Idle Coffee Shop Tycoon

About

"Idle Coffee Shop Tycoon" is a Simulation game that allows players to explore the art of coffee brewing and build a business empire. The game boasts pretty visuals, but is frustratingly riddled with bugs and annoying ads. The goal is to establish and expand your coffee shop chain, and become a coffee tycoon.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

66%

Audience ScoreBased on 449 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

monetization40 negative mentions

Gameplay is engaging and keeps players busy, similar to other idle games.
Graphics are appealing and fit the game's style well.
The game has potential for future updates and improvements.

Frequent crashes, especially after watching ads, leading to lost progress.
Language inconsistencies with some text appearing in Spanish instead of English.
Limited content with only two coffee shops available and long wait times for updates.

monetization
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
4%
83%
The monetization strategy of the game has received significant criticism, primarily due to the excessive and often malfunctioning ads that disrupt gameplay and fail to deliver promised rewards. Players report high costs for in-app purchases to remove ads, with some packages exceeding $100, and many express frustration over the frequency and length of ads, which can lead to game crashes and loss of progress. While some users are willing to watch ads for rewards, the overall sentiment indicates that the monetization approach feels overly aggressive and detracts from the gaming experience.
- “Over-monetization: when I started playing, the only way to get rid of ads was to buy a $41 bundle.”
- “Once I unlocked the second café, you could buy no ads for $14.”
- “I paid $15 for no ads and I'm still forced to watch ads.”
- “The game is good but the ads are irrelevant; like if you want 10 million for upgrades and the ads give just 200k.”
- “3 times ads have crashed the game and forced a restart... good game overall... just a massive let down with the ads.”
- “Constant ads that open a new tab on my phone and lose rewards makes the game unplayable.”
stability
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
95%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and freezing issues that disrupt gameplay. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these problems, the overall consensus indicates that the game suffers from a lack of polish, particularly in its event cafe and reward systems. Users are urging developers to address these bugs to enhance the gaming experience.
- “I have this game a 4 because it's pretty good. There are no ads, and it's not buggy.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or major issues.”
- “I appreciate the stability of the game; it allows me to enjoy the experience without interruptions.”
- “It's really buggy and graphics glitch out so much the game closes itself down.”
- “The more I progress in the game, the more glitches and bugs I find.”
- “The game was good... but there is a problem: the game has a lot of glitches, and when I was playing, it suddenly hung and closed itself, forcing me to start from the beginning. Please fix this problem.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
41%
18%
Overall, the graphics in the game have received positive feedback for their cute and improved aesthetic, with many users praising the art style and animation quality. However, some players have reported significant bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, as well as long loading times. Despite these issues, the visuals contribute to an engaging experience, enhancing the realism of NPC interactions and overall gameplay.
- “The graphics and animation were nice at least.”
- “Graphics have majorly improved from the original codigame style; this revamping of your traditional styling makes it easier to look at!”
- “It's really buggy and graphics glitch out so much the game closes itself down.”
- “Graphics have majorly improved from the original coding game style; this revamping of your traditional styling of your games makes it easier to look at!”
- “I'm surprised the graphics and NPC interactions could go this far in this game mode, and it feels realistic as if you're really driving a business.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The game's story is considered interesting but suffers from slow pacing and a lack of clarity regarding upgrades and progression. Players have encountered various bugs that disrupt mission progress and overall enjoyment, leading to frustration with the gameplay experience. While there is potential in the narrative, many users express a desire for more variety and depth in the story elements.
- “The story plot is interesting.”
- “Overall 👍 waiting on the next shop to be available to continue the story.”
- “I've had it since release day and I have everything upgraded that I currently can (unlocked by story) but the visitors aren't happy and I have no upgrades to fix it, so it's getting kind of off-putting.”
- “There needs to be some more variety and progress in the game's story.”
- “Slow storyline... there isn't much of a clear idea of what to upgrade.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Gameplay is generally praised for its quality and design, but many users express disappointment with the lack of engaging, real-time elements and limited content after completing the main objectives. The mechanics are seen as flawed, leading to a sense of stagnation and unfulfilled potential for further gameplay experiences.
- “Gameplay is great.”
- “Was enjoying this game but have now completed everything... such a shame, especially considering other experiences where they don't extend gameplay any further.”
- “I don't know what's left to do to keep the guests that visit happy and unlock further gameplay.”
- “I was enjoying this game but have now completed everything... such a shame, especially considering other codename experiences where they don't extend gameplay any further.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users have reported performance issues, indicating that optimization is a significant concern for the game.
- “The problem for me was the performance.”
- “The game runs poorly on my system, even with the settings adjusted.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the gameplay.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, with significant difficulty in earning in-game currency without resorting to real-money purchases.
- “Very grindy and very hard to farm money unless you spend real cash.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players have noted that the music cannot be turned off until the tutorial is completed, which may be frustrating for those who prefer to play without audio distractions.
- “The music is so captivating that I can't turn it off until the tutorial is complete.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “Each track is beautifully composed, making every moment in the game feel immersive.”
- “I can't turn off the music until the tutorial is done.”
- “The music is repetitive and gets annoying after a while.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't fit the game's atmosphere at all.”