The Supper

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In "The Supper", players help Ms. Appleton, a tavern owner, prepare a special meal for distinguished customers as instructed by a mysterious voice in her head. The game, created by Octavi Navarro, features puzzle-solving and cooking, with exploration of the kitchen and docks for recipe inspiration. Adding a "Special Sauce" before serving is a key part of the experience.

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

Reviews

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of macabre themes and heartfelt storytelling, creating a memorable experience.
It features beautiful pixel art and good design, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
As a free short-form point and click adventure, it provides a satisfying and engaging experience without a cost.

The game is very short, leaving players wanting more content.
Its dark themes and horror elements may not appeal to everyone.
Some players found the puzzles to be less challenging than expected.

story
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The story of "The Supper" is praised for its captivating delivery and emotional depth, featuring a simple yet impactful narrative that evolves significantly from beginning to end. Players appreciate the beautiful visual style that complements the bittersweet storyline, culminating in an unexpected conclusion that enhances the overall experience.
- “The storyline is good, and what captivated me the most is how the story was delivered.”
- “However, it's the bittersweet story that makes this game so very interesting.”
- “And The Supper tells a simple, but nice story with an unexpected ending.”
gameplay
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Gameplay in the current triple-A gaming landscape often features expansive open-world sandbox experiences that can provide hundreds of hours of play, though they may suffer from repetitiveness. In contrast, smaller games tend to focus on simple graphics and mechanics, offering a different, often more straightforward gaming experience.
- “The world of triple-A gaming is filled with huge theme park-like open world sandbox games that offer hundreds of hours of usually very repetitive gameplay.”
- “Sometimes there are really small games with very simple graphics and gameplay mechanics.”
- “Sometimes there are really small games with very simple graphics and gameplay mechanics.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a unique blend of grimdark themes and heartfelt moments, creating a poignant experience that is both haunting and endearing. Players find it to be tearjerking, effectively pulling on their heartstrings while balancing horror with wholesome elements.
- “I have never thought that someone can make a game that is grimdark, horror, heartfelt, somewhat adorable, and pulls on my heartstrings in such a tear-jerking way.”
- “It is grim and wholesome.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its atmospheric design, effectively creating a morbid yet engaging environment that enhances the short-form point-and-click adventure experience.
- “An atmospheric short-form point-and-click adventure that tells a somewhat morbid little tale.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its haunting world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a rich atmosphere that enhances the storytelling.”
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
- “Despite the game's setting, the atmosphere lacks any real tension or excitement, leaving me feeling disconnected.”
- “The environments are bland and forgettable, which severely detracts from the overall atmosphere.”
graphics
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by simple pixel art, appealing to fans of classic point-and-click adventure games and minimalist design. While the visuals may be basic, they effectively complement the game's eerie storytelling and gameplay mechanics.
- “If you're into pixel art graphics, classic point & click adventure games, and creepy short stories, this might be the game for you.”
- “Sometimes the graphics feel overly simplistic, resembling very small games with basic gameplay mechanics.”
- “The graphics are reminiscent of pixel art, which may appeal to fans of classic point-and-click adventure games, but they lack depth.”
- “While the game has a unique style, the graphics can come off as dated and uninspired.”