Bakery

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Bakery is a single player casual management game. It was developed by ChaoYe Liu and was released on November 22, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

The initial release was released in 2002. 2017 re-launch in steam ----------------------------------------------------- * The new style of business games, allowing you to experience the thick style of European-style bakery. * Delicate screen + delicate character movements and modeling. * RPG animation comparable to RPG-like exquisite plot.

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47%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

story3 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game offers a cute and charming bakery management simulation with a vintage, nostalgic feel.
It has an engaging story and a relaxing, casual gameplay style reminiscent of classic management sims.
Character skill leveling and employee equipment add a layer of depth to the simulation.

Severe issues with bad English translation cause confusion and hinder understanding of game mechanics and story.
Gameplay is slow, grind-heavy, and often frustrating due to limited player control, poor pathfinding, and lack of useful feedback or data.
The game suffers from numerous bugs, including freezing, stuck characters, unsaved settings, and misleading or incorrect UI elements.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game feature a charming, cute art style with a mix of Japanese and cartoon influences, which appeals to fans of casual and management sims. However, the visuals are somewhat unrefined and prevent the game from fully delivering its potential or being highly recommended. Overall, while the art style draws players in, it falls short of expectations.
- “The cute story and art style draw me in and I adore management sims in general.”
- “I had high hopes for this one based on the concept and the charming Kairosoft-style graphics.”
- “The art style is a mix of Japanese and cartoon.”
- “Bakery is a cute management simulation with a cute if not a little unrefined art style that I really want to love, but there's several things that get in the way of me being able to recommend this game to other people.”
- “I had high hopes for this one based on the concept and the charming Kairosoft-style graphics, but Bakery spoils every part of the formula.”
- “Well, it is not the best in its graphics but at least a game that is very casual, relaxing, and challenge-free.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is largely criticized for being minimal and lacking intuitive navigation, with mechanics that need significant refinement. While currently unbalanced in speed and challenging to manage, there is potential for fun if these issues are addressed. Some users find it reminiscent of similar simulation games, offering a somewhat worthwhile experience despite flaws.
- “The mechanics could also use a good deal of fine tuning, such as the normal and slow speeds being literally so slow they're virtually unplayable, and the extreme speed too fast to keep up with inventory which will either sell or rot.”
- “The mechanics really could be fun if refined.”
- “A bit reminiscent of Kairosoft's Bonbon Cakery, which is what I wanted anyway, but mechanically different enough to make it worthwhile.”
- “The gameplay is nearly nonexistent!”
- “Navigation is not intuitive and there is almost no gameplay.”
- “A bit reminiscent of Kairosoft's Bonbon Cakery, which to be honest is what I wanted anyway, but mechanically different enough to make it worthwhile.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is engaging and charming, enhanced by a cute art style and interesting management sim elements. However, language barriers may limit full appreciation for some players. Overall, the narrative effectively draws players into guiding aspiring bakers through various city districts.
- “From what I can piece together, the story is very engaging. I wish I spoke the original language this game was written in so that I could actually understand it better.”
- “Overall, I want to love this game. The cute story and art style draw me in, and I adore management sims in general.”
- “After picking one of five aspiring bakers to guide, you select a plot in one of the city’s many districts.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes and settings that fail to save. Additionally, poor translation and limited features contribute to a frustrating and buggy experience, especially as a mobile port.
- “This game is a terrible, buggy mobile port.”
- “The game has many problems: bad English translation, sound settings that aren't saved, and game freezes.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is considered challenging, as earning money requires significant effort and time, making the expansion of bakery space a slow and grind-heavy process.
- “Gaining money in the game is very difficult, and it can take a lot of grinding to get the money you need to expand your bakery space.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Optimization in the game involves improving employee performance through skill point allocation and purchasing personal items; however, skill upgrades are very slow, and items come at a prohibitively high cost.