Delicious: The First Course

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Delicious: The First Course is a single player casual management game. It was developed by SQRT3 and was released on November 10, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Join Emily on a flavorful journey through 8 unique restaurants as she masters a variety of cuisines, from American classics to Mexican and Indian dishes. Manage time and multitask across 80 cooking levels, upgrading menus and hiring staff to satisfy hungry customers. Experience engaging mini-games and unlock Endless mode for unlimited culinary challenges.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 320 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

story16 negative mentions

The game features great graphics and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of the original Delicious games.
Gameplay is smooth and enjoyable, with fun mini-games that keep players engaged.
The option to upgrade the kitchen and restaurant adds a sense of accomplishment and replayability.

The game lacks a compelling storyline, making it feel repetitive and less engaging compared to previous installments.
Players are frustrated with the mandatory ads that interrupt gameplay, especially having to watch ads to access new levels.
Many levels are reported to be unbalanced, with insufficient customers or challenges, leading to a lack of satisfaction in completing them.

story
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
63%
27%
The reviews overwhelmingly express disappointment regarding the lack of a storyline in the game, which many players feel is a crucial element of the "Emily" series. While the gameplay and art style are appreciated, the absence of narrative content leaves the experience feeling repetitive and monotonous, detracting from the overall enjoyment. Players long for the engaging stories that have characterized previous installments, indicating that the game's appeal is significantly diminished without them.
- “The main reason I come back to Gamehouse games is the story.”
- “What makes these games fun is the story behind it.”
- “Emily games have a strong storyline that is without equal.”
- “It looks nice and plays well, but I'm disappointed at the lack of story beyond the starting premise.”
- “Without the support of a storyline, it easily felt boring just to clear levels and advance to the next level.”
- “So I am super disappointed that there is absolutely no story with this one.”
monetization
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
96%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads required to progress, especially after reaching certain levels. While some players appreciate the option to subscribe for an ad-free experience and access to additional content, many express frustration over the length and frequency of ads, which disrupt gameplay and often fail to load. Overall, the reliance on ads has detracted from the enjoyment of the game for a substantial portion of the player base.
- “Get access to all games, no ads, plus extra coins.”
- “The monetization model is fair and offers great value for the price.”
- “I appreciate the option to purchase additional content without feeling pressured.”
- “However, whatever happened to buying the game outright instead of subscribing or dealing with ads?”
- “The ads have become way too long.”
- “You have to watch ads to play each level; half the time the ads don't work.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
50%
19%
The gameplay in this title has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and lacking in challenge, as the mechanics remain largely unchanged across different stages. While some appreciate the option to upgrade the kitchen and restaurant, enhancing replayability, others feel that the remake fails to introduce enough variety or innovation, making it feel like a missed opportunity. Overall, while the gameplay is smooth and visually appealing, it does not significantly deviate from previous entries in the series.
- “I am very happy, however, that we were given the option to upgrade the kitchen and restaurant like in past games. Not only does it make gameplay easier, but it also gives you a better reason to replay and a sense of accomplishment.”
- “I remember playing the very first Delicious game many years ago; this has the same, yet upgraded, feel and gameplay. As always, Gamehouse has the best time management games.”
- “The gameplay is smooth with nice graphics too.”
- “The gameplay felt lazy and repetitive—each chapter was nearly identical, just with different ingredients.”
- “Gameplay is rather repetitive and boring, same restaurant design/mechanics across 10 stages.”
- “When the gameplay is the main focal point it just doesn't hold up in my opinion.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
91%
9%
Overall, the graphics of the game have received high praise for their quality, cuteness, and attention to detail, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. Many users appreciate the vibrant art style and smooth gameplay, although some express a preference for the previous graphics and gameplay of the series. The game's visuals are described as engaging and suitable for players of all ages, enhancing the fun of mini-games and social play.
- “I love the graphics and everything; it's a great and easy game.”
- “Great graphics and super fun mini games.”
- “Lovely graphics and detail!”
- “I liked the series so much better before they changed the graphics and gameplay.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by significant stability issues, including frequent glitches and bugs that disrupt gameplay. Users report that the game often freezes, particularly when attempting to watch ads for extra coins, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the game's performance is considered poor, with many players expressing a desire for improvements.
- “This is the worst glitchy, buggy game I've seen them make.”
- “And if you watch an ad for extra coins, it's another 60-second ad that freezes after you exit out.”
- “A lot of glitches from the first few times of playing.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players often engage in grinding on PC while multitasking, allowing them to set up the grind and focus on other activities simultaneously. This suggests that grinding can be a passive experience, enabling players to balance it with other tasks.
- “Grinding feels more like a chore than a fun part of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself losing interest because the grind takes up so much time.”

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Delicious: The First Course is a casual management game.

Delicious: The First Course is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, Windows and others.

Delicious: The First Course was released on November 10, 2025.

Delicious: The First Course was developed by SQRT3.

Delicious: The First Course has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Delicious: The First Course is a single player game.

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