A Taste of the Past
Sondering Studio · 2022 · Adventure, Interactive Fiction, Visual Novel, Point & Click, Life Sim
PC
Overwhelmingly Positive98% · 1,777
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About A Taste of the Past
"How am I supposed to be whole without you?"
Meet Mei, a shy, Chinese-American high school student dealing with the sudden passing of her mother. After losing all of her mother's recipes, Mei embarks on a train...only to realize her ancestors have boarded as well. She must uncover her mother's recipe for traditional noodles while learning about self-love, grief, and healing.
Experience a story of growth through reliving precious moments with family and cooking. A Taste of the Past is a relatable and touching journey about holding those you love close.
- Complete cute cooking minigames. Gather ingredients from your ancestors to chop vegetables, fry noodles, and wrap soup dumplings.
- Experience a cozy, heartwarming tale. Write poetry, talk about boy troubles, and re-discover why you started painting.
- Stylized hand-drawn art.
- Original voice acting, writing, art, and music
Meet Mei, a shy, Chinese-American high school student dealing with the sudden passing of her mother. After losing all of her mother's recipes, Mei embarks on a train...only to realize her ancestors have boarded as well. She must uncover her mother's recipe for traditional noodles while learning about self-love, grief, and healing.Experience a story of growth through reliving precious moments with family and cooking. A Taste of the Past is a relatable and touching journey about holding those you love close.
- Complete cute cooking minigames. Gather ingredients from your ancestors to chop vegetables, fry noodles, and wrap soup dumplings.- Experience a cozy, heartwarming tale. Write poetry, talk about boy troubles, and re-discover why you started painting.
- Stylized hand-drawn art.
- Original voice acting, writing, art, and music
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
my condolences to everyone who's recently lost a loved one3 found this helpful
So... I lost my grandma recently, and to see how we all struggle with food... Geez, will remember this game for a bit. Big hug to everyone2 found this helpful
A very emotional story told with its simplicity. It's so majestic especially if you could relate to it, even if you are not American-Chinese. Preserving heritages and cultures is that important folks!1 found this helpful
reminds me a lot of michelle zauner's crying in h-mart; perfect for those who experience grief through the food that they prepare with and for their family. just a short and sweet game with a story to tell, backed up by wonderful illustrations1 found this helpful
I think every Asain kid has a childhood memory of making dumplings with their parents or grandparents. This game brought me back to that time. Short and heartwrenching, a really beautiful story about grief, loss, and the bond of food across generations. The art and music create a perfect atmosphere.
The game's graphics are actually peak. It's so cute and soft. I love the overall story, although the dialogue feels too Disney but that's just a nitpick. It's great! I love it, the quality is amazing for a free game. Tying food and grief is a surefire way to pierce the heart.
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