thyme to life.”
- “This is a sweet visual novel with beautiful art and a fun story about a group of kids in culinary school.”
- “An amazing story with all the characters and the romance between the 4 main character routes you can choose from (Tyler, Geoffrey, Leo, and Jamie)!”
- “I do see the vision with how Geoffrey was being presented in terms of development, but the overall story did leave quite an odd taste in my mouth.”
- “I am aware that a story needs drama, so conflict between the LI and MC was expected but I still think the catalyst for some of the conflict was just dropped out of nowhere.”
- “I just think it would be better executed if the conflict points were introduced earlier in the story (even if a minor mention) then focused on in this specific chapter.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The game's graphics feature charming, anime-style artwork with bright colors and clean backgrounds that effectively bring the world to life. Users appreciate the well-crafted visuals and character designs, which complement the story and overall atmosphere.
- “The story, the artwork, the music, and the characters are all so well done and it all brings the world of Sifting Thyme to life.”
- “Clean artwork, bright colors and clean backgrounds that mesh well with the character art.”
- “The artwork has cute anime styled characters.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, praised for beautifully complementing the story and artwork, with piano compositions that adapt to different chapters and locations, enhancing the overall atmosphere.
- “The story, the artwork, the music, and the characters are all so well done and it all brings the world of Sifting Thyme to life.”
- “Beautiful art and soundtrack!”
- “Piano music that changes with the chapters and locations within the chapters.”
- “The soundtrack is okay.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay follows standard visual novel mechanics that are easy to understand and navigate, with a unique and enjoyable feature involving in-game social media interactions via a phone. However, the skip function is limited to choices only, which can make replays slightly inconvenient. Overall, the mechanics enhance engagement without major issues.
- “Game mechanics are easy to understand; I found it fun to be able to access a phone and various forms of social media to see updates on the various love interests.”
- “The mechanics are standard for a visual novel, and it's easy to get on the route you want.”
- “The only issue is that the skip mechanic is only for skipping from choice to choice, which can make things a little inconvenient during replays, but it's a very minor gripe.”
- “Game mechanics are easy to understand. I found it fun to be able to access a phone and various forms of social media to see updates on the various love interests.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is gentle and lighthearted, contributing to a sweet and enjoyable atmosphere with playful, shôjo-style dialogue that makes it a fun and relaxing experience.
- “I would say in general if you want a sweet and funny game to pass the time with, this is definitely it.”
- “The overall atmosphere is gentle, with a touch of humor in some of the dialogues: a real shôjo vibe.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect is praised for its wholesome and sweet interactions between the main character and the LIS, creating a genuinely heartfelt experience.
- “The interactions with MC and the LIS are pretty wholesome and sweet.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is gentle and lighthearted, featuring a touch of humor that creates an authentic shôjo manga feel.
- “The overall atmosphere is gentle, with a touch of humor in some of the dialogues: a real shôjo vibe.”

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Sifting Thyme - an otome game inspired by culinary shows is a casual simulation game.

Sifting Thyme - an otome game inspired by culinary shows is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Sifting Thyme - an otome game inspired by culinary shows was released on February 15, 2024.

Sifting Thyme - an otome game inspired by culinary shows was developed by Nochi Studios.

Sifting Thyme - an otome game inspired by culinary shows has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Sifting Thyme - an otome game inspired by culinary shows is a single player game.

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