Sally Face is an episodic adventure game centered on a boy named Sal Fisher, who moves into a small apartment complex with his father. Sal wears a prosthetic face, which becomes a defining visual detail throughout the story. The game follows his interactions with neighbors, his growing friendship with other residents, and the strange events unfolding inside the building. As the story progresses, Sal uncovers connections between seemingly unrelated incidents, forming a larger mystery that runs through all episodes.
The narrative is divided into chapters, each focusing on a particular phase of Sal’s life. Players explore various locations, talk to characters, and examine objects to gather information. Many scenes highlight Sal’s conversations with his friends, who help him investigate unusual occurrences in the complex. Their relationships shape the tone of the story, as each character has personal concerns and perspectives that influence how they respond to Sal’s discoveries. Interactions often reveal important clues that move the plot forward.
During gameplay, the player performs several tasks that support the investigation. These tasks may include:
Sally Face uses its setting to explore themes of identity, trust, and perception. The apartment building contains secrets that gradually surface as Sal grows older, revealing how personal histories and past events shape the present. The game frequently shifts between everyday life and surreal imagery, presenting scenes that reflect Sal’s internal thoughts or memories. These transitions emphasize uncertainty and require the player to interpret events from multiple viewpoints. As more details emerge, earlier moments gain new meaning within the overall timeline.
Each episode builds on the previous one, expanding the mystery and revealing more about Sal’s background. The player’s choices do not drastically alter the plot, but they influence dialogue, optional discoveries, and the order in which information becomes available. The final episodes bring together clues scattered throughout the story, allowing the player to understand the full sequence of events. After finishing the game, some players return to earlier chapters to uncover missed interactions or optional secrets. This structure gives Sally Face replay value while keeping the central narrative consistent.