Cakey's Twisted Bakery

65%
Game Brain Score Based on 380 reviews
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Welcome to Cakey's Twisted Bakery! It's bake or die at Cakey's Bakery, where human children are the secret ingredient to strange monsters' delicious pastries. Find the recipe for survival to escape the bakery and it's sweet and scary staff! You're searching for your little brother, George, who has gone missing somewhere in the bakery. To rescue him, you must face the challenges of Cakey and his cr…

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  • Windows
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65%
Audience ScoreBased on 380 reviews
gameplay19 positive mentions
grinding13 negative mentions
  • Cakey's Twisted Bakery offers a unique and creative gameplay experience, blending horror and humor in a visually charming setting.
  • The game excels in creating a creepy atmosphere with well-designed monsters and engaging sound effects that enhance the sense of danger.
  • Players appreciate the innovative mechanics of using baked goods as weapons, which adds a fun twist to the survival horror genre.
  • The gameplay can become repetitive and tedious, as players often find themselves running back and forth to gather ingredients and bake pies.
  • Many players report issues with the AI of the monsters, which can be easily exploited, reducing the overall challenge and tension.
  • The lack of clear instructions or tutorials leaves players confused about objectives, making it difficult to fully enjoy the experience.
  • gameplay84 mentions

    The gameplay of "Cakey's Twisted Bakery" is characterized by a unique blend of exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat using baked goods, which some players find innovative and engaging. However, many reviews highlight the repetitive nature of the gameplay loop—gathering ingredients, baking pies, and defeating monsters—which can lead to a tedious experience over time. While the game's quirky mechanics and atmosphere are praised, the overall execution is seen as lacking depth and variety, making it less appealing for extended play.

    • “The gameplay is both enticing and innovative, keeping me hooked from start to finish.”
    • “Its creative premise of baking to survive, along with its eerie atmosphere and quirky gameplay, make it worth playing for fans of the genre.”
    • “The gameplay loop is really clever and satisfying (you collect ingredients to make cakes to throw at your enemies until their health runs out and they drop a key).”
    • “I would not pay more than $2 for this game; the gameplay loop is too repetitive for it to be worth anything more.”
    • “The gameplay quickly gets repetitive, and the generic mechanics don't make it a remarkable experience.”
    • “The core mechanics are not user-friendly, and the learning curve is unnecessarily steep due to poor design choices.”
  • story33 mentions

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its creativity and unique premise, while others criticize it for being shallow and lacking depth. Many noted that the narrative feels disjointed and fails to provide clear objectives, leading to confusion during gameplay. Overall, while the quirky elements and character backstories add some intrigue, the storytelling could benefit from more coherence and engagement.

    • “Its super realistic graphics and insanely creative story had such a profound effect on me that I can barely articulate it into words.”
    • “The storytelling is subtle yet effective, leaving breadcrumbs (or perhaps cake crumbs) for you to follow.”
    • “The characters are as twisted as the pastries they bake, each with their own unique backstory that adds layers of flavor to the game.”
    • “The story is nothing; the gameplay quickly gets repetitive, and the generic mechanics don't make it a remarkable experience.”
    • “The shallow story and limited customization options might also impact the depth of the experience.”
    • “Although the story is a bit lacking, compared to other mascot horror games, this one actually has gameplay that isn't just holding W, unique mechanics, and doesn't overstay its welcome.”
  • graphics27 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the super realistic visuals and charming, whimsical art style that complements the quirky themes. However, some users found the graphics to be bland or uninspired, and there were complaints about the lack of graphic settings and performance options. Overall, while the visuals are generally appreciated for their creativity and engagement, there are notable inconsistencies in quality and functionality.

    • “Its super realistic graphics and insanely creative story had such a profound effect on me that I can barely articulate it into words.”
    • “Visually, the game is charming, with a nice art style that fits the quirky yet creepy theme.”
    • “The colorful, yet slightly eerie visuals add a playful and engaging element to the gameplay.”
    • “Graphics: the visual style is bland and uninspired.”
    • “But it desperately needs graphics and visual settings.”
    • “No graphic setting (except that one setting called performance), no enemy AI (literally stood before Cakey and he didn't even notice me), and no sound?”
  • atmosphere25 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its creepy and immersive qualities, enhanced by a gloomy bakery design and a mix of playful and eerie soundtracks. While some players wish for a more consistent atmospheric presence during gameplay, the overall ambiance effectively creates tension and engagement, making it a standout feature of the experience.

    • “The game excels in creating a creepy atmosphere, with the gloomy bakery design and eerie music amplifying the sense of danger.”
    • “Its creative premise of baking to survive, along with its eerie atmosphere and quirky gameplay, make it worth playing for fans of the genre.”
    • “Cakey's twisted bakery masterfully crafts a creepy and tense atmosphere.”
    • “I kinda wish there was more atmosphere throughout the main gameplay loop, but I get why there isn't since you have to listen to the music to figure out where the monsters are.”
    • “Still, I feel like if the atmosphere was quieter and more in the background, it could've worked.”
    • “The atmosphere is alright, the sound design ranges from gross to annoying to genuinely disturbing, the designs are serviceable, but the gameplay itself is dull and absolutely not worth ten dollars.”
  • music22 mentions

    The music in the game is a standout feature, effectively enhancing the atmosphere with a mix of eerie and playful soundtracks that complement the gameplay. While many praise the composition and its ability to create tension, some players find the volume levels inconsistent and the variety of tracks limited. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's immersive experience, despite some criticisms regarding its fit and loudness.

    • “Also the soundtrack has no right to be this good, major props to whoever composed the music.”
    • “The fun gameplay mechanics and playful soundtrack create an engaging and entertaining atmosphere.”
    • “The gloomy design, eerie music, and sound effects create a sense of constant danger, and the monsters you'll encounter are both disgusting and frightening.”
    • “The sound is horribly high; the music at the end is so loud that I really had to just cut off the game's sounds because even if the sound is really low, this kills your ears.”
    • “The monsters' ambient sound should be removed; it's not scary if you can hear pop music coming from the monsters.”
    • “The music is too loud compared to the sound effects.”
  • humor18 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its unique blend of dark comedy and quirky charm, particularly through its "bake or die" premise and witty dialogue filled with puns and sarcastic remarks. Players find the mix of horror and humor engaging, making the gameplay both challenging and enjoyable, though some note that the ending feels rushed and less funny compared to the rest of the game. Overall, it offers a delightful experience for those who appreciate twisted humor in a gaming context.

    • “The game’s premise of 'bake or die' offers a unique twist on the survival genre, blending horror and humor in a visually charming but unsettling setting.”
    • “If Willy Wonka and Tim Burton decided to open a bakery together, the result would be 'Cakey’s Twisted Bakery.' This game is a scrumptious blend of quirky charm, dark humor, and addictive gameplay that will leave you craving for more!”
    • “The dialogue is peppered with puns and dark jokes that had me laughing out loud.”
    • “The ending feels really rushed; it's disappointing and lacks humor, which is surprising given how great the rest of the game is.”
    • “I expected more laughs, but the jokes fell flat and often felt forced.”
    • “The humor in this game is hit or miss, and unfortunately, it misses more often than it hits.”
  • grinding14 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and repetitive, often requiring significant time investment for achievements and resource collection. The simple mechanics, such as pie-making and monster evasion, contribute to a boring gameplay loop that detracts from overall enjoyment. Many reviewers express frustration with the grind, suggesting it feels more like a chore than a rewarding experience.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The campaign is really short, the game mechanics are quite simple: creating cakes from recipes, hiding from monsters, etc. Even so, it gets a bit tedious and repetitive.”
    • “This grindy aspect of the game makes it tedious rather than enjoyable.”
  • optimization13 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it runs smoothly and has a good atmosphere, players report minor bugs and limited performance options. Some users experienced issues like mouse flicks and unresponsive enemy AI, indicating that further optimization is needed. Despite these drawbacks, many appreciate the game's performance and graphics for what it offers.

    • “While the game runs smoothly, there are minor bugs with monster behavior, such as getting stuck or moving when stunned.”
    • “It has good voice acting, optimized, and it looks pretty good.”
    • “Well optimized, free, kinda fun”
    • “But the game needs to be optimized a bit.”
    • “The game also has very few performance options; it just has a 'performance mode' button.”
    • “Using that option did in fact resolve most of the performance issues I had, but despite getting 60fps regularly, I was experiencing extremely annoying mouse flicks that would send my view flying; sometimes I'd spin almost a full 360 degrees while trying to crouch into a hiding spot.”
  • replayability5 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while randomized elements and diverse tasks enhance replay value, frustrations with limited pie types and the execution of alternative endings may deter players from wanting to replay. Some users find the experience enjoyable enough to revisit, but others feel the limitations significantly impact overall replayability.

    • “From baking bizarre pastries to managing chaotic situations, the variety of tasks adds depth and replayability.”
    • “The randomized ingredient locations add replay value, but there are some frustrations, such as limited pie types that can hurt monsters at any given time.”
    • “Adding replayability through alternative endings is fine, but unless your game is fun enough that people actually want to go through it again, it's kind of useless, and can even be frustrating, especially when what ending you get is executed this way.”
    • “Limited replayability.”
  • stability4 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is marked by minor bugs and glitches, particularly with monster behavior, which can be unpredictable or cause them to get stuck. While these issues are present, they are not severe, especially considering the game is newly released.

    • “The monsters themselves can be buggy, sometimes getting stuck or acting unpredictably.”
    • “I've encountered some technical issues, including minor bugs and glitches.”
    • “Finally, it can get pretty buggy.”
  • character development3 mentions

    Reviewers praise the character development for its exceptional design, particularly highlighting the whimsical yet horrifying portrayal of Cakey, the deranged pastry chef. Overall, the character designs are rated highly, achieving a perfect score of 10/10.

    • “The character design for Cakey, the deranged pastry chef, is simultaneously whimsical and horrifying.”
    • “Character design is definitely 10/10.”
    • “Art, music, and character designs are really, really good.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players report experiencing strong emotional reactions, including tears during intense moments like jump scares, highlighting the game's ability to evoke fear and surprise.

    • “I cried when I got a jumpscare.”
    • “The story made me feel a deep connection with the characters.”
    • “I was overwhelmed with emotions during the final scene.”
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