Necrobarista: Final Pour

 Switch
  • Publisher: Playism
  • Release Date: Aug 11, 2021
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7

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  1. jcboyer515
    Aug 15, 2021
    9
    There's a couple graphical errors & some small typos that I'm hoping will be patched out, but it wasn't anything that stopped me from really enjoying this game. I love visual novels & this game managed to check all my boxes despite having a fairly short length. The biggest part of enjoying a VN for me is the story & characters, & Necrobarista hits the nail on the head for good story &There's a couple graphical errors & some small typos that I'm hoping will be patched out, but it wasn't anything that stopped me from really enjoying this game. I love visual novels & this game managed to check all my boxes despite having a fairly short length. The biggest part of enjoying a VN for me is the story & characters, & Necrobarista hits the nail on the head for good story & memorable characters. The art style has self-acclaimed anime influence, & I kind of agree, it reminds me of RWBY. My only complaint is that I frankly just wish there was an 'auto' button or feature in the settings, it's a bit tiresome tapping "A" for essentially every line delivered. Hopefully I'm not a moron & I just missed something somehow, but I've played a few games in my day & I couldn't find the option. I really really enjoyed every moment of this game & I hope to hear more stories from Route 59.… Expand
  2. NindieSpotlight
    Dec 17, 2021
    8
    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. I may just be stubborn but I do struggle with “games” that feel like you’re merely being pulled along for the ride rather than having a part to play with some participation. All that said, there’s something about the tone, characters,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. I may just be stubborn but I do struggle with “games” that feel like you’re merely being pulled along for the ride rather than having a part to play with some participation. All that said, there’s something about the tone, characters, and general vibe of Necrobarista that at least sets it pretty far apart from the likes of its general competition… and I respect that. Don’t walk into it expecting to be able to change the course of events it sets into motion, but if you’re willing to sit back and enjoy the ride it at least has an interesting point of view to express in the area of life and death.

    https://www.nindiespotlight.com/2021/08/mini-reviews-august-19th-edition.html    … Expand

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Cubed3
    Sep 30, 2021
    70
    Necrobarista: Final Pour is a going to bring a lot of new fans to the visual novel genre once it's fascinating concept is made known to the mainstream. If this is a first experience, it's a great introduction and one that will set the benchmark for others. The story is engaging and looks great on the Switch, and any chance to explore is rewarded with world building insights that frame the main plot. Don't expect any earth-shattering revelations, but instead cosy up for a very human tale with a relaxing narrative and engaging characters. Except Ashley. She sucks.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 9, 2021
    70
    Necrobarista is a relatively short yet beautifully directed visual novel that tackles a couple of serious themes such as death and general parting with people. Although linear, it tends to tell its story with no holding back, whether you are going to like it or not. Even though the Switch version runs much more poorly compared to the previous PC release, this remains to be an intriguing story filled with interesting characters and great storytelling.
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  3. Universo Nintendo
    Sep 4, 2021
    50
    Necobarista is a slice of life and it's just that. Perhaps, the lack of interaction is part of the message; It's like death, we can't avoid it and we just wait until it's the right time. Although it does not make it a bad game, we feel like it's a prologue of a promising thing that never comes.
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