Cooking Fever: Restaurant Game
- August 19, 2014
- Nordcurrent Games
- 4h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Cooking Fever" is a free restaurant time-management game where you prepare delicious meals from various cuisines, such as Indian, Chinese, and fast food, with the goal of attracting more customers and upgrading your kitchen. The game features hundreds of ingredients, appliances, and decorations, allowing you to personalize your cooking experience and share it with friends on Facebook. With thousands of dishes to cook, this addictive and engaging game will keep you coming back for more.
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Reviews
- The game is fun and addictive, with a variety of restaurants and levels to keep players engaged.
- Graphics and gameplay are well-designed, making the cooking experience enjoyable.
- The game offers a good challenge, requiring players to think quickly and manage their time effectively.
- Progression becomes difficult as players need gems for upgrades, which are hard to earn without spending real money.
- The game requires an internet connection to play, which can be frustrating for players in areas with poor connectivity.
- Frequent ads interrupt gameplay, making the experience less enjoyable.
- monetization1,190 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 5 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, with many describing it as overly aggressive and akin to a cash grab. Players express frustration over the frequency and length of ads, often feeling forced to watch them after nearly every level, which disrupts gameplay and diminishes enjoyment. Additionally, the reliance on in-app purchases for essential upgrades, particularly gems, has led to complaints about the game's balance and accessibility, with many users advocating for options to earn gems through watching ads instead.
“It is a lovely game, no ads makes it the best and the quality is absolutely fantastic. There are many restaurants, so you never get bored, and it's a game you don't spend a penny on because almost everything is free. I totally recommend it.”
“I love that there are no ads and that it's time-consuming. I didn't mind having to buy things in order to continue to play because there were no ads.”
“This game is amazing, no ads! I played it as a child and still do. There's no bugs with the game, nothing. It's fun, challenging, and overall amazing.”
“The game used to be good, it's just a cash grab now.”
“I used to love this game, but now I keep getting ads that freeze it up and I have to force stop and close it.”
“I don't mind the ads if I were to get gems... you used to be able to score 15 gems in the slots and 7 with level up.”
- graphics315 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their high quality, vibrant detail, and realistic representation of food and restaurant environments, contributing to an immersive gameplay experience. Many users appreciate the artistic design and smooth animations, although some express concerns about recent updates altering the art style unfavorably. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, enhancing the enjoyment of the game despite some complaints about gameplay mechanics and monetization issues.
“The graphics are amazing and the music is quite relaxing.”
“The graphics are beautiful.”
“The graphics, animations, and overall quality of this game is absolutely fantastic.”
“I used to like this game a lot as the time waster game that it is, but the biggest problem I have with it right now is the uncanny art style of the new graphics update.”
“This kind of game doesn't benefit from 3D graphics really at all, please change it back so gameplay is smooth again.”
“I really love this game but the graphics for the olives in the pizzeria suck!!”
- gameplay164 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its engaging mechanics, variety of restaurants, and enjoyable graphics, making it a fun and addictive experience. However, many players express frustration with the heavy reliance on in-game currency (diamonds) for upgrades, which often necessitates real-money purchases, leading to a pay-to-win perception that hampers overall enjoyment. While the game offers a solid core experience, issues such as frequent ads and the difficulty of earning diamonds through regular play detract from its potential.
“Engaging gameplay, attractive menus, and exciting upgrades... everything that'll keep me coming back to this game.”
“The gameplay is great, graphics are amazing and it's all fun, but it made me stressed out after a while.”
“The gameplay itself is wonderful, I had unlocked two shops.”
“This is making the gameplay really unbearable.”
“The problem is getting enough diamonds via gameplay alone is nearly impossible.”
“Gameplay becomes almost impossible without paying for in-game content.”
- stability130 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezing, crashing, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. While some players enjoy the game when it functions properly, the overwhelming presence of technical issues, particularly during ads and level transitions, has led to frustration and dissatisfaction. Overall, the game's potential is overshadowed by its instability, prompting calls for urgent fixes.
“Great game, no glitches, no ads.”
“It's a great game and it barely has ads; my siblings and I love it because it also has good graphics and no glitches.”
“No glitches and not very many ads, good game overall!”
“The game still freezes and crashes periodically.”
“Game freezes constantly.”
“I will be playing and then the screen freezes in the middle of serving the customers and I have to restart the game over.”
- grinding57 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a significant issue with grinding in the game, describing it as tedious and frustrating, especially for players who prefer not to spend money. Many users express that the need to repeatedly play the same levels to earn gems and upgrades detracts from the overall enjoyment, with some suggesting that the game feels more like a chore than fun. While some players appreciate the challenge of grinding, the overwhelming consensus is that the game requires excessive time investment for progress, making it less accessible for free-to-play users.
“Played this game for years, very beefy game, lots to do, a disgusting amount of grinding for gems if you're free to play, I might add.”
“The game is long and tedious if you don't want to spend money to get gems.”
“Everything needs gems, and there's no way to win them without grinding forever.”
- story34 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of a coherent narrative, with many players noting that it feels more like a series of missions without a compelling plot. While some appreciate the straightforward gameplay and the absence of a tedious storyline, others express frustration over the game's monetization strategies, which often force players to spend real money to progress. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable for casual play, but it lacks depth in storytelling and can become frustrating due to its pay-to-win mechanics.
“This game's plot and ideas are awesome and very cool, but I rated it four because of the ads.”
“It is a great game but it is very expensive to buy the restaurants and continue the story, and it sometimes crashes. But all in all, it is a great game, and if you want to spend a lot of time playing it, I would definitely recommend this, but there is always room for improvement!”
“Very love this app... this is my ideal game, moving fast, IQ uses, and most special determined for mission, vision, and goal, best pattern in everyday lifestyle and business...”
“The game is a good classic; it's a good game when bored as there is no storyline.”
“There's nothing more to it than cooking, upgrading, etc. There's no story like Cooking Diary, which is very much like this game.”
“Recent updates ruined the game as they are giving no daily restaurant earnings and 2 gems if we log in for more than a week. It's too sad; also, earning diamonds is not so easy either by playing the game or through the casino.”
- humor32 mentions
- 81 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding the angry customers and funny character designs amusing. Many enjoy the comedic elements that arise during gameplay, such as the challenges of managing customer expectations and the absurdity of certain game mechanics. However, some players express frustration with technical issues and monetization strategies, which detract from the overall enjoyment and humor of the experience.
“The funny part is, you need an internet connection to set up the game, but you don't need it once you're in.”
“It's funny when the customers get angry.”
“This used to be my favorite game that I played with my grandma and we would laugh and laugh as the levels went quicker and quicker till the point where we couldn't play anymore because we were laughing too hard.”
“That's not funny at all.”
“You game developers are exhausting people's pockets and it is not funny.”
“Now I'll have to start from scratch again, this is not funny and honestly I've lost interest in playing.”
- music26 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it relaxing and enjoyable, others are frustrated by its repetitiveness and the inability to customize tracks. Many users express a desire for options to select their preferred music, as the default tracks can become annoying over time. Additionally, there are complaints about the game's loud ads interfering with personal music listening.
“Sound effects and music are also awesome, which makes the game more enjoyable to accomplish.”
“The graphics are amazing and the music is quite relaxing.”
“I like how the music in the background almost makes you feel like you are in the place of the restaurant.”
“They absolutely do not want you to listen to music of any kind with these extremely loud ads!”
“Whenever I open this app, the music always plays automatically even though everything on the game and on my device is muted.”
“I really like this game but the music is a big distraction.”
- optimization13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 31 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the high costs of upgrades and the reliance on in-game currency, which is difficult to earn without spending real money. While some users appreciate the graphics and smooth performance, others report significant gameplay issues, such as losing progress and compatibility problems on older devices. Overall, the game's monetization strategy and difficulty spikes detract from the overall experience, making it feel unbalanced and frustrating for many players.
“Really enjoy this game... compared to the previous game, this game is much better... even though we don't have enough coins, we can watch free videos and earn the money to upgrade the things that we wanted to upgrade... but only one thing is that each place to buy requires a lot of money and gems... can you reduce the money and gems for each place... other than that, I really like this game and its performance... please do change or fix this bug...🙏🙏🙏🙏😍❤️🥰”
“I love the graphics and the interface here; it runs smoothly.”
“I enjoy the thrill of running a restaurant, decision making on the right investment, and it makes one see how good ingredients, quality utensils, and aesthetics help in enhancing the performance of the chef, makes the customers relaxed, and helps in making the profit increase.”
“This game is unplayable. Everything you want to buy requires diamonds, and you cannot get any after two restaurants. Trying to play becomes impossible because there's no way to earn diamonds except using real money or leveling up, which takes ages. A simple upgrade costs 10 to 15 gems, and you only get 7 diamonds for leveling up. It's absurd; I used to love this game, but this is ridiculous.”
“That is so frustrating that you can't upgrade the kitchen appliances and hence achieve 2 stars in each level, and the performance keeps dropping.”
“The gameplay is really nice, but requiring gems for every upgrade is the reason for the poor performance of this game.”
- emotional12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a mix of emotional responses to the game, highlighting both its wholesome nature and moments of frustration. Many find the gameplay heartbreaking, particularly when efforts to achieve goals feel wasted or when unexpected purchases occur without consent. Overall, while the game can be enjoyable, it also evokes feelings of disappointment and confusion due to its mechanics and technical issues.
“It's heartbreaking.”
“So heartbreaking.”
“This was heartbreaking, I wrote to support and no response.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers solid replayability due to enjoyable mechanics and unlockable content, which keeps players engaged over time. However, the difficulty in acquiring gems can hinder long-term playability, leading to frustration for those who struggle with the grinding aspect at higher levels. Suggestions for improvement include making gems more accessible through various means, which could enhance the overall replay value.
“So, the replay value is great because I'm enjoying it again.”
“This is a great game with solid mechanics and replayability, but it has an exponential grinding issue at later levels.”
“A few tiny tweaks to how you can earn gems would make the game infinitely more playable for the long-term, but with gems being so difficult to acquire, anyone poor is never going to succeed playing this game.”
“I would strongly suggest the folks over this game make it more playable, meaning allow gems to be more obtainable by trading coins for gems, watching ads for gems, or giving more gems in daily bonuses.”
“I've been playing this game for years, so it obviously has some replay value.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is praised for its outstanding and cute design, contributing positively to the overall experience. Players appreciate the increasing difficulty of the levels, which enhances engagement with the characters.
“Some of the character design is very cute!”
“This game is great; it gets harder with each level, and the character design is outstanding. I would recommend this game to all my friends.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is praised for effectively immersing players in a restaurant setting, allowing them to acclimate to the pace of tasks and operations.
“The atmosphere perfectly captures the essence of a bustling restaurant, making it easy to immerse yourself in the experience.”
“The ambiance is incredibly engaging, drawing you into the world and enhancing the overall gameplay.”
“Every detail contributes to a rich atmosphere that makes you feel like you're truly part of the environment.”
