Baker Business 3

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Baker Business 3 is a single player casual management game. It was developed by Living Code Labs and was released on December 14, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

"Baker Business 3" is a free baking simulation game where you run your own bakery, purchasing ingredients, baking a variety of recipes, and serving customers to level up. Choose what recipes to unlock, from cake, cookies, muffins, doughnuts, cupcakes, bread, coffee, soda pop, parfaits, juice, and more, creating a personalized bakery experience. Upgrades and new recipes await as you progress, allowing for a unique and enjoyable culinary journey.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,716 reviews

graphics180 positive mentions

monetization264 negative mentions

The game has beautiful graphics and a charming aesthetic.
It's a relaxing and enjoyable experience, perfect for passing the time.
The option to watch ads to speed up baking is appreciated and not intrusive.

The game often freezes or crashes, especially when switching between the kitchen and bakery.
Ovens break frequently and are expensive to repair, making it hard to maintain profits.
The game requires an internet connection to load, which is frustrating for offline play.

monetization
297 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game primarily revolves around optional ads that players can watch to speed up baking times, which many users appreciate as it avoids intrusive advertising. While some players express frustration over the necessity of watching ads even after purchasing the premium version, the overall sentiment is that the ads are manageable and not overly disruptive. However, there are calls for improvements, such as offering in-game currency for watching ads and addressing issues with ad availability.
- “I love that there are no ads in the middle of serving customers and only when we want to speed up the baking.”
- “Great game, genuinely like owning a bakery, from keeping pantry levels up to dealing with rush hour, new recipes to unlock, no advertisements unless you want to speed up your cooking (optional) overall great game, really enjoy it.”
- “Awesome game, this game contains no ads except if you wanna speed the baking process, wanna upgrade to premium but kinda pricey , I really enjoy playing this game, overall it's a great experience.”
- “The game itself is fun, but the problem is you need to watch ads every single time to be able to bake and sell a lot of bread, it's kind of irritating because the baking time is so long and the only way to faster that is to watch ads.”
- “I bought premium because it adds more customization and supports the amazing makers of this game! But I still have to watch ads to speed up the ovens.”
- “It's always so sad to see good games being such cash grabs.”
graphics
271 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cuteness and aesthetic appeal, with many users highlighting the delightful art style and attention to detail in the food visuals. Players appreciate the simplicity and charm of the graphics, which contribute to a relaxing gameplay experience. However, some users noted occasional performance issues, such as freezing or slow frame rates, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “The graphics are delightful and the focus is on the food; there are no customer graphics, but that's why it's so great... it's not full of extra fluff.”
- “The graphics are so cute, and the baked goods look so sweet!”
- “Absolutely beautiful game with wonderful graphics.”
- “The upper graphics hide the 'choose this' on the cakes.”
- “I tried to change the game graphic quality but it always says I'm not connected to the internet even though I am.”
- “After changing graphic to high, I restart my phone and now the game won't open!!!”
gameplay
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its cute graphics and intuitive mechanics, making it accessible and enjoyable for players. However, many users note that the pacing is slow, with some mechanics feeling repetitive or lacking depth, leading to moments of boredom. Suggestions for improvement include adding more gameplay variety, allowing for offline sales, and reducing waiting times for actions.
- “The gameplay is straightforward, the graphics are great and adorable, and the food looks yummy.”
- “The gameplay is simple and relaxing, and the hand-drawn 2D artwork throughout is delightful.”
- “A charming design and fun gameplay makes this an extremely enjoyable game and I would definitely recommend!”
- “Overall, gameplay became a little dull and I found myself losing interest.”
- “The downside is that most of my gameplay is just waiting for ads to speed up baking.”
- “But the gameplay itself is pretty boring and not even challenging.”
music
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The music in the game is generally praised for being relaxing, cute, and well-suited to the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience without becoming annoying. However, some players noted that the soundtrack can be repetitive, and there are requests for more variety or options to adjust or turn off the music. Overall, the combination of pleasant music and appealing graphics contributes to a soothing gameplay experience.
- “The music is great and doesn't get annoying.”
- “The music is so relaxing and happy, the graphics are well made, and this is the only app I can hyper-fixate on and spend hours without realizing.”
- “Great graphics and soothing music.”
- “I just feel the choice of music doesn't mix with the style of the game.”
- “The only critique I have is that there is only one song that plays on loop while you work in the bakery.”
- “One suggestion I have is to have another soundtrack when it's rush time just to make the mood more exciting.”
stability
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes and glitches that disrupt gameplay, particularly during critical moments like rush hours. While some players note the absence of glitches in certain areas, the overall experience is marred by the need to restart the app regularly due to these issues. Additionally, the lack of recent updates raises doubts about potential fixes for these stability problems.
- “I see no glitches or issues in the game so far.”
- “No glitches at all.”
- “Easy gameplay, great graphics, no glitches.”
- “Great game with amazing graphics...however...every few minutes or so the game freezes.”
- “I love playing the game, but I've noticed that if you play for a while the app freezes and you have to reload—often during rush hours.”
- “Approximately every 10 minutes into the game it freezes, leaving me no choice but to close it and restart again.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with many players expressing a desire for missions, tasks, or a narrative to enhance gameplay. While some appreciate the game's relaxing nature without a story, others feel that adding a storyline or themed missions could improve engagement and enjoyment. Overall, the consensus suggests that incorporating a more structured narrative could elevate the gaming experience.
- “It feels so smooth and almost like I'm reading a children's book story with watercolor art.”
- “Maybe you can add more decoration, some holiday themes, daily goals, maybe even a story to it!”
- “You could create some stories and missions.”
- “I very much enjoy passing my time playing this while listening to a podcast or show as it doesn't have a story I need to follow.”
- “For me, the only downside was the lack of story and that it is an active idle game.”
- “Can you add some storyline and animation of some people that are selling and buying?”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to repetitive multi-step processes, particularly in selling goods and filling orders, which are hindered by unnecessary animations. While some enjoy the gameplay, many suggest improvements to reduce monotony, such as streamlining ingredient purchases and breaking gameplay into shorter segments to enhance engagement. Overall, the game is enjoyable but can become grindy over time.
- “However, the game becomes tedious in the process of selling goods - a multi-step and repetitive process.”
- “But I didn't enjoy the unnecessary animations (e.g. I tap on an order, it asks me to accept, points to the bread, then the bread pops up on screen, and now I have to tap complete order, and so on... it's a bit tedious).”
- “When we bake, can we please have a 'buy all missing ingredients' option? It's tedious and slow doing one ingredient at a time.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with players describing it as heartwarming, cute, and wholesome. Many express a strong emotional attachment to the game and its characters, highlighting its refreshing and delightful gameplay that fosters a sense of joy and connection. Overall, it is praised for its charming graphics and the uplifting experience it provides.
- “It's so heartwarming ❤️❤️❤️ Please do support the developer!”
- “A heartwarming, lovely, and simple gameplay.”
- “I'm a little addicted at this point... I am emotionally attached to this bakery.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report that while the game generally runs smoothly, there are noticeable performance drops during late-game stages, particularly when accessing the recipe book, which affects gameplay. Improved optimization in these areas could enhance the overall experience and increase interest in premium purchases.
- “Everything runs smoothly and pleasantly.”
- “At the late stage of the game, the performance drops when I open the recipe book to cook an item, but it runs smoothly once the book is closed.”
- “Secondly, at the late stage of the game, the performance drops, and when I open the recipe book to cook an item, the game runs a bit slow (which stops once the book is closed).”
- “If this were optimized, I'd totally buy the premium.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by players' amusing observations about the absurdity of real-world currency in a virtual bakery context, as well as the comedic frustration of waiting for baking processes. Overall, users find the game entertaining and appreciate the lightheartedness of the gameplay experience.
- “It's also really funny to see how many comments are posted here about 'having to spend *real* money to buy ingredients' just because there's a dollar sign, as if bakeries use currency to make purchases. Almost like that's how stores work! LMAO! I only wish that the ovens would keep baking even when the app isn't open, but I'm also just impatient. Haha, overall I think it's really fun!”
- “The game is fun, and running back and forth through the bakery is funny.”
- “It's funny; I just didn't know how much the premium costs (by country) yet. You guys are doing very impressive.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for immersing players in a realistic bakery experience, enhanced by enjoyable music and engaging gameplay. While some users express a desire for more customizable elements like furniture and customers, the overall ambiance contributes significantly to the fun and addictiveness of the game.
- “So far, it's lovely. I like the music and atmosphere. I fully plan to try the premium; it's not needed to have full playability either. Well made.”
- “The game atmosphere really makes you feel like you're in an actual bakery.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the replayability of the game to be high, indicating that starting over is an enjoyable experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “I was wrong; I do still have premium, but I do have to start over. That's fine because the replay value is high!”
- “The game offers so many different paths and choices that I find myself wanting to play through it again and again.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of characters and strategies available.”