Sunflower Pie

82%
Game Brain Score Based on 35 reviews
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  • graphics
  • music
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"Sunflower Pie" is a short, unsettling visual novel inspired by RPGmaker horror games and Adult Swim bumpers. Players follow Oliver, whose breakfast comes to life and must make choices to remove ticks from his body, all while learning about parasites and a violent speech therapist. The game promises sincerity among its discomfort and can be completed in 25 minutes.

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  • Windows
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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews
story6 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • Sunflower Pie is a well-crafted and intriguing prequel to Siren's Call, offering a unique and disturbing experience that leaves players thinking about its themes.
  • The game features impressive visuals and a haunting soundtrack that enhance the overall atmosphere, making it a memorable short visual novel.
  • Despite its brevity, the narrative is emotionally genuine and effectively develops characters, making it a worthwhile experience even for those unfamiliar with Siren's Call.
  • The game is quite short, which may leave some players wanting more content and depth.
  • Some players found certain story elements to be vague or arbitrarily unlocked, which could detract from the overall experience.
  • The Spanish translation is noted to be imperfect, which may affect non-English speaking players' enjoyment of the game.
  • story10 mentions

    The story is praised for its remarkable crafting within a short timeframe, effectively creating a creepy and unsettling atmosphere that captivates players. While some elements feel arbitrarily unlocked and certain themes may detract from potential surprises, the overall narrative is engaging and leaves players eager for more, particularly in relation to the upcoming game "Siren's Call." The unique imagery and ambient sound design enhance the storytelling experience, making it a solid and enjoyable horror game.

    • “It's a very different and remarkable experience that was incredibly crafted even in this short space of time; it certainly drew my attention to the group and the future game that will tell the end of the story.”
    • “A very well executed story with a good tense vibe throughout, a perfect taste of the storytelling that is present in the much longer title from this developer, Siren's Call, and highly recommended to jump into that as well if you enjoyed this short story.”
    • “This game is a very interesting introduction to Siren's Call; I've yet to play that, but this short story has me wanting more, and now I definitely want to give it a shot and find out about what is going on!”
    • “Very short, quick horror game that cycles through pacing and emotion very well. A bit of the story is still vague to an extent, but the majority of it left me feeling uncomfortable. Wise choices on ambient music and good sound effects make for a good horror game regardless of genre.”
    • “This game is a very interesting introduction to Siren's Call. I've yet to play that, but this short story has me wanting more, and now I definitely want to give it a shot and find out what is going on!”
    • “Does a good deal in its 25 minutes, successfully replicating some of the creepy, unsettling vibes that Siren's Call can have and telling a reasonably complete story.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The game's graphics are praised for their intriguing art style, which effectively combines a creepy aesthetic with engaging visuals that reward player observation. The soundtrack complements the visuals well, enhancing the overall experience of the visual novel.

    • “I don't usually play visual novels, but the artwork, style, and pretty much everything about this one really intrigued me.”
    • “I appreciated the visuals most of all; I was rewarded for staring for a moment just to see something blink.”
    • “The visuals are just the right amount of creepy, and the music is always on point.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game is praised for enhancing the overall atmosphere, with a well-composed soundtrack that complements the visuals and contributes to the emotional pacing, particularly in its horror elements. Users appreciate the ambient music and sound effects, noting that they effectively create a sense of discomfort and tension throughout the experience.

    • “I quite enjoyed the soundtrack, atmosphere, and the writing.”
    • “Very short, quick horror game that cycles through pacing and emotion very well; wise choices on ambient music and good sound effects make for a good horror game regardless of genre.”
    • “The visuals are just the right amount of creepy and the music is always on point.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the enjoyable soundtrack and overall vibes that contribute to an immersive experience.

    • “I quite enjoyed the soundtrack, atmosphere, and the writing.”
    • “Great vibes and atmosphere.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The game is praised for its authentic emotional depth and unique charm, leaving players eager to see the developer's future projects.

    • “Shockingly emotionally genuine and enjoyably idiosyncratic, I'm excited to see where this developer goes from here.”
  • gameplay1 mentions

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  • grinding1 mentions

    Players note that grinding for achievements can be time-consuming, with some expressing frustration over not yet obtaining all of them despite extensive gameplay.

    • “After a bit of gameplay and achievement grinding, I still don't have all of them yet.”
    • “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I find the grinding mechanics to be overly repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
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