Idle Cooking Tycoon - Tap Chef
- October 11, 2018
- Codigames
- 2h median play time
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Get on Apple StoreIdle Cooking Tycoon - Tap Chef is a simulation game that allows you to manage your own bakery factory and earn money. With its fun and easy-to-play clicker gameplay, you can enjoy marvelous visuals while upgrading your equipment and expanding your business. However, be aware of the high volume of ads that accompany the game.
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Reviews
- The game features great graphics and fun gameplay mechanics, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
- Players appreciate the lack of intrusive ads, as they only appear for rewards and do not disrupt gameplay.
- The game is described as addictive and a good time killer, with many players enjoying the idle mechanics.
- The game suffers from significant bugs, including freezing, crashing, and issues with saving progress, which frustrates players.
- Many players express dissatisfaction with the paywall for upgrades and the high costs of in-game purchases, making progression feel slow and tedious.
- The requirement for an internet connection to play limits accessibility, leading to disappointment among players who prefer offline gaming.
- monetization46 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is heavily reliant on advertisements, with players frequently encouraged to watch ads for rewards, which some find intrusive and excessive. While there are no forced ads during gameplay, many users express frustration over the high costs of in-app purchases and the necessity of watching numerous ads to progress. Overall, the game offers a mix of optional ad viewing for bonuses and expensive microtransactions, leading to a divided reception among players regarding its monetization approach.
“The game can be played without needing to purchase microtransactions, which is good, since these are expensive.”
“I like it very much because there are no ads.”
“Very nice game to play; it has no ads.”
“A simple, low quality game that depends on the players clicking advertisements to get small rewards that eventually become necessary!”
“The only thing that matters is buying gems and watching ads; there is no gameplay.”
“Really like this game but to get anywhere in the game you have to watch soooooo many ads and it's annoying.”
- graphics26 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many users praising their cuteness and appeal, particularly the character designs and art style. While some players find the visuals to be nice and fitting for an idle game, others feel they lack innovation and could be improved. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's enjoyment, despite some critiques regarding gameplay and monetization.
“Best graphics for this simple tycoon game.”
“I love the simple idle gameplay with the 3D graphics, and it doesn't waste a lot of my phone's data!”
“Art style is amazing!!”
“This game is cute, but nothing groundbreaking in the way of graphics or gameplay.”
“I was excited to find an idle food game, but I am disappointed in the aesthetic of it.”
“The graphics kind of look like Overcooked.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is characterized by enjoyable mechanics and addictive elements, particularly in its idle format and rewarding business simulation. However, some players have noted issues with specific features like the time travel and prestige mechanics, which detract from the experience. While many appreciate the graphics and simplicity, others find the gameplay slow, repetitive, and overly reliant on ads and in-game purchases.
“As far as gameplay goes, you will get addicted to the small rewards and satisfactory feeling of running a business with simple clicks.”
“I love the simple idle gameplay with the 3D graphics, and it doesn't waste a lot of my phone's data!”
“It's really an addictive game; I love the graphics and love the gameplay.”
“Please sort out your time travel mechanic.”
“Time machine mechanic doesn't work after the first time.”
“Gameplay is slow, boring, and repetitive.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received negative feedback for being intrusive and persistent, continuing to play even when the volume is turned off or during loading screens. Users find the repetitive nature of the music boring and frustrating, especially when it contributes to technical issues like a black screen. Overall, the music detracts from the gaming experience rather than enhancing it.
“The music plays beautifully during the loading screen, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
“Even when I turn off the volume, the music still manages to create a captivating experience.”
“The soundtrack is engaging and adds a lot to the overall feel of the game.”
“Then the screen went black, the music kept playing, and none of the controls on my phone were responsive at that point.”
“Would rate higher, but the black screen with music playing is annoying when you have to remove your phone battery.”
“Blares the music when loading up even though the sound is off.”
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking a clear narrative or agenda, with players expressing frustration over technical issues that prevent them from claiming mission rewards. While the graphics and variety of missions are appreciated, the absence of a cohesive story mode detracts from the overall experience.
“Simple, love the graphics, lots of in-game missions and not too many ads.”
“It's okay, just have a story mode.”
“Not sure what goal it was to get famous in game narratives, but there's no agenda-driven story in this...”
“I cannot accept mission reward.”
“Glitches when trying to push the mission complete button.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its significant stability issues, including frequent glitches and freezing, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these problems, some players still find enjoyment in the game, though many express frustration with the bugs affecting gameplay.
“But I'm giving this a 3-star rating simply because it's that buggy.”
“It freezes my phone and causes a lot of different issues.”
“Would be better if you could claim rewards; it freezes all the time.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as entertaining and enjoyable, particularly when players are looking for a lighthearted experience. It features quirky elements, such as cooking and robot interactions, that can elicit laughter, though some users feel it may require prolonged engagement to fully appreciate the comedic aspects.
“Good fun when you're bored, but you need to stare at it for ages to appreciate the humor.”
“Funny like cooking while playing with robots.”
“Funny.”
