Hell's Kitchen: Match & Design

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"Hell's Kitchen: Match & Design" is a restaurant simulation game where players help Olivia transform an old mansion into a thriving Hell's Kitchen restaurant. The game combines match-3 puzzles with renovation and design elements, allowing players to unlock new areas, learn new recipes, and customize the restaurant's interior and exterior. As players progress, they'll encounter various characters, including rivals aiming to shut down the business. The ultimate goal is to successfully run the restaurant and build it up to the prestigious Hell's Kitchen standard.

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Play Modes

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

Hell's Kitchen: Match & Design screenshot

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 820 reviews

graphics22 positive mentions

monetization66 negative mentions

The game offers a fun challenge with engaging levels that keep players entertained.
Players enjoy the renovation aspect of the game, allowing for creativity in designing their restaurant.
The integration of real recipes adds a unique touch that enhances the gaming experience.

The game frequently crashes or freezes, especially during loading or after watching ads, leading to frustration.
Many players find the difficulty spikes too steep, making it hard to progress without spending money on power-ups.
There are issues with connectivity, as the game often claims there is no internet connection despite being connected.

monetization
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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3%
96%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that disrupt gameplay and often fail to provide rewards. Many players feel that the game is designed as a cash grab, forcing them to either watch excessive ads or spend real money to progress, particularly after reaching higher levels where completing tasks becomes increasingly difficult without additional boosts. Overall, the frequent ad interruptions and technical issues related to them have led to frustration and dissatisfaction among players.
- “Had an issue with not receiving in-app purchases, even in this pandemic it was sorted within 12 hours!!”
- “The game would be fun, but each level is almost impossible to pass without spending a lot of coins or watching ads to get extra power-ups.”
- “You either have to pay to get the boosts or play the level endlessly and watch endless ads just to be able to move on.”
- “I downloaded the app and the first day of playing I had all types of options available to watch ads for boosters, double coins... but after I came back the 2nd & 3rd day none of them are available nor offered... just want you to spend money to clear a level.”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising their originality and quality, while others criticize them as mediocre or subpar. Many users appreciate the visual design and art style, noting that it enhances the overall experience, but there are also frequent complaints about slow load times and frustrating gameplay elements that detract from the enjoyment. Overall, while some find the graphics appealing and engaging, others feel they could use significant improvement.
- “Graphics are amazing and great selection of items to choose from.”
- “Great graphics, cute story line, easy controls and easy tasks so far.”
- “Smooth gameplay, great graphics, plenty of fun.”
- “The graphics are mediocre at best and the load times are around 10 seconds every time I beat a level or play a new one.”
- “Graphics are terrible, don't enjoy having to watch characters slowly walk across the screen for 30 seconds that you can't skip, takes forever to load, and design choices are terrible.”
- “This game could be really fun and engaging but the graphics during gameplay are the worst.”
stability
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is severely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezing, glitches, and crashes that disrupt gameplay and result in lost rewards. Many players experience issues during ad viewing, loading screens, and in-game actions, leading to frustration and, in some cases, uninstallation of the game. Overall, the game's performance is described as laggy and unreliable, significantly impacting the user experience.
- “However, too often when you choose to watch an ad to get boosters, the ad freezes or the screen will just blink and you don't get your rewards.”
- “The game freezes up every time I try to open it.”
- “Game play freezes constantly during the story, and after levels.”
story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
58%
9%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and engaging, while others criticize it for being simplistic or drawn out. Technical issues, such as freezing during the storyline and problems loading levels, have also detracted from the overall experience. Despite these challenges, many appreciate the graphics and the integration of a storyline with gameplay elements.
- “Challenging but not impossible, and the story is quite enjoyable as well.”
- “The graphics are very original in art style and the story is very interesting.”
- “Okay game, easy to learn and play, interesting story, I like how you can unlock cooking recipes.”
- “Really disappointed, this game looked like so much fun but after I get through the beginning story it doesn't load at all.”
- “The storyline is written as if for the simple-minded and is an insult to one's intelligence.”
- “The reason this game is getting a one star is because I downloaded the game and the storyline played all the way out but the game didn't load to the next level; it just froze like it was stuck. This is the worst game ever and it needs to be taken down.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the creative and engaging score, while others criticize it for being intrusive and overpowering, especially during key moments like rival encounters. Many users express frustration over the inability to mute the music effectively, leading to disruptions when they are listening to other audio. Overall, while the musical composition is appreciated by some, its implementation has caused significant annoyance for others.
- “The music is great!”
- “I really love ❤️ this game, the music and the graphics and the creativity.”
- “Also a great musical score!!”
- “If you're listening to music or doing anything else with audio, you're suddenly overpowered by the cheesy 'ominous' music, and there's nothing you can do but pause what you're listening to and skip the dialogue as fast as you can to make him leave.”
- “This game ambushes the player with loud, cheesy music when certain characters appear.”
- “If I set a game to silent, with no music nor sound effects, I expect it to not have sounds!”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
38%
23%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the smooth mechanics and addictive nature, while others criticize the controls, lengthy animations, and poor graphics. Many find the gameplay to be similar to other match-3 games, lacking originality, and some report bugs that hinder their experience. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, significant improvements are needed in graphics and mechanics to enhance the overall experience.
- “Overall, the gameplay is good and I enjoyed the parts I played.”
- “Smooth gameplay, great graphics, plenty of fun.”
- “Addictive gameplay.”
- “But the gameplay and controls are awful.”
- “The part that puts this below its competition is how long the animation and mechanics take.”
- “This game could be really fun and engaging, but the graphics during gameplay are the worst.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, with many levels feeling overly difficult and slow-paced, leading to boredom and a loss of interest. While some appreciate the customization options, the overall consensus is that the game becomes monotonous and robotic due to its grinding nature.
- “Had high hopes for the game at first but after a while almost every 2nd level is 'hard' which makes it tedious and boring.”
- “The gameplay is slow and tedious to the point where it nearly puts me to sleep, and the decorating choices are pathetic.”
- “They could make the levels a bit easier so it's not so grindy, but the customization is awesome.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is mixed; while some users report smooth performance, others experience significant lag and frequent freezes, impacting overall enjoyment and progression.
- “Not a bad game; it runs smoothly, but it takes far too many points to progress.”
- “It's a good idea for a game, but it's really laggy and freezes up a lot. I would give more stars if it ran smoothly.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users feel that enhancing the ease and playability of levels could significantly improve the game's replayability, potentially leading to higher ratings.
- “The variety of choices and paths in the game makes each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “I love how the game encourages multiple runs with different strategies and character builds.”
- “Every time I play, I discover something new, which keeps me coming back for more.”
- “The game lacks variety, making it feel repetitive after just a few playthroughs.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to return; the side quests are uninspired.”
- “The limited choices and outcomes mean that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an adventure.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the humor in the game to be enjoyable, particularly in scenarios like building a restaurant amidst closed establishments, which adds a comedic twist to the gameplay. Overall, the humor enhances the fun experience of the game.
- “This game is a blast! It's hilarious trying to build a restaurant when all the others have closed down.”
- “I can't stop laughing while playing! The humor in this game really makes it enjoyable.”
- “The comedic elements in the game are top-notch, making every moment entertaining.”