Delicious - Moms vs Dads
- December 13, 2017
- GameHouse
- 20h median play time
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Reviews
- The game features charming graphics and a heartwarming story that brings back nostalgic memories for fans of the series.
- Gameplay is addictive with a good variety of tasks and fun bonus objectives, making it enjoyable for casual players.
- The game offers multiple difficulty levels, allowing players to choose their preferred challenge and enjoy the experience at their own pace.
- The game suffers from frequent crashes and bugs, including issues with the 'Pass' button and mini-game clicks not registering, which disrupts gameplay.
- Unlocking new product variants and completing achievements can be frustratingly slow, requiring excessive grinding and daily challenges.
- The difficulty spikes in later levels can be unbalanced, making it challenging even on normal settings, which may deter some players.
- story23 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally well-received, characterized by heartwarming moments and humor, which keeps players engaged across the franchise. However, some entries have been criticized for lacking depth and feeling like filler, leading to mixed feelings about the overall narrative progression. While many players appreciate the familiar melodrama and compelling plots, there are concerns that recent titles may not meet the high standards set by earlier games in the series.
“It's a heartwarming story as usual along with funny moments and addicting gameplay.”
“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.”
“As always, the story in the game was good.”
“The game is an okay addition to the series, but I found it to be very flat story-wise.”
“Felt like simple filler content; this title added nothing to the family's journey/story.”
“For me, the game is removing the sense of accomplishment with these changes, and I'm not sure if I will continue to play them for the story alone.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their cute, bright, and colorful design, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience that complements the engaging gameplay and story. However, some users have encountered technical issues related to graphics drivers, which is unusual for the franchise. Overall, the visuals are a highlight, enhancing the fun of the mini-games and the overall atmosphere.
“Graphically, the game is cute as always; you'll probably know most of the characters by now if you've played other Delicious games.”
“Almost every game from this franchise is a great time management game with a superb story and appealing graphics.”
“Delicious Moms vs Dads has bright, colorful, and cheerful graphics.”
“Its telling me that I need to '(re)install the latest graphics drivers'.”
“I have played other games in the Delicious series, and none have asked me about 'graphics drivers', so why is this one?”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by familiar mechanics typical of the franchise, offering 15-20 hours of playtime to achieve 100% completion. While it features a heartwarming story and addictive elements, some players feel it lacks innovation and has become repetitive, especially with the shift towards mobile gaming that includes microtransactions. Overall, it maintains the classic casual game feel but may not meet the expectations of those seeking new experiences.
“It's a heartwarming story as usual along with funny moments and addicting gameplay.”
“This franchise is part of my wife's childhood gameplay memory.”
“Gameplay is much the same as earlier games; you stand at your counter then run out to collect food (or other orders) for the clones that populate the town.”
“As usual, there's nothing new in this game; it's the same old Gamehouse casual game with exactly the same gameplay as always.”
“Instead, they have now switched their attention to developing a mobile game, Delicious World, with tasteless stories, boring and repetitive gameplay, and microtransactions.”
“Gameplay is much the same as earlier games; you stand at your counter and then run out to collect food (or other orders) for the clones that populate the town.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its soothing and cheerful soundtracks, with some users particularly enjoying the vocal performances. However, there is a notable annoyance regarding the inability to lower the music volume independently from sound effects, leading to abrupt loud music at level ends. Overall, the music enhances the gaming experience, adapting well to different environments.
“The delicious games always have great music and sounds that change with the places you go.”
“Soothing and cheerful soundtracks, and I seriously love Andy's singing - I can listen to it all day long.”
“Plots and music are awesome.”
“One minor annoyance is that if you want to tune down the music but leave sound effects to hear that mouse, you'll still hear extremely loud music when the level ends because it's considered a sound effect.”
“You can mute the sounds and music if you want.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of heartwarming moments and clever commentary on social issues, particularly women's invisible labor and male cluelessness, making it both refreshing and relevant. Players appreciate the funny moments that enhance the addictive gameplay experience.
“It's a heartwarming story as usual, along with funny moments and addicting gameplay.”
“It’s an honestly refreshing, funny, and relevant exploration of women’s invisible labor and male cluelessness.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding is necessary to unlock certain upgrades and acquire enough diamonds to purchase all items for their yard and house, as some items are infrequently available.
“Some items are rarely available, making it quite grindy to unlock their upgrades.”
“There is a significant amount of grinding involved when trying to collect enough diamonds to purchase all the items for the yard and house.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, with frequent game freezes occurring during gameplay, particularly when multiple actions are required in a short timeframe.
“The game frequently freezes, making it nearly unplayable during intense moments.”
“There are way too many actions to perform in a short time, causing constant freezing.”
“The stability issues are frustrating; the game often crashes at critical points.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its heartwarming narrative, blending humor with engaging gameplay, which creates an emotionally resonant experience for players.
“It's a heartwarming story, filled with funny moments and addictive gameplay.”
“The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me, making every decision feel impactful.”
“I found myself deeply connected to the storyline, experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions throughout the game.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy for the mobile game "Delicious World" has drawn criticism for its reliance on microtransactions, which many users feel detracts from the overall experience due to the game's lackluster 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.”
