Factsheet
Developer:
Sukeban Games
Based in Venezuela
Release date:
June 21st 2016
Platforms:
Steam (PC/Linux)
PlayStation 4 and 5
Nintendo Switch
Website:
http://waifubartending.com
Regular Price:
| USD | $14.99 |
| EUR | €14.99 |
| JPY | ¥1500 |
Description
VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life. In this world, corporations reign supreme, all human life is infected with nanomachines designed to oppress them, and the terrifying White Knights ensure that everyone obeys the laws. But, this is not about those people. You are a bartender at VA-11 HALL-A, affectionately nicknamed "Valhalla." Although it is just a small bar downtown, it attracts the most fascinating people this side of dystopia. Keep your clients lubricated and you will be made privy to the most interesting stories.
History
The OriginOriginally made for the Cyberpunk Jam in 2014, we decided to move onto a full version after someone donated like five bucks. You could say we tasted blood there
The OriginOriginally made for the Cyberpunk Jam in 2014, we decided to move onto a full version after someone donated like five bucks. You could say we tasted blood there
Features
- Learn about daily life in the cyberpunk dystopia of Glitch City.
- A branching storyline where your decisions do not depend on traditional choices, but through the drinks you prepare.
- Visuals inspired by old Japanese adventure games for the PC-98, with a modern touch for an otherworldly experience.
- Get to know your clients, their tastes, and prepare the drink that will change their lives.
Videos
Trailer YouTube
Trailer (Switch) YouTube
Images
Logo & Icon
Awards & Recognition
- "Jury Selection" 23rd Japan Media Arts Festival, 2020
- "Famitsu Indie Game Prize" Tokyo Game Show 2017
Selected Articles
- "“VA-11 Hall-A is a funny, thought-provoking, and sometimes tragic work of art, with truly original gameplay and a beautiful aesthetic unlike anything else on the market.”"
- Bella Lara Blondeau, CG Magazine - "“VA-11 HALL-A is a damn fine video game, and that’s the bottom line.”"
- Mike Cosimano, Destructoid - "“VA-11 Hall-A is a stunning adventure that manages to deliver one of gaming's greatest stories.”"
- Perry Ruhland, TechRaptor
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Additional Links
Original Soundtrack
Available from https:.
Release Blog Post
The blog-post through which this game was released is available at https:.
About Sukeban Games
Boilerplate
Hello! We are small a group of friends making cool games.
Originally from Venezuela; Now spread across the world between Japan, Argentina, Colombia and who knows what else in the future.
Our work focuses on the intricacies of being alive, explore worlds and the societies therein, or whatever we feel at the moment.
The name sort of means “delinquent boss girl”, and comes from 70’s japanese delinquent lingo and exploitation films from the era. It represents an attitude that aims to always be challenging, and a testament to an undying love for the pop culture that shaped our creative lives.
More information
More information on Sukeban Games, our logo & relevant media are available here.
VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action Credits
Christopher "kiririririri" Ortiz
General Direction, Art
Fernando "ironiclark" Damas
Game design, writing, programming
Michael "Garoad" Kelly
Music, Freelancer
presskit() by Rami Ismail (Vlambeer) - also thanks to these fine folks