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Delicious: Emily's Christmas Carol

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89%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
89% User Score Based on 110 reviews

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Delicious: Emily's Christmas Carol is a single player casual management game with a kids theme. It was developed by GameHouse and was released on November 4, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

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89%Audience ScoreBased on 110 reviews
story20 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • The game features adorable graphics and a festive atmosphere, making it a delightful experience for players.
  • It offers a good balance of challenge and fun, with various levels and achievements that enhance replayability.
  • Many players have made it a Christmas tradition, enjoying the cozy gameplay and engaging story despite some minor flaws.
  • The game has significant issues on macOS, including missing text and frequent crashes, leading to frustration for users on that platform.
  • Some players found the story to be less engaging compared to previous installments, with certain characters being annoying or poorly developed.
  • There are gameplay mechanics that can be frustrating, such as difficulty in clicking on small objects and excessive pop-ups that obstruct gameplay.

  • story

    74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    27% positive mentions, 68% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions

    The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with many players finding it charming and festive, particularly in the context of a Christmas theme. While some appreciate the engaging narrative and character development, others feel it lacks depth and can be disjointed or cliché, making it less compelling than previous installments in the series. Overall, the story is seen as a pleasant addition that complements the gameplay, though it may not be the main focus for all players.

    • “It's very festive, and the story is engaging.”
    • “The progression of the coherent story, the different restaurants, and the new items to serve are compelling enough to make you play title after title.”
    • “I personally fell immediately in love with the story, and due to me liking casual management games, I also enjoyed the gameplay a lot.”
    • “I wish the game had an option to watch all of the cutscenes (after finishing the game), without playing the levels in between, as I feel like the story was a little too disjointed.”
    • “The story wasn't super engaging, probably because this game is more focused on levels than story.”
    • “All in all a fun little Christmas-themed time-waster, but don’t expect the depth of story or drama of the rest of the series.”

  • graphics

    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    63% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions

    The graphics in the game are widely praised for their cheerful and appealing design, perfectly capturing a festive Christmas aesthetic. Players appreciate the crisp, saturated visuals that enhance the overall experience, making the game visually engaging and enjoyable, even on lower-end systems. Overall, the combination of beautiful graphics and a charming storyline contributes significantly to the game's fun and entertaining atmosphere.

    • “Great storyline, fun and entertaining challenges, lovely soundtracks and I gotta say the graphic design here is outstanding especially when Paige's eyes keep looking and following your mouse cursor.”
    • “Some stages are quite challenging and the graphics are so pretty, some of the food made me really hungry.”
    • “Graphic and music is fantastic, I have a lot of fun playing this game, it's funny, sweet and you get nice Christmas feelings, even when it's not Christmas anymore in your real life.”
    • “The graphics are very simple, so I am sure low-end PCs or laptops should have no problems running it.”

  • music

    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    69% positive mentions, 31% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised, with many players expressing their love for the cheerful and engaging soundtracks that enhance the overall atmosphere. The opening theme is particularly noted for its catchiness, and the availability of the soundtrack on platforms like Spotify is a bonus. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's charm, making it enjoyable to play, especially during the holiday season.

    • “The music is also very very good - I could listen to the opening screen theme on repeat!”
    • “(and the soundtrack is on Spotify so I do recommend doing so!) This is my third year in a row of playing this game around Christmastime, and I'm honestly really excited to start it up and go through it all over again!”
    • “Graphic and music is fantastic, I have a lot of fun playing this game, it's funny, sweet and you get nice Christmas feelings, even when it's not Christmas anymore in your real life.”

  • gameplay

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    Gameplay in this franchise has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the casual management style and smooth mechanics, others find it repetitive and marred by tedious mini-games and microtransactions. The challenge level can vary, with some noting that customer impatience adds difficulty, but overall, the gameplay lacks innovation compared to previous titles in the series.

    • “I personally fell immediately in love with the story, and due to my liking for casual management games, I also enjoyed the gameplay a lot.”
    • “The gameplay is the same; they didn't add the percentage of the customers as some of the previous games were quite hard to handle, but I've noticed that all the customers are impatient!”
    • “Gameplay is easy but can be challenging if you are too slow. You have to look for a mouse, serve food to your customers, and sometimes clean tables or other things.”
    • “Instead, they switch their attention to develop a mobile game with tasteless stories, boring and repetitive gameplay, and microtransactions.”
    • “The gameplay is the same; they didn't add the percentage of the customers, and some of the previous games were quite hard to handle, but I've noticed that all the customers are impatient!”
    • “I liked the game, but its gameplay mechanics got a bit annoying (the minigames became really tedious and hard).”

  • atmosphere

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised, with many players highlighting its enchanting music and relaxing ambiance, which effectively enhances the overall experience despite a lack of voice acting and a mediocre story. Reviewers consider it a hidden gem that offers a delightful escape, particularly during the holiday season.

    • “There is no voice acting in this game which personally didn't bother me, the atmosphere, thanks to great music, was regardless amazing.”
    • “I think it's a hidden gem that will delight gamers who enjoy a game that will provide a slight challenge but at the same time let them relax and enjoy the atmosphere.”
    • “Love this one, love the atmosphere and the mediocre story is acceptable because it's Christmas time.”

  • grinding

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly due to the rarity of certain items needed for upgrades and the challenging nature of the minigames. While the game is generally enjoyable, the repetitive mechanics can detract from the overall experience.

    • “Some items are rarely available, so it can be quite grinding to unlock their upgrades.”
    • “I liked the game, but its gameplay mechanics became a bit annoying; the minigames got really tedious and hard.”
    • “The grinding aspect of the game makes it frustrating to progress, especially when certain items are so hard to come by.”

  • replayability

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    While the game features achievements that enhance enjoyment and provide some replayability, overall, players find the replay value to be low, despite its year-round appeal beyond the Christmas setting.

    • “The inclusion of achievements adds an extra layer of enjoyment to the game and increases its replayability value, and although the game is set at Christmas, it is fun all year round.”
    • “The replay value for the game is low.”
    • “The replay value for the game is low.”

  • emotional

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted through themes of family dynamics and manipulation, as characters navigate trauma and setbacks while engaging in their restaurant ventures. While it may not evoke the same depth of feeling as other titles like "Heart's Medicine," players still find it to be an enjoyable and addictive experience.

    • “Not as touching as Heart's Medicine, but still a lovely addictive game :3”

  • humor

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted as predominantly light-hearted and funny, contrasting with other titles that may include more somber elements. Players appreciate the combination of engaging graphics and music, which enhances the overall fun and festive atmosphere, evoking a sense of joy reminiscent of the Christmas season.

    • “Unlike Hearts Medicine - Time to Heal, there are not many sad bits in this game, but rather funny moments.”
    • “The graphics and music are fantastic. I have a lot of fun playing this game; it's funny, sweet, and gives you nice Christmas feelings, even when it's not Christmas anymore in your real life.”

  • monetization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The monetization strategy in the game has drawn criticism for relying heavily on microtransactions, which detracts from the overall experience, leading to a perception of boring and repetitive gameplay coupled with uninspired storytelling.

    • “Instead, they switch their attention to developing a mobile game with tasteless stories, boring and repetitive gameplay, and microtransactions.”

  • stability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game's stability is marred by reported bugs in the challenge levels, which users have identified as a notable negative aspect.

    • “The only negative thing I found in this game is that the challenge levels seem to be a bit buggy.”
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Delicious: Emily's Christmas Carol is a casual management game with kids theme. Common tags for Delicious: Emily's Christmas Carol include indie, family friendly, cooking and time management.

Delicious: Emily's Christmas Carol is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

Delicious: Emily's Christmas Carol was released on November 4, 2016.

Delicious: Emily's Christmas Carol was developed by GameHouse.

Delicious: Emily's Christmas Carol has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Delicious: Emily's Christmas Carol for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Delicious: Emily's Christmas Carol is a single player game.

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