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Smile For Me

Smile For Me

May 31, 2019|United States|Point-and-click, Adventure

8.2 /10

Aww Great!

Hot

3k ratings
Time to beat
Main
3h
Main + extras
4h
Rating sources
Steam · Player score9.6/103k ratingsIGDB · Critic score8.0/101 ratingsIGDB · Player score7.6/1015 ratings
OpenCritic · Critic score7.3/108 ratings
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Why play it

Smile For Me is a 2019 Point-and-click, Adventure, Indie, Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG) game rated 8.2/10 from 3k ratings, with a main story of about 3h, available on Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S.

A heartbroken clown, wayward souls, and juicy mechanical lips. As “The Big Event" draws near, help the troubled residents of the Habitat and de-mask the mysterious Doctor Habit... before it's too late.

Story and worldbuilding

A heartbroken clown, wayward souls, and juicy mechanical lips. As the big event draws near, help the troubled residents of the Habitat and de-mask the mysterious Doctor Habit... before it's too late.

Game highlights
Rating momentum

Aww Great!: 8.2/10 across 3k ratings. Word of mouth is strong — if you like the genre, go for it.

Play style

Leans into Point-and-click, Adventure, Indie, with a main story around 3h. Check if that style and time commitment fit you.

Reviews

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Pure NintendoBill Stiteler · 4 Jul, 2023
7/10

If you're looking for something that's creepy without being violent are gory, the puzzle game Smile for Me is for you. It effectively uses its low-fi graphics and video to create a point-and-click adventure that unnerves you without resorting to jump scares and violence.

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PlayStation UniverseNeil Bolt · 4 May, 2023
8/10

Silly, surreal, unsettling, and quietly effective at delivering its message. Smile For Me's abstract nature can be a barrier, but breaking through it will allow you to experience a very distinct adventure.

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Niche GamerFingal Belmont · 3 May, 2023
6/10

Smile For Me is an amusing but very short adventure game with some clever puzzles. The art style helps it stand out and the out-of-nowhere horror elements are a welcome twist. The queer stuff is out of place and makes the game seem like it’s more aimed at socially conscious manchildren instead of actual children.

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Digital ChumpsNathaniel Stevens · 30 Apr, 2023
8/10

Smile for Me from developer LimboLane is an unsettling adventure that puts you to the test with its puzzles. The point-and-click backbone will keep the difficulty coming, but the reward for your patience and perseverance will be worth the cognitive trouble you endure.

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Try Hard GuidesErik Hodges · 28 Apr, 2023
8/10

Smile For Me is a truly unique experience of a game. It presents players with a dark story hidden behind a surrealist world and absurdist humor. With character met and puzzle completed, you’ll find yourself a little deeper down the rabbit hole in this one-of-a-kind game.

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Nindie SpotlightJustin Nation · 25 Apr, 2023
7.4/10

Starting with what I’d consider a bit of a creepy title, this adventure is certainly different, though probably an acquired taste

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But Why Tho?Katherine Kong · 21 Apr, 2023
6.5/10

While Smile For Me had me grinning for its off-beat visuals and world, ultimately I could only offer a half-quirked smile by the end.

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Hey Poor PlayerHeather Johnson Yu · 21 Apr, 2023
9/10

I’m not sure if I’ve ever played a game like Smile for Me before; I’m equally certain I don’t want to play another one like it ever again. My skin has not stopped crawling since putting down the controller, and I know there are some key moments from Smile for Me that will randomly haunt me for years to come. For a game that isn’t scary, Smile for Me is incredibly creepy in all the right ways; with that being said, it’s somehow still alluring — even welcoming. If you’ve chanced upon a frowny face in the mirror recently and believe a smile will cure what ails you, consider checking into the Habitat — Smile for Me might do the trick (for better or worse)!

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