Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly takes what I enjoyed about the first game and improved upon it just slightly while retaining the immaculate vibes.
The gameplay remains the same as last time, serving drinks based on their specific requests and every so often some latte art. The game adds more beverages to the table with new ingredients such as Blue Pea and Hibiscus, which I guess explains the title. I love experimenting with the new beverages I can create, and it makes me want to try more coffee flavors in real life.
By far the biggest improvement comes with its story. The game lasts 15 in-game days compared to 8 in the first one, and thanks to its extended length, it gives more time and energy to focus on fleshing out the characters, new and returning faces, and having conversations about their own motivations and struggles. It includes a banshee who has aspirations of becoming a singer but was affected by social media due to the social prejudice of her race, a social media influencer who wants to do right by people while trying to break through and be someone different in an algorithmic world filled with views and likeability, a couple who wants their marriage to be something special but can't decide on what can be suitable for each other, or an average person who wants to live his best life, attempting to find love while also trying to escape his past. These are just a few examples, but each and one of these characters have something people can resonate with, even more so with its predecessor. Not saying the first game's story is bad, I just think the sequel makes a much stronger connection with its characters.
You can't have immaculate vibes without some chill music to set the ambience, and Andrew Jeremy killed it once again. I'm gonna enjoy listening through all of this on Spotify I can tell.
Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly is a great sequel to one of the most coziest visual novels you can find on all modern platforms. With its new features and refined story, combined with its chill atmosphere, this is the perfect game for those who want to sit back, relax, and enjoy the game with a coffee in hand.
Rest In Peace, Mohammed Fahmi
The gameplay remains the same as last time, serving drinks based on their specific requests and every so often some latte art. The game adds more beverages to the table with new ingredients such as Blue Pea and Hibiscus, which I guess explains the title. I love experimenting with the new beverages I can create, and it makes me want to try more coffee flavors in real life.
By far the biggest improvement comes with its story. The game lasts 15 in-game days compared to 8 in the first one, and thanks to its extended length, it gives more time and energy to focus on fleshing out the characters, new and returning faces, and having conversations about their own motivations and struggles. It includes a banshee who has aspirations of becoming a singer but was affected by social media due to the social prejudice of her race, a social media influencer who wants to do right by people while trying to break through and be someone different in an algorithmic world filled with views and likeability, a couple who wants their marriage to be something special but can't decide on what can be suitable for each other, or an average person who wants to live his best life, attempting to find love while also trying to escape his past. These are just a few examples, but each and one of these characters have something people can resonate with, even more so with its predecessor. Not saying the first game's story is bad, I just think the sequel makes a much stronger connection with its characters.
You can't have immaculate vibes without some chill music to set the ambience, and Andrew Jeremy killed it once again. I'm gonna enjoy listening through all of this on Spotify I can tell.
Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly is a great sequel to one of the most coziest visual novels you can find on all modern platforms. With its new features and refined story, combined with its chill atmosphere, this is the perfect game for those who want to sit back, relax, and enjoy the game with a coffee in hand.
Rest In Peace, Mohammed Fahmi