The Short Bread Game

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In "The Short Bread Game," play as a piece of bread on a quest for pancakes, navigating through various environments filled with dessert enemies in this lighthearted platformer. Despite the simple premise, unexpected obstacles and a mischievous companion add a layer of challenge to your journey. With its laid-back atmosphere, this game offers a fun, stress-free escape.

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

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

story6 negative mentions

The game features adorable pixel art and charming designs that create a visually appealing experience.
It is a free game, which makes it accessible to a wide audience without any financial commitment.
The gameplay offers a cute and relaxing vibe, with some creative level designs and humorous dialogue.

The controls are frustratingly unresponsive, with a noticeable delay and inconsistent hitboxes that lead to unfair deaths.
Many platforms and interactive elements are hard to distinguish from the background, causing confusion during gameplay.
The game lacks depth in its mechanics and story, leading to a repetitive experience that can feel disengaging.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
57%
29%
The game's story is generally perceived as minimal and lacking coherence, with some players feeling that it detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the simplicity typical of platformers, others criticize the dialogue and narrative depth, suggesting that the aesthetic elements feel disconnected from a meaningful plot. Overall, opinions vary, with some enjoying the creative levels and art while others desire a more engaging storyline.
- “Beneath its seemingly simple appearance lies a well-thought-out and engaging experience, with rich storytelling and imaginative level designs that keep you hooked.”
- “Glows: the art was amazing, the music was awesome, the story was entertaining, and the levels were very creative!”
- “There is not much substance to the plot, though there doesn’t need to be for this kind of game.”
- “However, I do feel that it's lacking story-wise, as well as gameplay-wise.”
- “The story wasn't super coherent, and I feel as if some things were thrown into the game purely for aesthetics rather than with an actual purpose.”
- “I also was not a huge fan of the dialogue; it wasn't very immersive and it didn't draw me into the story.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
Gameplay is marred by frustrating mechanics, particularly poor hit-box detection and unreliable jump functions, especially noted in level 9 with its spinning platforms. While the enemies are well-designed and visually appealing, the overall control issues detract significantly from the gaming experience. Each level does offer new scenery and some fresh mechanics, but these positives are overshadowed by the recurring frustrations.
- “Each level has new scenery/background and a few with new mechanics.”
- “The enemies are great in their mechanics as much as they are visually appealing.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
- “The game mechanics can be quite frustrating, especially because the hitboxes aren't very good and I would randomly not be able to jump and would get stuck.”
- “Also, level 9 is buggy--jump mechanics don't work very well with the spinning platforms :(”
- “However, the controls are what drag down the experience and introduce frustration to the gameplay.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics have been widely criticized as "godawful" and "lazy pixel art," lacking the quality and detail expected in modern games. Many reviewers feel that the visuals detract from the overall experience, suggesting that the developer either lacked the necessary skills or resources to create better graphics. While some games have succeeded with similar styles, the consensus is that this game's graphics do not contribute positively to its appeal.
- “This feature is really godawful, lazy pixel art instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “Games like Terraria and Stardew Valley succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users praising it as "perfectly optimized," while others consider it to have "decent optimization." Overall, the performance appears satisfactory for most players.
- “Perfectly optimized.”
- “Decent optimization.”
- “Decent optimization.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The music in the game is described as pleasant and soft with a cheerful tone, complementing the overall artistic and creative elements. While it may not be particularly memorable, it enhances the entertaining story and gameplay experience.
- “The art was amazing, the music was awesome, the story was entertaining, and the levels were very creative!”
- “Though not that memorable, the music is pleasant in its soft, cheerful tone.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing dialogue exchanges between the characters Bunny and Short Bread, which many users found entertaining and engaging.
- “The game features some truly funny dialogue between the bunny and shortbread.”
- “There are several humorous lines of dialogue that keep the experience light-hearted.”
- “The interactions between the bunny and shortbread are filled with humor.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by frustrating gameplay mechanics, particularly inconsistent hitboxes that lead to unfair deaths, causing players to feel a sense of injustice and disappointment.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the game's replayability is limited, with many players feeling that once the main content is completed, there is little incentive to return. Some users appreciate the potential for different playstyles or choices, but overall, the consensus suggests that the game may not offer enough variety to encourage multiple playthroughs.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic commitment akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users have reported stability issues, particularly in level 9, where buggy jump mechanics hinder gameplay on spinning platforms.
- “Level 9 is buggy; the jump mechanics don't work very well with the spinning platforms.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress.”
- “I've encountered several glitches that disrupt gameplay and ruin the experience.”

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