Claire’s Café: Tasty Cuisine

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"Claire's Café: Tasty Cuisine" is a Simulation game that takes you on a cross-country cooking adventure with Claire. With a good plot that is sure to keep you engaged, you'll be able to set off and explore various locations while preparing delicious dishes. However, be prepared for frequent interruptions from ads. Overall, if you're a fan of simulation games with a storyline, this game might be worth checking out despite the abundance of ads.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 292 reviews

story7 positive mentions

monetization15 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and a fun storyline, reminiscent of classic GameHouse titles.
It's a fast-paced and enjoyable time management game that can be quite challenging.
Players appreciate the ability to play offline and the option to watch ads to unlock levels.

Many players experience frequent crashes and freezing issues, making the game unplayable at times.
The game lacks meaningful upgrades and becomes repetitive, with no new challenges introduced after the initial levels.
Players are frustrated by the requirement to pay for additional levels after a limited number of free ones, leading to feelings of being misled.

monetization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
94%
The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the requirement to watch ads or make in-app purchases to continue playing after certain levels. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for gameplay, others feel that the transition to mandatory ads or additional payments after initial levels detracts from the experience. Overall, players note that the game is not truly free-to-play, as significant portions require payment or ad viewing to progress.
- “The in-app purchases are reasonable and don't feel forced, allowing for a fair experience.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers optional purchases without making them feel mandatory.”
- “The monetization model is balanced, providing value without overwhelming players with ads or paywalls.”
- “Despite paying for the first 20 levels, I was not able to play the last 10 levels unless I made an additional purchase to remove ads.”
- “Great game, however after 9 levels it requires you to watch an ad after each of them or pay to remove ads.”
- “Not free to play after level 9; no more ads but it was alright while it lasted.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
18%
18%
The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its fun and engaging narrative, though some note it lacks depth. Many fans of Gamehouse games enjoy the lighthearted and entertaining storylines, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. However, a few users mention technical issues that disrupt their enjoyment, despite the appealing story.
- “I love all Gamehouse games; this game has a really fun story. It's not as hard as some of the others, so you can get 3 stars on most levels.”
- “I love these types of games, and all of Gamehouse games have a wonderful storyline with it.”
- “Very fun and addicting game with a cute storyline.”
- “The story was okay.”
- “If you can continue this story, you will have a regular player and customer for life.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of time management mechanics, with some players enjoying the variety it offers across different scenes. However, there are significant frustrations, particularly with one level in the first restaurant that many find nearly impossible to complete, leading to a jarring shift in difficulty that detracts from the overall experience.
- “Super fun with a different variety of gameplay with each scene!”
- “I love the gameplay very much.”
- “The gameplay is the same throughout.”
- “There is a level in the first restaurant that is absolutely impossible to complete, even with second chances. I breezed through the first level, doing each attempt three times, but this one level in the first restaurant is unbeatable. It seems ridiculous to go from normal gameplay to extreme mode and then back to normal gameplay.”
- “No coins, no weird stuff, just plain time management gameplay that I know and love.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
Overall, the graphics received mixed feedback; while some users praised them as amazing and appreciated the fast-paced gameplay, others noted that they could use improvement and felt they were somewhat outdated or too small.
- “The graphics are amazing.”
- “Not my kind of game, but I like the graphics and the gameplay is fast-paced.”
- “Needs some improvement, but great graphics.”
- “The graphics and gameplay feel outdated.”
- “The visuals lack detail and polish, making the game look unappealing.”
- “The art style is uninspired and fails to capture my interest.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, frequently freezing after a few minutes of play, requiring users to force stop the app. Players report glitches that disrupt gameplay and difficulties in accessing the game altogether.
- “The game freezes after playing for just a few minutes, and the only option is to force stop the app.”
- “I log out and log back in, maybe play one level, but then it glitches again or the game doesn't load at all.”
- “The game frequently freezes.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game has received positive feedback, but some users express frustration over the lack of audio cues for music and notifications, such as when food is ready.
- “I really like it so far, but I don't like that you can't hear the music or when the food is done.”
- “The music is repetitive and gets boring after a while.”
- “I wish there were more variety in the soundtrack; it feels like I'm listening to the same song on loop.”