Necrobarista

"Even with the DLC content the staff and patrons of the Terminal are so lovable that I still wanted more after the credits had rolled. The studio mode has complicated unfettered access to the game&s;s engine which is both fascinating …"

"Despite the deceptively silly name, Necrobarista is a surprisingly deep and moving narrative about loss, kindness, guilt, and the family you choose. Quirky, complex characters combined with an incredibly unique, unforgettable style and a killer soundtrack create a layered, captivating …"

"Necrobarista won&s;t be everybody&s;s cuppa coffee, but it&s;s an excellent visual novel with strong writing and visuals."

"Necrobarista: Final Pour provides a moving story about death, life, and how to move on. The short first-person chunks between chapters could be better, and I wish the Switch version were more stable, but the story is the reason to …"

"The narrative dawdles around and fails to achieve much, and it doesn&s;t run that well on the Switch either. The appeal here is in its visuals and soundtrack; otherwise, Necrobarista- Final Pour simply wasn&s;t a captivating visual novel."

"Alongside an attractive aesthetic and a perfectly-matched soundtrack, this proves to be a visual novel that is likely to impress most fans of the genre. Those who enjoy engaging narratives will be left satisfied upon leaving the Terminal, especially thanks …"

"Necrobarista is a touching, emotional journey that features an excellently written and easily lovable cast of characters. While the "memories" within the game are frustrating to unlock, it wasn&s;t enough to detract from an otherwise excellent experience."

"Barista in a bar for dead: a dream job. Or maybe not; The last stand of the dead before the unknown "after" is episodic, and Necrobarista: Final Pour attempts to tell a story full of emotions."

"Despite some technical issues, Necrobarista is a fresh take on visual novels world, and its style captivates the player: interesting direction and gorgeus art manage to create a mix in which the plot can arise with all its delicate topics. …"

"The best sections of Necrobarista are still present in this new version for consoles. Its characters are fantastic, its calm but surprising story and its music an absolute marvel. Among its best points is that spirit of making the narrative …"

"Necrobarista is a stylish visual novel set in a curious Melbourne cafe where the dead can spend their final hours among the living"

"For all of my criticisms, I can’t stress enough how much potential I see in Necrobarista. From its fascinating supernatural setting to its amazing and dynamic art style, a sequel to this game would be an instant buy from me. …"

"Necrobarista is one of the best visual novels I have ever played and this dark and silky smooth blend of Otaku influenced story telling if worth a few hours of your time."

"With a brew this good, you can be sure I&s;ll be back for more."

"The story of Necrobarista isn&s;t lost in its bold anime-inspired style and maximalist presentation. These elements mix and swirl together like a cup of damned good coffee."

"Experience a visual novel with a Venti-sized portion of snark, melancholy, and style in Route 59&s;s Necrobarista: Final Pour. Excellent writing and cinematography help tell its coffee and death-themed story, but technical flaws leave a slightly bitter taste."

"Coffee shop philosophy with a side of comedy banter, plated attractively."

"Necrobarista may not make the player a part of its story, but this visual novel&s;s narrative still hits pretty hard."

"Necrobarista: Final Pour is a heck of a visual novel. Route 59 has taken care to create a game that epitomises the genre, with a story that is funny, charming, and engaging throughout, and is wrapped up in a stunning …"

"I realize that more often than not I’m a sort of wet blanket in the area of visual novels, especially those that allow little to no room for player agency..."

"If you can get through the crashes and technical hitches, Necrobarista: Final Pour suits the Switch well. It is a beautiful appealing visual novel about one last night before death takes you to pass on. You don’t play the game, …"

"Necrobarista joins the kinetic novel fray with a nice blend of quirky and serious story elements."

"Necrobarista has an intriguing world that surfaces the uncomfortable truths that come with death. It sometimes stumbles, but the payoff is more than worth the trip"

"As a visual novel, Necrobarista: Final Pour works hard to try to set itself apart from the genre. At times it does a really fantastic job, and even the negative aspects aren’t nearly enough to stop me from recommending the …"

"Necrobarista may have changed since it was first seen, but the end result is still an engrossing visual novel that succeeds thanks to a cast of memorable and fun characters, a stylish and cool presentation, and a well-crafted story that …"

"Almost anyone smitten by Necrobarista’s style will find more than enough to warrant its asking price, including a rather poignant denouement after three hours of play, but it risks frustrating anyone expecting more of a game and less of a …"

"I highly recommend that people check out this visual novel as it is unlike anything that I have ever experienced before and I doubt that I will experience anything like in the future."

"Necrobarista is a game-changer for the visual novel genre, using slick cinematic visuals to tell its story. This is a sophisticated story full of delightful, three-dimensional characters that is perfectly complements by the groundbreaking presentation of the experience."

"You know, last week I&s;m not sure I could have told you the last time I cried while playing a video game. Maybe it was Persona 4 on the PlayStation 2? I&s;ve been introspective a lot, but rarely sad and …"

"Necrobarista is an engaging visual novel inspired by the style of anime. A bittersweet story about a cafe and death awaits you. Will you come for your last coffee before you go to the other side, or would you rather …"

"A game that could be very interesting, as its story is, but fails in this Switch version giving both performance problems and some crashes that will make us restart the game."

"Necrobarista is a visually striking and emotionally resonant visual novel set in a limbo-like Melbourne café where the recently deceased have 24 hours to come to terms with their death. With strong writing, 3D presentation, and a melancholic but hopeful …"

"Despite those technical issues (and the disappointing lack of accessibility options) this is still a visual novel worth experiencing for fans of the genre, or those drawn in by its blend of coffee shop setting and paranormal quirkiness. This Switch …"