Bear's Restaurant

About

Bear's Restaurant is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Odencat and was released on October 6, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

This is a restaurant in heaven. Please ask the bear and cat for your last meal.

Skip User Reviews

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,060 reviews

story429 positive mentions

monetization224 negative mentions

Heartwarming and emotionally touching storyline that deeply resonates with players.
Beautiful pixel art and music perfectly complement the narrative atmosphere.
Fair ad placement with the option to purchase ad-free and additional content, supporting the developers.

Game length is very short, leaving players wanting more content and longer gameplay.
Ads for viewing memory shards frequently fail to load, hindering story progression for free players.
Sequel and additional story content are behind a paywall or require a large grind, which some players find frustrating or expensive.

story
838 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
47%
2%
The story of this game is widely praised for being heartwarming, emotional, and deeply impactful, with well-developed characters and unique, intertwining backstories that often evoke tears and leave a lasting impression. While it is relatively short and more of an interactive narrative than a traditional gameplay experience, many players value its thoughtful exploration of sensitive topics like life, death, and hope. Some criticisms focus on pacing issues, the need to pay or watch many ads to access the full story, and occasional translation or immersion-breaking errors.
- “This is the most heartbreaking game I have ever played, every character has their own story and complexities.”
- “The story was beautifully written, from the outside look it may seem like a game for kids but the storyline is so much darker and more complex.”
- “The story is so beautiful, I was expecting a cooking game at first but this is even way better I had a good cry at how touching this is.”
- “You have to spend money to purchase the rest of the story, which I don't like since I purchased the no ads but it doesn't really warrant the price.”
- “There were some things I wasn't happy with; whenever I want to view a memory shard it says 'ads haven't been loaded' and we need to pay to get the rest of the story. Literally, if we wanted to play for free, we needed to feed the cat 9999 fish and one only spawns every 2 seconds. Also, the fish boost ad doesn't work.”
- “At least 30 seconds of ads for every 2 minutes of story, which makes for a boring experience.”
emotional
373 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers a deeply emotional and heartwarming experience that profoundly touches players, often bringing them to tears with its bittersweet narrative, well-developed characters, and poignant themes of life, death, love, and hope. Despite its short length, the story's impact is amplified by its charming pixel art and evocative soundtrack, creating a memorable, soulful journey that resonates emotionally and leaves a lasting impression.
- “This is the most heartbreaking game I have ever played, every character has their own story and complexities.”
- “An amazingly beautiful game, a heartwarming story that touched my heart and made me cry several times, you won't regret playing, and it makes you appreciate life in a new way.”
- “I've never felt more than temporary satisfaction from a mobile game, then this... the emotional attachment I felt for the characters of this little interactive story, the watery eyes that it caused me when it was over...a feeling that I haven't had for a videogame since Undertale, which clearly inspired this little gem.”
monetization
246 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
1%
91%
The game's monetization relies on optional ads to unlock extra story content and a paid option to remove ads and access additional chapters. While many appreciate that ads are not overly intrusive and offer a fair way to experience the story without payment, a common and significant issue is that ads often fail to load, especially when trying to view memory shards, hindering progress. Despite these bugs and some complaints about the volume and length of ads, most find the monetization reasonable, with the price to remove ads and get extra content considered affordable and worth it.
- “I also bought the no ads and new story thing and will buy the 'gold support'. Yes, the game is relatively short, but if you have the money I do recommend you get the extra story bit and try the game if you have the time.”
- “This is the first time I made an in-game purchase, I definitely recommend this one and all other games by Odencat.”
- “But the storyline is so amazing as well as the music, it was definitely worth the extra in-app purchase for the extra part <3”
- “There are too many ads in this game and it interrupts the flow of the story.”
- “The ads won't load when I choose to dive, even though I'm connected to wifi and the ads on the bottom are playing.”
- “Ads give you 75 fish at best and he's asking for 9999 to unlock the bonus game.”
graphics
139 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
34%
2%
The graphics are consistently praised for their charming, beautiful pixel art style that enhances the emotional and heartwarming story. Reviewers appreciate the nostalgic, simple yet detailed visuals that create a unique atmosphere, balancing cute aesthetics with darker themes. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a standout feature that complements its storytelling and mood perfectly.
- “From the warming and heart-wrenching story to the stunning 8-bit visuals, I loved every second of it.”
- “The attention to details, art style, animation, and story are all 1000/10.”
- “The contrast between the cutesy graphics and dark parts is beautifully woven into a small yet compelling story.”
- “I think the one thing the game does decently at is the graphics, but honestly overall I wouldn't recommend playing the free version of the game.”
- “Very mediocre storyline, artwork, and control scheme.”
- “---graphics--- ☐ awesome ☐ good ☑ okay ☐ bad ☐ awful ---gameplay--- ☐ awesome ☑ good ☐ okay ☐ bad ☐ awful ---story--- ☑ awesome ☐ good ☐ okay ☐ bad ☐ awful ---overall--- great and interesting story, cute characters, simple but nice controls, and compared to other free to play games it's very generous with the amounts of ads.”
music
105 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
38%
3%
The music in this game is widely praised for being beautiful, soothing, and emotionally resonant, perfectly complementing the heartwarming and sometimes dark storyline. Many players highlight the soundtrack as a key factor in creating an immersive and calming atmosphere, often comparing it favorably to titles like Undertale. While some wish for more varied or additional tracks, overall the music greatly enhances the game's emotional impact and artistic style.
- “The story, the art, the soundtrack... I thought it was just a simple restaurant game, but it is more than this.”
- “The storyline is heart-touching, the music is a masterpiece, and the pixel art is just top tier.”
- “I was wrapped up and snatched away by the storytelling and the simple yet beautiful soundtrack.”
- “Although I do wish there was more music to this game because the memory shard sequence I had to look into before bed had none, it was a huge disappointment. Edit: I just finished playing the game.”
- “The only reason why I am giving it only 3 stars is because I had to delete it before I finished it because the music in the game will turn on without me being in the game and I can't shut it off!”
- “Fantastic story, there's some dark themes in it. My only problem with the game is when the characters start talking the music starts to glitch a little and it crashed on me three times while I was playing the free version. Once the problem is fixed, I'll change my rating to five stars.”
gameplay
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
54%
3%
The gameplay is generally simple, featuring straightforward point-and-click mechanics that complement the game's strong narrative focus. While many appreciate its smooth, easy-to-grasp controls and charming interactive moments, several users noted the experience feels short and lacks depth in gameplay variety. Ads and limited free content occasionally disrupt immersion, but overall, the gameplay serves as a fitting, accessible vehicle for the heartfelt story.
- “The concept and mechanics of the game are so interesting and fun!”
- “Immersive gameplay with honestly great storytelling going on in this game; I couldn't put my phone down. It reminds me a bit of Undertale in that sense where there is a really interesting plot.”
- “The gameplay is simple, just point and click mechanics, which is perfect for a mobile game.”
- “The (large part of) gameplay becomes a terrible circle of equally-timed cute little story bits and ads that break atmosphere (and my heart) into pieces each time.”
- “Basically no gameplay, might as well have been a comic not a game.”
- “There is no gameplay just endless scrolling text and a 100% linear point and click progression.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
90%
10%
The humor in the game is often praised for its self-awareness, dark and absurd elements, and ability to balance funny moments with emotional depth. While some find it charming and funny, others note that the humor may include stereotypes and not everyone finds it amusing. Overall, the humor contributes to the game's unique tone, blending comedy with touching and sometimes darker themes.
- “It's extremely fun and easy to use, with a perfect and entertaining storyline. I like how it sheds light on actual problems that should be addressed in a cartoony way!”
- “Okay, so whoever said this wasn't horror was slightly lying. It definitely gives light horror vibes. Other than that, it is a cute, charming, terrifying, sad, and funny story that will make you laugh at its 4th wall absurdity one second and the next having an existential crisis over the morality of heaven, hell, and life after death.”
- “Funny, dark, emotional, and cute game with a beautiful story.”
- “It's not funny.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
The game's stability is mixed, with several users experiencing glitches such as freezing and blank screens, particularly during specific scenes. However, some report no significant issues or glitches, especially regarding controls, which are generally simple and reliable. Overall, stability appears inconsistent, affecting gameplay for some users.
- “There were too many glitches.”
- “The game freezes or gives a blank screen while still running.”
- “Every time after we go to the station and get eaten by the devil, the game freezes and restarting the app brings me back to the beginning of the scene.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The atmosphere is generally praised for being cozy, calm, and immersive, with fitting music and beautiful graphics that enhance the storyline. However, frequent ads disrupt the mood, breaking immersion and detracting from the overall experience. Some narrative elements evoke strong emotional responses, adding depth to the atmospheric quality.
- “A cozy and calm atmosphere will help you immerse yourself in the plot.”
- “I absolutely love it, the fast pace is nice but also odd at the same time, the graphics are just as beautiful as the storyline, the atmosphere and music are always fitting wherever they were.”
- “Plus the nihility section was very atmospheric.”
- “The (large part of) gameplay becomes a terrible circle of equally-timed cute little story bits and ads that break the atmosphere (and my heart) into pieces each time.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the grinding aspect tedious and repetitive, particularly in games like Fishing Paradiso. While the story remains engaging, the excessive grinding detracts from the overall experience.
- “Luckily, I know it has a good ending based on the game that follows the story: Fishing Paradiso, which is thankfully not behind paywall, but very grindy.”
- “Good game, though the only redeeming part is the story, which also gets tedious sometimes.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally find the game lacking in replayability, citing its short length and limited challenge as factors that reduce motivation to play again. They suggest that incorporating more adventure elements and increased difficulty could enhance its replay value.
- “I also uninstalled it because there's no replay value.”
- “It's very short, and I don't think there's much replay value at all, and that's my only real criticism.”
- “Maybe like an adventure type kind of game, rather than an easy novel to make it more challenging and replayable!”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a fantastic story with extensive character development, complemented by beautiful art style and charming character designs. The lovely music further enhances the overall experience.
- “Fantastic story, lovely music, tons of character development, charming art.”