Diner DASH Adventures

About

Diner DASH Adventures is a simulation game that offers a fun cooking and food serving experience, allowing players to help Flo renovate and decorate DinerTown. With its intriguing story, good gameplay, visuals, and humor, the game is entertaining, but can be bothersome due to bugs and frequent ads. Plenty of grinding is required to progress, making it a mixed experience for players.

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Play Modes

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,993 reviews

story111 positive mentions

stability620 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and an engaging storyline that keeps players interested.
It offers a variety of events and challenges, making gameplay dynamic and fun.
Players can enjoy the game without spending money, although progress may be slower.

The game heavily relies on microtransactions, making it difficult to progress without spending real money on gems and upgrades.
Many players experience frequent crashes and glitches, leading to frustration and loss of progress.
The automatic selection of boosts can lead to wasted resources, as players may not want to use them on easier levels.

stability
625 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
99%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of glitches, freezes, and crashes that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over losing progress, boosts, and in-game currency due to these issues, particularly after updates. While some users note that earlier glitches have been resolved, the overall consensus is that the game remains plagued by stability problems, making it nearly unplayable for many.
- “I'm really enjoying this game; it's different from all the other food games. I just hope that it keeps working without glitches. My game keeps freezing, and I don't know why, but I really like it, so I'm going to try to keep working with it. Hopefully, it will stop doing that.”
- “On my iPhone, the app works perfectly with no glitches, but on my Samsung tablet (2019 edition), it glitches all the time. Very disappointing, by the way, it's updated to the latest version.”
- “It's really fun and has no glitches or anything.”
- “The game crashes and freezes constantly, costing lives and boosts, and has become nearly unplayable.”
- “I love this game but it freezes every time I try to play a rewarded video.”
- “Game freezes a lot and forces you to lose lives.”
monetization
475 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
23%
73%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the introduction of forced ads that disrupt gameplay and provide little to no rewards. Many players express frustration over the reliance on microtransactions for progression, with in-game purchases being necessary to advance, making the game feel like a cash grab. Additionally, issues with ad rewards not being credited and frequent crashes during ad viewing further exacerbate the negative perception of the game's monetization approach.
- “I like that although there are microtransactions in this game, the playing field is leveled for players who don't make in-app purchases.”
- “No ads, no pay, very good graphics.”
- “Really fun, don't have to make in-app purchases to advance.”
- “Now it's forced ads every few minutes, and they turn off whatever you are listening to so they can play the ad sounds, and you can't play on airplane mode to avoid them.”
- “I can accept watching ads for gems but forcing ads (no rewards) whenever I complete a level is ruining the fun of gameplay.”
- “The game essentially makes you have to make in-game purchases for you to get all stars in each level.”
story
355 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
61%
8%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its engaging and cute narrative, while others find it overly lengthy and tedious, detracting from gameplay. Many users express frustration over the need for in-game purchases to progress through the story, leading to a paywall that hampers enjoyment. Overall, while the graphics and character designs are praised, the balance between storytelling and gameplay remains a contentious issue among players.
- “The storyline is very engaging!”
- “I really like the concept of decorating the place as you play; there's a storyline to it, which is nice.”
- “The graphics are awesome, as well as the storyline.”
- “Plus, they don't even put in any effort to keep a storyline going.”
- “The storyline is tedious; there are too many steps, done one at a time.”
- “It's impossible to move forward in the story without buying something.”
graphics
237 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
28%
3%
Overall, the graphics in the game have received widespread praise for their quality, vibrancy, and smooth performance, often being described as a significant improvement over previous versions. Many players appreciate the visual aesthetics and character designs, which enhance the gameplay experience. However, some users have reported issues with lag, freezing, and inconsistencies, which detract from the overall enjoyment of the graphics.
- “The graphics are awesome, as well as the storyline.”
- “Great graphics and fun to play.”
- “I absolutely love the updated graphics to this game.”
- “The graphics are bad; the gameplay has gone way old school and it's really glitchy.”
- “Ever since this last update, I've been having issues with the game; graphics aren't loading. When I hit the play button to play my next level, it disappears and all I see is the background like the beach, etc.”
- “The graphics are inconsistent.”
gameplay
208 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
55%
10%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players enjoying its simplicity and nostalgic elements reminiscent of the original Diner Dash. However, a significant number of users express frustration over the heavy reliance on in-game purchases, particularly gems, which are necessary for upgrades and progression, leading to a pay-to-win experience. Additionally, technical issues such as freezing, glitches, and excessive ads detract from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “The gameplay is great, reminds me of playing Diner Dash as a kid on my PC and how excited I was to receive the CD in the mail to start playing.”
- “Gameplay is smooth and the story and events are fun and varied.”
- “Exceptional gameplay and graphics!”
- “I can accept watching ads for gems, but forcing ads (no rewards) whenever I complete a level is ruining the fun of gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is ruined by the ridiculous cost of the upgrades, and paying is the only way to get gems.”
- “Gameplay gets tedious trying to earn enough gems to move on.”
music
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
54%
9%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the quirky and motivational soundtrack, while others find it annoying or repetitive, especially during seasonal events. Technical issues, such as the game becoming unresponsive while the music continues to play, detract from the overall experience for many users. Despite these criticisms, several players appreciate the music's role in enhancing gameplay and find it enjoyable.
- “I love the building options, I love the quirky music, it's a lot of fun.”
- “I love this game! It's very exciting, I love the music; it's motivational when trying to win levels. It's amazing! I can play all day.”
- “Wonderful game with relaxing music.”
- “Also, the seasonal music they play during certain holidays or seasons gets very annoying after a while.”
- “But then it started making weird noises and interrupting my music.”
- “Game is fun and entertaining but the female singing soundtrack is really annoying.”
grinding
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and repetitive, particularly as they progress to higher levels where upgrades become increasingly costly and difficult to achieve without spending real money. While some enjoy the gameplay initially, many express frustration with the lack of dynamic content and the overwhelming need to grind for in-game currency, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. The consensus suggests that the game leans heavily on a pay-to-play model, making the grinding experience feel more like a chore than a rewarding challenge.
- “Very tedious and repetitive, and the gameplay doesn't change or get dynamic enough to help my interest in the game long enough to play that much just for an item upgrade.”
- “It's not fun when most of your time is spent grinding just to afford upgrades.”
- “Simply put, this game is way too tedious.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players find the humor in the game to be a significant highlight, with many praising its funny storylines, characters, and animations. While some users feel that certain titles in the series lack humor compared to others, the majority agree that the game is engaging and entertaining, making it suitable for both children and adults. The fast-paced gameplay combined with comedic elements contributes to its addictive nature.
- “Super addictive, very funny story which I actually enjoy.”
- “Fun serving game with funny characters and story.”
- “It's easy to play, animation is funny.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
Users report significant issues with optimization, noting delays in level selection and responsiveness, which detracts from the gaming experience. While some devices, like the Samsung Chromebook 4, perform well, others, including high-end phones like the Asus ROG Phone 2, struggle with stability and responsiveness, indicating a need for updates to improve overall performance.
- “Right now, I'm using an Asus ROG Phone 2 (Tencent Edition) and it gives silky smooth graphic performance with a 120Hz screen refresh rate.”
- “I currently play on my Samsung Chromebook 4 and it runs smoothly.”
- “Maybe it needs optimization.”
- “I'm very unsatisfied with this performance.”
- “Needs an update on the stability performance.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a range of emotional responses to the game, from discomfort and disappointment over changes in customer service to deep attachment and nostalgia for past titles. While some players feel valued and excited about new content, others experience sadness and frustration when beloved games are no longer updated. Overall, the emotional connection to the game varies significantly among players, highlighting both positive and negative sentiments.
- “I liked this game, although my favorite game by Glu is Lil Kingdom. It's my absolute favorite, and I cried for ages when they stopped updating it. Please update it; I miss it so much.”
- “Love this game and love that I can choose whether to use my boost or not just by simply touching whichever one I don't want to use. I can't wait for chapter 17.”
- “Previously, they made me feel valued as a customer by being polite and seeking to resolve our concerns.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Character development is highlighted through appealing character designs and an engaging story, though the gameplay features challenging levels. The randomized order of customers adds an interesting dynamic to the experience, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
- “The character designs are impressive, and the story is engaging, making the character development feel meaningful.”
- “I love how the character designs are unique and contribute to the overall fun of the story.”
- “The randomized order of customers adds an interesting twist to character interactions and development.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere and graphics are praised for their quality, creating an engaging experience; however, players express frustration over a pay-to-play model that detracts from the overall enjoyment by making it difficult to progress without purchasing additional items.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers express that the game's replayability is hindered by the necessity of spending money, suggesting that if it were more accessible without additional costs, they would be more inclined to play it repeatedly.
- “If this game was a little more playable without having to spend money, I wouldn't mind dropping a few bucks here and there to play.”
- “I wish it was more playable without paying money.”