This is ideal, given the puzzles and story both revolve around food.

How is it going?

The first scene shows us Venba feeling unwell, lying down on the sofa, looking tired and dishevelled.

Idli decorated with smiley faces in Venba

There’s a puzzle element to the way you cook.

She learns that she’s pregnant, and shares the news with her husband.

The main story of Venba reminded me of Mira Nair’s movie adaptation of The Namesake.

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Venba accessibility options

Individual sliders for master audio, music and sfx.

Can turn off controller vibration and camera bob.

Hints can assist you during gameplay if stuck.

A cherished recipe book lying on a counter in Venba

The art style of Venba is wonderful.

Each frame looks like a crude but intentional painting.

I wanted to take a screenshot every few seconds, similar to my experience withHi-Fi Rushearlier this year.

Venba combs her hair in the mirror looking content in Venba

The day prior to playing Venba, my sister and I made biryani together.

But after this experience, I wanted to do it all over again.

Venba, looking unwell, tells herself to get some cooking done quickly in Venba

A conversation between Venba and her husband in Venba. He apologises and asks if he woke her, as she lies on the sofa