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Campfire Cooking

Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.
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94%Game Brain Score
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97% User Score Based on 64 reviews
Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

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Campfire Cooking is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by Layton 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 laid-back puzzle game where you prepare meals over a campfire by adjusting and rotating cooking utensils. The goal is to efficiently use space and tools to create the required dishes, with increasing complexity and variety as you progress. Its satisfying gameplay and charming art style make it a perfect choice for relaxation and unwinding.

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews
gameplay10 positive mentions
  • The game features a relaxing atmosphere with a gentle difficulty curve, making it easy to pick up and play while still providing satisfying puzzles.
  • The mechanics are simple yet clever, allowing for a variety of unique puzzles that encourage creative problem-solving.
  • The game is visually appealing and well-polished, with a charming aesthetic and engaging level design that keeps players interested.
  • The difficulty can be inconsistent, with some puzzles being far too easy compared to others, leading to frustration.
  • Certain mechanics and cutscenes may not appeal to all players, detracting from the overall experience.
  • The game may feel overly simplistic for experienced puzzle enthusiasts, especially in the earlier levels which serve more as tutorials.
  • gameplay
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a variety of clever and flexible mechanics that are introduced gradually, allowing for multiple solutions to puzzles. While some players found certain mechanics less appealing and noted an inconsistent difficulty curve, the overall experience is enhanced by charming graphics and engaging music. The game effectively layers simple mechanics to create satisfying and challenging levels, keeping players engaged with new elements throughout.

    • “This puzzle game has an interesting set of mechanics and explores them pretty well.”
    • “Fun puzzle game with pretty unique mechanics.”
    • “New game mechanics are regularly introduced to keep the interest level high.”
    • “8/10, charming graphics, great music, sometimes the difficulty curve is a little off 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.”
    • “Aside from being too easy, the mechanics of campfire cooking are actually interesting.”
  • graphics
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their charm and polish, featuring a unique aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the crisp visuals and the game's ability to introduce new gameplay elements through distinct areas, all while maintaining a cute and engaging art style. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it visually pleasing and enjoyable.

    • “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.”
    • “Fun and charming puzzle game with a cute aesthetic.”
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game revolves around a grandfather taking his grandchildren camping, featuring light and whimsical elements that complement the gameplay. While some players choose to skip the narrative, many appreciate its cute presentation and how it enhances the overall polished experience of the game. Overall, the story is described as simple yet charming, fitting well within the context of a puzzle game.

    • “Simple but sometimes fiendishly challenging puzzle game with a wacky story.”
    • “The story is about a grandfather taking his grandchildren camping.”
    • “Everything about this game is very polished, from the visuals to the cute story to the masterful level design.”
    • “I can't comment on the story though - I skip it.”
    • “The story is that a grandfather is taking his grandchildren camping.”
    • “Campfire Cooking is a great puzzle game with a cute art style and light story elements.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is consistently praised as great and charming, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the enjoyment of the gameplay, making it a memorable aspect of this puzzle game.

    • “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.”
    • “Without a doubt one of the best puzzle games in recent years, engaging, fun, great soundtrack, and at times very challenging.”
    • “8/10, charming graphics, great music.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its nice and relaxing atmosphere, making it easy to pick up and play, while also offering surprising challenges. Despite its enjoyable ambiance, some users feel it hasn't received the attention it deserves over the years.

    • “With a nice, relaxing atmosphere, this game is so easy to pick up and play. It's a shame that I feel like a time traveler, because the last reviews are from 6 years ago; it's a shame this game never got the attention it deserved.”
    • “Surprisingly challenging, and I really liked the relaxing atmosphere.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the humor in the game particularly satisfying, especially when completing levels that showcase the delicious food they've prepared, adding a comedic and rewarding element to the gameplay experience.

    • “Finishing a level is hilariously satisfying, as it highlights all the delicious food you just cooked.”
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Campfire Cooking is a puzzle 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 Layton Hawkes.

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

Campfire Cooking is a single player game.

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