Delicious - Christmas Carol | Game Brain

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"Delicious - Christmas Carol" is a simulation game where you manage your own restaurant during the holiday season. With its intriguing story and pretty visuals, players can immerse themselves in the Christmas spirit. However, the game can be quite buggy and is filled with annoying ads, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game offers a fun and engaging Christmas cooking experience.

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Play Modes

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

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 780 reviews

story14 positive mentions

monetization12 negative mentions

The game features a beautiful storyline and charming graphics that enhance the overall experience.
Many players find the gameplay fun and addictive, especially during the holiday season.
The game allows for free play with ads, which some players appreciate as an alternative to upfront costs.

Players are frustrated by the requirement to pay after only a few levels, feeling misled by the game's initial presentation as free.
The game frequently crashes and has performance issues, leading to a frustrating experience for many users.
There are complaints about the slow pace of gameplay, making it difficult to complete levels efficiently.

story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
48%
9%
The game's storyline is widely praised for its heartwarming and engaging narrative, with many players expressing enjoyment of the character-driven plot and its progression through various chapters. However, some users noted issues with pacing and technical problems, such as crashes and slow gameplay, which detracted from their overall experience. Despite these concerns, the story remains a significant draw for players, contributing to their overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Wonderful and heartwarming storyline.”
- “Heartwarming story draws you in and keeps you interested.”
- “I really enjoy the storylines and keeping up with Emily's stories.”
- “Stupid bizarre plot line.”
- “But the game and storyline is too slow!”
- “I love it the only thing I hate is that you have to pay to get the other parts of the story.”
monetization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive and intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay, often leading to crashes. While some appreciate the option to play for free with ads, others feel that the game forces them into in-app purchases to access full content, diminishing their overall enjoyment. Overall, the balance between free play and monetization appears to be poorly executed, prompting some users to uninstall the game.
- “I appreciate that the game offers a free-to-play model, but I wish all levels were accessible without in-app purchases.”
- “The game is enjoyable, but the in-app purchases detract from the overall experience.”
- “I'm glad I didn't spend money on ads or in-app purchases, as the game doesn't feel worth it.”
- “Some levels are harder, the game shuts off most times after watching an ad, and most times it says ads not available at the moment, come back later or buy the game!”
- “It forces it and you can't close it earlier or within 5 seconds like most pop-up ads.”
- “I love all of Emily's games, but this one doesn't give you the option to play the full game for free by watching ads, so I'm uninstalling.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
20%
10%
Overall, the graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their quality and realism. While a few comments noted issues with lag, the majority highlighted the stunning visuals as a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience. Players expressed their love for the graphics, often describing them as "amazing" and "wonderful."
- “Amazing graphics.”
- “This is a wonderful game; if we play this game, we will get addicted to it. The graphics are like real, I loved it.”
- “No more words to say about this game; the graphics of this game are incredible.”
- “The game lags and the graphics are not worth 100 MB.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
90%
The stability of the game has received significant criticism, with users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes, particularly after completing levels. While some players enjoy the gameplay and storyline, the persistent technical issues have led many to feel that the app is overpriced given its performance problems. Overall, the game's stability issues detract from the overall experience, leaving players frustrated.
- “This app runs great on my phone, which is not the best!”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs, making the gameplay smooth and enjoyable.”
- “The game maintains a steady frame rate, even during intense action scenes.”
- “The game also freezes a lot.”
- “I absolutely love Emily's games, but there are too many glitches and it freezes up a lot. I feel like I paid too much this time.”
- “Nice game, but it's so pricey for an app with so many glitches and constant crashing.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate its ability to create a festive atmosphere and find it memorable, others have experienced technical issues that hindered their enjoyment. Overall, the music is generally well-liked, especially in the context of the Christmas theme, but there are concerns about functionality and volume balance.
- “Personally, I prefer the first Christmas-themed game of hers because of the music, but both are truly fun!”
- “Also love the music in the game!!!”
- “Great Christmas atmosphere, the song was playing in my head for a long time.”
- “Bought the game and the music does not work ... not sure what to do about it .... scared to uninstall it because I paid for it.”
- “It's a pain in the arse trying to find the mouse when the volume is coming from the music only.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the gameplay is described as charming and fun, with engaging levels and characters. However, some users have expressed frustration with significant lag, particularly during critical moments, which detracts from the experience and raises concerns about the game's performance.
- “The levels and characters were charming, and the gameplay was fun.”
- “Cute story and great gameplay.”
- “I tried to play it before but got frustrated because the gameplay is so slow.”
- “Normally I love these games; however, the lag when I reached the train is unbelievable. It's incredibly frustrating. As a purchased game, I would expect that lag in gameplay to this extent should not be happening. Please sort this out, or I will be requesting a full refund.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its wonderful and heartwarming storyline, which captivates players and keeps them engaged throughout. Users consistently describe the narrative as adorable and touching, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “Wonderful and heartwarming storyline.”
- “Heartwarming story draws you in and keeps you interested.”
- “Another adorable and heartwarming Emily game.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
Reviews indicate that while players typically enjoy the humor in these games, the slow pacing detracts from the comedic experience. Additionally, the absence of sound has been noted as a significant loss, impacting the overall enjoyment of the humor woven into the story.
- “I love how the humor evolves with the story, making me laugh at the little things, even when there's no sound.”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me chuckling throughout the game.”
- “The absurd situations and quirky characters had me in stitches from start to finish.”
- “Usually love these games, but it's so slow that a turtle could move faster.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced, making the humor more cringeworthy than funny.”
- “I expected clever wit, but instead, I got tired clichés that just don't land.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game effectively captures a festive Christmas atmosphere, leaving players with memorable tunes that linger long after playing.
- “Great Christmas atmosphere; the song was playing in my head for a long time.”