Wishing Sarah

73%
Game Brain Score Based on 34 reviews
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  • music
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"Wishing Sarah" is the sequel to "Dreaming Sarah" where Sarah wakes up from a coma to find herself in a strange world. Players must help Sarah navigate this new reality filled with unusual characters and events, uncovering secrets and preparing for the upcoming game "Awakening Sarah." The game also includes playable Gameboy ROM files of the previous game in both English and Brazilian Portuguese.

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73%
Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews
graphics8 positive mentions
stability4 negative mentions
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  • The overall value of the game pack is considered good, with many players appreciating the low price for the variety of indie games included.
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  • graphics34 mentions

    The graphics across the games reviewed are characterized by a mix of retro pixel art and charming, cartoonish styles that evoke nostalgia, reminiscent of old Pokémon games and Genesis-era visuals. While some titles feature a cute, storybook aesthetic that contrasts with darker themes, others employ a more polished yet simplistic design that enhances the gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, though some players note a need for additional polish in certain titles.

    • “The graphics are lovely, and the music is great.”
    • “The wholesome atmosphere set by the colorful graphics and silly music contrasts hilariously with the horrible things the main character does.”
    • “The graphics go for a kids storybook style rather than a pixel style, and they're super charming.”
    • “I kinda dig the graphics but they also need some polish.”
    • “Bought it to play Thursday the 12th, once the art style really caught my eye, but it makes me pretty sad to see it is one of the only games from the pack to actually work nicely.”
  • gameplay28 mentions

    The gameplay is generally praised for its fun mechanics, smooth controls, and a variety of well-balanced weapons, particularly in shoot'em up and rogue-like genres. However, some players find it simplistic or bland, with certain mechanics like rolling being less effective. While the pixel art enhances the experience, a few reviews note that the overall gameplay lacks innovation and depth.

    • “Great shoot'em up overall, the pixel art is gorgeous and the gameplay is incredibly fun.”
    • “It has a wide variety of weapons which are very well balanced; they all are consistent while being pretty different gameplay-wise, and that's a pretty incredible feat for a game to pull.”
    • “The gameplay flows really well, and the controls are really smooth.”
    • “Also, the pit mechanic is pretty infuriating.”
    • “Overall, this is a nice little story, but there's pretty much zero gameplay.”
    • “The 'rolling' mechanic is not very useful, since it makes you slow down to a nearly full stop.”
  • music24 mentions

    The music in these games receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it irritating and repetitive, particularly in titles like "Wishing Sarah," where a short loop detracts from the experience. Conversely, games like "Killing Moon" are praised for their atmospheric and charming soundtracks that enhance the overall aesthetic. However, there are also mentions of bizarre or strange music choices that can be off-putting, as seen in "Worship the Demon Lord."

    • “It's cute and the music is nice too.”
    • “Killing Moon is a point-and-click adventure with cool Genesis-esque pixel graphics and nice atmospheric music.”
    • “The graphics are lovely, and the music is great.”
    • “The controls are pretty clunky, the powers are kinda weird and the music is a 5 second loop that will drain 1% of your sanity each minute you play.”
    • “It's boring, there are around 4 choices in the game but I don't think they even matter that much, there are about 2 soundtracks that are used kinda randomly, the main character or any of the characters she interacts with aren't interesting at all, I zoned out at one point and that while playing a text game is saying something.”
    • “I couldn't bring myself to play much of it due to the very bizarre problem with the music.”
  • story22 mentions

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    • “Apart from that, this game is a decent graphic adventure, with a decent horror story to boot.”
    • “The gameplay is really basic, but the nice sad story and funny writing make the game enjoyable all the way to the end.”
    • “The story mode in Cosmic Rain is a tutorial.”
    • “The only downside of this game is that it is pretty short; I would love to have this as a completed game with a fully fleshed out story.”
    • “Honestly, playing through anything with just text and a black background is pretty boring for me, but when the thing I'm playing is so short that the characters aren't even introduced properly or the plot isn't interesting nor goes anywhere... like, come on, it could at least be a visual novel with images or something. I feel like I just played nothing.”
  • humor8 mentions

    The humor in "Thursday the 12th" is characterized by a delightful contrast between its colorful graphics and silly music against the dark actions of the main character, creating a unique comedic experience. Despite its basic gameplay, the combination of a touching story and witty writing keeps players engaged and entertained throughout. Overall, the game is noted for its effective and enjoyable sense of humor, enhancing the exploration experience.

    • “The wholesome atmosphere set by the colorful graphics and silly music contrasts hilariously with the horrible things the main character does.”
    • “The gameplay is really basic, but the nice sad story and funny writing make the game enjoyable all the way to the end.”
    • “My personal favorite was a first-person exploration game; it just had a good sense of humor which you're going to need exploring this bundle.”
  • atmosphere8 mentions

    The atmosphere in these games varies widely, from the unsettling tension of "Wishing Sarah," which avoids cheap scares, to the contrasting wholesome yet dark humor in "Killing Moon," where colorful graphics and silly music juxtapose the main character's actions. "Worship the Demon Lord" offers a creepy-cute aesthetic with a charming Halloween vibe. Overall, the games create unique atmospheres that enhance their narratives and gameplay experiences.

    • “Killing Moon is a point-and-click adventure with cool Genesis-esque pixel graphics and nice atmospheric music.”
    • “Wishing Sarah is a short adventure game with some easy puzzles and an extremely unsettling atmosphere that doesn't rely on cheap jumpscares to make the player feel a false sense of horror.”
    • “The wholesome atmosphere set by the colorful graphics and silly music contrasts hilariously with the horrible things the main character does.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game is noted for its high replayability, largely due to its extensive number of achievements, which keeps players engaged for a long time. Many users report still not having completed it, indicating a significant depth and challenge that encourages repeated playthroughs.

    • “This is one of the games with the highest replayability in this pack; you'll probably be stuck with it for a long time before you can complete it (I haven't even completed it yet).”
    • “It ends up being the game with the most replayability value out of the pack due to the number of achievements this game has.”
    • “This is one of the games with the highest replayability in this pack; you'll probably be stuck with it for a long time before you can complete it (I didn't even complete it yet).”
    • “It ends up being the game with the most replayability value out of the pack for the number of achievements this game has.”
  • stability4 mentions

    The stability of the games is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay. Many feel the games are unfinished, experiencing issues such as freezing and unresponsive controls, which detracts significantly from the overall experience.

    • “Most of the games don't seem to be finished, and I don't say it for how short they are, but for how buggy and broken they are presented.”
    • “Edit: the no dialogue bug was fixed, but now whenever you grab the vodka and leave the bathroom after you talk to the two people, the game just freezes. Can't move, can't do anything. It's problem after problem with this game, it seems.”
    • “Most of the games don't seem to be finished, and I don't say it for how short they are, but for how buggy and broken they are presented.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The game creates a striking emotional contrast through its wholesome atmosphere, characterized by colorful graphics and playful music, which humorously juxtaposes the dark actions of the main character. This dissonance elicits a unique blend of amusement and discomfort, enhancing the overall emotional experience.

    • “The wholesome atmosphere set by the colorful graphics and silly music contrasts hilariously with the horrible things the main character does.”
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