Boba Simulator
- November 30, 2022
- Napas
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Boba Simulator" is a business simulation game where you create and refine recipes for boba tea to satisfy customer preferences. Manage your shop's upgrades, stock, and storage, and recruit staff to build a dream team and boost sales. Expand your empire by unlocking new branches, mixers, VIP customers, and sub-branches to unleash your full potential. Efficiently adapt to changing demands and conquer the competition.
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PC
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Reviews
- The game features adorable graphics and sound design, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
- It offers a surprisingly deep gameplay experience with new mechanics introduced in each level, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging.
- The game is addictive and provides a relaxing experience, perfect for casual gaming sessions.
- The game has been in early access for a long time without significant updates, leading to concerns about its future development.
- There is no save feature during levels, which can be frustrating for players who need to pause or leave the game unexpectedly.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and tedious, especially when trying to achieve specific goals or complete achievements.
- gameplay33 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple controls and a straightforward loop, but it suffers from a problematic balloon mechanic that relies heavily on luck rather than skill, undermining its management game premise. While some mechanics, like the supermarket feature, show potential, they are often hidden or require random chance to access, leading to frustration. Overall, the game offers a mix of addictive elements and increasing complexity, but can become repetitive and lacks essential features like a pause or save option, which detracts from the overall experience.
“Art is adorable and gameplay is fun.”
“Great gameplay loop, fantastic music, the perfect hurry up and chill out vibe.”
“Love the fact that the game is made of multiple small levels with new mechanics and increasing complexity.”
“The balloon mechanic is particularly problematic.”
“The math behind the balloon mechanic is simply non-existent.”
“This meant to be a management game, but the balloon mechanic makes it overly reliant on luck.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their fantastic design and smooth user interface, making gameplay enjoyable. While some users note the simplicity of the graphics, others appreciate the cute and visually appealing art style, drawing comparisons to nostalgic games. Overall, the graphics receive high marks, with some users rating them a perfect 10/10.
“The game is very well designed with fantastic graphics and a smooth user interface that makes playing the game a pleasure.”
“Graphics 10/10”
“- Cute art style, very visually appealing.”
“It's a rather simple game, with simple graphics and not much to do.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its fun, wholesome, and cute elements, creating an emotionally uplifting experience for players. However, some users express a lack of desire to revisit it after their initial enjoyment. Overall, the emotional impact is characterized by a sense of warmth and satisfaction from engaging with the game's charming aspects.
“I like that this game is fun, wholesome, and cute.”
“A very cute game and super wholesome.”
“Watching customers enjoy your tea feels very wholesome.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story mode offers a motivational narrative about perseverance, emphasizing that life's uncertainties can lead to unexpected outcomes. Currently in early access, it features four playable levels along with an endless mode that incorporates upgrades, though the game is not yet fully complete. Players can earn around 20 coins by completing the story mode.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life holds in store for you. If I had given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“It is early access, so it's not a complete game, but with that in mind, I think there are four levels you can play in story mode, along with an endless mode that includes all the upgrades.”
“It is early access, so not a complete game, but with that in mind, I think there are 4 levels you can play for story mode and then an endless mode which includes all the upgrades, etc.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for creating a perfect balance between energizing and relaxing, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players find it soothing and immersive, contributing significantly to their enjoyment and sense of well-being.
“Great gameplay loop, fantastic music, the perfect hurry up and chill out vibe.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, especially towards the end, as it can become wearisome when trying to complete achievements.
“However, I have to admit that it does become a bit tedious towards the end.”
“I've also found the levels wearisome to a certain extent, so tedious grinding can be expected if you aim to complete the achievements.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game revolves around selling boba tea to cats, allowing players to earn money to upgrade their business from a small stand to a large franchise, complete with warehouses and extensive advertising. This progression system encourages investment in the game's economy and enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its appealing qualities, contributing to an enjoyable experience, while also facilitating a straightforward leveling process.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the game world.”
“The game's atmosphere is beautifully crafted, with stunning visuals and a haunting soundtrack that draws you in.”
“Every corner of the game is filled with detail, creating a rich atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has limited replayability, as players may need to replay it up to 100 times to unlock all achievements, but the lack of meaningful rewards, such as the currently ineffective boba coins, diminishes the incentive to replay.
“If you want to get all achievements, you have to replay 100 times, but this game doesn't have much replay value, and at this time, boba coins do nothing.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and outcomes makes replaying the game feel tedious rather than enjoyable.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
