Campfire Cooking

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Campfire Cooking is a single player sport game. It was developed by Hawkes and was released on October 18, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Campfire Cooking is a puzzle game about relaxing moments in nature, as you prepare meals over a warm fire. Follow a family's vacation to beautiful and exotic hiking trails. Listen to stories, toast marshmallows, simmer fondue or play with magnets until each meal is ready to eat.

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

Unique and clever puzzle mechanics that keep gameplay fresh and engaging.
Relaxing and charming atmosphere with a cute art style and pleasant soundtrack.
Well-designed difficulty curve that starts gentle and ramps up to challenging puzzles, with good tutorials and level variety.

Difficulty inconsistency, with some puzzles being extremely hard followed by very easy ones, causing a disrupted flow.
Some mechanics and cutscenes are not appreciated by all players and can detract from the experience.
Controls and interface could be improved, including lack of keyboard shortcuts and minor control issues.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features unique and flexible mechanics that are introduced gradually to keep puzzles fresh and engaging, often allowing multiple solutions. While some players find occasional difficulty spikes and cutscenes less appealing, the simple core actions combined with clever level design create satisfying and challenging puzzles. Overall, the gameplay is praised for its thoughtful progression, variety, and the depth achieved through layering mechanics.
- “There were some unique mechanics that kept the gameplay fresh.”
- “The mechanics are flexible and there usually isn't a single answer to a puzzle when they aren't introducing a new mechanic.”
- “Mechanics are introduced slowly, and the ways in which they layer are slowly explored.”
- “There were a couple mechanics that weren't exactly to my liking and I could have done without the cutscenes, but overall I had great fun!”
- “Sometimes the difficulty curve is a little erratic even when working with already-tutorialized mechanics.”
- “The game mechanics are very simple; you can only push, pull, slide your stick to the side, and sometimes rotate a stick.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
44%
The graphics are consistently praised for being charming, polished, and aesthetically pleasing, with a cute and unique art style that enhances the overall experience. Visuals are crisp and well-designed, complementing the game's clever level design and varied thematic areas.
- “Graphics are crisp, concept is unique, and the boards are challenging.”
- “The graphics are polished and look good; the game is aesthetically quite pleasing.”
- “Everything about this game is very polished, from the visuals to the cute story to the masterful level design.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is light and simple, serving as a charming backdrop to a polished and well-designed puzzle game. While not the main focus, its cute and wacky elements complement the gameplay without being overly complex or central.
- “Simple but sometimes fiendishly challenging puzzle game with a wacky story.”
- “Everything about this game is very polished, from the visuals to the cute story to the masterful level design.”
- “Campfire Cooking is a great puzzle game with a cute art style and light story elements.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and charm, complementing the engaging and unique puzzle challenges. Players find the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting, enhancing the overall experience despite occasional difficulty spikes.
- “Without a doubt one of the best puzzle games in recent years, engaging, fun, great soundtrack and at times very challenging.”
- “The music, scenery, refreshing unique challenges and the satisfaction of solving them makes this very much worth the time and effort, and I'd imagine the price tag too.”
- “8/10, charming graphics, great music, sometimes the difficulty curve is a little uneven even when working with already-tutorialized mechanics.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a nice, relaxing atmosphere that makes it easy to pick up and play, creating an enjoyable and calming experience. Despite its charm and challenge, it seems to have been overlooked and hasn't received much attention in recent years.
- “With a nice, relaxing atmosphere, this game is easy to pick up and play. It's a shame it never got the attention it deserved despite its quality.”
- “Surprisingly challenging, and I really liked the relaxing atmosphere.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is lighthearted and enjoyable, often found in moments like finishing levels where the playful presentation of cooked food adds a satisfying and amusing touch.

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80%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

Review: Campfire Cooking
Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.
Destructoid.com
80%

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Campfire Cooking is a sport game.

Campfire Cooking is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

Campfire Cooking was released on October 18, 2017.

Campfire Cooking was developed by Hawkes.

Campfire Cooking has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay.

Campfire Cooking is a single player game.

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