Stephen's Sausage Roll (2016)

"A simple 3d puzzle game."

Puzzle Indie Open world cooking difficult overworld digital distribution single-player only steam cloud mind controlLinux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac

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DestructoidPatrick HancockApr 201610/10
Stephen's Sausage Roll is a rare, beautiful thing. It's a game where every aspect of it is designed with such incredible care and efficiency that it actually comes together as one cohesive whole. I've been intentionally vague on specifics in order to preserve the sense of exploration and excitement that comes with discovering something brand new for when you play it yourself. Please don't dismiss it because of the price or the fact that you think it looks ugly, because you'd be missing out on one of the greatest games I have ever played.
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GuardianJordan Erica WebberApr 20165/5 stars
Its concept may seem silly at first, but the latest title from prodigious indie developer Stephen Lavelle is one of the most difficult puzzle games ever made
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Hardcore GamerKyle LeClairApr 20164.5/5
Stephen Lavelle deserves a pat on the back. Creating a quality puzzle game with a concept as quirky as this is one thing, but going above and beyond to put so much care into crafting such a near-immaculate set of puzzles equally brutal yet forgiving is full-on applause-worthy. To put it simply, Stephen’s Sausage Roll might be some of the meatiest and most delicious food for the mind you’ll taste all year.
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Game InformerBen ReevesMay 20168/10
Stephen's Sausage Roll isn’t flashy, but those who love cracking tough puzzles should rise to this challenge
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Slant MagazineAaron RiccioApr 20164/5 stars
The game is almost literally built for those who, as kids, couldn't help playing with their food.
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About the game

Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Developer: increpare
Publisher: increpare
Released: April 18, 2016
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric

IGDB rating 8.5/10 from 26 ratings.

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