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Sushi Ben

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79%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
stability, grinding
80% User Score Based on 147 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

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Sushi Ben is a single player casual simulation game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Big Brane Studios, Inc. and was released on September 17, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Sushi Ben" is a non-VR compatible narrative adventure game, featuring 3D manga panels and a cast of unique characters brought to life by full Japanese voice acting. In the game, you'll save a local sushi bar from landsharks and earn the trust of the town's residents through completing tasks, all while enjoying the witty writing of the creator of "Hatoful Boyfriend." * Game is not VR compatible * Unique characters and 3D manga panels * Save a sushi bar and earn the trust of townspeople

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80%
Audience ScoreBased on 147 reviews
story21 positive mentions
stability20 negative mentions

  • Charming art style and engaging characters, with excellent voice acting that enhances the overall experience.
  • The game offers a cozy and relaxing atmosphere, reminiscent of slice-of-life anime, making it enjoyable for casual play.
  • The developers are actively working on bug fixes and improvements, showing dedication to enhancing the game experience.
  • The game is plagued with bugs, including soft locks and broken quests, which can disrupt gameplay and require restarts.
  • Excessive dialogue and poorly written scripts detract from the overall storytelling experience, making it feel tedious at times.
  • The gameplay can be repetitive, with many tasks feeling like fetch quests that lack depth and engagement.
  • story
    109 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is a charming blend of slice-of-life and anime tropes, centered around helping a sushi restaurant and engaging with quirky town residents. While many players appreciate the cozy atmosphere and character interactions, the narrative is criticized for being incomplete and occasionally buggy, leading to frustrations with quest progression. Overall, the story is enjoyable but marred by technical issues and a lack of depth in side quests, leaving some players wanting more.

    • “Heart-warming game, characters and the story are pretty cozy if you are well acquainted with anime tropes.”
    • “It has a good and unique story, where you're just helping a sushi restaurant reopen while also lending a hand to the various townsfolk as you get to know them. It has memorable characters, various extra quests and mini-games to play, and even though it has a low-poly aesthetic, they put effort into making it actually look good.”
    • “Sushi Ben is a plucky heartfelt love letter to slice of life anime spliced with an 80's underdog rag-tag to riches story delivered in a comic-y minigame 'em up 3D visual novel format.”
    • “I thought I was buying a full game, and midway through the story, the game displays a 'more coming soon' message and plays credits.”
    • “And the story does feel incomplete, ending on a rather anti-climactic and inconclusive note.”
    • “The story is apparently incomplete, which is a surprise to me and a bit of a turn-off, but I am looking forward to more of Sushi Ben and to see what comes next.”
  • graphics
    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are widely praised for their charming art style, reminiscent of manga and classic titles like Mega Man Legends, featuring cute characters and engaging visual elements such as comic panels that enhance interactions. While the low-poly aesthetic is appreciated for its simplicity and eye-catching design, some players noted occasional bugs and a lack of depth in side content. Overall, the visuals contribute to a cozy and immersive atmosphere, complemented by solid voice acting and music.

    • “I absolutely love the manga-style and aesthetic of this game; it makes it easy on the eyes and doesn't demand much from both your graphics and computer.”
    • “The art style is simple and cartoonish, leaving greater details to 3D 'manga panels' which showcase character reactions and animations, making the interactions really come to life and pop.”
    • “Very cute game with eye-catching visuals reminiscent of Mega Man Legends and an adorably charming and funny story with great voice acting.”
    • “And graphics and immersion in VR is just bad.”
    • “That's why this game gets to me - it's got really well-designed visuals, but it's a VR game that only kinda translates to a non-VR setting.”
    • “A lot of these things just take me away from the game, despite liking the visuals a lot.”
  • gameplay
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring a blend of walking simulator elements, mini-games like fishing and table tennis, and item searching, but it suffers from bugs and unclear mechanics that detract from the experience. While some players enjoy the charming characters and engaging fishing mechanics, many report frequent crashes and soft-locks, making the overall gameplay feel unpolished and reminiscent of outdated VR tech demos. Despite these issues, there is potential for improvement as the developers are actively addressing community feedback and planning future updates.

    • “Overall, it is a cute and fun game with some wacky characters and some fun gameplay elements.”
    • “I really like the fishing mechanics, although I wished catching fish actually mattered, like being able to feed the cats on the streets, but instead, they just get swept away by a seagull.”
    • “Good acting, dorky characters, relaxing gameplay.”
    • “In terms of gameplay, it’s a walking simulator with a couple of mini-games and some item searching.”
    • “The gameplay feels like a VR tech demo from 5 years ago; buggy, and mostly uninteresting outside of the table tennis and fishing mini-games.”
    • “Needing to fix essential game mechanics and game-breaking bugs within days of release is not something the general public should ever have to experience if you don't want to sour their impression of the game.”
  • stability
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with numerous glitches and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, including crashes and softlocks. While some players find the humor in these issues and appreciate the developers' efforts to patch them, many agree that the game feels unfinished and lacks thorough quality assurance testing. Overall, the stability concerns significantly detract from the experience, with players expressing frustration over the frequency and severity of the glitches.

    • “Overall, I wish I could like it, but it's a buggy mess with an unfinished story.”
    • “Although there is one major issue by the time I'm reviewing this game, and it's that it is filled to the brim with glitches that can break your entire playthrough. The sad thing about it is that it's mostly in late-game, which would force you to pretty much ruin your entire run unless you were to back up your save files.”
    • “But this game is incredibly buggy, with tons of broken triggers, missing animations, and softlocks.”
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and pleasant qualities, contributing significantly to the overall cozy atmosphere. Players appreciate the well-composed soundtracks that enhance the game's visuals and character interactions, creating a chill environment that encourages immersion. However, some users noted occasional inconsistencies with music continuity during gameplay.

    • “Sushi Ben is a very pleasant game with a beautiful visual style and relaxing music.”
    • “The OST in this game really sets the general vibe of what this game was going to be like most of the time; it was really relaxing and you can just zone out and vibe while walking around town.”
    • “There are times where loading a checkpoint wouldn't reset the music being played, such that the forest soundtrack would be played while fishing at the shore, or the farm theme playing at the shrine.”
    • “The OST in this game really set the general vibe of what this game was going to be like most of the time; it was really relaxing and you can just zone out and vibe while walking around town.”
    • “Buy this game to forget about your troubles for a while, and let the wistful acoustic soundtrack fill your heart and mind with soulful vibes.”
  • humor
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its quirky characters, lighthearted story, and charming visuals. While some found the humor hit-or-miss due to repetitive gameplay and glitches, others enjoyed the comedic elements, including funny scenarios and delightful voice acting. Overall, it offers a cozy and amusing experience, making it a recommended choice for those seeking a lighthearted game.

    • “Very cozy game with great characters and good humor.”
    • “The story is funny and lighthearted, with a delightfully 'mustache-twirling' villain who's a joy to watch.”
    • “I absolutely love the art style and the humor in this game, the comic-like pop-ups that appear during certain events are also a nice extra touch.”
  • emotional
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of heartwarming moments and comedic yet touching narratives, often drawing on familiar anime tropes. While it offers a wholesome seaside adventure, it can also veer into cringe-worthy territory, creating a complex emotional experience that some players find overwhelming. Overall, the game is seen as a heartfelt tribute to slice-of-life anime, though it may leave players feeling emotionally drained.

    • “Heart-warming game, characters and the story are pretty cozy if you are well acquainted with anime tropes.”
    • “This game feels like emotional debt.”
    • “Sushi Ben is a plucky heartfelt love letter to slice of life anime spliced with an 80's underdog rag-tag to riches story delivered in a comic-y minigame 'em up 3D visual novel format.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a charming and goofy vibe, enhanced by delightful music and visuals that create a relaxing environment. Players appreciate the engaging characters, which contribute to a lively and immersive town experience that remains enjoyable throughout the game.

    • “The music and visuals combine to create a wonderfully chill atmosphere that I never got tired of visiting for the duration of the game.”
    • “The characters were so enjoyable to meet and interact with, and they definitely added to the overall atmosphere, making the town feel alive.”
    • “Charming, atmospheric, and goofy.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding in Sushi Ben to be tedious, even in the absence of bugs, indicating that the gameplay can feel repetitive and monotonous.

    • “Even without the bugs, Sushi Ben is unfortunately really tedious.”
    • “The grinding in this game feels endless and monotonous.”
    • “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over, which makes the game feel more like a chore than fun.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game is praised for its smooth experience and strong optimization, particularly in traditional gameplay. However, some users reported performance issues when playing in VR, indicating that the optimization may not be as effective in that mode, especially for more intensive minigames.

    • “I grew close to the characters, I loved the world and the pacing of the game. It was a smooth experience and well optimized. I want to see more story games from this studio.”
    • “I tried it in VR a few times, but it had some performance issues, and I also found I lacked the space for some of the more intensive minigames.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features charming character designs and engaging dialogue, contributing to a lighthearted slice-of-life experience that enhances character development through an interesting narrative.

    • “A cute and chill slice of life game with great art and character designs, amusing dialogue, and an interesting story.”
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Sushi Ben is a casual simulation game with comedy theme.

Sushi Ben is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Virtual Reality, Steam Deck and others.

Sushi Ben was released on September 17, 2025.

Sushi Ben was developed by Big Brane Studios, Inc..

Sushi Ben has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Sushi Ben is a single player game.

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