Reviews

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  satie-san

  Feb 12, 2022

  [i]Corinne Cross’s Dead & Breakfast[/i] is a very pleasant surprise. You play as Corinne, a young woman who is housesitting a Bed&Breakfast for the mother of a friend who recently passed away. It turns out said B&B is not as empty as she thinks it is… It’s a pretty short game that deals with themes of grief, friendship and companionship, and the importance of little gestures of kindness in an often unjust world. The art style is fairly simple but pretty, the CGs very nice to look at, and while 80% of the game consists in exploring and talking to the characters, there are some nice mini-games centered around cooking and gardening that give it some additional rhythm. Overall [i]Corinne Cross[/i] is very chill but also heartfelt and I think the game deals very well with heavy themes in a light but non-superficial way. Also liked the NG+ mode which is essentially a retelling of the same story but with additional scenes and dialogue and some bonuses if you explore the house and its surroundings at the right time. I was charmed by [i]Corinne Cross’s Dead & Breakfast[/i]. It's pretty much the antithesis of a horror game and while it is not overtly ambitious it does hits the right notes for everything it sets out to do. The price is really perfect for what you get in this experience, and I can't recommend it enough to people who enjoy story-driven games. I’m really looking forward to the developer’s next game!
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  Fennec Fox

  Jul 22, 2022

  A small story based game that deals with heavy topics ins a non-heavy way. Less of a point and click, more of an interactive novel with gardening and cooking elements. Encounter ghosts and grow flowers to sell and buy ingredients for recipes that you find. The main focus is the story, with the other elements being more to create pacing between the story segments. I enjoyed it, worth replying for achievements.
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  Hatty

  Aug 19, 2016

  Okay guys, I just beat the game with most of the 'best ending' achivements, so I feel confident in writing a review. Cool stuff: + adorable graphics + adorable story + multiple endings (do you want to do A? or choice B?) + no rush, do what you want + you're supporting an indie game maker + amazing music, I find myself whistling to it often. + Often I find myself wondering if I made the best descision or not. I think I need to re-do some things and try new angles in my next gameplay. + Cooking, gardening, exploring... fun times! + achivements! for £3.99, this game gives you at least two hours of regular gameplay, and hours after that with the new game + mode. (I have just begun that.) -------------- Cons - ? I didn't care for the controls, but honestly, this game was made with RPG Maker, and I doubt most people would even notice that at first glance. That's how excellent this game is. The controls are tricky at first (like press S to open window, A and F to switch stuff, etc.,) But you really do get used to it. You have like 7 days and nights to understand the controls, and it's not rushed at all, you have an energy bar that's with actions, and if you don't perform any actions, you wont get tired, you can literally do what you want.
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  Sicar

  Aug 20, 2016

  This game puts me in a good mood. The art is wonderfully cute, the music is chipper and the story itself has a fun feeling to it. New Game + is very cool too - the new scenes add more to the characters and keep it entertaining. I like how the dialog is also different enough to stay interesting. Well priced, fun little game :)
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  Lizzylar

  Aug 20, 2016

  I have gone through one full playthrough and will absolutely do a new game+ playthrough. I really enjoyed this game as a whole. The graphics are cute and the story gave me the warm fuzzies. It took me about 2 1/2 hours to beat the first time around and the new game+ supposedly has extra scenes, so it's also a pretty good value time-wise besides being a good overall experience. My one critisism is that the controls feel a little clunky. It's not a game-breaking flaw, but it felt a little weird at first.
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  Kina-chan

  Aug 22, 2016

  I thoroughly enjoyed this game. Both the starter game and the New Game+ version are just absolutely fantastic! From the story to the characters to the gameplay, I love it all. And I adore the art style! The controls threw me off at first, but I grew accustomed to them really quickly. I love this game and definitely recommend it.
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  Ананас

  Aug 26, 2016

  I'm really glad I found this game! So atmospheric! The characters are cool. The story is interesting, a little sad sometimes but very bright and extremely KIND! I think everyone can find something special for oneself in this game. Unfortunately it ended so fast :c But anyway thankful for the opportunity to live Corinne's life at least for a bit c:
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  Volrath

  Aug 29, 2016

  I was lucky enough to be the first judge to play this game during the 2015 Indie Game Maker Contest. When I finished it, I thought to myself, “I may have just played the winner.”Several weeks and seven other judges later, that prediction was accurate. This enchanting adventure game follows the title character as she gets roped into house-sitting for a friend of her mother. Corinne quickly gets more than she bargained for when it’s revealed the house is haunted by numerous ghosts. These aren’t scary ghosts, just confused people trying to make sense of their new reality. The player interacts with them on a daily basis while growing and selling flowers to earn money and purchase food so the spirits can have their breakfast. The game is filled with stunning custom artwork, but don’t assume that it only won because it’s so pretty. This game has wonderful story and characterization and the adventure gameplay is simple but fun. It embodies a theme of “growth” in two ways – the literal growing of flowers and fully realized character growth for most of the cast. Seeing it on Steam is a proud moment and I look forward to playing the updated version. At the current price, you can't go wrong! Check it out!
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  Lany

  Jan 2, 2017

  It's a very short game with simple mechanics and an excellent story. The art and the music is extremely cute and fitting the theme, the New Game + mode will add a lot more to the experience not just in difficulty but in story-wise too. It's deffinitely worth its price!
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  Bunny Mom's Bitch <3

  Jan 5, 2017

  If you have a couple hours to kill and want a charming, heartwarming game I highly recommend you check out Corinne Cross's Dead & Breakfast. This game is a story told through simple tasks that take place over the span of a week. You water plants, collect mail, learn cooking recipes, and talk to ghosts in a pretty watercolor-esque landscape. If you play your cards right you’ll be rewarded with a delightfully bittersweet ending. Make sure to give New Game+ mode a shot where you can meet new characters.
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  curiosity 🐈

  Jan 13, 2017

  This game is just heartwarming and beautiful. It's a relaxing and kinda slow game where you can do everything at your own pace. The music fits perfectly with the cute artstyle and the characters are all lovely and very well written. The game itself is quite short, but with the different endings and the New Game+ mode it has a very high replay value.
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  Mozart

  Jan 17, 2017

  Short and sweet with a cute art style and relaxing pace--if you enjoy whimsy with a supernatural side (with an order of coping with grief) then this is the game for you. I find myself going back to it several times even if it's been completed already on my end. I hope Bad Chalk continues to make games, or even revisits Corinne's world in the future.
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  ash

  Mar 7, 2017

  A really enjoyable game, from start to finish. Part visual novel, part time management, with some gardening and a dash of cooking for good measure. It features a cute artstyle and unique design to it, but is also wonderfully written in terms of character, dialogue and overall storyline. This game tackles a heavy subject (the death of a friend) with a lighthearted but honest nature. Even when ghosts are introduced into the mix, it doesn't feel silly or out of place. Everything just fits together from beginning to end quite nicely in a linear and satisfying way. It also has replay value, since the game is a bit more challenging (with more achievements along the way) if you want to play it again. I would love to see more games from this developer in the future.
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  TrueChickenlord

  Mar 31, 2017

  I usually do not write reviews. I will make an exception for this game, because it deserves some praise. The game is short,(about two and a half hours to get through the maingame, depending on your fafery level). It is Pretty, It is Sweet. It is Short, It has charm. If you are reading this Miss Dev, I am looking forward to seeing more games from you.
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  WolfCountry

  Jul 10, 2017

  pros: -Pure content... If you need a game that will make you feel good and smile on a rainy day, this game is great. The story is simple and cute and it only takes a few hours to play through it. -Visually pleasing -Easy to understand objective as they are pretty clearly laid out. -Allows you to walk faster... yes, this is THAT imporant. Nothing annoys me more thn a game that forces me to move slowly. -I enjoyed that they threw in "amount of energy" and money management, it makes you think more carefully about what you do. -For the price it's totally worth it... cons: -Glitchy fucking achievments... I beat this entire game with nothing to show for it even though I should have gotten close to all of them except the [spoiler] "10 flower pot"[/spoiler] achievment. This, was very upsetting for me as someone who enjoys unlocking achiemvents to show for their hard work... Achivmenets validate all the time I waste gaming lol. This was upsetting enough to where I probably wont do the harder mode play through. -The controls kinda suck and you cannot change them around to fit what works for you. I have a gaming laptop and was physically uncomfortable for a lot of it. BUT, after a while i did adjust/just got used to it. -If you press f12 the FREAKING STEAM SCREENSHOT BUTTON FOR ALL GAMES, it exits the game without asking first and without saving. This, was, infurriating... As I am also someone who likes to remember games by taking screenshots of the most memorable moments.
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  Jawn

  Oct 17, 2017

  Corinne cross's Dead & breakfast, a super sweet, charming little home. Would definitely stay there whether it existed in real life or even just in game. Enjoyable from start to finish, with many fun, memorable moments throughout. Relaxing and charming gameplay, with an adorable art style and a story totally worth your time. I've always enjoyed staying in bed & breakfasts but now it'll be a little more special each time as i know how fun it can be to host one. even if its for just a week. Not to mention the adventures you can get into and friends you can make in such a short but wonderful time.
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  Kamy

  Dec 10, 2017

  I just finished playing this game, and I'm so impressed with all the love and dedication put on it! :3 Super cute, super fun and super well done! Thank you so much for this amazing game, I wish you all the luck in your future projects! :) I sure do recommend this game! It's short, but every single second of it it's amazing!
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  allen_timcanpi

  Jul 30, 2018

  This is a very cute game with simple game play and real life lessons to teach. I picked it up thinking it was going to be similar to Stardew Valley, or maybe a Dinner Dash, but instead I got a really good game with an actual storyline. Pleasantly surprised with the extra story line in the Medium+ after the first run.
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  duamuteffe

  Oct 18, 2019

  Thoughtful, gentle, and very touching. You play a young woman housesitting for a week as a favor to her mother; the mother's dear friend is in the hospital, having had a flareup of a chronic illness on top of having recently lost her son, a friend of yours you fell out of touch with when you both left for different colleges. The house itself was a bed and breakfast, now closed, but on your first night you find it isn't as empty as you had thought. There are ghosts here, drawn by a combination of the house and your latent talent and your potential compassion, should you choose to play that way (and you should. Just sayin') As the game progresses you find out more about them, your mother's friend, the neighbor, the local shopkeepers, and yourself. This is an excellent game for when you're feeling introspective.
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  IamNugget

  Mar 24, 2022

  Cute game, but your progress shouldn't regress to zero if you toggle on hints mid way through the game.