Venba

For such a short game, it was emotionally captivating. Such a beautiful story full of absolutely gorgeous and delicious foods! Shocked to find a recipe book and track list included to revisit. This game is so unbelievably rich. Excited for Game 2!

Heartfelt game about family relationships, immigration, growing up, and more. All told through cooking puzzles with charming art and a concise story.

Simple gameplay, beautiful storytelling. Venba is one of those games that quietly sticks with you after it's over <3

This is an incredibly emotional game that I think someone who's family immigrated can really only understand. I see a lot of myself in the main characters child and it lead me to think on my own culture and how I strayed away from it when moving to the UK as to not be seen as different. It is a beautiful narrative game

Explorez la vie de Venba, une immigrée indienne tentant de construire sa vie au Canada avec son mari et son fils, au travers des plats traditionnels qu'elle concocte. Court jeu narratif très prenant sur le déracinement, les difficultés rencontrées par les communautés immigrantes et le clash des générations, tout en proposant des mini jeux de cuisine plutôt prenant.

Venba is a really beautiful experience from start to finish. The art style is honestly one of the first things that pulled me in — it’s warm, expressive, and feels like every frame has intention behind it. It’s simple, but in a way that makes it even more powerful. The story hit me in a really genuine way. It feels personal, grounded, and human, and I ended up caring a lot more about the characters than I expected going in. It’s not loud or dramatic for the sake of it, it’s just real in a quiet way that slowly builds up. There wasn’t a single thing I disliked about the game. Also kind of funny, but I actually got hungry while playing it — the food looks that good. I even streamed it to a friend of mine who’s from India, and she was genuinely really happy seeing dishes she recognized and grew up with, which made the whole experience feel even more special. It’s a short game, but it leaves a lasting impression. Really glad I played it.

very beautiful game, huge depth in story... felt deeply relating as an immigrant myself. however not exactly recommended if ur searching for a cooking simulator, game is very short and only has a few cooking to do. would be lovely if there is more recipes to make like surely theres more in grandma's cooking book right.

i have heard many tales like this from 2nd gen immigrant children growing up, all the same no matter the country their parents originated from. the struggle to fit in at school, the struggle to keep your language in tact, the struggle to preserve what little of your culture you know of... it is all very treacherous for a child to navigate. i think all 2nd gen will be able to relate to the child to some degree in terms of picking to fit in instead of embracing his culture and learning his native language but will wholly be able to relate to hearing the tales of their parents' lost dreams and struggle to learn the language. that one hit close to home. i loooooved the cooking aspect of the game a lot. it was so much fun! mutton kari dosa looks so damn good. i want to try it. i love simple foods like that since i am such a picky eater (trying not to be!). it makes me want to learn to cook even more... i am getting there step by step. the music, wow, the music! i loved the music during the cooking sections a lot. just another thing to get you in the mood. this is a comforting game to play. i think anyone who wants a good, fulfilling short story should play it. i played it because i knew i would be able to relate to the immigrant family aspect. even if you are not in the position to relate, i think that that is more reason to play the game. this is a story that many people live... and there's plenty to learn from other people's experiences.

A relaxing cooking game with beautiful art and “puzzles” just light enough to stir your brain a bit, the story of Venba is probably relatable to a lot of kids who grew up with immigrant parents, and will surely make you call your mom after and tell her that you love her. As a second-generation immigrant, my parents also gave up everything to give me what they thought was a better life in Canada. The challenges that Kavin faces while growing up, and his desire to stray away from his Tamil identity is a story that I am familiar with. While I actually had the opposite problem growing up (refusing to speak English, my parents wanting to assimilate me into Canadian culture, not giving me a Chinese name on purpose etc), Kavin’s story is one I’ve heard many times from others, in particular with the generation after mine (Gen-Z), and one that I’ve seen in my younger cousins. It’s a bit short, but to all my second-gen Canadians out there, this game is for us. Embrace both your Canadian and foreign identities - that’s what living in Canada is all about.

The art, music, sound design, and gameplay are wonderful. It is a short, fun game that's worth the sale price.