Cake Mania

About

In "Cake Mania," help Jill restore her grandparents' closed bakery by opening your own, serving seasonal treats to customers and earning money to upgrade equipment. With four unique bakeries in exotic locations, avoid mistakes and meet customer demands to eventually re-open the Evans Bakery. Time management and a knack for baking are key in this fast-paced, save-the-day adventure.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

story3 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game is nostalgic and fun, providing a charming time management experience that many players enjoy.
Players appreciate the simplicity and addictive nature of the gameplay, making it a great choice for casual gaming.
The first game in the series works well and is a classic favorite among fans of the genre.

Cake Mania 2 and 3 have significant compatibility issues, often failing to launch or crashing during gameplay.
Players have reported frustrating technical problems, such as save data loss and glitches that hinder the gaming experience.
The collection's overall value is diminished due to the non-functioning second and third games, leading to disappointment among buyers.

story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The storylines in the game are described as cute and colorful, but recent iterations have been criticized for becoming overly cartoonish and featuring weak narratives, particularly in comparison to earlier titles. Additionally, technical issues such as freezing when saving progress detract from the overall experience, making it difficult for players to fully enjoy the story.
- “Cute little storylines!”
- “Unlike Diner Dash, every game had an updated Jill (and Jack, Reisha, Tiny, etc.), storyline, mechanics, and customers.”
- “I would recommend this amazing colorful time-blowing storyline of a game.”
- “I do like that series, as well, but they've bought many great franchises (Sally's Salon/Spa/Studio, Mortimer Beckett, etc.) and made them all so cartoonish with the most ridiculous mini-games and weak storylines over the past five or so years that I just can't play them anymore.”
- “Then they took *that* storyline for themselves with their own not-as-good series, Delicious Deluxe.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by clever and amusing elements that enhance gameplay, particularly through the whimsical interactions with a diverse cast of quirky customers and the humorous scenarios involved in baking colorful cakes with various toppings.
- “From CM2 on, they're clever and funny and more playable.”
- “After a while, you're baking a variety of cakes with different colored frostings and various toppings for a very funny array of customers.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is praised for its updated characters, engaging storylines, and diverse mechanics, setting it apart from similar games like Diner Dash. Players appreciate the bright visuals and pleasant music, making it particularly enjoyable for younger audiences.
- “Unlike Diner Dash, every game had an updated Jill (and Jack, Reisha, Tiny, etc.), storyline, mechanics, and customers.”
- “The bright visuals, the pleasant music, and just the general gameplay made this a favorite for the 9-year-old Demozan.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences significant stability issues, including cursor glitches that result in duplication and freezing during save and load operations, often requiring a complete system restart to resolve. These problems hinder gameplay and may frustrate players who wish to progress without interruptions.
- “Sometimes, the cursor glitches out and causes it to turn into a black box and duplicate itself in the game.”
- “I would recommend this amazing, colorful, time-blowing storyline of a game, but the problem is that every time you hit the save and continue button or come back to load a save, it freezes. I have to restart my whole computer to get out of it, so unless you plan on being up all night playing this game without shutting it off or saving, you'll never finish it.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find that starting from the second installment, the game becomes increasingly clever, humorous, and enjoyable, enhancing its replayability.
- “From the second chapter onward, the game becomes clever, funny, and even more enjoyable to play.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes makes each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “I love how the game encourages multiple runs with different strategies and character builds.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics are characterized by bright visuals that enhance the overall gameplay experience, making it particularly appealing to younger players.
- “The bright visuals and pleasant music create an immersive experience that captivates players of all ages.”
- “The stunning graphics truly bring the game world to life, making every moment visually engaging.”
- “The vibrant colors and detailed environments enhance the overall gameplay experience, making it a joy to explore.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is described as pleasant and contributes positively to the overall experience, making it a favorite among younger players.
- “The bright visuals, the pleasant music, and just the general gameplay made this a favorite for the 9-year-old demozan.”