Flairtender

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Flairtender is a single player and multiplayer casual simulation game. It was developed by DigitalBadger Design and was released on November 17, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

Flairtender is a virtual reality bartending game that has you mixing drinks with style! Start off small making a few simple cocktails, and in no time you'll be a master mixologist.

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Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game captures the intensity of bartending, making it fun and educational for both casual players and aspiring bartenders.
There is a wide variety of drinks to create, and players can even make their own recipes, enhancing the overall experience.
The game is intuitive to learn, providing a satisfying and immersive bartending experience despite its early access state.

The game lacks depth and variety in gameplay, with many players feeling that excitement diminishes after unlocking everything.
Grabbing and managing items can be tedious, with issues like glitchy objects and difficulty in picking up dropped items affecting immersion.
There is a lack of updates and new content, leading to concerns about the game's long-term viability and development.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally considered functional but lackluster, with many users noting they feel repetitive and not as crisp as in other titles, even with enhanced settings. While the simple graphics serve their purpose, there is a desire for more variety in bar venues and improved visual options, such as presets and antialiasing. Overall, the graphics contribute to a satisfactory experience, particularly for those interested in bartending, but there is room for improvement as the game progresses through early access.
- “Nothing fancy, nice simple graphics and it works; the physics feel nice and you can adjust the pour speed if desired.”
- “The pouring physics work pretty well, the graphics are okay, background music is nice, and the layout is good.”
- “Various graphics preset options would be good to have in the settings menu, as well as antialiasing settings.”
- “Graphics seem a bit lackluster; they don't feel as crisp as in other games, even with supersampling turned up quite a bit.”
- “While Flairtender does not have the best graphics and looks repetitive on the outside, there is a huge amount of satisfaction that comes with serving every drink.”
- “Maybe better graphics and more bar venues and music.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received positive feedback, with players enjoying the background tracks and the option to add custom music and recipes. While some users suggest improvements in graphics and the variety of music venues, the overall experience is considered enjoyable, enhancing the gameplay atmosphere.
- “Great music (I liked it) a good all-round experience, kinda looking forward to the customers interacting with the pool table etc.”
- “The pouring physics work pretty well, the graphics are okay, background music is nice, and the layout is good.”
- “Maybe better graphics and more bar venues and music.”
- “- Custom music and recipes can be added.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is generally appreciated for its engaging recipes and mechanics, though players feel it could benefit from improved graphics and sound design. Many users express a desire for more immersive elements, such as customizable backgrounds and ambient sounds typical of a lively bar environment. Overall, while the current atmosphere is functional, there is optimism for enhancements as the game progresses through early access.
- “Love the recipes, the atmosphere, game mechanics... already learning how to make my first cocktails!”
- “Hope the dev adds career mode with actual patrons you serve and more ambient sounds like people talking, glasses clinking, and general bar atmospheric noises.”
- “Graphics are functional, sound and general atmosphere have a ways to go, and it is hard to guess how it will end up by the time it leaves early access, but anyone with an interest in bartending will find it worth playing with.”
- “Maybe down the line, add the ability to change the background/atmosphere, perhaps.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the engaging gameplay, highlighting the enjoyable atmosphere, game mechanics, and diverse recipes. However, some feel that the pricing structure is too lenient, allowing them to acquire all decor items within just 30 minutes of play. Overall, the experience is immersive and educational, particularly for those interested in cocktail-making.
- “Love the recipes, the atmosphere, and game mechanics... already learning how to make my first cocktails!”
- “I like the pricing structure to be a little more realistic as I managed to buy all decor items after just 30 minutes of gameplay.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding the character interactions and dialogue amusing. However, some feel that the inclusion of a single swear word was unnecessary and detracted from the overall comedic experience. Overall, the humor is appreciated, but opinions on the use of profanity vary.
- “The characters are pretty good to look at, realistic enough, and aside from the swearing, the chat is pretty funny too.”
- “Despite what I said about the swearing, having rude customers can be funny, and perhaps you have to bar people if they have had a few too many (responsible barmanship).”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, citing difficulties with grabbing items, challenges in working with ice, and frustrations with the quick counter and unconventional bar setup.
- “Grabbing things is tedious, ice is hard to work with, the counter is way too quick, and the bar setup is way too weird.”