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"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.

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Play Modes

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

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 553 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

monetization31 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and is visually appealing, making it enjoyable to play.
Many players find the game fun and entertaining, with a fast-paced gameplay that keeps them engaged.
The game is easy to play and offers a variety of levels and tasks, making it a good time-waster.

The game heavily relies on microtransactions and ads, making it difficult to progress without spending money.
Players have reported issues with saving progress, often losing their game data and having to start over.
Many levels are designed to be impossible to complete without using paid boosts or watching ads, leading to frustration.

monetization
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
3%
89%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players feeling pressured to engage in microtransactions or watch excessive ads to progress. Despite being a paid app, users report a constant barrage of ads and a design that often makes levels nearly impossible to complete without spending money or watching ads. While some players appreciate the gameplay, the overwhelming presence of ads and the pay-to-win mechanics have led to frustration and dissatisfaction.
- “I like it, and the best thing is there are no ads in the game!”
- “While the gameplay itself is pretty standard, there is a serious issue with leveling for those who refuse to give in to microtransactions.”
- “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.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for being lovely and visually appealing, enhancing the overall enjoyment of gameplay. Users appreciate the animations and visuals, noting that they contribute to a fun and engaging experience. However, some mention that the high cost of booster rubies detracts from the enjoyment.
- “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.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
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.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessive, noting limitations on level replays and a heavy reliance on ads or in-app purchases to progress. While the game is enjoyable, the grind for coins has led some users to consider uninstalling it.
- “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...”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story is criticized for its poor pacing, as players feel that they are rushed into action with timed orders before fully engaging with the narrative. Additionally, there are complaints about the blatant monetization tactics embedded within the missions, detracting from the overall experience.
- “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.”