The Sushi Bar | 寿司バー | Game Brain

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The Sushi Bar | 寿司バー is a single player casual simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by k1k0777 and was released on December 24, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

The Sushi Bar | 寿司バー is a Japanese-style horror game where you play as a sushi chef working the night shift, preparing dishes like sashimi and sushi rolls through immersive gameplay. Featuring a unique VHS-style aesthetic with grainy textures and flickering neon, it creates a tense, nostalgic atmosphere set in a quiet, eerie Japanese cityscape. The game offers two distinct endings within an hour to an hour and a half of playtime.

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Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

The game offers a unique setting by combining sushi making with horror elements, creating an interesting atmosphere.
Graphics and music are impressive, contributing to an immersive experience.
The jump scares are effective and provide a thrilling experience, making the gameplay enjoyable for many players.

The gameplay is repetitive, often feeling like a monotonous loop with little variation or engagement.
The narrative is underdeveloped, with an abrupt ending that lacks a satisfying conclusion.
There are significant control issues, including difficulty in interacting with objects and a lack of a save feature, leading to frustration.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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43%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and immersive atmosphere, with a nostalgic 90's aesthetic and effective video tape effects. However, some users report glitches and performance issues, particularly on lower-end PCs, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The graphics and music are impressive, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
- “Graphics are beautiful and the gameplay is nice!”
- “Graphics are good and follow the 90's aesthetic with video tape effects.”
- “This is a very good game, but I have a very low-end PC that cannot run it even on the lowest graphics settings. Please make it more friendly for low-spec machines.”
- “The graphics are outdated and do not meet the standards of modern games.”
- “I was disappointed by the graphics; they feel bland and lack detail, making the game less immersive.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The game's story is considered underwhelming and poorly executed, lacking clarity in the protagonist's investigation, which diminishes its impact. However, it features a stylish presentation and some enjoyable horror elements, making it a short narrative worth exploring despite its flaws. Overall, players find the storyline engaging but limited in scope, primarily revolving around sushi-making and customer interactions.
- “Still, despite its flaws, it’s a short and stylish game with a story worth exploring.”
- “Definitely a cool storyline and had fun horror aspects.”
- “The game doesn't clearly show how the protagonist investigates the case, which weakens the story’s impact.”
- “All you can do is walk from your flat to the sushi store down the street, serve customers, and create sushi while experiencing the story.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highlighted by impressive graphics and music that create an immersive experience, often evoking chills and featuring effective jump scares. While the aesthetic is generally praised, some players note glitches that detract from the overall enjoyment, and the cooking mechanics may not be as engaging as expected. Overall, the atmosphere is a strong point, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The graphics and music are impressive, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
- “The controls, the timing, the constant pressure from the creepy atmosphere—I was fumbling fish and rice like a rookie.”
- “The atmosphere gave me chills, and there were some good jump scares.”
- “Of course, this same filter adds to the game's appeal, and the atmosphere can be different without it.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its impressive quality and ability to create an immersive atmosphere, with soft melodies enhancing the experience. However, some users found the looping rain sound to be distracting and annoying.
- “The graphics and music are impressive, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the beautiful graphics and find the gameplay enjoyable, indicating a positive overall experience.
- “The graphics are beautiful, and the gameplay is nice!”
- “I will leave a YouTube link to my gameplay if anyone would like to watch :)”