Strawberry Vinegar

ebi-hime

Rank: #4 / 7
Released: 2016
Studio: ebi-hime
Genre: visual novel

At a glance

Strawberry Vinegar is a visual novel by ebi-hime about Rie, a grumpy nine-year-old with no friends, and Licia, a demon who appears in her kitchen to steal cookies. The story follows the unlikely pair as they may develop a friendship or something more, with the outcome left to the reader. Its roughly 80,000 words offer an estimated four to seven hours of reading, and choices lead to numerous endings, including romance and friendship endings. The food-focused comedy features expressive character sprites with multiple outfits and many images of food. It is a single-player game with Steam Achievements, Trading Cards, and Family Sharing. Listed platforms are Windows, Linux, and macOS; its Steam platform listing names Windows and Linux.

Who it is for

It suits visual novel readers who want a choice-led story about a demon and a young girl, with friendship or romance endings. It is listed for Windows, Linux, and macOS.

What is good

About 80,000 words of story
Choices lead to numerous endings
Friendship and romance endings
Listed for Windows, Linux, and macOS

What to know first

Single-player only
No macOS in the Steam platform listing

Verdict

Strawberry Vinegar pairs a character-focused story with choices, multiple endings, and a strong food theme. Its listed reading time is about four to seven hours.