itch.io

I thought it was a pretty funny and interesting game. Stone Jones's face entertained me the most throughout, along with his (dry but still witty) sense of humour. Inspired me to be the comedian of my dreams. 5/5

Louise's Review: ★★★★☆

This game is odd, yet interesting. While I am glad that it did not take long to complete and the other endings (apart from the first one you'd achieve as a first-time player) were not at all difficult to achieve, I do wish that we learned more about the main characters. Although I like the game enough as it is, I think adding individual depth to them would have made it even better — especially for Dr. Krueger, the therapist. I would have liked to know where he is coming from and why he does and says the things he does.

My favourite thing about this game is Taylor's character. I find them quite humorous, as well as nice, especially in how they do have common sense and actually think for themselves rather than just accepting what bizarre reality they have been suddenly thrown in. Yet, they are not obnoxious. Even so, the horror part of the game has not been lost and I like the combination/s of this and that which has been made.

As a whole, I appreciated this game. :)

Louise's Review: ★★★★★

For me, my experience with this game was more in the personal zone. I like that in such a short time (with a play time of just 45 mins. - 1 hr.), our main characters' relationship was fleshed out just right, just enough.

Although conflict is what drives the game forward, it does not solely focus on that. It is impressive to me that Augustine and Winnie's characters too have been fleshed out in such a short amount of time that does not lack but delivers everything just right. It makes you, the player, see not only Augustine's perspective but also Winnie's and makes us see that one is as valid as the other. I also liked that Augustine was an unreliable narrator.

Now, there is no blueprint or objective to be followed in portraying real-life relationships, but I think this game nailed the feelings it was trying to get across that we tend to feel when we are in relationships similar to that of Augustine and Winnie. Plus, although I liked the good ending because "Yay, they got along again!!" and the bad ending made me feel quite... despondent, I like that the latter was also made anyway.

The game itself has been well-executed. I had a good — and emotional, may I emphasize — time in playing this.

Louise's Review: ★★★★★

I liked Dead Plate. This is the first game I've encountered with food, love, and cannibalism — all of which I immensely take joy in seeing in media. Although slightly frustrating at times, I also enjoyed playing Rody in the game. More than a means of interaction, I think it adds more depth to its main character that way. You have Rody who is working as a waiter in a bistro with no other people to help him out, and he is doing all this work for a grumpy boss (sorry Vince, I do love you) and his beautiful and thoughtful ex-girlfriend, Manon (please get with me).

I also enjoyed analyzing the bits of information we would get along the way and keeping them in my head. They are so interesting and precious to me. Well, in general, Dead Plate is just that to me given that it is the first game I have completed all the way through.

If there was anything else I would like from it, probably be an extension. I would have liked to learn more about Vincent, Rody, and (especially) Manon, but then again that would just be a nice addition. Overall, Dead Plate is an unforgettable and quite an intimate experience for me.