Flavortown

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Flavortown is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by LHOTI and was released on October 30, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Flavortown" is an episodic game with hour-long story content and replayable missions. Players can use unique equipment like a smartwatch and holsters, and collect explosive weapons such as an exploding fish. The game features interactive training, diverse characters, and undercover operations in various settings. Standard minigames are given a twist in this immersive game experience.

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73%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

humor11 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The humor and dialogue are entertaining, reminiscent of a funny TV show.
The game offers a unique and engaging story experience, with simple yet fitting graphics.
It's a budget-friendly game that provides a fun experience for its price, especially for those who enjoy dialogue-driven gameplay.

Controls can be awkward and clunky, leading to frustration during gameplay.
The game feels somewhat incomplete, with promises of further chapters that have not been delivered.
There are several bugs and issues, including motion sickness for some players and unskippable lengthy dialogue.

humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as quirky and irreverent, reminiscent of a comedic TV show, with a mix of oddball jokes that may not appeal to everyone but can elicit genuine laughter. Many reviewers found it to be one of the funniest gaming experiences they've had recently, particularly appreciating its dialogue-driven, food-themed comedic style. Overall, it is recommended for those who enjoy a unique and humorous gaming experience.
- “I really don't know if I'd call this a 'game'; well, it is a game, but more like you are in an episode of some weird and quite funny TV show.”
- “While I liked the humor, I'd understand it's not for everyone. Still, there were more than a few really good jokes that made me chuckle.”
- “Overall, this is probably the best humor I've gotten out of a game in a while.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The game's story is central to the experience, featuring a humorous narrative where players reincarnate as a "cookie cop" solving a criminal food case. While some players initially found the dialogue-heavy approach frustrating, they ultimately appreciated the engaging storytelling and jokes that drive the gameplay, despite some clunky mechanics and simple graphics. Overall, the narrative and character interactions are highlighted as the main attractions, overshadowing the puzzle and shooting elements.
- “The voices, dialogue, and story carry the whole thing; not that the other aspects are bad. The graphics are simple but fit the aesthetic of the game and keep performance great. Audio is pretty good, and while some mechanics feel a bit clunky, the narrative shines through.”
- “You basically wake up reincarnated as a cookie cop. A scene sets the game up, and then you go around triggering more scenes or playing scattered mini-games that advance the story, as you solve a criminal food case, of course.”
- “However, this experience is budget-priced, and the story narrative and jokes do carry the experience; at least, it did for me.”
- “The voices, dialogue, and story carry the whole thing; not that the other aspects are bad. The graphics are simple but fit the aesthetic of the game and keep performance great. Audio is pretty good, but some mechanics feel a bit clunky, like the way some mini-games work, and the grabbing mechanic takes a bit of getting used to.”
- “You basically wake up reincarnated as a cookie cop. A scene sets the game up, then you go around triggering more scenes or playing scattered mini-games that advance the story (you are solving a criminal food case, of course).”
- “However, this experience is budget-priced, and the story narrative and jokes do carry the experience, at least it did for me.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and offers good value for the price, with engaging voices, dialogue, and story elements. However, some mechanics, particularly the grabbing and mini-games, can feel clunky and rely heavily on luck, leading to a repetitive experience. While there are minor bugs that have been addressed, they initially detracted from the overall experience.
- “Great gameplay for the price, can't find much better at this price point.”
- “A few day one bugs, they're fixed now but I still experienced them during my gameplay so I feel it's worth mentioning.”
- “Some mechanics feel a bit clunky, like the way some mini games work, and the grabbing mechanic takes a bit getting used to.”
- “It's not bad at all for the price, some interesting game mechanics, but very buggy and most of the minigames are based entirely on random luck so you have to replay them like 4 times until you know which options to pick to win.”
- “The grabbing mechanic in this game is pretty bad.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The graphics are characterized by a simple, low-polygon aesthetic that complements the game's overall style and performs well, maintaining a steady frame rate even on high settings. While some mechanics may feel clunky, the art style is appreciated for its effectiveness in VR, enhancing the overall experience without compromising performance.
- “I liked the art style.”
- “It's a very simple, low-polygon count aesthetic, but it looks surprisingly good in VR.”
- “The game ran at a steady 72 fps on my RTX 3080 at the highest graphical settings (my Oculus Quest 2 is limited to 72 using the Oculus Link cable).”
- “The graphics are simple but they fit the aesthetic of the game and keep performance great.”
- “It's very simple, low-polygon count type aesthetic, but it looks surprisingly well in VR.”
- “The game ran at a steady 72 fps on my RTX 3080 on the highest graphical settings.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its epic quality, enhancing the gaming experience, and is noted for its seamless integration into the game's world, reminiscent of the original soundtrack.
- “Epic gamer music”
- “The music also fits nicely in the meat world, much like the original.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's optimization is solid, with simple graphics that enhance performance on a 1080 setup. While the audio is well-received, some mechanics, particularly certain mini-games and the grabbing system, may feel clunky and require adjustment. However, these issues do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “The voices, dialogue, and story carry the whole experience. The graphics are simple but fit the aesthetic of the game, ensuring great performance even on a 1080. The audio is pretty good, although some mechanics feel a bit clunky, like certain mini-games and the grabbing mechanic, which takes a bit of getting used to. However, these issues are not significant.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game offers decent stability for its price, featuring interesting mechanics; however, it suffers from significant bugs and relies heavily on random luck in its minigames, often requiring multiple attempts to succeed.
- “It's not bad at all for the price, some interesting game mechanics, but very buggy and most of the minigames are based entirely on random luck, so you have to replay them multiple times until you know which options to pick to win.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it frustrating to progress. Stability is a major issue that needs to be addressed.”
- “I encountered several glitches that disrupted my gameplay experience. The lack of stability really detracts from what could be a fun game.”