Coffee Noir: Business Detective Game

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Coffee Noir: Business Detective Game is a single player role playing game with a business theme. It was developed by DOJI and was released on September 30, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Coffee Noir" is a narrative-driven business detective game. Play as a struggling coffee shop owner turned private investigator, solving mysteries in a film noir-inspired world. Make strategic choices in investigating cases and managing your coffee shop to grow your business and reputation.

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story31 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The game features a solid detective story with a unique premise of a detective disguised as a salesman, providing an interesting twist.
The visuals and soundtrack are well-crafted, enhancing the immersive experience of the game.
The combination of detective work and business management creates a unique gameplay experience that some players find engaging.

The management mechanics are overly simplistic and can become repetitive, leading to a lack of challenge as the game progresses.
The story has several plot holes and an unsatisfying conclusion, which can detract from the overall experience.
There are numerous grammatical errors and translation issues that can be distracting and diminish the quality of the narrative.

story
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a mix of intriguing detective elements and business management, with a unique noir aesthetic that captivates players initially. However, many reviewers noted issues with plot holes, convoluted narratives, and an unsatisfying ending, which detracted from the overall experience. While the visuals and soundtrack enhance the storytelling, the execution often feels disjointed, making it challenging for players to fully engage with the narrative.
- “One of the strongest points of the game is the investigation and the story, although it's very much aided by fitting visuals and a really great soundtrack.”
- “The story is convoluted and satisfying to discover, with a really strong finale.”
- “The story is at the front and center of everything.”
- “There were a lot of plot holes, and once you learn 'the twist,' many of the events don't make sense anymore.”
- “The story itself feels a bit flat, at least until the point I reached, and that, paired with the subpar voice acting, really makes for irritating interruptions.”
- “The story is just bad and overcomplicated with too many characters, and the business part is super simple and repetitive.”
gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it overly simplistic and repetitive despite an engaging narrative and unique negotiation mechanics. While some enjoyed the core business simulation aspects, others criticized the detective elements as unsatisfying and poorly integrated, leading to a disconnect between the story and gameplay. Overall, the mechanics are clear but fail to provide the depth and challenge that players expected.
- “Running a coffee empire was fun, and there's a unique business negotiation mechanic that I found very engaging.”
- “I like the investigation board and mechanics of connecting clues - it's sometimes challenging like too many tasks in the management section.”
- “- gameplay mechanics are clear and are nicely described in the tutorial.”
- “I like the core idea and the setting, but the gameplay itself quickly becomes routine and monotonous.”
- “The gameplay is kind of repetitive.”
- “The detective part of the gameplay is not really satisfying; it's really about choosing 'similar' clues quite randomly, without any reasoning or creative thinking.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for enhancing the atmosphere and complementing the visuals, with many reviewers highlighting its fitting and engaging quality. However, some players noted that the limited number of tracks can lead to repetition, causing the music to become stale quickly. Overall, while the soundtrack is a strong point for many, its execution can be inconsistent, occasionally overshadowing voice acting or featuring distracting elements.
- “One of the strongest points of the game is the investigation and the story, although it's very much aided by fitting visuals and a really great soundtrack.”
- “The artwork is absolutely amazing and the soundtrack is just top tier.”
- “Gotta love the office's music and the whole retrofuture theme of neo-London; it works wonders in this unexpected combination of business tycoon and noir fiction.”
- “The music got old quickly.”
- “Within my first hour playing, I muted it and just put on some generic detective noir music from YouTube instead.”
- “The music track itself contains coughing noises, which makes the game unplayable for somebody with misophonia.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning quality and unique art style, effectively enhancing the atmospheric experience of the story. Reviewers highlight the impressive visuals that complement the game's steampunk and noir detective themes, alongside a top-tier soundtrack. Overall, the graphics are considered one of the standout features, contributing significantly to the game's immersive experience.
- “The graphics are amazing.”
- “The artwork is absolutely amazing and the soundtrack is just top tier.”
- “Art style is pretty awesome and nails the noir detective feel.”
- “The story line takes a 'steampunk' approach to the world, but instead of Victorian ideals making it to the future, it's 1950s style detective/aesthetic going forward.”
- “Honestly, it's truly a unique idea for a story, and the artwork is pretty neat.”
- “I think aesthetics received way more attention.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and lacking in tangible rewards, as it often involves repetitive tasks like farming for XP and money without meaningful progression. The inability to skip dialogue during chapter replays further exacerbates the frustration, making the overall experience feel monotonous.
- “I found myself doing the equivalent of grinding for XP... just running out the clock to earn as much money as I could with my given setup before moving on.”
- “There is no tangible reward for doing these things (save for completing all of them across all chapters) and it just becomes tedious.”
- “There's no easy way to skip dialogue, so when I had to replay a chapter after going bankrupt, it was pretty tedious.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is marked by occasional bugs, particularly in areas like staff assignments and in-game metrics, but these issues do not significantly hinder gameplay. While some players have experienced frustrating glitches that affect contract fulfillment, most agree that the game remains enjoyable despite these imperfections. Overall, it is recommended to approach the game with the understanding that it prioritizes narrative over technical precision.
- “It's a bit buggy at times (especially in the staff assignment roster, the coffee production levers, and some of the in-game numbers and achievements), but nothing that outright stops the game in its tracks.”
- “I really really wish they would fix the glitches.”
- “I had fun until I could no longer fulfill the contracts in the game because of poor design and glitches.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization system requires players to run ads for six weeks to identify the most effective campaigns, after which they can select and arrange advertisements. This process may feel lengthy and cumbersome for users seeking immediate results.
- “So if you want to actually pick the best ad campaigns, you have to run ads for 6 weeks.”
- “Finally, you can go back and pick the proper ads.”
- “You can also arrange for some advertisement.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers an emotional journey that deeply engages players as they explore the lives of the Kersey family and their community, while also prompting self-reflection through the protagonist, Arthur Oliver. However, Arthur's personal emotional connections can sometimes cloud his judgment, adding complexity to the narrative.
- “It takes you on an emotional journey as you get to know the people surrounding the Kersey family, the Kerseys themselves, and most of all, yourself (playing as Arthur Oliver, P.I.).”
- “But he struggles to see past his own emotional connections sometimes.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with users highlighting the impressive music and graphics that enhance the overall experience. The combination of a compelling storyline and artistic elements contributes to a captivating ambiance, even in a 2D format.
- “The good parts of the game are the atmosphere - mostly the music and the graphics.”
- “The storyline is great, and the background music and art create an awesome atmosphere even though it's 2D.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has minimal replayability, with users noting that it offers little incentive to play again after the initial experience.
- “Almost zero replay value.”
- “The game might not have much to offer in terms of replay value.”

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Coffee Noir: Business Detective Game is a role playing game with business theme.

Coffee Noir: Business Detective Game is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Coffee Noir: Business Detective Game was released on September 30, 2021.

Coffee Noir: Business Detective Game was developed by DOJI.

Coffee Noir: Business Detective Game has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Coffee Noir: Business Detective Game is a single player game.

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