Burger Shop 3

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Burger Shop 3 is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by GoBit Games and was released on September 19, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

In "Burger Shop 3," players rebuild their restaurant empire from the past and settle a library fine 500 years in the future. This time, they can choose from five restaurant types and serve 30 unique customer types. The game offers a mix of time management and story challenges, with the goal of uncovering what happened to the player's character.

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Audience ScoreBased on 532 reviews

story8 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Burger Shop 3 offers a vast array of new menu items, customers, and levels, enhancing the gameplay experience significantly.
The game maintains the nostalgic charm of its predecessors while introducing new features and mechanics, making it both familiar and fresh.
It's highly addictive and challenging, providing hours of entertainment with a variety of game modes and the ability to play through multiple themed restaurants.

The customer patience meters decrease too quickly, making it difficult to manage orders, especially as the complexity of recipes increases.
Some levels can feel overly challenging or uneven in difficulty, leading to frustration for players trying to achieve perfect scores.
The graphics and some game mechanics feel outdated or underdeveloped, as the game reuses assets from previous installments without significant improvements.

story
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is currently underdeveloped, with many players noting the absence of a cohesive narrative in the early access version. While some appreciate the humorous writing and nostalgic elements from previous installments, they express a desire for a more engaging and polished story mode, as the existing gameplay feels challenging and lacks a clear backstory. Overall, players are hopeful for future updates that will enhance the storytelling experience.
- “The writing is so good I could read every description and every line of the story a million times and not be tired of it.”
- “All this being said - my absolute favorite part of this series has always been the humorous writing and the story.”
- “I cannot wait for the storyline for this one - but I am already thrilled by all the new things Burger Shop 3 adds to an already perfect series.”
- “There really isn't a story in Burger Shop 3 yet; it's just that you own a franchise.”
- “No glitches really, and the only problem currently is that there is no story and some items don't have descriptions.”
- “As far as the gameplay goes, all is as perfect as I remember, but I wish there was a backstory to these stages.”
gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its smoothness and engaging mechanics, building on the foundations of the previous titles while introducing new restaurant themes and food varieties, such as Mexican, Italian, and Asian cuisines. While some players find certain aspects, like sushi-making and customer mechanics, challenging or confusing, the overall experience is described as fun and addictive, with innovative features that enhance the classic point-and-click style. Despite being in early access, the game is seen as a worthy continuation of the series, offering over 300 levels of gameplay that retains the charm of its predecessors.
- “Otherwise, very fun game; the addition of new mechanics adds a new layer of difficulty.”
- “It takes what the first two games did and found ways to add lots of new mechanics in ways I didn't even think of.”
- “As they did with Burger Shop 2, Gobit Games have perfected the addictive form of gameplay—with interesting and regular additions and the switching in restaurant styles keeping it interesting.”
- “I would not recommend buying this game until they make it look different than the previous game or add new game mechanics.”
- “Some gameplay innovations and improvements, but more or less it's the same game.”
- “My only issues are how difficult the sushi making can be, how the cafe has similar looking dispensers I get mixed up occasionally, and the mechanics of some customers like the robot not being explained very well.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the nostalgic elements and retro aesthetics, such as the rotary phone for mobile orders. However, many reviewers feel that the graphics are outdated, lacking significant updates from previous installments, and in need of improvement to meet modern standards. Despite these criticisms, the game's charm and "soul" continue to resonate with fans, contributing to its positive reception.
- “One small detail I really enjoy is that there is a new phone customer to represent mobile orders of today, but it's a rotary phone to match that retro burger shop aesthetic.”
- “The graphics are awesome.”
- “If you're still wondering why this game has so many positive reviews despite the not-so-modern graphics, it's because this game (and series) has soul.”
- “Graphics need some tweaking.”
- “The same graphics are being used from Burger Shop 2 and I couldn't find anything new.”
- “I do know that the game is currently in development and making the game look similar to its prequel can bring a bit of nostalgia, but we are living in 2024 and these graphics just don't cut it anymore.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received high praise, with many players enjoying the nostalgic elements of the soundtrack and considering it a standout feature. Reviewers have noted that the theme music is memorable, often lingering in their minds, and the continuation of beloved tracks from previous installments has been particularly well-received. Overall, the soundtrack is described as enjoyable and fitting, contributing positively to the gaming experience.
- “The soundtrack is nice to listen to, as usual.”
- “Part 3 is filling me with nostalgia; I love the old music, sounds, and enjoying all the new recipes!”
- “I've been playing this game so much I hear the theme music in my nightmares.”
- “I was hesitating to download 3 as I'm a keen fan of 2 and I was even thinking, 'Oh, man, I hope they kept the original soundtrack,' and most surely they did!”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is highly praised for its replayability, appealing to both casual players seeking quick sessions and dedicated gamers aiming to master every level. The gradual increase in difficulty enhances the experience, making it fun, addictive, and rewarding, even in its early access state. Overall, players express excitement for its future development and continued enjoyment of the series.
- “All in all, it's an amazing game despite being in early access, and I truly feel that it will be amazing when it's finished. Having played Burger Shop 1 and 2 through many times (both on PC and iPad), it's easily replayable. The difficulty increase is perfect, and it's great for both the casual gamer who just wants 15 minutes of fun, as well as for those who want to sink in 40+ hours to perfect every level.”
- “Fun, addicting, tough but rewarding, and most of all, replayable.”
- “The great thing about this series is the replayability I keep mentioning.”
humor
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The game is praised for its humor, featuring absurd elements like clown orders and sumo wrestlers with outrageous requests, alongside witty writing and entertaining storylines that enhance the overall experience.
- “I will forever love everything about this game, from the ridiculous clown orders to the funny game menu notes to the sumo wrestlers that order 500 items.”
- “All this being said - my absolute favorite part of this series has always been the humorous writing and the story.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong commitment to grinding in pursuit of achievements, indicating that this aspect is both a significant and emotionally engaging part of their gaming experience.
- “Grinding my heart out for the achievements.”
- “Grinding my heart out for the achievements.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report a stable experience with no significant glitches. The main issues noted are the absence of a story and the lack of item descriptions, but these do not detract from the game's stability.
- “No glitches really, and the only problem currently is that there is no story and some items don't have descriptions.”