Carrie's Order Up!
- September 12, 2016
- Ink Dragon Works
Get on Steam"Carrie's Order Up!" is an arcade-style game where you play as Carrie, a crab waitress serving sea creatures at a port town's restaurant. The game features 20 rounds of food serving, with adjustable difficulty and the ability to unlock new features and characters by earning money. With charming pixel art, various side challenges, and high score tables, the game offers both casual and challenging experiences for players.
Reviews
- The game is simple yet addictive, providing a fun arcade experience with charming graphics and a catchy soundtrack.
- It features tight and responsive controls, making it easy to pick up and play while still offering a challenge as players progress.
- There are various unlockables and modes, including an endless mode, which adds replay value and encourages players to keep coming back.
- The game can feel short and may lack depth for players seeking a more extensive campaign or storyline.
- Some players have reported minor bugs and issues with controls, particularly when it comes to picking up items unintentionally.
- The game may become repetitive over time, especially for those who are not driven by score chasing or unlocking additional content.
- gameplay31 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Carrie's Order Up" is engaging and accessible, combining charming aesthetics with deep mechanics that encourage mastery and continuous play. Players will find a brisk gameplay loop reminiscent of classic arcade titles, featuring a mix of skill-based challenges and strategic avoidance, all while enjoying cute character designs and a catchy soundtrack. Despite its simple controls, the game offers substantial content, including an endless mode and a campaign with bite-sized levels, making it a rewarding experience for both casual and dedicated players.
“This game excels both aesthetically and mechanically at creating a faithful arcade experience.”
“The gameplay loop is brisk and the various goals are challenging without being unfair, encouraging continuous play.”
“Fun and addictive arcade gameplay go together well with the super cute character designs and great music in this game.”
“The biggest element of Tapper implemented, though, is difficulty, which I like. There's one way to win and many ways to die, whether it's a customer leaving, tripping from spinning too much, or bumping into them.”
“Even factoring in the issues in terms of gameplay variety and the sound quality for voice acting, it's still well worth $2.99 USD.”
“The gameplay is similar to Pac-Man, with the player moving Carrie through a maze-like area while avoiding customers (ghosts).”
- graphics23 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their cute, colorful, and retro art style, reminiscent of classic arcade games like Pac-Man and Bubble Bobble. Players appreciate the smooth animations and high-quality pixel art, which enhance the overall aesthetic and complement the engaging gameplay. The visuals, combined with catchy music and sound design, create an enjoyable and nostalgic experience.
“This game excels both aesthetically and mechanically at creating a faithful arcade experience.”
“The graphics are great to look at; they are retro-styled but you can tell what things are supposed to be, and they have a smooth animation to them.”
“The excellent pixel graphics and characters remind me of classics like Bubble Bobble or Tapper, and the game feels like it should really come in one of those old-style classic arcade cabinets at your local snackbar, enticing you to spend a few quarters and get the high score.”
“The graphics are clean and emulate that SNES feel very well.”
“The artwork is high quality and different than most games out there.”
“It's like a fun little mix of Pac-Man and Diner Dash with an art style that reminds me of Bubble Bobble.”
- music21 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and lively tracks that enhance the overall experience, setting the mood effectively for various gameplay moments. Players appreciate the charming sound design and the ability to change tracks, ensuring that the music remains enjoyable and not overly repetitive. Overall, the soundtrack complements the cute graphics and engaging gameplay, making it a standout feature of the game.
“The music tracks, although unassuming, do an excellent job of setting the mood for the different parts of the game.”
“The music is something I can listen to multiple times and still enjoy hearing it.”
“The game is still going though, I can hear the music, so Steam won't reopen it and I have to break out Task Manager.”
“That and I'd really love a soundtrack.”
“The music in this game is also very well done, almost never getting too repetitive, and even if it does get repetitive, you can always change the music in the pause menu.”
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story mode is brief and serves primarily as a backdrop to the gameplay, featuring occasional cutscenes and simple narrative elements. While some players appreciate the entertaining yet minimal story, others find the storyline and storyboards to be strange and unnecessary, emphasizing that the game is more focused on gameplay than narrative depth.
“The story is nice to have, and although short and simple, it's entertaining for what it is.”
“And there's a little bit of a story to go with the gameplay.”
“There are no goals and there's no real storyline.”
“The storyline and storyboards are strange, and I could do without them.”
“There are cutscenes now and then with some story elements, but overall I feel this is a gameplay-focused game.”
- humor4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally appreciated, with users finding it amusing and lighthearted, though there are concerns about unoriginal jokes, particularly related to SpongeBob. The idea of modding characters to resemble Sonic adds a playful twist that some players find entertaining. Overall, the game is considered a funny experience.
“Just buy the funny underwater restaurant game.”
“I also think it would be hilarious if there was a mod to skin them to look like Sonic characters.”
“Funny little game!”
“I really hope no one is making unfunny SpongeBob jokes about this game.”
“The humor feels forced and falls flat, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
“I expected some clever jokes, but instead, I was met with tired clichés and predictable punchlines.”
- character development3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is highlighted by its charming and cute character designs, complemented by simple yet effective pixel animation. Players appreciate the unique gameplay that enhances the overall experience, making it both fun and addictive.
“The character design is cute, the pixel animation is simple but perfect for the theming, so no complaints!”
“It has a ton of its own charm, with cute character designs and unique gameplay.”
“Fun and addictive arcade gameplay go together well with the super cute character designs and great music in this game.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's strong replayability, highlighted by its ability to engage users in short play sessions while incorporating rogue-lite elements that allow for score accumulation and leveling up. This progression unlocks new modes and cosmetics, enhancing the overall experience and encouraging repeated play.
“Lastly, the one thing this game has that I very much enjoy is its replay value. Aside from being able to pick up and play the game for maybe a half hour to an hour at a time, the small element of roguelites, in the form of your scores from previous games adding up, eventually levels you up. This unlocks new modes and more cosmetics, among other things.”
“The replayability in this game is fantastic! Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of challenges and unlockable content that keeps me coming back for more.”
“I love how the game encourages multiple playthroughs with its branching paths and different character builds. It feels like every time I play, I discover something new.”
