Cooking Kawaii - cooking games
Get on Play Store"Cooking Kawaii" is a fun and casual cooking game that allows players to cook and serve food from around the world. The game encourages players to embrace their inner "kawaii" side while preparing dishes in adorable kitchen settings. With simple gameplay and a variety of recipes to unlock, it's a great way to relax and unleash your creativity in the kitchen. The goal is to become a master chef and satisfy customers' cravings with cute and delicious dishes.
Reviews
- The game features lovely graphics and is easy to play, making it enjoyable for many players.
- It offers a fun and fast-paced gameplay experience that keeps players engaged.
- Many players appreciate the lack of intrusive ads, especially for a paid app.
- The game heavily relies on microtransactions and ads, making it difficult to progress without spending money.
- Levels are often designed to be impossible to complete without using paid power-ups or watching ads, leading to frustration.
- There are significant issues with saving progress, as many players report losing their game data.
- monetization30 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 90 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with players expressing frustration over the prevalence of ads and microtransactions, even in a paid app. Many levels appear designed to be nearly impossible to complete without either watching ads or purchasing in-game currency, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab. While some players report minimal ad interference, the overall sentiment leans towards dissatisfaction with the aggressive monetization tactics that detract from the gameplay experience.
“I like it, and the best thing is there are no ads in the game! I really enjoy it!”
“Generic cooking game with microtransactions.”
“While the gameplay itself is pretty standard (not different from other games of this type), there is a serious issue with leveling for those who refuse to give in to microtransactions.”
“I've come across at least 2 levels that are designed to be impossible to complete without watching ads or using premium currency.”
“It's a paid app, but full of ads and microtransactions.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as standard and similar to other games in the genre, but it suffers from significant issues such as frustrating ad interruptions, lack of a saving progress feature, and synchronization problems. Additionally, players on low-end devices find the gameplay challenging, leading to a mixed reception overall.
“What a great game, but you guys need to fix many bugs. The gameplay is hard for low-end devices; that's why I give it 3 stars.”
“While the gameplay itself is pretty standard (not different from other games of this type), there is a serious issue with leveling for those who refuse to give in to microtransactions.”
“Have to watch a 30-second ad to extend gameplay by 10 seconds; by the time I reorient myself to the game after the ad, the 10 seconds is up.”
“No saving progress feature; synchronization always fails, stating the developers haven't renewed it on Facebook and Google gameplay.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for being lovely and visually appealing, enhancing the overall enjoyment of gameplay. Users appreciate the nice animations and good visuals, contributing to a fun and engaging experience.
“Otherwise, it is a fun game with lovely graphics.”
“Very nice graphics and very interesting to play.”
“Fun game, easy to play with good visuals.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessive, noting that the limited replayability of levels restricts their ability to farm for resources. Many express frustration with the reliance on ads or in-app purchases to progress, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction despite enjoying the gameplay.
“And you can't even replay the levels you feel comfortable with for grinding, but are limited to one replayable level per restaurant.”
“For an app I paid for, this game is way too grindy and ad-dependent (or IAP).”
“Fun, but there's a lot of grinding for coins. I'm about to uninstall...”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the limited replayability, noting that they can only replay one level per restaurant, which restricts opportunities for grinding and mastering the game.
“You can't even replay the levels you feel comfortable with for grinding, as you are limited to one replayable level per restaurant.”
“The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to find motivation to replay the game.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and experience it again.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for its poor pacing, as players feel that they are rushed into gameplay with timed orders before they can fully engage, and the narrative is marred by blatant attempts to encourage in-game purchases.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving players with little emotional investment in the narrative.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
