Teacup

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"Teacup" is a single-player kids' action game with an intriguing story and stunning visuals. As shy frog Teacup, you'll explore the woods to gather ingredients for a tea party, meeting various animals and helping them in exchange for assistance. The game features beautiful music and is highly emotional, offering a wholesome and charming narrative adventure.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 571 reviews

story70 positive mentions

replayability4 negative mentions

The game features stunning visuals and a charming art style that creates a cozy atmosphere.
Teacup is an adorable character, and the story is heartwarming, making it a delightful experience.
The mini-games and puzzles are enjoyable and add variety to the gameplay, making it a relaxing adventure.

The game is very short, typically taking only 1-2 hours to complete, which may not justify the price for some players.
Movement can feel slow and clunky, which may detract from the overall experience.
There is a lack of a quest log or clear objectives, which can lead to confusion about where to go next.

story
203 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
64%
2%
The story of "Teacup" is a charming and heartwarming tale centered around a shy frog named Teacup on her quest to gather ingredients for a tea party. Players experience a cozy, storybook-like adventure filled with delightful characters and simple fetch quests, all set against a backdrop of beautiful visuals and soothing music. While the narrative is straightforward and short, it effectively captures themes of friendship and community, making it a delightful experience for players of all ages.
- “Teacup is a delightful, short indie game with beautiful visuals and a feel-good story.”
- “With its heartwarming story, adorable characters, and enchanting world, it's a journey that will leave you smiling from ear to ear.”
- “Teacup is an adorable story of the adventurous day of one teacup, a young frog living in a little pond, a small community nestled among forests, ponds, and meadows.”
- “The story is slow-paced and boring without strong payoff, and the gameplay is just slowly walking about with extremely simple minigames spread around.”
- “Essentially there is no story and the characters are totally generic.”
- “The story is very surface-level, but highly wholesome.”
graphics
190 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
44%
2%
The graphics of "Teacup" are widely praised for their stunning, hand-drawn art style that evokes a storybook aesthetic, featuring vibrant colors and charming character designs. Players appreciate the cozy and whimsical atmosphere created by the visuals, which are complemented by a soothing soundtrack, making the game a delightful experience. Overall, the artwork is considered a standout feature, enhancing the game's appeal and immersing players in its enchanting world.
- “This is an incredibly cozy game with a visually stunning art style that feels like stepping into a beautifully animated storybook.”
- “The hand-drawn art style is beautifully detailed, with lush environments and adorable character designs that evoke a sense of warmth and comfort.”
- “The graphics are rich in detail and character, with environments that beg to be explored in detail.”
- “The graphics are generally sufficient, but there's low-poly and then there's low-poly where the graphics just sit uncomfortably on the edge between cute, charming, and sufficient for the nature of the story/game, and being too primitive/ugly to truly be enjoyed.”
- “Only issue I had was some visuals when walking (especially the background) were harsh on the eyes or had odd flashing.”
- “The game has a unique art style as if someone made the art with the spray can tool in paint.”
emotional
119 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
99%
3%
The emotional aspect of "Teacup" is overwhelmingly positive, with players describing it as a heartwarming and wholesome experience that evokes feelings of nostalgia, comfort, and joy. The game's charming art style and touching storytelling resonate deeply, often leading to emotional moments, including tears of happiness. Overall, it is highly recommended for those seeking a cozy, uplifting adventure that emphasizes themes of friendship and self-discovery.
- “Teacup is an absolute delight, serving up a charming and heartwarming adventure that warmed my heart like a cozy cup of tea on a chilly afternoon.”
- “With its heartwarming story, adorable characters, and enchanting world, it's a journey that will leave you smiling from ear to ear.”
- “I love how charming the art style is, and the writing, too—though simple, it made me emotional at points, made me laugh, and it was just lovely how supportive Teacup's friends were of her.”
- “It'll replace your life; I cried a bit.”
- “The emotional moments felt forced and didn't resonate with me.”
- “I expected a deeper connection, but the story fell flat emotionally.”
music
113 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
39%
3%
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing atmosphere of the experience. Many players appreciate the beautiful soundtrack, which complements the stunning visuals and charming art style, creating an immersive and delightful environment. However, some users noted that the music can become repetitive over time, and there are concerns about the lack of in-game options to adjust audio settings.
- “The artwork and world they've created is beautiful, and the music really makes for an immersive and relaxing experience.”
- “Teacup has a relaxing atmosphere, with calming visuals and a gentle soundtrack which provides a peaceful ambience.”
- “The music is beautiful, the graphics are nice.”
- “The lack of an options menu in-game was the first issue as the game was much too loud as soon as the music started outside the home. There was also a lack of sound effect options, which was another issue; even if sounds were used infrequently, the few that were still on were too loud, especially with my newly lowered music setting.”
- “Maybe $5... also the fact that there is no options menu to turn down the volume of the extremely loud music is slightly annoying as well.”
- “The music is very atmospheric, allowing for immersive gameplay, but it can be overly cheerful and loud, which detracts from the overall experience.”
gameplay
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
68%
5%
The gameplay of "Teacup" is characterized by its simplistic mechanics, primarily involving exploration, light puzzle-solving, and mini-games, which some players find charming and relaxing, while others consider it shallow and lacking depth. With an average playtime of around 1-2 hours, many reviewers suggest that the game is best enjoyed on sale, as its straightforward approach may not justify the full price for all players. Overall, it offers a cozy experience suitable for casual gamers, particularly those who appreciate its cute visuals and soothing atmosphere.
- “Gameplay-wise, Teacup offers a delightful mix of exploration, puzzle-solving, and mini-games that keep the experience engaging and enjoyable from start to finish.”
- “The gameplay is easy and the puzzles were pretty simple, making this a sweet game to sit down and relax with.”
- “Developed by Smarto Club and published by Whitethorn Digital, Teacup shares a similar soothing atmosphere and serene gameplay as its predecessors, designed to calm your nerves as you play through the narrative, and it succeeds at that perfectly.”
- “As a game for adults, it's boring and there are a few basic game mechanic issues.”
- “Gameplay is shallow; there is no exploration value, mini games are uninspiring, puzzles are worn and simplistic.”
- “One major issue: it's a $10 game for less than two hours of gameplay, so if your budget is tight, keep an eye out for a sale.”
atmosphere
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
44%
12%
The atmosphere of "Teacup" is consistently described as warm, cozy, and inviting, enhanced by its charming visuals and gentle soundtrack. Players appreciate the whimsical, watercolor-like backgrounds and the overall peaceful ambiance, which create a heartwarming experience throughout the game. Despite some minor frustrations with gameplay elements, the delightful atmosphere remains a standout feature, making it a perfect choice for fans of low-stress, storybook-style adventures.
- “The atmosphere was just so calm and cozy throughout the whole game, which made for a wonderful gamer experience.”
- “Teacup has a relaxing atmosphere, with calming visuals and a gentle soundtrack which provides a peaceful ambience.”
- “The backgrounds are so whimsical and watercolor-like, which sets the perfect atmosphere for the rest of the game.”
- “So, again, it's a matter of personal taste, but given the totally mellow nature of the other 95% of the game, it did seem out of place and counter to the atmosphere of the game to have two frustrating and not relaxed mini-games.”
- “Other than that gripe, I enjoyed the game with its short puzzles and cute atmosphere.”
- “Developed by Smarto Club and published by Whitethorn Digital, the people behind Calico and Lake, Teacup shares a similar soothing atmosphere and serene gameplay as its predecessors, designed to calm your nerves as you play through the narrative, and it succeeds at that perfectly.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by whimsical and quirky dialogue, featuring a cast of anthropomorphic characters with distinct and hilarious personalities. Players appreciate the charming art style and the light-hearted, absurd situations that arise during fetch quests, making interactions both enjoyable and emotionally resonant. Overall, the humor is subtle yet effective, appealing particularly to older children and those who appreciate a blend of warmth and wit in storytelling.
- “The dialogue is both cute and quirky, adding humor and warmth to the experience.”
- “Along the way you meet a cast of characters, each with very distinct and sweet and hilarious personalities.”
- “A sweet, simple game of a tea-and-book-loving homebody on an adventure for more tea (call me out why don't you, game?) simple puzzles, slow pace, good humor (the balloon cart saga had me squealing with delight).”
character development
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
22%
22%
Character development in the game is complemented by charming and cute character designs, set against beautifully detailed hand-drawn environments. While some players appreciate the story and character growth, others feel that the focus is more on the art and ambiance rather than deep character development. Overall, the visuals and character aesthetics are highlighted as standout features, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The hand-drawn art style is beautifully detailed, with lush environments and adorable character designs that evoke a sense of warmth and comfort.”
- “The best parts are the illustrations (absolutely gorgeous), the character designs (very cute), and the little story it tells.”
- “The graphics and visual art style are great with the use of colors, cute character designs, and well-illustrated backgrounds.”
- “The story, the character development, the different art styles, different puzzles and their own unique art styles.”
- “We're not here for character development, we're here to make tea.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
23%
44%
Overall, "Teacup" is criticized for its lack of replayability, with players noting that the game can be completed in under two hours and offers little incentive to revisit. Many reviewers express a desire for more content or expansions to enhance replay value, but ultimately, the game's short duration and limited gameplay lead to a consensus that it lacks replayability.
- “You want a game with 3+ hours of content and replayability.”
- “Gameplay is a bit on the light side; I wish they had more replayability - for instance, expansions on each of their mini-games. Good for burning 2 hours and de-stressing.”
- “✔ Replay value”
- “Teacup is a short game, and I was able to complete it in 89 minutes, but there is no replayability.”
- “That being said, the game is very short – in one hour, you’ll be done with everything that the game has to offer, with little to no replayability.”
- “This game can be completed in 2 hours, so in my opinion, the asking price might be a bit too steep considering the game offers little to no replay value.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when it requires revisiting previously explored areas. Additionally, there is a lack of grinding achievements, which may diminish the motivation to engage in repetitive tasks.
- “Sometimes you have to go back through a place you just walked through, making it feel so tedious.”
- “Grinding achievements: no”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game is relatively short and experiences some bugs, indicating stability issues that may affect the overall experience.
- “However, it is very short and a little buggy.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized for its intrusive advertisements that appear upon every launch, detracting from the overall experience for players.
- “While I haven't made it very far into the game just yet, I feel the need to write a negative review on the basis that the game has an intrusive advertisement for other games upon every launch.”

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