Sorbetta: Gravely in Debt

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In "Sorbetta: Gravely in Debt," players assume the role of Sorbetta, a necromancer who has accumulated debt due to a gambling addiction. To repay her cousin and secure her freedom, Sorbetta embarks on a quest to find four fantastical treasures. The game combines narrative-driven adventures with lighthearted humor and elements of the supernatural.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

humor18 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The writing is a strong point, featuring cute and funny moments that showcase the developer's talent as a published author.
The game is lighthearted and quirky, providing a fun experience with a humorous story that doesn't take itself too seriously.
It offers easy achievement completion and is stable, with no crash bugs reported, making it accessible for casual play.

The game heavily relies on default RPG Maker assets, resulting in low visual quality and generic character designs.
Gameplay can feel tedious and lacks depth, with combat often reduced to simple button mashing and minimal strategy required.
Many jokes and references are community in-jokes that may not resonate with players outside the developer's fanbase, limiting its appeal.

humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
90%
10%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it quirky and endearing, featuring clever puns and well-paced dialogue that elicits genuine laughs. However, others criticize it for relying too heavily on sexual innuendos and juvenile jokes, leading to a lack of overall comedic impact. While some appreciate the unique character voices and humorous flavor text, the humor's subjective nature means it may not resonate with everyone.
- “The writing is its strong point, with some cute and funny moments.”
- “Between all the irreverent humor and the well-paced dialogue, along with each character having its own unique voice, the game is a pleasure to read.”
- “Consisting largely of puns, clever innuendo, and general goofiness, I found the humor quite well done, and worth a few laughs out loud.”
- “There's a comedy theme to this, adding on to the usual high school anime club fanfiction writing, but it's completely unfunny.”
- “I found the vast majority of the jokes and references to be poorly executed and not funny.”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
60%
15%
The story of the game is characterized by its quirky humor and creative characters, developed during a series of Twitch streams. While it offers a refreshing and linear narrative without unnecessary filler, some players felt it lacked depth in character development and scope, leading to moments that could disrupt immersion. Overall, it successfully prioritizes storytelling over traditional RPG mechanics, providing an entertaining experience.
- “Very funny RPG Maker game with creative and endearing characters and a cool story.”
- “The story is linear without being dull.”
- “There are enough surprises and variations of the general RPG theme to keep the story refreshing and always full of surprises.”
- “Where sorbetta: gravely in debt does not do well, however, is the scope of the story.”
- “Third, the scene of sorbetta snapping at key-anu comes too far out of left field, and while the dialogue that comes after explains everything, the jarring moment pulls you right out of the story.”
- “There was little character development, so I wasn't invested into anyone in the story.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The gameplay is criticized for its low quality, simplistic mechanics, and reliance on retro pixel art, making it feel unfulfilling for players seeking depth. However, some users appreciate the overpowered experience, suggesting that the game prioritizes storytelling over complex gameplay. Overall, it seems to cater more to those looking for a casual narrative experience rather than challenging gameplay.
- “Gameplay was perfect if you want to feel overpowered and just enjoy a story.”
- “Hours of gameplay.”
- “Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low-quality, copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
- “It's too simple to have really fulfilling gameplay if you're looking for something with more meat to it.”
- “Does it want to focus more on the player enjoying the story than worrying about the gameplay?”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The graphics in this RPG Maker game are criticized for their low quality, with a lack of full HD support and no options for resolution or graphical tweaks, making it unsuitable for modern PC gamers. The use of outdated retro pixel art further detracts from the visual experience, leaving many users unimpressed.
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Character development in the game is criticized for being inconsistent and rushed, leading to a lack of investment in the characters. While the main narrative execution is noted as surprisingly well done, the overall character design and development leave much to be desired, resulting in a disconnect between players and the story.
- “There was little character development, so I wasn't invested in anyone in the story.”
- “Although wrought with many 'first game' narrative mistakes (expedited character development, character inconsistency, too little then too much, etc.), the execution of the game's main narrative is done surprisingly well.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players appreciate that the game minimizes grinding and farming, allowing for a more streamlined experience. However, some find the combat tedious, and while the story is strong, the absence of traditional leveling and grinding elements may leave some RPG fans wanting more depth.
- “Cons: combat is tedious.”
- “The story was strong but lacked the leveling and grinding aspect of most RPGs, which also meant it avoided a lot of useless filler.”
- “Doesn't require any significant grinding or farming.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight Sorbetta's emotional journey as a central theme, showcasing her transformation from a victim of bullying to a confident individual who learns to stand up for herself. This character development resonates strongly, adding depth to the game's narrative.
- “Sorbetta herself has a positive emotional journey, going from someone her cousin kicked around to standing up for herself.”