PC User Reviews

the writing has the level of teenage fanfiction, asking protagonist if they are "team vampire or team werewolf" is seriously cringe (and there's no option to not choose in that particular scene). Try older but much better Va-11 Hall-a if you want bartender visual novel

Such a wonderful game to come home to after a long day at work. The music instantly caught me and so did the art style. The relaxed conversations make me chuckle along as each character reveals their distinct personality a bit more with every line. Sometimes the game breaks the 4th wall, which I personally like, but I'm mostly in for the huge variety of characters and their personal developments. The quest-making and drink-mixing are not complex, but add some nice breaks to the reading where the game truly shines. But what makes this a 10 for me is how invested the developers seem to be. They patched in various features the community asked for right after launch and they made sure the game became more accessible on Steam Deck, too. Looking forward to seeing more games from them in the future.

A wonderfully relaxing game, awesome for slowdays at work or just about any time

It’s an amazingly written cozy game with memorable characters and the art style is very unique

English (see below for German): I haven't finished the game yet, I estimate I'm about halfway through, but I already like it a lot. I like the art style, writing style (I'm playing in German) and the characters. Everyone has their own personality and way of talking, which is also adapted very well to German. Usually I play games in English, because German often feels more like an automatic translation without taking context into acount, but not here, it's really good! I first played the demo, which was great to get a first impression. I needed that, because it's my first visual novel game and didn't know if I'd like that. But I do like reading, so... The demo is still online on Steam. Unfortunately the save from the demo didn't carry over to the full game and I had to restart. Would have been nice if it carried over, but no big deal. --------------------------------------- German: Ich bin noch nicht durch, aber gefällt mir sehr gut bisher. Ich mag den Grafikstil, Schreibstil und die Charaktere. Jeder hat seinen ganz eigenen Charakter und Art zu reden, was auch auf Deutsch super umgesetzt ist. (Normalerweise spiele ich auf Englisch, weil Deutsch oft eher an automatische Übersetzungen ohne Kontext erinnert.) Ich hatte zuerst die Demo gespielt. War super, um sich einen ersten Eindruck zu verschaffen, was ich brauchte, weil ich noch keine Visual Novel gespielt habe und nicht wusste, ob das was für mich ist. Aber ich lese gerne, von daher... Die Demno ist noch verfügbar auf Steam. Nur leider wurde der Spielstand von der Demo nicht ins Spiel übernommen und ich musste nochmal von vorne anfangen. Wäre schön gewesen, aber auch nicht weiter schlimm, dass es nicht so war.

I absolutely adore this game! The characters are well fleshed out and beautifully designed. If you are looking for an amazingly written story, something laid back and cozy, while still being edge of your seat thrilling in the later half of the story, then this is the visual novel for you! The mini-games are just the right break in between that you'll need to pace it out just right and with the different outcomes it is worth coming back again from time to time. Tavern Talk just became my new feel-good-go-to-game.

A visually captivating narrative, but a flawed business simulation game. If you are seeking the experience of running a tavern, you might be disappointed as the entire game system lacks the necessary freedom to truly immerse oneself in its gameplay. Undoubtedly, this greatly impacts the overall gaming experience and I hope that these limitations can be addressed in future **** the other hand, if you are looking for an engaging fantasy story, then this is definitely worth your attention. The game excels in its artistry, music composition, and storytelling prowess. The character development is particularly impressive as they evolve and adapt throughout various events until they ultimately assume responsibility – including yourself as the tavern **** conclude with a quote from one of the characters: "Write your own story, my friend. Don't undermine yourself by believing you don't deserve it." This message is not only intended for myself but also for those who are reading this review.