Delicious - Moms vs Dads | Game Brain

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"Delicious - Moms vs Dads" is a free time management game where players can manage both moms and dads in a fun family-oriented story. The game features 60 story levels, 30 challenge levels, and six different locations. Players can also earn diamonds to build their own kids' paradise and collect postcards to send heartfelt messages. The goal is to see which parent comes out on top in the age-old debate of who does more chores.

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Play Modes

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

+13

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

story5 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features charming graphics and a heartwarming story that brings back nostalgic memories for fans of the series.
Gameplay is addictive and offers a good variety of tasks, with fun bonus objectives that keep players engaged.
The game provides a decent amount of content, with around 15-20 hours of gameplay to achieve 100% completion.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and bugs, including issues with the 'Pass' button and mini-game clicks not registering.
Unlocking new product variants and completing daily challenges can be frustratingly slow and feel unnecessary.
The difficulty spikes in later levels can be overwhelming, making it hard to achieve desired scores and progress.

story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
70%
11%
The story in this game is generally praised for its heartwarming and coherent narrative, with many players enjoying the familiar characters and engaging plotlines that connect across the franchise. However, some reviews express disappointment in certain titles for lacking depth or feeling like filler content, suggesting a decline in storytelling quality compared to earlier games. Overall, while the story remains a significant draw for many fans, there are mixed feelings about its execution in the latest installment.
- “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.”
- “In the end, this is another feel-good story from Gamehouse, and one that could be really useful for parents-to-be, new parents, and even grandparents.”
- “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 or 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.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their bright, colorful, and cheerful aesthetic, characteristic of the Delicious franchise. Players appreciate the appealing visuals and technical details that enhance the overall experience, although some have encountered issues related to graphics drivers that were not present in previous titles. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's fun and engaging 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?”
- “Graphically, the game is cute as always, but it feels outdated compared to other titles.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality, with soothing and cheerful soundtracks that enhance the experience, particularly highlighted by two standout songs performed by a secondary character. However, some users find it frustrating that the music volume cannot be adjusted independently from sound effects, leading to unexpectedly loud music at the end of levels. Overall, the game's audio options allow for some customization, but the music remains a significant highlight.
- “The delicious games always have great music and sounds that change with the places you go.”
- “Visuals are great, per usual, but it's the songs that really stand out.”
- “Soothing and cheerful soundtracks, and I seriously love Andy's singing - I can listen to it all day long.”
- “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 as a sound effect.”
- “Options include separate sliders for music and sounds, full-screen (not default), show game hints and choice of difficulty.”
- “You can mute the sounds and music if you want.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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The gameplay is consistent with previous entries in the franchise, offering 15-20 hours of familiar, casual mechanics centered around collecting food for characters in a heartwarming setting. While some players appreciate the nostalgic and addictive nature of the gameplay, others criticize the shift towards mobile gaming, citing repetitive mechanics and a lack of innovation.
- “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.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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, all while maintaining an engaging and 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.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that grinding is necessary to unlock certain upgrades and acquire enough diamonds to purchase all items for their yard and house, particularly due to the rarity of some items.
- “Some items are rarely available, so it can be quite a grind 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.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 stability issues.”
- “I experience frequent crashes that disrupt my gameplay experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 narrative, experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions throughout 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 players 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.”