Barista Life

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Barista Life is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Zynga and was released on September 25, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Barista Life" is a coffee shop simulation game where players learn to use a coffee maker and create the best cappuccinos in town. The game allows players to upgrade their shop, unlock various beverages and side dishes, and experience the fast-paced world of restaurant work. The goal is to satisfy customers and make delicious coffee while improving skills and expanding the menu offerings.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 4,042 reviews

humor23 positive mentions

monetization539 negative mentions

The game is fun and helps pass the time.
Creative elements like drawing on coffee cups add a unique touch.
The gameplay is enjoyable and can be quite addictive.

There are too many ads, disrupting the gameplay experience.
The game frequently crashes or freezes, making it unplayable at times.
The controls for writing on cups are difficult, leading to frustration.

monetization
570 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads. Many users report being interrupted by ads after nearly every action, significantly detracting from the gameplay experience. While some players suggest turning off Wi-Fi or using airplane mode to avoid ads, the consensus is that the frequency and intrusiveness of ads make the game feel more like a platform for advertising rather than an enjoyable gaming experience.
- “I can play it offline so there are no ads.”
- “The best game I've ever seen there are no ads (only if you're offline).. so good quality and graphics!”
- “This game is amazing, no ads.”
- “This is not a game, it's an app for showing you ads.”
- “Unbelievable amount of ads, it's practically not a game at all.”
- “I get that the developer needs to make money, but when you spend five times as much time watching ads as playing the game, it really ruins the whole game.”
graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
43%
31%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the art style as weird and the overall quality as low to average, citing issues like design glitches and poor NPC appearances. While some players appreciate the gameplay and find the graphics enjoyable, the consensus leans towards a need for significant improvement in visual quality. Overall, the graphics are seen as a major drawback that detracts from the gaming experience.
- “The graphics are amazing and I love doing the orders and I have fun and enjoy playing it!”
- “The best game I've ever seen there are no ads (only if you're offline).. so good quality and graphics!”
- “I love this game and the graphic design; it's really good work.”
- “The graphics of the game are also very low-average, which I didn't used to care about.”
- “The game has very little substance, and the graphics are sloppy to say the least.”
- “Terrible graphics; I am sorry, but this game sucks.”
stability
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, glitches, and crashes, particularly during gameplay and ad transitions. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these issues, many express frustration over the persistent bugs that disrupt their experience. Overall, the game's stability is described as extremely buggy, leading to a mixed reception.
- “This game is amazing! I love it; please download it. It's a great simulation with no glitches for me!”
- “This should be 10 stars! No ads, no lags, no glitches!”
- “I wouldn't like to give it more stars; however, it's extremely buggy.”
- “The ads pop up during making the coffee, which slows down the game and even freezes it sometimes.”
- “Every time I try to play this game, it freezes and then shuts down.”
humor
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it hilarious and entertaining, often describing it as a great way to pass the time. Many reviews highlight specific funny moments and interactions, contributing to an overall lighthearted and enjoyable experience. Overall, the game's comedic elements are a significant draw for players, making it a fun and engaging choice.
- “This game is so entertaining! I love it so much; it's so cool and funny. I recommend everyone who hasn't tried it to give it a shot!”
- “I really like this game; it's cool and funny when I make mistakes on purpose .”
- “This is so true! I work for Starbucks, and we do this as a joke. It's so funny! When customers leave, we just laugh our heads off .”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
64%
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Overall, players express a strong desire for the inclusion of music and sound effects in the game, noting that the absence of audio detracts from the experience. Many suggest adding soft, traditional music to enhance the atmosphere, while others emphasize the need for sound options to improve engagement. Despite enjoying the game, users feel that the lack of music significantly impacts their enjoyment and immersion.
- “I love it, but it would be better if there were some voice lines and some music. ”
- “It's a pretty good game, but I have some requests: can you guys add music and sound effects?”
- “I actually love the game, but can you please put some music on it? My hands are getting crazy about that strong vibration. Lmao, it's okay to have a vibration because it feels like I'm really doing it, but it's too strong.”
- “The game has no sounds or music either.”
- “Why no music or sound?”
- “Why is there no background music for this?”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
Overall, the gameplay is described as decent and enjoyable, with nice controls and engaging mechanics. However, many users express frustration with the excessive number of ads, which significantly disrupt the gaming experience and make it feel unplayable at times. Despite these issues, some players still find the gameplay fun and recommend the game, especially if played offline to avoid ads.
- “But it has a fun gameplay!”
- “I love it but before you start put on airplane mode because there's so many ads if you don't but overall the gameplay is nice I recommend you install it but like I said turn on airplane mode first.”
- “No exaggeration... 3 seconds of gameplay.”
- “It seems like there's a 30 second ad after every 5 seconds of gameplay.”
- “The actual gameplay and the aesthetics of the game are great, but it's currently unplayable.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized for severely impacting performance, with some users reporting that their devices become nearly nonfunctional after launching the app. While the gameplay itself is appreciated, the poor optimization detracts significantly from the overall experience.
- “The game itself is good, but the performance could use some improvement.”
- “The optimization needs work to ensure a smoother experience.”
- “The optimization is so bad that my phone is nearly nonfunctional after opening the app for the first time.”
- “The game itself is good, but the performance is lacking.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, particularly after purchasing all available items, which leads to a lack of motivation and excitement.
- “Once you buy all the things available, it just becomes boring and tedious.”
- “And also the grinding!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is overshadowed by technical issues, such as bugs that disrupt gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience and potential emotional engagement. Users feel that while the game has promise, these problems hinder its ability to resonate emotionally.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story aspect received mixed feedback, with some users expressing a desire for a more engaging and developed storyline, leading to feelings of boredom.
- “The storyline was lacking depth, and I found myself getting bored.”
- “I was hoping for a more engaging narrative, but it fell flat.”
- “The plot twists were predictable, making the story uninteresting.”