Cafeland - Restaurant Cooking
Cafeland - Restaurant Cooking is a Simulation game that offers a good plot, great game mechanics, stellar visuals, and good music. However, it can be very grinding and is full of bugs. Despite this, the game is wholesome and will make you laugh, with Chef Eva guiding you through designing your cafe world and cooking. The game describes itself as a restaurant game where you can design your cafe world and join cooking with Chef Eva. Overall, the game provides an enjoyable and engaging experience.
Reviews
- The game is fun and addictive, with a variety of tasks and challenges to keep players engaged.
- The graphics are cute and appealing, making the gameplay enjoyable.
- Players appreciate the ability to play without being bombarded by ads or forced to spend real money.
- Recent updates have made the game more difficult, with increased costs for items and tasks that require excessive time and effort.
- The removal of the ability to choose prizes during special events has frustrated many players.
- There are frequent glitches and bugs that disrupt gameplay, such as freezing and issues with loading.
- monetization204 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 16 % neutral mentions
- 64 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the lack of intrusive ads and the option to watch ads for in-game rewards. While some users report issues with ad availability and glitches affecting rewards, many enjoy the ability to progress without mandatory spending or constant ad interruptions. Overall, the game is seen as a refreshing change from typical pay-to-win models, allowing for a more relaxed gaming experience.
“It's a good game, I like the mini games you earn money can play with other people, no ads, yes imma give you a well-deserved pound.”
“There are no ads and you can literally play for hours, and that doesn't mean just the first few levels.”
“Great game no ads unless you want rewards no need to spend real money to level up.”
“Great game but suddenly I felt like there's a problem with the ads; I can't put more energy in the basket because the 2 ads were unavailable for 2 days now, same as the ads for making the items on the slot machine double.”
“I love the game but sadly I can't watch anymore ads to get more energy or any other things... I already contacted support but still no changes... I hope this gets fixed.”
“The only thing for sure was the developers' greed to show me the offer of the day to spend money on their endless microtransactions, the cancer of the gaming industry.”
- graphics187 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a positive reception, with many users praising their beauty, cuteness, and creativity. However, some players report glitches and lag issues, particularly after updates, which detracts from the experience. While the graphics are generally considered good, there are suggestions for improvements, such as enhancing detail and reducing the cost of aesthetic items.
“The graphics are unbelievable!”
“I really did enjoy your game for a long time, especially as it has such beautiful graphics!”
“Amazing graphics, fun to play and is great to keep occupied.”
“Some glitches in the graphics of the characters when they enter the cafe or when they make orders.”
“What made me stop playing, though, is how unappealing the visuals are for decorating your cafe, especially in the beginning.”
“The graphics are not that good, but it lags when you play for a long time, and the lucky chef spin is so annoying. It's not giving you a chance to complete the rare item, which is why it always looks broken.”
- stability176 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent glitches, freezing, and crashes that disrupt gameplay. While some players still enjoy the game despite these issues, the overwhelming feedback indicates that the frequent bugs and performance problems, especially after updates, detract from the overall experience. Improvements in stability are highly requested to enhance enjoyment and functionality.
“It works great, no glitches, no ads unless you want free coins.”
“No glitches and well made.”
“Really good one... just an amazing game to play when you are free. Kinda addictive 😅. So yeah, the best part is no glitches and no ads... just a plain game to enhance your cafe.”
“The game is slow, sluggish, and even freezes.”
“Game still freezes and too many bugs; I can't visit neighbors, absolutely sucks!”
“The only trouble with this is visiting other cafes locks the buggy game up consistently.”
- story167 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 85 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story is primarily driven by repetitive quests that often lack variety, leading to player frustration. Many users express a desire for more diverse and engaging missions, as well as improvements to the quest system to reduce redundancy and enhance gameplay. While the game offers enjoyable elements like decorating and cooking, the quest structure can feel tedious and overly challenging, detracting from the overall experience.
“The whole purpose of being able to play is to play for the storyline.”
“I love the many different tasks and quests that need to be completed in order to level up to gain prestige and mastery.”
“I enjoy the interactive aspects... would be even better with a couple of short storylines.”
“The quests are extremely repetitive: 'buy x amount of chairs', 'earn x amount of coins'. It's virtually the same quests over and over again, which kind of sucks the fun out of it. I would love to see a bunch of different quests with more variety rather than the same thing over and over.”
“The bad thing I hate is it's so hard to earn money and there are so many missions that require a lot of money, like 100k++, and then you just get 5k as a reward?”
“I really like this game, but it's a little boring because the quests are the same and there is only one season, and it's only day.”
- gameplay78 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its simplicity, engaging mechanics, and appealing graphics, making it accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of players. However, many users express frustration with the increasing difficulty of playing for free, high costs of in-game items, and recent updates that have negatively impacted the overall experience. While some appreciate the nostalgic elements and creative aspects, others feel that the game has become overly focused on monetization, detracting from the fun and fluidity of gameplay.
“The artwork is beautiful, the diversity is great and the gameplay is varied and creative.”
“Gameplay is great, characters are quirky, and it's a great way to pass time.”
“I strongly recommend this game, it's very entertaining, good graphics and nice gameplay.”
“The base gameplay is decent but it's geared toward keeping you in the app - things like 'lucky spin' take a full 10 seconds to animate which is so long when you have to spin it hundreds of times a week.”
“After playing for a day, I get really frustrated with the 30fps gameplay; it's playable but compared to other mobile games today, it should be at least 60fps smooth.”
“Updates to the game only worsen the gameplay.”
- grinding46 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- -4 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and time-consuming, often leading to frustration. While some appreciate the reasonable time required for certain tasks and the potential rewards for daily play, many feel that recent updates have made the game more grind-heavy and less enjoyable, with increased costs and repetitive tasks detracting from the fun. The sentiment leans towards a need for balance, as players desire a more engaging experience without the burden of constant grinding.
“It's not too grindy; the time required to cook foods is reasonable, and the reward system is pretty fair.”
“The grinding aspect feels balanced, allowing for a satisfying progression without feeling overwhelming.”
“I appreciate that the grind is rewarding and doesn't take away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“There's a game like this I used to play years ago as a kid, and it was very fun; now, its events are grindy, it's bugged to death, and support is useless.”
“This game used to be relaxing fun but has become tedious and time consuming.”
“Basically this is now either a pay to play or just tedious and dull.”
- music28 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed feedback from users, with many expressing a desire for a wider variety of tracks and the ability to play their own music while gaming. While some appreciate the existing background music for its relaxing qualities, others find it repetitive and suggest adding options for different genres or ambient sounds to enhance the overall experience. Additionally, users have noted technical issues related to music playback and volume control that need addressing.
“The background music is good, although if you could somehow add a volume option for it, that would be awesome.”
“It's cute and fun, a nice and relaxing way to waste time, love the music.”
“Very fun app, nice music, cartoon very clear and fun playing it for two days and I love it.”
“Good game, the only thing missing is the ability to listen to our own music when we play. Why won't you let us listen to what we want?”
“I wish I could listen to my music while I play.”
“Listening to the same song is kind of tiring sometimes.”
- humor26 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding the sarcastic and over-the-top comments from in-game customers particularly amusing. The knockoff celebrity names and the absurdity of certain game mechanics, like collecting candy canes instead of hats, add to the comedic experience. Overall, the game's lighthearted tone and funny interactions contribute to an enjoyable and entertaining atmosphere.
“Some ingredients for sauces are hard to come by and vouchers are almost impossible, but the chances to earn coins are plenty and the knockoff celebrity names are hilarious.”
“Some of the negative comments you receive from in-game customers are mean but over-the-top funny at the same time; 'staring at the ceiling is more fun than this place!' lol...damn!”
“The people are very funny as well, like when a customer doesn't like how you decorated your shop, a person would say, 'my cat has better taste than you' 😂.”
- optimization15 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting smooth performance and improvements after updates, while others experience significant issues such as crashes and slow performance. Despite claims of ongoing bug fixes and performance enhancements, many users feel that these updates have not effectively addressed the underlying problems, leading to frustration and disappointment. Overall, while some players enjoy a seamless experience, others are left struggling with persistent performance issues.
“Runs smoothly, not too pay to win.”
“The creators are always improving parts of the game to make the game run smoothly.”
“Update on 01/21/2022: everything runs smoothly after the previous update!”
“As much as I like this game, there is a serious performance issue.”
“Each update states: bug fixes and performance improvements -- such BS, I don't have boots high enough to step through it all!”
“What a scam, bug fixes, performance improvements, hahaha not in my cafe.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be a wholesome and emotional experience, often feeling a deep connection to the characters and their moods, which can evoke sadness or joy. The game's relaxing nature serves as a stress reliever, making players feel as though they are genuinely managing their own café. However, some users express frustration over accidental purchases, which can detract from the overall emotional enjoyment.
“I had to uninstall and it was heartbreaking to have to do that.”
“And also I'm pretty sad how the customers are emotional about the cafe. I understand if they were impressed the users are happy, but when the customers are sad or angry, the users like me are sad, so I hope they change the emotions.”
“I love it! This game is very fun and very emotional, thanks.”