Thanks for the Soup is the most fun I've had in a horror game in a long time, and that's owing to the broccoli

Thanks for the Soup: A Unique Horror Experience Centered Around Broccoli

Thanks for the Soup is the most fun I've had in a horror game in a long time, and that's owing to the broccoli. This immersive horror sim takes players on an unexpected journey into the world of organic broccoli farming, blending eerie atmospheres with quirky gameplay mechanics. The premise is straightforward: you deliver soup from 5pm to 1am to patrons stuck inside due to a mysterious lockdown or sheer busyness. As you complete more orders, you earn money that can be used to invest in food, fishing, or—most notably—farming. The game’s charm lies in its ability to turn a mundane task into an engaging and slightly surreal experience.

Delivering Soup in a Spooky Town

The town I find myself cycling through is more than slightly unnerving. The occupants are peculiar, the neighborhood grows increasingly dark, and flashes of light or thick white fog descend unpredictably. Occasionally, you experience a heavenly vision, adding to the surreal atmosphere. Yet, despite the spooky setting, the act of delivering soup becomes oddly peaceful. I found myself focusing on my broccoli farm, which had become my main objective. After all, what's the point of delivering soup if you can't grow the ingredients to make it?

Exploring the World with Mushrooms

On my travels through the town, I discovered five different types of mushrooms, each with its own unique effect. As someone dedicated to both science and farming, I decided to experiment by eating them all. The Zuzu mushroom distorted my depth perception, the Tolid Mushroom made me super fast, and the Folor mushroom caused everything to appear wavy. The Ulod and Cranim mushrooms, however, left me with no noticeable effects—perhaps I ate too much of them or their effects are more subtle.

These mushrooms proved to be a big help, especially during the spookier moments of the game. When the fog rolls in and the shadows seem to move on their own, it’s hard to be scared when you're focused on staying on your bike while fighting the mushroom-induced chaos. Still, I haven’t reached the full horror potential of the game, as I’ve yet to enter the kitchen.

The Kitchen: A Forbidden Zone

On my first day as a soup delivery person, I was warned not to enter the kitchen. My manager explained that doing so might disturb the chefs and risk exposing their secret recipe. I've watched enough SpongeBob SquarePants to suspect that they might be using humans as an ingredient, but that’s not my concern. My focus is on farming organic broccoli. After all, if I can grow enough broccoli, what else is there to worry about? The game’s unique blend of horror and farming makes it stand out in a genre often defined by jump scares and tension.