Sweetcore Brews - an otome game inspired by witchy sitcoms
- October 17, 2023
- Nochi Studios
Get on SteamDiscover a captivating world of magic and romance! Immerse yourself in an otome game inspired by witchy, episodic tv sitcoms. ◆ Choose your love interest: ■ Game Experience “Sweetcore Brews” is a choice-driven, witchy rom-com simulation where you can bond and interact with magical characters to unlock mini-games and romantic scenarios in the story! Choose your relationship with two love int…
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Reviews
- The art style is beautiful and visually pleasing, enhancing the overall experience.
- The dynamic between the characters, especially the playful interactions, adds a fun and comedic element to the story.
- The game offers a refreshing take on romance with equal importance given to both love interests, allowing for varied romantic experiences.
- The plot is disjointed and lacks a coherent structure, making it difficult to engage with the story.
- The mini-games, particularly the mad libs style, are frustrating and feel like a waste of time, hindering the overall gameplay experience.
- Character development is lacking, with relationships feeling forced and abrupt rather than naturally evolving.
- story36 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story is a slowburn, structured like a slice-of-life anime, focusing on the gradual development of feelings between working adults. While some players appreciate its relaxed writing and lighthearted nature, many express disappointment in the pacing, disjointed plot, and frequent interruptions from minigames, leading to a lack of depth and engagement. However, the narrative reportedly improves in later chapters, particularly in individual character routes, making it more enjoyable for those seeking a casual experience.
“A slowburn story with gradual realization of feelings building up to a final endgame confession.”
“A story structured like episodes in a slice-of-life anime.”
“The characters are working adults who express mutual attraction, and spend the story exploring if they want to go further.”
“The plot is all over the place and the different sections are only tangentially connected.”
“I'm truly disappointed, given the current price range this game falls on, I've expected a more polished story plot, or at least one that will be consistent most of the time.”
“Little content to offer, given the chapters are short and the frequent interruptions of the minigames available which are not skippable… with an overall story far from being successful in capturing the heart of the player, without neither signs of more upcoming routes nor prolonged chapters.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of playful and serious characters, particularly Zero's charm and Kingsley's seriousness, which creates a comedic dynamic enhanced by Milly's attraction to both. While the humor is initially engaging, some users feel it becomes excessive and overstays its welcome. Additionally, mini-games that involve filling in blanks provide a source of laughter through the creation of absurd sentences.
“Take some of Zero’s playful nature mixed with Kingsley’s seriousness, add in Milly’s obvious attraction to them both, and you get a hilarious explosion of heat and comedy.”
“Zero is charming and funny.”
“Also, the mini games where I have to fill in some blanks are kind of funny; I end up creating weird sentences and it really made me laugh.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals and aesthetically pleasing art style, contributing to an overall relaxing vibe. Players appreciate the attention to detail in character design, although some find certain portrayals misleading at first. The combination of beautiful artwork and soothing background music enhances the overall experience.
“The only sweet thing you will find within this adventure is the art and probably the tea blends if you were able to taste them... with stunning visuals and that's most of it.”
“First of all, I want to share my love for the art style and overall vibe of the game!”
“It's aesthetically pleasing to look at and the background music is nice and relaxing.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a strong appreciation for the character design of Kingsley, suggesting that the visual representation significantly contributes to the overall character development in the game. However, there is limited discussion on the depth of character arcs or growth beyond the design aspect.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by engaging mechanics and a variety of features that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the intuitive controls and the depth of gameplay options available, which contribute to a satisfying and immersive experience.
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being distracting and repetitive, with players noting that it often does not match the scenes or interactions, leading to a lack of immersion.
“The music is kind of distracting; the scene and interaction don't match the background music. I think I only heard the same track throughout the whole chapter.”
“The music is repetitive and doesn't fit the atmosphere of the game, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the background music to be quite annoying, as it felt out of place and didn't enhance the overall experience.”
