Carrie's Order Up!
- September 12, 2016
- Ink Dragon Works
- 7h median play time
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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features charming graphics and a delightful art style that enhances the overall experience.
- Gameplay is addictive and fun, combining elements of classic arcade games like Pac-Man and Diner Dash, making it easy to pick up but challenging to master.
- There are unlockable characters and modes, providing variety and encouraging replayability, along with a catchy soundtrack that complements the gameplay.
- The game can feel repetitive after a while, with some players wishing for more content and a deeper storyline.
- Controls can sometimes be unresponsive, leading to frustrating moments, especially when trying to navigate around customers.
- There are minor bugs reported, such as issues with costume unlocks and occasional graphical glitches, which can detract from the experience.
- gameplay62 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Carrie's Order Up" is engaging and accessible, combining simple mechanics with a charming aesthetic that evokes classic arcade experiences. Players can quickly jump into the action, with a brisk gameplay loop that offers both a campaign and an endless mode, encouraging mastery through its challenging yet fair design. The game features a delightful mix of skill-based avoidance reminiscent of titles like Pac-Man and Tapper, enhanced by cute character designs and a catchy soundtrack, making it a fun and addictive experience.
“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 gameplay seems daunting, but once you get into the mix of things, it's actually not that bad.”
“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 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.”
- graphics46 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 7 % 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 effectively complement the gameplay and evoke nostalgia for older gaming eras. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.
“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 artwork is high quality and different than most games out there.”
“The graphics are clean and emulate that SNES feel very well.”
“Cartoony art style.”
- music43 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being catchy, lively, and well-suited to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the charming soundtrack that complements the cute graphics and characters, with many noting its ability to set the mood effectively. While some find the music occasionally repetitive, the option to change tracks in the pause menu is a welcomed feature.
“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 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.”
“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.”
“Work at different restaurants as you progress and therefore unlock both new upgrades and hazards, also akin to Dinner Dash; I would hope that the soundtrack gets added via updates or DLC.”
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story mode is brief and serves primarily as a backdrop to the gameplay, which is typical for an arcade game. While there are occasional cutscenes and some entertaining story elements, many players find the storyline to be simplistic and somewhat disjointed, with some preferring to focus solely on the gameplay rather than the narrative. Overall, the story is seen as a minor addition rather than a central feature.
“And there's a little bit of a story to go with the gameplay.”
“The story is nice to have and although short and simple, it's entertaining for what it is.”
“There are cutscenes now and then as well with some story elements, but overall I feel this is a gameplay-focused game.”
“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.”
- humor9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally perceived as light-hearted and amusing, with players appreciating its comedic elements while expressing a desire to avoid clichéd jokes, particularly those related to SpongeBob. Some users suggest that the game could benefit from creative mods, such as character skins, to enhance its comedic appeal. Overall, it is regarded as a "funny little game."
“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 don't know what to say in here, so I'll just say that I really hope no one is making unfunny SpongeBob jokes over this game.”
- character development6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % 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 that aligns well with the overall theme. Players appreciate the unique gameplay and addictive arcade elements, which enhance the appeal of the characters. Overall, the design choices contribute positively to the game's charm and enjoyment.
“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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's strong replayability, highlighted by the ability to engage in short play sessions while accumulating scores that contribute to leveling up. This progression unlocks new modes and cosmetics, adding depth and motivation for repeated play.
“Lastly, the one thing this game has that I very much enjoy is replay value. Aside from obviously 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.”
