Platforms
- PCJul 22, 20208.2playscore8.020 Critics8.91.05K Players
- PlayStation 4Dec 31, 2024NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- Nintendo SwitchAug 11, 2021NAplayscore7.411 CriticsNA0 Players
- iOSJul 16, 20207.5playscore8.13 Critics6.5259 Players
34 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Necrobarista is one of the best visual novels out there, and is a must-read for anyone that is a fan of the genre. With excellent presentation, characters that you’ll grow attached to, and fantastic writing, there is a lot to love here, despite the flaws that are present in the Switch version. The port is playable if you can stomach the game crashing on you several times, and there is just enough to love here to get you to keep coming back despite the frustrating bugs. Thankfully, there is an alternative way to enjoy the story.
SebastiaanRaats · Sep 06, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Despite those technical issues (and the disappointing lack of accessibility options) this is still a visual novel worth experiencing for fans of the genre, or those drawn in by its blend of coffee shop setting and paranormal quirkiness. This Switch port, however, doesn't necessarily show it in the best light.
Thomas Whitehead · Sep 04, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Necrobarista: Final Pour is a compelling and, I don’t use this lightly, thought-provoking tale about dealing with what comes after, told in a unique way with a cast of incredibly relatable characters. It’s like hanging out with a group of friends at a coffee shop and considering the state of things as this review is being written.
Pyre Kavanagh · Aug 30, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - The narrative dawdles around and fails to achieve much, and it doesn't run that well on the Switch either. The appeal here is in its visuals and soundtrack; otherwise, Necrobarista- Final Pour simply wasn't a captivating visual novel.
Austin Suther · Aug 26, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Necrobarista is still a great story, but has a lot of issues a rerelease should have fixed by now. Everything from typos to not paying workers, this isn’t the ideal version of the game by any means when you add the terrible performance on top.
David Flynn · Aug 20, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Necrobarista: Final Pour provides a moving story about death, life, and how to move on. The short first-person chunks between chapters could be better, and I wish the Switch version were more stable, but the story is the reason to buy this one, and it’s excellent. With charming characters and a great sense of style, Necrobarista is worth your time whether you’re living or in the process of moving on.
Andrew Thornton · Aug 18, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - It’s interesting that they allowed for such an intricate engine to be manipulated but option highlighting isn’t always clear and unless you have a deeper understanding of game development a lot of the intricacy is lost. Perhaps a small tutorial or some better selection indicator could have improved the experience. Overall I was able to be semi-successful despite feeling like I was fighting the tools themselves to wrestle them into doing what I wanted.
Alex Orona · Aug 17, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Necrobarista tells a meaningful story about relationships and the memories we create with the people around us. It’s heartwarming, poignant, and pulls at the heart strings in all the right ways. It has some minor issues, but they aren’t what stuck with me. Instead, I’m still thinking about the wisdom this game imparts.
Kimberley Wallace · Aug 24, 2020 Reviewed on PC - Necrobarista is a creative game with an enticing story, but there are a lot of things I wanted to see that felt just barely outside its grasp. Even with its faults, Necrobarista is worthy of a playthrough. You will find that the journey through this gorgeously shot cafe, its accompanying musical score, and the eclectic group of patrons and employees will be more than enough to leave you a satisfied customer of The Terminal.
Adam Nix · Aug 17, 2020 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Ultimately, Necrobarista reminded me of another Roger Ebert essay about his thoughts on life and death. In it he wrote, “What I am grateful for is the gift of intelligence, and for life, love, wonder, and laughter.” Necrobarista brings all of these things, with incredible style and panache. Like a good movie, I felt a little different after I played it, and to me, that makes it worthy of being called art…whatever that means.
Zach Wilkerson · Aug 09, 2020 Reviewed on iOSRead full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Necrobarista is a visual novel game that takes place in a unique coffee shop where both living and dead come to drink. The place is located near the center of the city of Melbourne. In Necrobarista we will meet many interesting characters coming from all kinds of social groups: baristas, hipsters, even sinister gangsters and necromancers. The players have to uncover the secrets of this world by themselves.
Developer: Route 59