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Godlike Burger

Godlike Burger is a great idea with flawed execution. The attempt at adding roguelike elements does little to make each run feel unique, and instead just makes each death all the more painful and out of your control.
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69%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
story, grinding
72% User Score Based on 329 reviews
Critic Score 65%Based on 6 reviews

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Godlike Burger is a single player hack and slash game with comedy, business and science fiction themes. It was developed by Liquid Pug and was released on April 21, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Godlike Burger puts you in the shoes of a crazy chef who makes the best burgers in the universe. Secret ingredient? The clients themselves! Run the restaurant, create new recipes and kill delicious aliens! But be careful – leave no witnesses uncooked!

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72%
Audience ScoreBased on 329 reviews
gameplay16 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions

  • Unique and entertaining premise that combines cooking with dark humor and resource management.
  • Challenging gameplay that requires multitasking and strategic planning, keeping players engaged.
  • Great graphics and sound design that enhance the overall experience.
  • Clunky controls and lack of mouse support make the gameplay frustrating, especially for keyboard users.
  • The tutorial is overwhelming and poorly designed, leading to confusion about game mechanics.
  • Punishing roguelike elements reset progress upon death, which can be discouraging for players.
  • gameplay
    47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is a mix of chaotic time management and strategic resource management, where players must balance cooking burgers and eliminating customers for ingredients. While the core gameplay loop is engaging and offers a unique twist on the cooking genre, many players find the controls clunky and the tutorial lacking, leading to frustration, especially for newcomers. Overall, the game presents a challenging experience that can be rewarding, but it requires players to juggle multiple mechanics effectively.

    • “Once you get over the ethical concerns of the premise, you'll find an incredibly satisfying gameplay loop mixed with demanding and highly challenging real-time puzzles with management elements.”
    • “Beneath its cartoonish surface and exaggerated alien designs lies a surprisingly intricate and often tense gameplay loop where cooking efficiency, resource management, and murder all intersect in chaotic, unpredictable ways.”
    • “The core gameplay loop is excellent in this game.”
    • “Feels a bit clunky at times and the gameplay loop is quite quickly repetitive.”
    • “Sorry, the controls are clunky, gameplay is partly confusing, and the tutorial could be better too.”
    • “You can't actually enjoy any part of the game's customer AI or killing mechanics because your pending orders are piling up at a ridiculously fast pace, and you're also expected to do tons of other stuff like kick out freeloaders or protesters while simultaneously trying to stay hidden and kill customers in a restaurant that is absolutely packed with people everywhere.”
  • graphics
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cartoonish charm and attention to detail, evoking a vibrant, Borderlands-like aesthetic that balances humor with darker themes. However, some users express disappointment over the lack of aesthetic variety in restaurant layouts and mention technical issues, particularly on lower-end devices. Overall, the art style is well-received, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere and gameplay experience.

    • “I also really like the art style and the attention to certain details.”
    • “Graphics give big, bright Borderlands vibes, movement is smooth.”
    • “The cartoony graphics and dark premise make for an atmosphere that's both cynical and silly, and the developers play into this with the in-game news articles and descriptions of planets and aliens.”
    • “Next to that, I am also disappointed that there are no different aesthetics to your restaurant.”
    • “It would've been nice to have a different layout for the restaurant depending on what planet you are on, or at least make it so that the aesthetic of the restaurant changes depending on what planet you are on for some variety.”
    • “But on Steam Deck, even at the lowest graphic settings, it still crashes any time I get punched.”
  • story
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is set across various planets in an intergalactic circuit, each presenting unique challenges and quests that can feel both rewarding and frustrating due to their random nature. While the comic book-style narrative sections showcase impressive visual design, the actual story lacks clarity, and many players find the quest difficulty to be inconsistent and sometimes punishing. Overall, the narrative experience is mixed, with some players enjoying the engaging elements while others criticize the lack of a compelling overarching story and the repetitive nature of certain quests.

    • “The quests change every time you die, so it's not the same repetitive motions every time you play, and each alien has different preferences.”
    • “It has great music and even tells a compelling little story.”
    • “I wouldn't spend full price personally, as there isn't any specific story lore worth the low hours.”
    • “It has these comic book style narrative sections, where they've put a lot of effort into the visual design, but the actual story being communicated in them is often very unclear.”
    • “The quests you have to do to go to the next planet are randomly generated and sometimes they are very frustrating to do.”
  • grinding
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, often leading to repetitive gameplay that detracts from the overall experience. While some enjoy the chaotic fun and unique mechanics, many express frustration with the unclear cooking processes and the need to repeatedly farm for upgrades, making the early and late game feel particularly grindy. Overall, the balance issues and potential for save corruption further exacerbate the negative perception of grinding in the game.

    • “Boring, tedious, confusing, and clumsy.”
    • “The game is simply too grindy; you will find yourself doing the same exact thing over and over again to get money for upgrades.”
    • “The balance of the game is off, and together with the reset when you die, it causes some extreme grinding, not the fun type.”
  • humor
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "Godlike Burger" is characterized by its dark and absurd elements, featuring whimsically designed alien customers and a comedic sound design that enhances the game's chaotic atmosphere. Players appreciate the unique blend of cooking and strategy, with a humorous twist on traditional restaurant management that adds an unexpected layer of fun. Overall, the game delivers a memorable experience filled with hilarious moments, though some players find the challenging gameplay can be frustrating at times.

    • “Alien customers are humorously designed, from gelatinous blobs to mechanical insects, all rendered with an offbeat whimsy that softens the violence.”
    • “The sound design reinforces this tone — the sizzle of alien flesh on a grill, the slap of condiments, and the comedic squelch of bodies being 'processed' all contribute to the game’s dark humor.”
    • “Godlike Burger is a deliciously entertaining game that serves up a unique blend of cooking, strategy, and a dash of dark humor!”
    • “I really want to keep trying, and I am willing to bet I would love the humor in this game, but I've already spent a frustrating half hour restarting and making the same first three burgers after I selected the tutorial.”
  • music
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and engaging soundtrack, which complements the gameplay's dark comedic elements and enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the ability to control the music through a radio feature, although some minor issues with track naming and gameplay interruptions have been noted. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, contributing to both the fun and immersive atmosphere of the game.

    • “The soundtrack is also full of bangers!”
    • “The music is pretty good, too, and what plays is mostly under your control via the radio in the kitchen.”
    • “It’s a world built on contrasts: the cheery diner soundtrack plays in the background while you figure out how to dispose of your next unsuspecting patron.”
    • “A few minor issues include the fact it's a bit too easy to confuse a couple of the ingredients on an order, that the unlockable skins have a bit too much space between the number of consecutive days needed between the last two, and that the tracks in the out-of-game soundtrack seem to be named by what they were originally intended for rather than how they're actually used or what they're called in the game.”
  • stability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, particularly during the tutorial and progression. Many players experienced significant issues that prevented them from advancing, leading to frustration and, in some cases, refunds. Overall, the game is described as a "buggy mess" that detracts from its initial promise.

    • “My gods, this game had promise, but it's such a buggy mess.”
    • “At the release, it was so buggy for me that I couldn't progress further because a lot of objectives didn't work, while you need to complete a few to be able to move to the next planet and progress through the game.”
    • “Broken buggy mess.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its high replayability, with players highlighting the numerous unlockable kitchens and new planets that contribute to its lasting appeal. Overall, it offers significant replay value, making it enjoyable to revisit.

    • “This game has such a high replayability!”
    • “Fun game with a lot of replayability!”
    • “With all the kitchen unlocks and new planets, this game has a lot of replay value too.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report that the game features impressive animations and runs smoothly, indicating effective optimization.

    • “The animations are also great, and the game runs smoothly for me.”
    • “The optimization is impressive; I can run the game on lower-end hardware without any issues.”
    • “I love how well-optimized the game is; it maintains a steady frame rate even during intense action sequences.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a unique blend of cartoony graphics and a dark premise, creating a cynical yet silly vibe. This is further enhanced by in-game news articles and descriptions that add depth to the planets and aliens, contributing to an engaging and immersive experience.

    • “The cartoony graphics and dark premise create an atmosphere that is both cynical and silly, enhanced by the in-game news articles and descriptions of planets and aliens.”
    • “The cartoony graphics and dark premise create an atmosphere that feels both cynical and silly, but it ultimately lacks depth and immersion.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the game's character design, noting its cuteness, which enhances their overall enjoyment of the gameplay experience. However, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of growth or narrative depth.

  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express disappointment with the emotional impact of the game, citing a lack of depth and connection due to its rushed development, which has led to a feeling of disillusionment rather than the anticipated excitement.

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Godlike Burger is a hack and slash game with comedy, business and science fiction themes.

Godlike Burger is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 11 hours playing Godlike Burger.

Godlike Burger was released on April 21, 2022.

Godlike Burger was developed by Liquid Pug.

Godlike Burger has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Godlike Burger is a single player game.

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