Café Rouge

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Café Rouge is a single player simulation game with horror, romance, drama and mystery themes. It was developed by Sonya Fung and was released on July 1, 2020. It received negative reviews from players.

"Café Rouge" is a simulation game where players run their own French café, serving customers, designing the café layout, and managing finances. The game features a variety of customizable decorations, dishes, and staff to create a unique café experience. Players must balance customer satisfaction with profitability to grow their café and build a successful business.

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36%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

story28 positive mentions

stability11 negative mentions

The art is stunning and beautifully designed, enhancing the overall visual experience of the game.
The game offers a variety of romance options, each with unique storylines that can be engaging.
The story has interesting elements and potential, with some players enjoying the character dynamics and plot twists.

The game is plagued by numerous technical issues, including crashes, lag, and a buggy user interface that detracts from the experience.
The writing is often criticized for being shallow, poorly edited, and filled with political commentary that feels out of place in a romance game.
Many players find it difficult to achieve good endings due to unclear choices and a lack of meaningful consequences in the narrative.

story
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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55%
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its interesting plot and character depth, while others criticize it for lacking substance and coherence. Many noted technical issues, such as glitches and pacing problems, which detracted from the overall experience. Overall, while the art and some narrative elements are praised, the execution and integration of themes, particularly political ones, feel forced and unpolished, leaving players wanting a more cohesive and refined storytelling experience.
- “The game and the story are superb.”
- “Not only is the story good, but the art is absolutely beautiful and there's effort put into everything.”
- “I enjoy the story; it's interesting and not really what I have seen before.”
- “The plot doesn't have much substance.”
- “There were many twists and turns that lacked a cohesive story flow, and it was often difficult to discern from the writing where routes even branched or what purpose some of the choices had... and not in an alluring, mysterious way.”
- “Overall, the story was very lackluster for me and wished that they put as much effort in proofreading and editing their story to match the effort they put into creating their visuals for their characters.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful artwork and appealing character designs, with many reviewers highlighting the impressive art style and aesthetic. However, some players feel that the visuals are undermined by a lack of cohesive storytelling and user interface issues, suggesting that while the graphics are a strong point, they alone do not justify the game's overall experience.
- “Amazing artwork (which is why we need a CG gallery).”
- “The characters were well written, the story was enjoyable, and the artwork is beautiful.”
- “I like the art, the characters, the aesthetics.”
- “This game, despite its professional visuals, needs a serious story and UI overhaul to meet the $20 price point they're asking for.”
- “Overall, the story was very lackluster for me, and I wished they put as much effort into proofreading and editing their story to match the effort they put into creating their visuals for their characters.”
- “Aside from the fact that it's not very aesthetically pleasing, it's not user-friendly.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is significantly compromised, with numerous bugs affecting essential functions such as the main menu and the skip feature, which often leads to freezing and lag. Users report that the user interface is also unpolished, making it difficult to navigate and enjoy the experience fully. While the game shows potential, its current state is marred by these stability issues, prompting many players to hope for future fixes.
- “The game itself is very buggy, and I encountered many issues such as the inability to go back to the main menu without closing the game completely. 9 out of 10 times, the only way I could close the game was to go to my task manager since the close button wasn't working.”
- “Overall, it's an average story that has an interesting plot and some nice characters, but it's really, really buggy at the moment.”
- “All the essential functions that you need in a visual novel are completely buggy and/or unpolished.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is limited, leading to frequent repetition that can become tiresome for players. While some found the sound effects acceptable, the overall soundtrack was often barely noticeable, with some users questioning the absence of music in key moments like the opening screen.
- “Not many music tracks, so their use is frequently repeated, which can get tiresome.”
- “Other than that, the music was fine, the sound effects were fine, if not a bit silly at times, and that's about it.”
- “I didn't even know there was a soundtrack because I barely heard any music throughout my hours of playing.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is generally smooth, though some users have noted occasional half-second lags during scene transitions due to fades to black; however, this issue is not seen as significantly detracting from the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with smooth mechanics that keep you immersed in the experience.”
- “I love how the controls are intuitive, making it easy to pick up and play while still offering depth for seasoned players.”
- “The variety of challenges and missions keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting, ensuring that there's always something new to explore.”
- “Occasionally, the fades to black when the scene changes would cause a half-second lag, but I've encountered this in other games as well, and it hardly detracts from gameplay.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by its sharp jabs at American liberal values, which may offend some players, but overall, it is perceived as more humorous than controversial. Notable comedic moments include unexpected character interactions, such as a protagonist's candid admission about paying off a guidance counselor, which adds to the game's comedic charm.
- “If you are an American liberal, I can totally understand why the game could offend you (since it does take a fair few jabs), but otherwise... it's honestly more funny than anything.”
- “When she tells him that he's going to be in trouble because he took her on a 'date', he doesn't even deny that it was one and tells her later that he paid the guidance counselor to keep quiet. It's supposed to be a funny moment because the heroine didn't expect that from him... what. the. hell.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is criticized for being lacking, with players noting that while the art and character designs are visually appealing, they do not compensate for the absence of depth and growth in the characters themselves.