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VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action

Cyberpunk visual novel where mixed drinks shape patrons' stories

Sukeban Games · Published by Ysbryd Games, PLAYISM · Released Jun 21, 2016

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Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
97% of 39K
Recent reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
97% of 122 in 30 days
Playing now
39
peak 24h 43
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update
8 years ago
Dec 25, 2017

Metacritic: 77/100 (critic reviews)

What is VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action?

A cyberpunk visual novel set in Glitch City, where corporations control daily life. As a bartender in a small downtown bar, you listen to patrons and prepare their drinks; what you serve shapes the branching story instead of dialogue choices.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy slow, character-driven stories in cyberpunk settings
  • +you like shaping a story through the drinks you serve
  • +you appreciate pixel art and a relaxed soundtrack

Not for you if...

  • you want action or more hands-on gameplay
  • you dislike frequent sexual dialogue in character conversations

What players say

97% of 38,743 reviews are positive · 97% of 122 in the last 30 days

Players praise the bar's atmosphere, soundtrack, pixel art, and character-focused story. Others criticize the writing as shallow or overly sexual and say there is little to do beyond reading and mixing drinks.

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VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action

VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS
Windows 7/8/10
Processor
1.6 Ghz
Graphics
256mb
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
250 MB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows 7/8/10
Processor
2 Ghz
Graphics
1gb
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
250 MB available space

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Achievements
34
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Playable

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese.

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