Sally Face - Episode One

amazing game ive been wanting to play for a while, 10/10 do reccomned

Even after a good few years from release the story still holds your attention with amazing puzzles and dynamic characters. Still a great game.

story line is encapsulating and the fandom surrounding it alone is worth taking a look into this game. you. will. be. hooked!

The game has great music, story and art style, it might even be in my top 5 favorites

awsum possum, havent played this in a low while and had to take a few minutes before actually playing this ahh 💔💔

This is my favorite video game. I love it so much, I've been a fan since episode 1.

I'm generally cool with a lot of games
This felt shallow, sloppy, and boring overall.
I liked how it started with episode 1.
Episode 1 was the creepiest and eeriest of them all, and it served as a great introduction.
Episode 2 was a bit of a rut to get through, but the introduction of certain mechanics and the mini-games saved the essence.
Episode 3 was the start of a pacing issue. We got pushed into a timeskip with 2 (we've seen 1 in episode 2 but it was flaky) other main characters that were mainly tools to advance the plot. The attempt at an emotional bond between Sal and those 2 new characters were shallow at best.. however, this episode was saved through it's eerieness and new factors that drived the plot forward.
Episode 4 completely flips the script on you and it feels like we've missed A LOT to get to the point it was at. It added a completely nonsensical alien plot. We spend most of the episode just collecting things just open a freakin door. The interesting part of the story was wrapped behind multiple puzzles and could be easily skippable. When the story climaxed in this episode, it just feels like we've been barraged with so much new elements to the story. The pacing was way too fast for me to get invested. Nothing was really built up, things were just introduced and we just played along.
Episode 5 spent a lot of it's time explaning the details of what occurred in episode 4, but it lacked the feeling of closure to the story. There were stakes for characters that we barely spend time with. The emotional connection between these characters don't feel established well enough for me to care. It was literally like "oh group of friends" "okay group of friends invest this thing" 5 YEARS LATER "group of friends grown up" " group of friends get mixed up in bad stuff" "group of friends fight bad stuff" COOL! WE KNOW LITTLE TO NOTHING ABOUT THESE CHARACTERS APART FROM THE SUPPORTING CHARACTER THAT'S BEEN WITH US SINCE CHAPTER 1, and the main protagonist? he just seemed cool about it all yk, crazy stuff's happening but whatever. The only emotional turmoil we see in Sal is described briefly from other characters, and a specific moment between 2 characters, but other than that, it was entirely a loredump. The end of this episode rushed to bits. This episode peaks towards the end and ends abruptly. Wow. That's it? yep. Well.. unless you 100% the game and get an epilogue explaining the unfinished story.

Oh yeah we have a second game coming...! Sweeet............. not.
I hope we get to connect with these characters more in the next game. Actually put arcs that make us love them. Not just add a bunch of characters and expect us to care.
This review is not really written to include every detail that disappointed me, but there are some really dumb deus ex machina elements in this story.

Me, a few minutes ago: "I just beat Sally Face."
My husband, who has seen me play some of it: "How many people had to die for you to do that?"
Me: "uh..."

Highly recommend this dark coming-of-age story-driven game with ghosts, cultists , and a lot of grief. I played all expansions and will probably play it again. Characters are unique, and some are outright gross. Interesting puzzles help break up the side-scrolling levels where you unlock the mysteries of Sal's life.

In the DLCs you can progress with friends, unlock more zones, uncover cultish mysteries, and acquire bizarre weapons all while the story gets curiouser and curiouser.

Really late to writing the review of this game since I last played it a few months ago I believe, but it's so very definetly worth buying. Not only does it have a REALLY cool Plotline, you also get pretty attached to most of the characters (especially Larry...) so surely nothing bad will happen to them, right?
Anyway, there's a bit of gore here and there, but honestly what do you expect in a game where you start off as a very injured kid ?? There are also quite a few really wholesome scenes between some of the characters.
Then theres the art in the game, the artstyle totally fits the vibe of the game perfectly and with the amazing OST added to it, it's such a pleasant gaming experience!! It really is too bad people have mostly forgotten about Sally Face nowdays. 😔 Anyways, if you haven't already, BUY THE GAME !!!!

I gave me a strong mind 2000 vibe and I was hit by a nostalgia hard. I swear, it feels like we were in the same high school.

At the beginning I was disturbed by the art style and was reluctant to play. Once you start and give it like an hour it becomes a non-issue. Also, music is amazing for an indie title and it creates a certain vibe that sucks you right it.

Ignore the fact I have 18 hours logged, it took me 8 to play normally, the rest was achievement hunting time. Anyways.
Pretty good! I think all of the characters are neat, the story is fairly interesting, and honestly I'm just a sucker for a character experiencing a fractured reality that none of their friends can see. Wasn't suuuper into the ending as I, strangely enough, really dislike stories where something threatens The Whole World rather than just, like, one random town, but that's just a preference and the shift in scale didn't really change my opinion on the game overall.

Oh my goodness, i think this is the best ever written story i've seen so far

Little spoilers ahead:

Sallyh face is what i consider to be a psycological horror game, Sally has a prosthetic mask after an accident with an "dog", after that the game starts telling the story of Sal Fisher, or if you prefer, Sally face.

The game skips to different times of sal's life, when he moves out to a new apartment, when he makes new friends and even in his adulthood, Sally face discover's about ghost and also a suspect cult that may have entered police and are covering murders that happen around nockfell.
Sally and his friends go for the hunt, hunting information about the cult and the "ghosts" around the addisson apartments. The place which they live in.

Game: 10/10
Graphics: 10/10
Music: 10/10
Story: 11/10
combat: 7/10 (only present in chapter five)

This game has been my favorite since 2022. The characters, the storyline, the art, its all amazing.

Great game one of my favorites of all time ive been so into the lore its so captivating been into it so about a yea rnow im a super fan, now im just trying to 100% the whole game

its a very story driven game and so many hidden parts. it takes time so it draws people in. i like that it can relate to some teens....but can also lead some easily influenced people into the wrong place. over all, i love the game! ive loved it for years and its greatly influenced my life! i wouldnt reccomend for obvious reasons. theres lots of blood and violence. youll really love this game! but before playing i would\ watch others play it. itll make everything a lot easier. its a hard game. wouldnt reccomend for beginers.

One of my all time favorite game. Such an amazing story and interesting characters you can relate to. You get all your money worth for each episode. Truly one of the best indie games I've seen in a while!

I llov the story. It is so fun to follow sally along with his friends, as they go uncover secrets and complete puzzles

The story is greatly done in this game, and the atmosphere is cozy. As the story it's like mythical detective with some interesting twists. Also there are fun dialogues with memorable characters. It's obviously made with love, thanks devs for it!

I loved the story and the game itself as well as the art and the music, exactly my type, I fully recommend it!

Made my childhood. And made my day, Its a wonderful game if you like my little pony and very cool glitter effects.

i played it for 8 hours (never got up from my chair it was all at one time} it was THE BEST indie horror game ive ever play and the best game of all time it was SOOOOOO GOOD

Fire ass game. I wish I could play it again for the first time, the characters are sick, the story is in-SANE, the graphics are decent, but the SOUNDTRACK ?? Absolutely top tier. I love all the secret details and easter eggs you can catch which really adds to the story and invests you way more. I think Travis's backstory, and honestly whole story, is super intriguing- as well as Jim Johnson's story. (-Spoiler on next line-) Finding out Larry was half non-human was freaking bonkers. This game was hella deep, I wish I had played sooner. 10/10.

This game is AMAZING, I wish I could play it for the first time again already. I love the characters, the story is AMAZING, and Sal is just an amazing guy. I find myself in Sal and I think it has to do with the fact I have felt the way he does my entire life and I never knew how to explain it till I played this game all the way through.

I loved Sal's character so much it makes me feel like I can actually express myself in a way i never thought i could, and knowing that makes me really happy. I have felt very numb my entire life and i have had the feeling of just letting myself rot in bed everyday, but now I just want to go out and find some friends and actually enjoy life with people that i know have my back, let it be from the ghost realm or the physical world. I wish i had played this sooner so i could actually do this before now, a part of me thinks its too late to actually get this but i hope I can, and its all thanks to this master piece of a game.

Thank you for making this game it has helped me out so much as of now I feel like no one could know how much it has helped, i cant put it into words but i know Sal could.

---{ Graphics }---
☐ You forget what reality is
☐ Beautiful
☐ Good
☑ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS

---{ Gameplay }---
☑ Very good
☐ Good
☐ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't

---{ Audio }---
☐ Eargasm
☑ Very good
☐ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf

---{ Audience }---
☐ Kids
☑ Teens
☑ Adults
☐ Grandma

---{ PC Requirements }---
☑ Check if you can run paint
☐ Potato
☐ Decent
☐ Fast
☐ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

---{ Game Size }---
☑ Floppy Disk
☐ Old Fashioned
☐ Workable
☐ Big
☐ Will eat 10% of your 1TB hard drive
☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it
☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data

---{ Difficulty }---
☐ Just press 'W'
☐ Easy
☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☑ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls

---{ Grind }---
☐ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☐ Isn't necessary to progress
☑ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding

---{ Story }---
☐ No Story
☐ Some lore
☐ Average
☐ Good
☐ Lovely
☑ It'll replace your life

---{ Game Time }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☐ Short
☐ Average
☑ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond

---{ Price }---
☐ It's free!
☑ Worth the price
☐ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money

---{ Bugs }---
☑ Never heard of
☐ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs

---{ ? / 10 }---
☐ 1
☐ 2
☐ 3
☐ 4
☐ 5
☐ 6
☑ 7
☐ 8
☐ 9
☐ 10

PS: it took away my episode 4 progress

classic been peak since day 1. i still need all achievements but such a good game with such an interesting storyline and matching artstyle. rec!

its an amazing horror game but very sad i love the game :3

this game can be considered quite gory by others but i think its just the right amount of murder story and game play

Wherever you think this game will take you you're wrong. Play for a story that unsettling, keeps you on your toes and guessing, has an amazing soundtrack, and has the funniest one-liners.

The protagonist has also never once known fragile masculinity and its super refreshing. The portrayal of relationships (familial, friends, and other) in this game are so real and sometimes too incredibly wholesome and not something I was expecting when i first picked up the game, but it adds so much

10/10 for AAAAH's and Awwwww's

Amazing game, loved absolutely everything about it and I can 100% say that it has affected the way I live and I will never get to play a game so beautiful and amazing.

BEST GAME EVER LORE AMAZING, CHARCHTERES AMAZING, EVERYTHING ABOUT IT IS AMAZING, 110/10 GAME RECOMEND HIGGHLY I LIVE LAUGH AND LOVE SALLY FACE

Been watching Sally Face content since I was a kid, this is an amazing fucking game 10/10.

very addictive plot, cool mechanics and easy to play, loved the characters and the mistery solving :D

Big fan of the game, love the characters, love the style, love the music, totally recommended.

HOWEVER... Terrible saving system. Forced me to replay episodes several times to get 100% of the achievements. HUGE annoyance if you wish to 100% this game. But other than that, absolutely a must play.

Sally Face is a unique and captivating game that blends a dark, mysterious story with an unforgettable soundtrack. The narrative, filled with twists, emotional depth, and some genuinely creepy moments, really draws you in. The characters are well-written, and you quickly get attached to their personal journeys. The music complements the atmosphere perfectly, setting the tone for each scene, whether it's eerie or 'heartfelt'. Truly a must play indie gem!

This game is real masterpiece. Story and soundtrack matched perfect.

This is such a cool game. I really like the story, it is so cute and twisted, I was really invested. The game was entertaining, the puzzles were interesting and the mini games fun.
This game is just a masterpiece! The kind of game I really enjoy playing and will aleays recommend

I love this game. The story line is a bit twisted so it can be unsettling for younger audience as well as any folks who are more empathetic. However, the plot flows nicely, there's a verity of achievements to receive, and overall the game just has many lovable characters. If you're interested in watching game play I adored Gloom Games playthrough over on YouTube. Every time I've played this game I've discovered new secrets or learned new information about characters. Like I said I adore this game and I can only hope for more in the future.

Its fun and interesting and the story line behind the episodes leave you with your jaw on the floor and excited for the next episode!!

This game is really fun and addicting I recommend it to others because of the storyline and the game itself

I love this game so much. It's narrative and creative gameplay can really stirs up feelings and makes the player immerses in. The characters are fully-fledged. The sound and graphics are perfect and impressive. Definitely worth for play.

Its a very cool game that i def recommend the only thing im bumbed about is that episode one was a little short

100% review here, I'll be talking about a couple different things here, all opinions provided are just that: opinions, and might not encompass all of how other people may feel while playing this game.

Personal review of the game/why I do or don't recommend it:
Sally face is a personal favorite of mine. I hold it very near and dear to me especially as the first game I ever got all the achievements for on Steam. It's a charming little experience that will keep you guessing and has twists that often times will shock you or even take your breath away. I definitely recommend everyone to at least try playing through it once, even if not to achievement hunt it.

Replayability:
Sally face is one of those multiple chapter story driven games, there aren't a whole lot of fun repeatable gimmicks that will keep you coming back or take up a lot of your time, but a solid achievement run can net you at least an hour per dollar spent. If you're looking for 2-3 playthroughs, perhaps you want to run blind and then run again following a completionist guide, that sounds perfectly fine as long as this genre of game is for you! Of course with any game there will always be die hard fans who can play it over and over but I definitely wouldn't recommend buying it if you're looking for a good long term time waster.

Achievement Hunting:
It's short and sweet! It will definitely be a time consuming task but not one that encompasses your every day for some time. I will say that the available guides for completing Sally Face aren't as thorough as they could be (by no fault of the developers or the game itself) and it's worth cross referencing multiple guides for the more extensive ones which will take up a lot of the playthrough (such as an achievement for hearing all dialogue from one of the characters).

Visuals:
In my honest opinion, the art style is certainly something else to look at. It's got that sort of disturbing vibe that absolutely accompanies an indie horror game and completely fits the setting, I just wouldn't go changing my profile picture as a tribute to the game's stunning visuals.

Lore:
Admittedly for me, as someone who is sort of spacey and struggles to follow narratives that aren't handed directly to me, I was left a little confused by the lore. I think for the normal person understanding the lore and getting very invested into it is worthwhile and very feasible, it just wasn't my strong suit in this case. It is how ever very well written and deeper than surface level :)

Overall I loved 100%ing this game and wholeheartedly wish I could experience it for the first time again.

this game is insane. the world that is built and the way things escalate is incredible and i cannot stress enough how glad i was to experience it all.
as far as gameplay goes, things start off pretty simply in episode 1 but by the time you reach the later chapters, you're going to be clicking on everything you can find to try and achieve 100%. that might be a negative for some, it can be really annoying at times (and i'll admit to looking up some things that i missed the first time round) but i felt it fit the themes a lot and is kinda the core of the game in a way. the only sort-of negative part i will say is how some of the achievements require you to not fail/die during the mini-games on episode 4 and 5, and you need 100% to get the actual ending of the game; the mini-games are by no means impossible (the only mini-game i messed up on was clumpy in episode 3 and turns out, there's a trick to that which makes it insanely easy) but they're the type where standing in the wrong spot, having a slightly delayed reaction, or just not knowing what to exactly do can screw up that perfect run, which makes it pretty stressful - this game does NOT need more negative emotions, there's plenty of that in the story (joke)!
there were a couple of points where my game did slightly glitch out, in one instance causing me to have to restart the entire episode but that wasn't too much of an issue and more a temporary inconvenience.

if you're looking to play this game, i would definitely recommend reading everything and paying attention to all the collectibles, the mini-games, and all the other sub-stories because they lend so much to this amazing story but could otherwise be overlooked.

as much as i wouldn't want to discourage anyone from playing this though, there are quite a few explicit and hard-to-watch moments ( [self-harm, suicide, being centred around the occult, and both unrealistic and brutally realistic body horror] ) that i could imagine might make some feel uneasy or upset, and all the moments that were a bit too much for me occurred during unskippable cutscenes - i don't fault their inclusion whatsoever because it fits entirely into the story but i also think it's understandable that someone might not want to play this game because of them. however, the game does not glorify any of the above themes in any way and makes a heavy point on appreciating life and the people around you (which i thought was quite beautifully portrayed).

i want sally face's guitar so bad.

Honestly? It's a good game, the art feels self-taught but in a good way. You feel the soul behind those little doodles around the characters' silhouettes. I absolutely loved the first 3 episodes, mainly because the setting itself felt isolated. A block of flats standing silently in the woods so you can almost see how it collapses in a few dozens of years, forgotten, with its guts covered in graffiti by youngsters from the nearby city. I liked that and felt a little bored when the game took a more mystical turn. In other words, horror won over psychological thriller. Still, I consider it mostly my problem, everybody else might have a great time and to them, I certainly recommend trying this game.

Puzzles that are slightly challenging but not severely hard throughout the game. Nice game design and storyline + amazing visuals. Amazing music as well!

que bom que eu guardei esse pra jogar em live porque foi muito divertido (e triste em alguns momentos). amei! e a arte dele é única e linda! ✨️🫶🏻 cabelo azul e introvertido engual eu

played this game a little after it came out, one of the bests games i have ever played and is in my top three!! the story is amazing and the secrets add even more. I dint normally achievement hunt in games but sally face was the first game i ever felt the need to complete fully. I have played through it so many times and even now i still play through it, the story is always perfect and is so intriguing even when i know how it kinda ends. I'm so excited for Sally Face 2, though i know it will be awhile i already know the story line and art will be amazing. This is one of the first games I would recommend someone, you get attached to characters and connect with a lot of them in many ways. this game will always hold a place in my heart. <3

I grew up on this game. I used to have it pirated but decided to buy it here so I can not only replay it, but also support the creators. You can really see how much fun they had especially with the last chapter, and how much love was put into this game. For these times the story isnt groundbreaking, but gods will the soundtrack stay with me forever :).

It is such a fun game - the story is so easy to get stuck in. Highly recommend this game, though do check trigger warnings as it does get very dark :)

really good storyline and was genuinely hard to predict what was going to happen. a lot of games fall into the easy to guess what happens next category but the plot twists on this were excellent. 10/10