Crazy Chef: Cooking Restaurant

About

"Crazy Chef: Cooking Restaurant" is an arcade-style game that offers outstanding graphics and plenty of humor, but is hindered by annoying ads and frequent bugs. In this fast-paced cooking simulation, players must quickly prepare and serve dishes in a series of challenging restaurant settings. The game describes itself as a "Cooking Madness & Fast Food Cooking Game" and "Fast Restaurant Crazy Diner Game," providing endless hours of cooking and serving fun.

Genres & Tags

Arcade

Play Modes

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

Crazy Chef: Cooking Restaurant screenshot

56%

Audience ScoreBased on 620 reviews

graphics26 positive mentions

monetization250 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, with a good balance of challenge and gameplay.
Players appreciate the option to watch ads for bonuses instead of being forced to do so.
The graphics are colorful and engaging, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

The game becomes increasingly difficult, often requiring players to spend money on boosts or gems to progress.
There are excessive ads that disrupt gameplay, with many players feeling overwhelmed by their frequency.
Technical issues such as freezing, crashing, and problems with loading new levels frustrate players.

monetization
261 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
2%
96%
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on ads, which players find intrusive and excessive, often disrupting gameplay and causing frustration. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, many feel that the frequency and length of mandatory ads detract significantly from the overall experience, leading to calls for a more balanced approach or the option to pay for an ad-free version. Overall, the consensus is that while ads are expected in free games, the current implementation is overwhelming and negatively impacts enjoyment.
- “It's not the ads in the game; I clicked on your ad to play your game because it looked a certain way.”
- “I even paid for no ads.”
- “Fun and would play more if there weren't ads after everything.”
- “The frequency of mandatory ads is ridiculous and takes all the fun out of the game.”
- “It's a fun game but uninstalling because it's just too jam packed with ads.”
- “The game is fun... but for 30 minutes of gameplay I had to watch 15 minutes worth of ads and that renders the game nearly unplayable.”
stability
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The game's stability is a significant issue, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and lag, particularly during ad playback and level transitions. Many players express frustration over losing progress and boosts due to these glitches, leading to a negative impact on their overall enjoyment of the game. Despite its addictive nature, the persistent technical problems have prompted some users to consider uninstalling the game.
- “No glitches.”
- “Graphics are great; no glitches so far.”
- “I have passed the level several times but the game just freezes and will not continue.”
- “However, in the past 2 worlds, Vietnam and Greece, if you need to watch an advert to get 10 extra seconds to finish a level, it freezes and kicks you out of the game, which in turn loses your boosts and the level as a whole.”
- “I would love to give the game 5 stars, but it is so annoying that it constantly freezes and blacks out, requiring me to close the app and open it again after 3 levels.”
graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
72%
19%
8%
Overall, the graphics of the game are highly praised, with many users highlighting their vibrant colors, detailed designs, and overall quality. While most players find the visuals appealing and engaging, some have noted issues with size and lag in certain areas. Despite occasional complaints about ads, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's enjoyment and immersive experience.
- “The graphics are very nice, as there are endless colors, and the items are very detailed and true to life.”
- “I love the colorful graphics.”
- “Fast paced keeps your mind set sharp and the graphics are awesome.”
- “I couldn't distinguish the three different kinds from each other because the graphics were too small.”
- “But not only that, the graphics look exactly the same as like, 6 other or so cooking games in the play store (home master, cooking master, etc).”
- “Rating only 3 stars because I do like the game and graphics.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The gameplay is generally praised for being enjoyable and visually appealing, with a fast and challenging pace that many find engaging. However, players express frustration over the frequent unskippable ads that disrupt the experience, as well as the reliance on in-game purchases for upgrades and energy, which can hinder progress and lead to dissatisfaction. Overall, while the core gameplay mechanics are solid, the ad interruptions and monetization strategies detract significantly from the overall experience.
- “Really cool game with great gameplay and nice graphics.”
- “Gameplay is fast and challenging but not frustrating.”
- “Once you get used to the gameplay (2-3 levels in), they throw unskippable ads at you either before or after you play a level.”
- “The ads will pop up and furthermore glitch the gameplay to where it freezes the entire game.”
- “Game began as a wonderful way to relax after work, then quickly became more advertisements than gameplay.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some users experiencing audio glitches and lag that disrupts the gameplay experience. While some players appreciate the music and its integration with the game's atmosphere, others are frustrated by issues such as unexpected interruptions and poor sound quality. Additionally, there are complaints about the game overriding other audio sources, even when sound settings are disabled.
- “I love the graphics, the music, the little extra bonus challenges, best cooking game ever!”
- “Ummm, there is this weird music that goes on when I play.”
- “When I was writing this, I thought that it might be a glitch, so I reopened it and the music was still weird.”
- “Don't just start blasting an ad -- with sound -- especially when I have sound/music disabled for the app.”
- “For some odd reason, I get music lag because it makes a weird slow-motion sound. I thought it was the settings, but it seems to be a bug with the audio files.”
- “Every once in a while when I play my game, the music in the background sounds really bad; it's making a funny noise.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for being unengaging and lacking depth, failing to captivate players as they progress. Additionally, the presence of timed challenges and frequent ads detracts from the overall experience, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment.
- “Timed challenges are unfortunately just not designed to allow you to win as you progress further in the story.”
- “Good game and enjoyable, but too many ads. If you accidentally double-click while attempting a mission, it becomes impossible to continue on that level, forcing you to either pay or quit the game, which is very frustrating.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for its quirky moments, such as amusing prompts and unexpected sound effects, which contribute to an overall fun experience. Players appreciate the lightheartedness and creativity behind the game's design, often leading to a positive reception.
- “Pretty funny to prompt a review directly following an ad, though.”
- “This game is fun because I could put in alerts every time I play, and it's really funny. I can give this game a five-star because whoever made it is doing a great job. Make more cooking shoot games because I love to cook!”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization is criticized for excessive ad interruptions, leading to a frustrating experience for players. While it runs smoothly without bugs, some levels are deemed nearly impossible to complete without special bonuses, contributing to a sense of repetitiveness.
- “A bit repetitive, but doesn't bug, runs smoothly. Some of the levels are practically impossible to pass without the special bonuses though.”
- “Terrible game for ads. I remember earning multiple stars from performance skills, not by playing each round three times and then watching two ads after every round, plus a five-second ad if you're unlucky. Just for the sake of it, because 'why not?' Well, here's why not... uninstalled.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the emotional impact of losing progress and boosts in the game due to unexpected redirects to the play store, which detracts from their overall gaming experience.