Sips and Sonnets

Sip and Sonnets was such a cute and cozy little game. From the moment I started playing, I loved the relaxing atmosphere and charming art style. It felt like the perfect game to unwind with while still giving me fun little puzzles to solve. I'll admit, figuring out the measurements in the evening had me completely stumped at first! Once it clicked, though, it was incredibly satisfying, and I appreciated how the game encouraged me to think a little differently. One of my favorite parts was meeting all of the different personalities along the way. Every character added something special to the experience, making the world feel warm and inviting. If you're looking for a cozy game with charming characters, clever puzzles, and a relaxing atmosphere, I highly recommend Sip and Sonnets. It was a delightful experience from start to finish.

I don’t want to say too much about why this game was meaningful for me to play, as it risks heavy spoilers. But I highly encourage anyone who enjoys slice-of-life visual novels to experience this story. Excited to complete more playthroughs to unlock all the Author’s notes.

If there's 3 things that best describe what I like, it's tea, poetry, and a good cry. This game has all of these in abundance so suffice to say I was spoiled! This is a visually gorgeous VN from character design, to the tearoom itself. The mechanics of brewing the tea by hand is such a calming and joyful experience, followed by such depth of relatability in character backstory and memories told in glorious detail. Praise also for the voice acting which truly lifted this game to a whole new level. When they celebrated, I cheered for and with them. When they mourned my heart broke too, and by the end I felt a shift in me that has stayed forever etched on my heart. A flawless and beautiful story that gave me many a pause to have the deep heavy conversations that aren't always easy to have but are important to explore. Cannot recommend this enough, though do bring a tissue and a hot cup of tea with you when you do!