Food Girls
- June 6, 2019
- SimonCreative
Get on SteamIn "Food Girls", you are a consultant hired to help revive a failing local snack street. The game features a unique business management system, with characters voiced by Japanese voice actors and a rich storyline. Your goal is to modernize the street and attract customers, all while uncovering shocking news that could change everything. There are multiple endings and over 30 CGs to discover. Please note that all characters are over the age of 18 and any similarity to real people or events is coincidental.
Reviews
- The game features cute characters with distinct personalities and excellent artwork, making it visually appealing.
- Engaging gameplay that combines visual novel elements with management mechanics, providing a fun and rewarding experience.
- The story is rich and offers multiple endings, encouraging replayability and exploration of different character arcs.
- The game is relatively short, which some players feel does not justify the price.
- There are minor translation and grammar issues that can detract from the overall experience.
- Some characters have been redesigned due to censorship issues, which may disappoint fans of the original designs.
- story17 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The story primarily revolves around food and features engaging gameplay that enhances the experience beyond a traditional visual novel, making it enjoyable to replay for different character arcs. While the narrative is described as good but not exceptional, it effectively incorporates unique elements, such as Taiwanese culture and the goal of revitalizing a street market, alongside individual storylines for each character. Overall, players appreciate the charming characters and the rich, varied storylines that keep them invested.
“The gameplay is simple, but more engaging than a traditional visual novel, so replaying to see all the girls' stories didn’t feel like grinding.”
“This is great because the story is interesting and all the characters are very cute and lovable.”
“Apart from the main story, every girl has her own storyline.”
“The game's story revolves around trying to save the street market by investing money into the shops and improving their quality (not sure yet as I've only played until the prologue as of writing this).”
“Apart from the main story, every girl has their own storyline.”
“Story is focused mainly on food, if that's not obvious from the title.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, featuring catchy soundtracks composed by the talented artist 3r2, known for his work on previous titles like Rabi-Ribi. Reviewers highlight the excellent writing and engaging melodies, which enhance the overall gameplay experience.
“Good music, excellent writing, surprisingly challenging gameplay mechanics.”
“The music is done by 3r2, one of the most talented artists who has created many catchy soundtracks before. The Rabi-Ribi theme song is incredibly catchy; need I say more?”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and surprisingly challenging, offering a refreshing twist on traditional visual novels that encourages replayability to explore all character storylines without feeling repetitive. The combination of good music and excellent writing enhances the overall experience.
“Good music, excellent writing, surprisingly challenging gameplay mechanics.”
“The gameplay is simple, but more engaging than a traditional visual novel, so replaying to see all the girls' stories didn’t feel like grinding.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the character development in Simon's creative visual novels, highlighting the impressive quality of character design and animations that enhance the overall experience.
“The art of Simon's creative visual novels is top-notch; the character design and animations are of amazing quality.”
“What I really enjoy is the character development.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their excellent artwork and engaging design, featuring a variety of routes and appealing character designs. The visuals effectively balance charm and fan service, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
“The artwork is excellent, with many routes to choose from that keep me engaged.”
“The graphics are stunning, and the character designs are adorable.”
“The visual style is captivating, perfectly blending aesthetics with gameplay.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game less tedious than in traditional visual novels, as the engaging gameplay encourages replaying to explore all character storylines without feeling like a chore.
“The gameplay is simple, but more engaging than a traditional visual novel, so replaying to see all the girls' stories didn’t feel like grinding.”
“Grinding feels tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay motivated.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to have a compelling story that enhances its replayability, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
“The game has a captivating story that makes it highly replayable.”
“Each playthrough offers new choices and outcomes, enhancing its replayability.”
“With multiple endings and varied character paths, this game invites you to replay it again and again.”
