Coffee Crisis

I can recommend Coffee Crisis to people looking for a cheap game to have fun with, as well as rabid beat-em-up enthusiasts and dedicated retro collectors, but not too many people outside of those niches.

49%Game Brain Score

music, graphics

gameplay, story

50% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 7 reviews

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About

In Coffee Crisis, aliens want to steal Earth's coffee and gigantic 80's inspired arcade-style beat-em-up action ensures you won't let them. Join the duo of baristas, Nick and Ashley, as they brawl through dangers to save their coffee and the world. With a heavy metal/punk soundtrack and a unique comic book art style, this game delivers a caffeinated rush of nostalgia and fun.

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Play Modes

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

music18 positive mentions

Coffee Crisis delivers a nostalgic '80s arcade experience with great graphics and a fantastic metal soundtrack.
The game features a humorous and unique storyline involving aliens and coffee, which adds charm to the gameplay.
Co-op play is enjoyable, making it a fun option for local multiplayer sessions.

The gameplay suffers from poor mechanics, including inconsistent hitboxes and overwhelming enemy swarms that lead to frustration.
Combat is shallow with a limited moveset, lacking meaningful combos or evasion options, making battles feel repetitive and unengaging.
The difficulty spikes erratically, and the game lacks polish, resulting in a confusing user interface and unresponsive controls.

music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
19%
12%
The music in the game is predominantly a heavy metal soundtrack that resonates well with fans of the genre, enhancing the overall atmosphere and experience. While many players appreciate the energetic riffs and modern take on classic gaming music, some have noted that the short loops can become repetitive and occasionally drown out other audio elements. Overall, the soundtrack is celebrated for its quality and ability to elevate the game's fun factor, despite some minor audio balance issues.
- “Brutal soundtrack, impressively modern take on a classic game-type!”
- “The devs clearly love death metal, because the soundtrack is pretty much metal riff after metal riff, which is great; the whole game breathes metal, from the baristas to the whole atmosphere of concerts, music, and metalheads.”
- “The soundtrack is awesomeeeee.”
- “Decent music and pixel art, but a beat 'em up needs a hell of a lot more than that to be even playable, let alone good.”
- “The developers clearly love death metal, as the soundtrack consists of metal riff after metal riff, which is great. However, most of the time, the metal music makes it difficult to listen to the rest of the audio sounds.”
- “Story is weird, combat mechanics are poor, and even that metal soundtrack doesn't really help this game.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its smoothness and innovative modifiers, while others criticize it for being overly punishing and chaotic, leading to frustration. Players report that the mechanics feel unbalanced, with swarming enemies and lag affecting combat, making it difficult to strategize or enjoy the experience. Overall, while the game offers nostalgic elements and humor, its core gameplay mechanics detract significantly from the overall enjoyment.
- “Jokes aside, the game excels in delivering top-notch gameplay while maintaining a smooth experience.”
- “It's a simple beat 'em up, though it offers some new ideas to spice up the gameplay by adding modifiers that at certain points alter the style of the game by making enemies more powerful or by giving the screen the sensation of an old TV set, among others.”
- “The rest is the fluid gameplay and humor - I mean, which game lets you beat your enemies with a coffee bag?”
- “The problem is the gameplay: hordes of enemies that cannot be stopped, which force you to jump around without understanding anything, without any tactics.”
- “There is also a very annoying lag with the main character's attacks which makes the gameplay even more punishing. Enemies' hitboxes seem to fail even when in front of them, and the attack range is very short, forcing you to stay really close to the enemies. With 70% of the enemies having ranged attacks, it feels like the developers wanted you to get frustrated easily.”
- “When facing enemies, it is normal for a decent beat 'em up to hit an enemy and have them stop attacking. This doesn't happen here; they can easily avoid your attacks, knock you back with ranged attacks, and there are no combos. The only option you end up using is aerial attacks, which leads to an unfair gameplay experience.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
27%
18%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their authentic pixel art style, enhanced with HD elements that elevate the overall visual experience. While some players appreciate the beautiful graphics and atmospheric effects, a few note that certain visual distortions can be annoying. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the nostalgic feel of the game, making it enjoyable for fans of retro-themed titles.
- “I love the graphics; the soundtrack is really good and it controls well.”
- “Beautiful graphics and great music; it's nice to spend time in the game.”
- “The graphics and atmosphere are more than fine, apart from some effects that distort the screen or alter the colors just to annoy the player.”
- “The game does use the same authentic pixel artwork and feeling, but obviously has 'HD' elements just to give a bit of an extra to make it even better.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The game's story is described as nonsensical and poorly narrated, resembling a disjointed fever dream rather than a coherent plot. While some players find it unique and interesting, many criticize it for being rough and unengaging, with a lack of depth and clarity. Overall, the storytelling fails to enhance the gameplay experience, leaving players feeling unsatisfied.
- “It's an interesting game, has a kind of unique story, and can be pretty unforgiving at times.”
- “I have a rough idea of events, but instead of a story, it's more like glimpses into someone's fever dream.”
- “There is also no 'arcade' mode, so you'll have to either watch or skip the cutscenes.”
- “The plot is nonsensical, which is intentional, but it's also just plain bad.”
- “The story is not only rough, it is narrated poorly.”
- “I have a rough idea of events, but instead of a story, it's more like glimpses into someone's fever-dream.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by its quirky elements and a blend of complex, dark, and retro comedic styles, contributing to an entertaining experience. Players appreciate the funny beat'em up mechanics and the overall lighthearted tone, enhanced by a cool metal soundtrack.
- “Some of the weird elements of the game add a nice touch of humor and entertainment.”
- “Very complex and funny beat 'em up.”
- “I also liked the humor in the game, although it is quite dark.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game's atmosphere is heavily infused with a vibrant death metal aesthetic, featuring impressive graphics and a soundtrack filled with metal riffs that enhance the overall experience. However, some players note that the music can overpower other audio elements, suggesting a need for better sound options. Despite minor issues, the atmosphere effectively captures the essence of metal culture.
- “The graphics and atmosphere are more than fine, creating an immersive experience that draws you in.”
- “The developers clearly love death metal, as the soundtrack is filled with metal riffs that enhance the atmosphere. The entire game breathes metal, from the baristas to the concert vibes, making it a unique experience for music and metal fans.”
- “The graphics and atmosphere are more than fine, apart from some effects that distort the screen or alter the colors just to annoy the player.”
- “The developers clearly love death metal, because the soundtrack is pretty much metal riff after metal riff, which is great. The whole game breathes metal, from the baristas to the atmosphere of concerts, music, and metalheads. However, most of the time, the metal music makes it difficult to listen to the rest of the audio sounds.”