Cafe Crush
- July 19, 2019
- Michael Emerson
Get on Steam"Cafe Crush" is a visual novel game where you manage a coffee shop and pursue relationships with various characters. Make espressos, lattes, and cappuccinos while balancing customer needs and your own personal growth. With multiple endings based on your choices, each playthrough offers a unique story.
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Reviews
- The game features adorable art and cute character designs that enhance the overall experience.
- It includes full English voice acting, which adds to the immersion and enjoyment of the visual novel.
- The mini-games are fun and provide a light-hearted challenge, making the gameplay more interactive.
- The game is extremely short, taking about an hour to complete, which leaves little room for character development or a compelling story.
- Many players found the voice acting quality inconsistent, with some characters having muffled or low-quality audio.
- The romance and story progression feel rushed and underdeveloped, leading to a lack of emotional engagement with the characters.
- story17 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally criticized for being short, bland, and poorly developed, with many reviewers noting that the limited timeframe of just a few days hampers character and relationship growth. While some players appreciate the straightforward nature of the plot and find it entertaining for a brief experience, others feel it lacks depth and becomes repetitive across different character routes. Overall, the narrative fails to engage players meaningfully, making it less compelling as a dating sim.
“Overall, Café Crush is an entertaining short visual novel if you want to invest a short amount of time in a light plot with cute characters.”
“It is a cute story; the puzzles are straightforward, though you may need to brush up on your coffee or dessert knowledge.”
“The music is upbeat, happy, and relevant to the scenes; the voice acting (all characters voiced except the main character) is top-notch, and the story is a great read.”
“There is little to no actual storyline aside from you all work in a cafe (some badly).”
“The writing is pretty bland and the story honestly failed to catch my attention; maybe if the game was longer it would have a better story and relationship development.”
“Overall, this is a pretty boring dating sim with cutesy artwork, which just isn't fun storywise or in terms of gameplay, even with all the mini games.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are described as cute and visually appealing, with nice character designs and voice acting for most characters. However, the overall experience is considered lackluster, with the artwork not enough to elevate the gameplay or story, especially when compared to other dating sims and visual novels.
“The artwork is cute.”
“Aside from the odd resolution used, the graphics are very nice, with all the characters (except the protagonist) being voiced.”
“Overall, this is a pretty boring dating sim with cutesy artwork, which just isn't fun storywise or in terms of gameplay, even with all the mini games.”
“However, compared to the vast library of dating sims/visual novels out there, there's not much about Café Crush that makes it worth even its short runtime.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally regarded as acceptable, featuring upbeat and happy tunes that complement the scenes effectively. Additionally, the voice acting is praised for its quality, enhancing the overall storytelling experience.
“The music is upbeat, happy, and relevant to the scenes. The voice acting (all characters voiced except the main character) is top-notch, and the story is a great read.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is described as 100% wholesome and heartwarming, evoking strong positive emotions and a sense of sweetness throughout the experience.
“100% wholesome and seiso.”
“Hi guys, this is a heartwarming, sweet game!”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a standard visual novel with repetitive mini-games, such as matching and object clicking, which detracts from the overall experience. Users find the gameplay lacking in excitement and replayability, making it feel tedious and unengaging.
“The general gameplay is a standard visual novel with some engaging minigames, such as matching objects or clicking on items. However, if you want to replay the visual novel, you'll need to redo these minigames in the same order each time.”
“The gameplay offers a nice blend of traditional visual novel elements and interactive minigames, keeping the experience fresh and engaging.”
“I appreciate how the gameplay incorporates various minigames, adding an extra layer of interactivity to the visual novel format.”
“Overall, this is a pretty boring dating sim with cutesy artwork, which just isn't fun story-wise or in terms of gameplay, even with all the mini-games.”
“General gameplay is a standard visual novel with some mini-games such as matching up or clicking on objects; however, if you'd like to replay the visual novel, you'll have to redo these in the same order every time.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Replayability is somewhat limited, as players often experience a repetitive gameplay loop, though selecting different characters can introduce slight variations in the story. Overall, the game offers mild replay value that aligns well with its price and length, making it a worthwhile experience for some players.
“The price is just about right for the length of the game, offering mild replayability, so I think it's worth it.”
“Replay value can feel repetitive as each replay goes the same way, but you choose a different girl with Emilia being slightly different if you choose the correct choices.”
“The price is just about right for the length of the game (and mild replayability) so I think it's worth it.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its absurd and entertaining moments, particularly noted in one character's ending, which adds a delightful twist to the overall experience. The art style also complements the comedic elements, enhancing the game's appeal.
“The selling point is clearly the art, which definitely appeals, and one girl's ending is hilariously absurd (in a good way).”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with witty dialogue that had me laughing out loud.”
“I love how the game blends humor with its storyline, making even the most serious moments feel light-hearted.”
