Item: Sally Face
Rating: 95
Author: Dinsun

Dinsun Review

Sally Face brings its distinct, unsettling atmosphere intact to mobile devices. The story carries the game through its weaker, simple point-and-click puzzles. If you appreciate retro horror themes and narrative-driven mysteries, it's worth a look, though as a pure 'game', mechanics are minimal.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Engaging, dark narrative tone
Distinctive handmade art style

Basic point-and-click puzzle mechanics
Pacing stalls in middle episodes

Technical Report

Performance: 2D art assets load instantly; touchscreen interaction is accurate and reliable.

Accessibility:

Subtitles

Audience Fit

Buy if: You like dark story-driven mysteries and indie point-and-click games.

Skip if: You expect fast action, deep combat, or cheerful themes.

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Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative and critical gamer
Hardware: iPhone 14 Pro
Playtime: 10 hours
Status: All Episodes Completed

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

6757541297

$9.99 🏆18+★4.9 105 reviews

Author : Portable Moose LLC

Pubish Date : Sun Aug 16 2026

Last Update Date : Thu Aug 27 2026

Support Languages : English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese

Genres :

Version 1.5.54Thu Aug 27 2026

version 1.5.54
- Minor translation corrections
- Potential fix for in EP3 when playing as Larry he gets stuck in a talking animation
- [Mobile] Input is now cleared when application is exited to help prevent input bleeding
- [Mobile] Fixed not being able to close the CLUMPY minigame after completing it on a touchscreen device
version 1.5.53
- Fixed translation image issue in Episode 4
- Fixed SGB UI so that the popup properly displays only when it can be used
- Fixed issue with NPC pathfinding which could occasionally cause bugs or softlocks on certain platforms when running at lower framerates
- Potential fix for Episode 4 issue where Sal would switch to the incorrect sprite during the guitar battle
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
A DARK MYSTERY IS UNFOLDING
Delve into an unsettling adventure following a boy with a prosthetic face, as he uses his handheld video game system to speak with the dead and learn their stories. After a string of mysterious murders, Sal and his three friends discover something truly sinister casting shadows over their small town.
FEATURES
* Speak with ghosts using the Gear Boy
* Inspired by 1990s cartoons and personal nightmares
* Handcrafted by a solo dev (including art, design and music)
* Challenging optional puzzles reveal new narrative threads
* Bizarre characters, ponies, headbanging and more

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 with 105 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 18+

Delve into an unsettling adventure following Sal, a boy with a prosthetic face, as he uses his handheld video game system to speak with the dead and learn their stories. After a string of mysterious murders, Sal and his friends discover something truly sinister casting shadows over their small town. Handcrafted by solo developer Steve Gabry (Portable Moose), Sally Face offers a unforgettable dark story.

Features

Deep, emotionally compelling story handcrafted by solo developer Portable Moose

Unique Gear Boy mechanic used to speak with spirits

Distinct artistic design inspired by 1990s animation and nightmare imagery

Optional narrative puzzles providing extra lore depth

Full episodic horror storyline optimized for touch controls

Tips

Exploring Addison Apartments

Investigate crime scenes and room suites across Addison Apartments. Talk with eccentric neighbors to gather clues about strange phenomena and local murders.

Using the Gear Boy for Ghost Signals

Equip the modified Gear Boy console to detect paranormal frequencies. Play retro mini-games on the device to communicate with spirits and unlock forgotten memories.