Delicious: Emily's New Beginning

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In Delicious - Emily's New Beginning, help Emily and her family settle into their new home and build a successful bed and breakfast. Prepare a variety of dishes, manage resources, and create unforgettable experiences for your guests. Overcome challenges and embrace new opportunities in this heartwarming time management game.

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Play Modes

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

Delicious: Emily's New Beginning screenshot

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

story15 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a charming story that resonates with fans of the series.
Gameplay is engaging and offers a nostalgic experience for long-time players, with the added challenge of managing both a restaurant and a baby.
The ability to customize the menu based on customer preferences adds depth to the time management mechanics.

The game lacks Steam Cloud support, leading to potential loss of progress if not saved externally.
There are bugs and quality of life issues, such as the absence of a custom mouse cursor and no indication of completed levels on the map.
The game is shorter than expected, missing bonus levels that are available in other editions, which may disappoint players seeking a complete experience.

story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
33%
11%
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its charm and character development, particularly in the context of family dynamics and time management challenges. While some find the narrative engaging and cute, others feel it lacks depth or is merely filler, suggesting that the gameplay often overshadows the story. Overall, the series is noted for its appealing graphics and enjoyable storytelling, though opinions vary on the effectiveness of the plot in driving player engagement.
- “I personally would recommend trying to play the series in chronological order, so you get the most out of the storyline.”
- “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.”
- “Lovely story and it is really sweet that we are able to see Paige's growth together with our favorite chef, Emily.”
- “This was not my favorite of the series; the story felt like filler and I never found it that compelling.”
- “The story, for what it is, is that Emily has decided to go back to work in her restaurant after having her baby, Paige, and the series of events that push her from one restaurant to another usually stem from her insistence on bringing baby Paige to the restaurant every day.”
- “But that's enough critiquing the story of a cooking time-management sim.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
21%
16%
The gameplay is generally smooth and intuitive, maintaining the franchise's signature mechanics while introducing some new features that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the menu customization based on customer preferences, although some feel that recent installments have shifted towards more repetitive and less engaging gameplay. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable mechanics and fun interactions, it may feel less unique compared to earlier titles in the series.
- “Unlike more recent installments, the old delicious games ask you to tailor your menu to the day's expected customers, a mechanic that I liked and quite miss in the latest games.”
- “The gameplay is still as smooth and intuitive as before.”
- “With the other mechanics, it's your typical fine-tuned Emily game, responsive and easy to get into, hard to master.”
- “The game is short; expect 7 hours of gameplay to see it through.”
- “Instead, they have now switched their attention to developing a mobile game with tasteless stories, boring and repetitive gameplay, and microtransactions.”
- “Otherwise, it is a good game to start with, but I think it is only worth it when it is on sale because of the non-unique gameplay from other games in the series.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
14%
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their beauty and vibrant colors, contributing to an overall appealing visual experience. While the artwork and animations are highlighted as excellent, some players express discomfort with the stereotypical portrayal of different demographics. Overall, the graphics enhance the enjoyment of the gameplay and storytelling.
- “The graphics are always great with these games.”
- “Almost every game from this franchise is a great time management game with a superb story and appealing graphics.”
- “Has a great story and animations/graphics; it is also perfect for anyone who loves time management games or cooking games in general.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The music in the game is highly praised for its excellent soundtracks, which are described as soothing and cheerful, enhancing the overall gaming experience. Reviewers appreciate the combination of good sound effects and engaging music that complements the game's graphics and story. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “The soundtracks are absolutely soothing and cheerful; they really lighten up my mood while playing.”
- “Everything about the game is good: graphics, music, sound effects, gameplay, story.”
- “As usual, Gamehouse comes up with cute characters, an original story, and a fun soundtrack.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players note that while achieving all accomplishments in the game can be completed in about 10 hours, the final achievements require a significant amount of grinding, making them feel tedious.
- “It took me 10 hours to unlock all the achievements, but the last few were quite grindy.”
- “The grinding aspect of the game feels tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found myself spending too much time grinding for resources, which detracted from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy for the new mobile game "Delicious World" has drawn criticism for its reliance on microtransactions, which many users feel detracts from the overall experience, characterized by uninspired storytelling and repetitive gameplay.
- “Instead, they have now switched their attention to developing a mobile game with tasteless stories, boring and repetitive gameplay, and microtransactions.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy basic features that should be included in the game.”
- “It's frustrating to see a game that could be great bogged down by constant prompts to purchase in-game currency and items.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game resonates well with fans of click management, providing a comedic experience that enhances the gameplay for this specific audience.
- “The game is definitely funny for people who enjoy click management.”
- “The humor in this game is spot-on and keeps you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and hilarious scenarios.”