Cooking Papa:Cookstar
Get on Play Store"Cooking Papa: Cookstar" is a simulation game that offers a fun and engaging cooking experience. Players can learn to cook a variety of dishes through gameplay, with simple and intuitive controls. However, the game can be marred by frequent and annoying ads, which may detract from the overall enjoyment. The game's description promises a chance to learn cooking through games, and it generally delivers on that promise.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game is challenging yet fun, providing a cooking experience that feels realistic.
- The graphics and gameplay are enjoyable, with unique and quirky customers adding to the charm.
- The game has potential for improvement and offers a variety of dishes to cook.
- Progression is heavily reliant on watching ads, which can be frustrating and intrusive.
- Customer orders are often confusing and lack detail, leading to unnecessary penalties and bankruptcies.
- The game's financial system is unbalanced, with high rent costs and low income making it difficult to succeed.
- monetization141 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on ads, with players frequently required to watch them to progress, check recipes, or clarify customer orders. While some players are okay with ads as a means to access free content, many find the frequency and necessity of ads intrusive and frustrating, often leading to a negative gameplay experience. Overall, the consensus is that the game could benefit from reducing the reliance on ads, particularly during critical gameplay moments.
“I'm actually in love with this game; no ads unless you need them. However, it can be very frustrating when customers request more ingredients that are not included in their order. I've gone broke so many times and had to watch an ad to continue. I couldn't even survive until day 30 without watching ads. I wish there were actual recipes so I wouldn't have to watch ads. One thing I hate is when they ask for an ingredient, and I put all the others, but they request garlic or lettuce, and I can't just guess.”
“Because as long as there's no ads in the middle of the games, I'm okay with it.”
“There is also a 'watch ads' option to view the recipe, but after you watch the ads, the game asks, 'Are you asking the customer for the recipe?' Then you have to guess the ingredients to be used, but still end up with negative profit.”
“You need to watch ads every time you want to see the recipe to know what the customer really wants. When you forget just one ingredient, they deduct a high sum of cash, but the money you earn is so little. Please fix it so that when they order, they just have to say the specific food and ingredients, so we won't have a hard time with this.”
“The game is great, but if you want to watch ads for every step you take, skip this one. It's basically more of an app to watch ads than a game to play.”
“It's a good game, but please make it less reliant on ads. The ads are everywhere, and it's annoying. You have to watch ads to deduct costs; otherwise, the cumulative profit gets very low.”
- gameplay19 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and flexible, reminiscent of "Good Pizza, Great Pizza," but it suffers from intrusive ads that disrupt the experience, particularly when seeking customer orders or recipe guidance. While players appreciate the cozy and relaxing nature of the gameplay, many express frustration over the need to watch ads frequently, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and flow of the game. Improvements are needed in areas such as order clarity and ingredient management to enhance the gameplay experience further.
“I love how flexible the gameplay is; this game reminds me a little of Good Pizza, Great Pizza, and I love this!”
“The gameplay is cozy and relaxing.”
“Fun gameplay, but the customers will start hating your meals even when you do everything right.”
“1.) You have to watch ads when you have to ask customers more about their order. 2.) You also have to watch ads to check the recipe guide for the dishes, which annoys me. 3.) The soy sauce's color disappears after using it for 1-2 times; please fix this because it affects our gameplay.”
“I understand that ads are the main source of profit for mobile games, but to put them between gameplay (just popping up out of nowhere) is outrageous, especially if the ads open another app.”
“Played the game for an hour long and gotta say it's kinda inspired by 'Good Pizza, Great Pizza' with all the upgrades and customer interaction. As for gameplay, well—it needs some work; you'll slowly lose money gradually, cooking is confusing, mostly when dragging the wok to the plate and when proportioning the ingredients.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics are praised for their aesthetic appeal and pleasant design, contributing positively to the gameplay experience. While some players may not prefer the art style, many find it cute and enjoyable, enhancing their overall enjoyment of the game.
“The pros are the graphics and the gameplay itself.”
“The art style may not be my thing, but it is pleasant to look at.”
“I really love it; the graphics are stunning!”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music and sound design in the game have received largely negative feedback, with many players finding it irritating and preferring to listen to their own music instead. One user even rated the music aspect as 0 stars, highlighting a significant dissatisfaction.
“Most of the sounds and music irritate me, and I'd rather listen to my own music.”
“Miss song gave me 0 stars.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by quirky customer interactions and amusing scenarios, though some players find certain elements, like the exotic dishes, to be a bit odd. Overall, the comedic aspects are well-received and contribute positively to the game's charm.
“The game is nice and the customers are very quirky too; it's funny.”
“Lmao, this is so funny.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the game's content, including ads, as a way to avoid spending real money, but they suggest that the storyline could be expanded for a more engaging experience.
“I love all of the content, including the ads, as I don't have to use real money. However, for improvement, it would be great to see a lot more storyline.”
“The story is incredibly engaging and keeps me hooked from start to finish.”
“I appreciate the depth of the characters and how their stories intertwine throughout the game.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
“The character development is weak, leaving me feeling disconnected from their journeys.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the game's optimization, noting that despite efforts to improve performance and earn money, they often find themselves struggling financially and unable to afford necessary ingredients.
