Sally Face

About Sally Face

Portable Moose dropped this point-and-click adventure on December 14, 2016. You play as Sal, a teenager sporting a disturbing prosthetic face who just moved to the quiet town of Nockfell. The game started life as an indie title on PC before expanding to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and Linux. Sal arrives right after a murder occurs in his new apartment building. He is not alone though. His neighbors include spirits and weirdos with their own agendas. This story follows his investigation into the dark secrets hiding beneath the town surface. It is a mature narrative that does not shy away from heavy themes while keeping you grounded in Sal's daily struggle to fit in.

Gameplay

You navigate Sal through various locations by clicking on spots or characters to interact with them. The camera stays fixed at specific angles, forcing you to scan the background for hidden objects. You talk to people to get clues and solve puzzles that often involve finding items in inventory and combining them with tools. A typical session involves walking Sal around his house, school, or local landmarks while piecing together dialogue options that change how characters react. The game relies heavily on environmental storytelling rather than action sequences. You must pay close attention to visual details because missing one small item can block progress. Controls are simple enough for anyone to pick up immediately.

What Players Think

Players on PlayPile and IGDB seem to respect this title deeply. It holds an 81.4 out of 100 rating based on 52 scores. The community vibe leans heavily toward dark and mysterious, with most users describing the mood as somber or tense. Average playtime sits around 12 hours for a standard run. Completion rates are solid, though many players struggle with the final stretch. Only 35 achievements exist in total, and the average unlock rate is just 22.1%. The rarest achievement "Escaping Death" has been unlocked by only 2.80% of users. Review snippets often mention the story's emotional weight and how the puzzles fit the narrative perfectly. Critics agree that the art style matches the tone well.

PlayPile's Take

Sally Face is worth your time if you want a serious story without combat mechanics. The price is reasonable for the amount of content you get. This game targets fans of narrative-driven mysteries who do not mind slow pacing. The achievement system offers a challenge for completionists since most trophies require finding every clue. You will spend more time reading than running around. The ending divides people, but the journey to get there remains engaging. Avoid this if you need constant action or bright colors. Sal's story stays with you long after the credits roll.

Storyline

When Sal moves to Nockfell, there's been a murder in his new apartment building. The building is full of suspicious characters and mournful spirits. Sal makes some new friends and they try to figure out what happened. Soon they begin to unravel an even darker plot and discover that something truly sinister is happening in their small town.