Burger Shop 3
- September 19, 2023
- GoBit Games
- 4h median play time
Get on SteamIn "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.
Reviews
- 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 mechanics and challenges, making it both familiar and fresh.
- It's an affordable and accessible game that runs well on most modern PCs, making it suitable for a wide audience, including younger players.
- Some players find the difficulty level to be uneven, with certain levels being excessively challenging compared to others.
- The customer patience meters decrease too quickly, adding unnecessary pressure during gameplay.
- As the game is still in early access, some graphics and mechanics feel unpolished, and there are issues with item visibility and menu descriptions.
- story20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
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 enjoy the humorous writing and nostalgic elements reminiscent of previous installments, others express a desire for a more engaging and polished storyline. Overall, the story mode is seen as challenging and lacking depth, leaving players eager for future updates that may enhance the narrative experience.
“It's better, much longer, and much harder story campaign.”
“The writing is so friggin' 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.”
“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.”
“I'm a little more than halfway through the story mode and I gotta say that this game is way harder than the first two.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 that enhance the experience. While some players noted challenges with certain mechanics and a lack of backstory, the overall consensus is that the game successfully adds depth and variety, making it a worthy continuation of the series. The inclusion of new gameplay modes and innovative features keeps the experience fresh and enjoyable for both new and returning players.
“Otherwise, very fun game; the addition of new mechanics adds a new layer of difficulty.”
“I love the new restaurant themes and customers as they really spice up the gameplay, and I can't wait to see what becomes of this game.”
“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.”
“My only issues are how difficult the sushi making can be, how the cafe has similar looking dispensers that I get mixed up occasionally, and the mechanics of some customers like the robot not being explained very well.”
“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.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 89 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 improvements from previous installments, and in need of reworking 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.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise, with many players enjoying the nostalgic soundtrack and considering it a standout feature. The theme music is memorable, to the point of haunting some players in their dreams, and the retention of the original soundtrack in the latest installment has been particularly appreciated by long-time fans. Overall, the soundtrack is described as enjoyable and a perfect complement to the gameplay.
“The soundtrack is nice to listen to, as usual.”
“This music is heat 10/10.”
“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!”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game series is highly praised for its replayability, appealing to both casual players seeking short sessions and dedicated gamers aiming for extensive playtime. Users appreciate the well-balanced difficulty progression, which enhances the overall experience and encourages repeated playthroughs.
“The great thing about this series is the replayability I keep mentioning.”
“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 multiple times (both on PC and iPad), it's easily replayable. The difficulty increase is perfect, making it great for both the casual gamer who just wants 15 minutes of fun and those who want to sink in 40+ hours to perfect every level.”
“Fun, addicting, tough but rewarding, and most of all, replayable.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is highly praised, featuring absurd elements like clown orders and amusing menu notes, alongside a quirky narrative that includes sumo wrestlers making outrageous requests. Players appreciate the clever writing and comedic storytelling 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.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express a strong commitment to grinding in pursuit of achievements, indicating that the effort put into repetitive tasks is both significant and emotionally invested.
“Grinding my heart out for the achievements.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, only to feel like I made no progress.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a stable experience with minimal glitches; however, they note the absence of a story and lack of item descriptions as areas needing improvement.
“No glitches at all; the game runs smoothly without any interruptions.”
“The stability of the game is impressive, with no crashes or major issues.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it allows for an immersive experience.”
“No glitches really, but the only problem currently is that there is no story and some items don't have descriptions.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced several freezes during gameplay, which ruined the overall experience.”
