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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Single-Player

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

humor36 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 is easy to achieve 100% completion, making it accessible for casual players who want a quick and enjoyable gaming experience.

The game heavily relies on default RPG Maker assets, resulting in low-quality visuals and generic character designs.
Many jokes and references are community in-jokes that may not resonate with players outside of the developer's fanbase, making the humor feel inaccessible.
Gameplay can be tedious, with combat lacking depth and requiring minimal strategy, leading to a repetitive experience.

humor
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
90%
10%
The humor in the game is highly subjective, with some players finding it quirky and laugh-out-loud funny, particularly appreciating the clever puns and character-driven dialogue. However, others criticize it for relying too heavily on sexual innuendos and poorly executed jokes, leading to a mixed reception overall. While some moments shine with creativity and charm, many feel that the comedic elements detract from the narrative's seriousness.
- “The writing is its strong point, with some cute and funny moments.”
- “Very funny RPG Maker game with creative and endearing characters and a cool story.”
- “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.”
- “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
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
67%
8%
The story of "Sorbetta: Gravely in Debt" is characterized by its quirky humor and engaging narrative, developed during Twitch streams, which adds a unique backstory to the game. While the plot is linear and lacks extensive character development, it remains entertaining and free of unnecessary filler, allowing players to focus on the story rather than grinding. However, some moments, like abrupt character reactions, can disrupt immersion, and the overall scope may leave players questioning the balance between story enjoyment and gameplay.
- “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 in anyone in the story.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
65%
21%
The gameplay is criticized for its simplistic mechanics and low-quality retro pixel art, often described as unfulfilling for players seeking depth. However, it can be enjoyable for those who prefer a more story-driven experience where feeling overpowered is part of the appeal. Overall, the game seems to prioritize narrative enjoyment over complex gameplay.
- “Gameplay was perfect if you want to feel overpowered and just enjoy a story.”
- “[h1]gameplay loop[/h1]”
- “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
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
30%
The graphics in this RPG Maker game are widely criticized for their poor quality, lacking full HD support and any options for resolution or graphical tweaks. The use of outdated retro pixel art fails to meet the expectations of modern PC gamers, resulting in a subpar visual experience.
- “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
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
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 praised, the overall character design and development leave much to be desired, resulting in a disconnect between players and 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.”
- “There was little character development, so I wasn't invested into 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
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for not requiring significant grinding or farming, which some players appreciate as it avoids unnecessary filler content. However, this absence of traditional leveling and grinding elements may leave some players feeling that the combat becomes tedious despite a strong narrative.
- “Cons: combat is tedious.”
- “Story was strong, lacked the leveling/grinding aspect of most RPGs, but also lacked a bunch of useless filler.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight Sorbetta's compelling emotional journey, noting her transformation from a victim of bullying to a confident individual who stands up for herself. This character development resonates strongly, contributing to the game's overall emotional impact.
- “Sorbetta herself has a positive emotional journey, going from someone her cousin kicked around to standing up for herself.”

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