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Sushi Ben

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79%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
stability, grinding
81% User Score Based on 167 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.

Make Friends, Catch Fish, and Save the Sushi Bar

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81%
Audience ScoreBased on 167 reviews
story25 positive mentions
stability27 negative mentions
  • Charming anime/manga-inspired art style with dynamic 3D manga panels that enhance storytelling.
  • Engaging and memorable characters with excellent English and Japanese voice acting.
  • Relaxed, cozy slice-of-life experience with enjoyable minigames like fishing and ping pong.
  • Game suffers from numerous bugs including softlocks and quest progression issues that can require frequent restarts.
  • The story feels incomplete and ends on a cliffhanger with a lack of resolution, hinting at future content.
  • Gameplay is repetitive and relatively shallow, with minigames and side quests lacking depth or meaningful rewards.
  • story
    117 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is a charming, lighthearted slice-of-life narrative centered on helping a small-town sushi restaurant, featuring memorable characters and anime-inspired charm. However, many players find it incomplete and anticlimactic, ending on a cliffhanger or "sub-ending" that suggests more story is forthcoming. Bugs and softlocks, particularly with side quests, also disrupt progression and diminish the overall narrative experience.

    • “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.”
    • “At its best it brings to life the coziest bits of titles like Animal Crossing, but it cuts through the chafe of banality to deliver a wacky story chock full of heart and memorable characters.”
    • “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, it has various extra quests and minigames to play, and even though it has a low-poly aesthetic they put effort into making it actually look good, unlike most devs that use a low-poly aesthetic.”
    • “The ending doesn't really feel like a proper ending to a story; it just kind of hangs at the end.”
    • “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. Hopefully we do get another game that can continue this story with even more things to come and hopefully a much more polished game with little to no bugs.”
    • “Overall, I wish I could like it but it's a buggy mess with an unfinished story.”
  • graphics
    49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are widely praised for their charming, anime-inspired art style, featuring low-poly models enhanced by detailed manga-style panels that bring characters and interactions to life, evoking a visual feel similar to Mega Man Legends. While visually charming, cozy, and well-suited for both VR and non-VR play, some users note occasional bugs and immersion-breaking moments, but overall the visuals effectively create a delightful and engaging atmosphere.

    • “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 card and computer.”
    • “The art style is delightfully reminiscent of Mega Man Legends, the writing is charming, the manga-esque panels that accompany conversations are really stylish, and it runs perfectly on the Steam Deck.”
    • “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.”
    • “And graphics and immersion in VR is just bad.”
    • “A lot of these things just take me away from the game, despite liking the visuals a lot.”
    • “But if you wanna admire the art style and other stuff provided in this game especially the manga panel other than the story and also don't mind about the immersion breaking moments then I recommend it.”
  • stability
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is widely reported as buggy, with frequent glitches, crashes, and softlocks that can disrupt progress and sometimes require restarts or save backups. While some players find these issues frustrating or game-breaking, others still enjoy the experience thanks to the story and visuals, though stability remains a significant drawback. Developers appear to be addressing bugs, but the current state can feel incomplete and unstable, especially in later stages.

    • “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 back-up your save files.”
    • “It's really annoying and almost made me quit the entire game and be against recommending it. I'm not one to really get bothered by glitches and usually I laugh at them and try to enjoy it, but in this game specifically, they're so common that it feels incredibly broken. It felt like the game could just blow up at any moment and make you lose all your progress, which was really scary.”
    • “But the game is incredibly buggy, with tons of broken triggers, missing animations, and softlocks.”
  • gameplay
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay combines simple, charming minigames like fishing and bug catching with a primarily narrative-driven walking simulator experience. While some players find the mechanics intuitive and relaxing, especially the fishing, frequent bugs, soft locks, and unclear quest mechanics hinder overall enjoyment. Despite these issues, the game's whimsical tone and engaging characters make the gameplay appealing, with potential for improvement through future updates.

    • “Lots of heart and whimsy, with an inviting cast and intuitive mechanics.”
    • “Most of the gameplay is talking and playing through the storyline with small mini-game type events like bug catching, fishing, etc.”
    • “Overall, it is a cute and fun game with some wacky characters and some fun gameplay elements.”
    • “The gameplay feels like a VR tech demo from 5 years ago; buggy, and mostly uninteresting outside of the table tennis and fishing minigames.”
    • “Multiple soft-lock states within an hour of gameplay that require reloading.”
    • “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.”
  • humor
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features charming, lighthearted, and often hilarious humor with snappy dialogue and well-crafted characters, including a delightfully amusing antagonist. While some players note occasional repetitiveness or glitches, many appreciate the quirky jokes, playful writing, and cozy, funny atmosphere. Overall, the humor is a strong highlight that enhances the game's enjoyable and relaxed experience.

    • “I thoroughly enjoyed the characters, and I excitedly made myself acquainted with the local sights, sometimes finding funny jokes like a businessman posing as a deer, catching a shark when fishing, and finding a strange anteater-boar type creature.”
    • “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.”
  • music
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing, pleasant, and soulful acoustic soundtrack that perfectly complements the beautiful visual style and cozy atmosphere. It enhances the chill vibe of the game world and is considered one of its standout features. Some players noted occasional soundtrack inconsistencies during checkpoint loading, but overall the music greatly contributes to the immersive and soothing experience.

    • “Sushi Ben is a very pleasant game with a beautiful visual style and relaxing music.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “Music is decent.”
  • emotional
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game delivers a heartwarming and wholesome emotional experience, blending familiar anime tropes with snappy, humorous dialogue and a comforting narrative. Its heartfelt story, charming characters, and cozy slice-of-life vibe create a genuinely uplifting and engaging atmosphere for players.

    • “There are no explosions but the emotional payoff is dynamite!”
    • “The dialogue is snappy, weird, and surprisingly heartwarming!”
    • “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.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development is well-received, featuring appealing and distinctive designs that engage fans. The game combines charming art, amusing dialogue, and an interesting story to create a memorable slice-of-life experience.

    • “The character design is mobilizing entire fanbases!”
    • “A cute and chill slice of life game with great art and character designs, amusing dialogue, and an interesting story.”
    • “Have you seen the character designs?!”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is charming and relaxed, with a delightful blend of music and visuals creating a consistently engaging environment. The quirky characters enhance the lively, immersive feel of the town, making each visit enjoyable throughout the game.

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

    The game is generally well optimized, providing a smooth experience with good pacing and immersion. However, some users reported performance issues during VR play, especially with space-intensive minigames.

    • “I grew close to the characters, I loved the world and the pacing of the game, smooth experience and well optimized, I want to see more story games from this studio.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game is considered tedious and monotonous, detracting from the overall enjoyment despite the absence of bugs.

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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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