The Short Bread Game

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The Short Bread Game is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by ophi and was released on December 10, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In this casual platformer, you play as a piece of bread on a quirky quest to find the best pancakes in town. Explore diverse environments from home to space while avoiding enemy desserts and navigating a winding path. With a lighthearted tone and playful challenges, it's a charming, low-stress adventure to brighten your day.

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features adorable pixel art and charming visuals that create a delightful atmosphere.
Each level offers unique scenery and mechanics, making the gameplay engaging and varied.
The game is free and showcases the developer's effort and creativity, making it a commendable first project.

Controls are frustratingly unresponsive and can lead to unexpected deaths due to poor hitbox detection.
The gameplay can feel slow and tedious, with a lack of checkpoints making it frustrating to restart levels after dying.
The story is incoherent and lacks depth, leaving players confused about the objectives and overall narrative.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The story is generally viewed as simplistic and at times incoherent, with some players appreciating its minimalism in the context of a platformer, while others find it lacking in substance and immersion. Despite the criticisms, many highlight the engaging experience provided by the imaginative level designs and artistic elements, suggesting that the narrative serves more as a backdrop than a focal point. Overall, opinions vary, with some players feeling the story could be more cohesive, while others argue that a straightforward plot is sufficient for this genre.
- “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!”
- “As far as plot is concerned, I don't think there needs to be a clear plot; in my opinion, platformers are best with a simple plot and objective.”
- “The story is bare bones and halfway incomprehensible.”
- “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 didn't draw me into the story.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
Gameplay is hindered by frustrating mechanics, particularly poor hit-boxes and unreliable jump functions, especially noted in level 9 with its spinning platforms. While enemy mechanics are well-designed and visually appealing, the overall control issues detract significantly from the experience, despite the variety in scenery and mechanics across levels.
- “The enemies are great in their mechanics as much as they are visually appealing.”
- “Each level has new scenery and background, along with a few new mechanics.”
- “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.”
- “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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The graphics have been criticized as poorly executed pixel art, lacking the quality and detail expected in modern games. While some players find that similar styles can work in other titles, the overall consensus is that the visuals detract from the game's experience rather than enhance it.
- “This feature is really godawful, lazy pixel crap '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.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report 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.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is described as pleasant and cheerful, complementing the overall experience, though it may not be particularly memorable. Reviewers appreciate its quality alongside the game's impressive art and creative levels.
- “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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features some humorous lines of dialogue, particularly noted for the amusing exchanges between characters like the bunny and shortbread, which add a lighthearted touch to the overall experience.
- “There are some humorous lines of dialogue that really stand out.”
- “The funny dialogue between the bunny and the shortbread is a highlight.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the emotional impact of inconsistent hitboxes in the game, feeling that unfair deaths detract from their overall experience and immersion. This inconsistency can lead to feelings of anger and disappointment, undermining the game's emotional engagement.