Cake Invaders

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Cake Invaders is a single player casual shooter game with fantasy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Zoo Corporation and was released on June 3, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

The Japanese just love their famous German-inspired Baumkuchen cakes, and hungry invaders from across the universe have discovered these delicious treats too! Are you up to the challenge of protecting the precious desserts from waves of alien attacks? Save the cakes!!

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Cute and fun arcade shooter with charming pixel art and enjoyable music.
Engaging high score leaderboard adds a competitive element to the gameplay.
Simple mechanics make it a good casual game for short play sessions.

Limited content with only one endless mode and repetitive gameplay.
Lacks variety in enemy types, weapons, and multiplayer options.
Gameplay can feel long and tedious due to the lack of significant progression or upgrades.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Cake Invaders is characterized by simple mechanics and controls, making it accessible and enjoyable for players. Users find the shooting gameplay to be fun and addictive, with many expressing satisfaction after multiple playthroughs despite the short duration.
- “Worth a buy if you enjoy short but fun shooting gameplay.”
- “The mechanics of Cake Invaders are very simple.”
- “40 minutes of gameplay later: replayed 3 times and satisfied.”
- “1 hour of gameplay later: review completed and moving on to the next game.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its beauty and quality, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some users note that the limited content and repetitive nature of the tracks can detract from the enjoyment over time.
- “The music is quite nice.”
- “Beautiful music.”
- “The music and pixel art are fancy, and I overall just like the idea behind the game.”
- “But the content is fairly limited with one endless mode and the music getting a bit repetitive over time.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Cake Invaders" feature charming pixel art, contributing to its simple yet appealing visual style. Users appreciate the cute aesthetic, which enhances the overall arcade-shooter experience.
- “Cake Invaders is a very simple arcade-shooter game, with cute pixel graphics.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a traditional campaign or story mode, which may disappoint players seeking a narrative experience, as it feels more like reading a novel than engaging with a structured storyline.
- “There is no campaign or story mode.”
- “The story feels more like a novel reading than an engaging gameplay experience.”
- “The narrative lacks depth and fails to captivate the player.”