IKEA VR Pancake Kitchen

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IKEA VR Pancake Kitchen is a single player action game. It was developed by IKEA Communications AB and was released on May 29, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Welcome to the IKEA Virtual Reality kitchen experience, where you can make some virtual pancakes. Our IKEA kitchen specialist will guide you through some of the key aspects of a well-planned kitchen. And look out for the instructions that will help you to prepare those perfect pancakes.

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 302 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Immersive VR experience that realistically simulates pancake making in an IKEA kitchen.
Free to play with charming and humorous elements, offering a fun way to engage with VR newcomers.
Unique psychological horror twist and engaging story mode that adds depth beyond simple cooking simulation.

Frequent technical issues including crashes, black screens, poor optimization, and controller tracking problems.
Gameplay can be tedious and overly guided with limited interaction and creativity.
Some players find the horror elements, glitches, and erratic physics disorienting or distressing, leading to negative experiences.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
53%
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The story is praised for being in-depth, detailed, and emotionally engaging, with a unique and somewhat quirky narrative centered around making pancakes in various historical settings. Some players note the presence of unusual slideshow cutscenes that gain meaning over time. The story also includes a mild horror element, enhancing its overall experience.
- “It is a beautiful game with a very in-depth story.”
- “The incredibly gripping plot will lead you on a roller coaster of emotions that sadly has to end at some point.”
- “Great story mode with a spooky twist at the end; if you are not interested in mild horror, don't play the story mode.”
- “☐ no story”
- “☐ story?”
- “The one problem with the game is the weird slideshow cutscenes at the start, which seem ultimately meaningless in the first few missions. Later on, when you're cooking pancakes for Iraqi soldiers during the war on terror, the slideshow cutscenes return but are a lot clearer.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The gameplay is intense and unpredictable, effectively heightening the sense of dread and keeping players on edge. It is praised for being engaging and memorable, contributing significantly to the overall positive experience.
- “This is by far the best game of the year, with phenomenal graphics and amazing gameplay this is an opportunity hard to pass up.”
- “The gameplay mechanics only serve to heighten the sense of dread.”
- “I'm not an expert on making pancakes so I can't really give a review but from a gameplay perspective, why?”
- “It has intense and unpredictable gameplay that keeps you on edge at all times.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
56%
11%
The graphics are widely praised for their magnificence and immersive quality, contributing significantly to the game's appeal. While many describe the visuals as exceptional and among the best of the year, there are requests for adjustable graphic settings to enhance user experience.
- “The graphics are absolutely magnificent, which greatly enhances the game's immersion.”
- “This is by far the best game of the year, with phenomenal graphics and amazing gameplay; this is an opportunity hard to pass up.”
- “The graphics are exceptional!”
- “It may be free but may be painful at the same time... please add graphic settings!”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization heavily relies on advertising, specifically promoting Ikea products, which some users find intrusive and detracts from the gaming experience. While the game functions effectively as an ad, it falls short of delivering a fully engaging or polished gameplay experience.
- “Ikea want you to waste your hard drive space and bandwidth downloading an advertisement for their products.”
- “If this is the kind of experience you really want, my recommendation is to either watch the home shopping channel on TV, or watch YouTube but skip the videos so you can enjoy more advertising.”
- “Ikea had a good opportunity to make a funny game which also doubled as an advertising tool, but didn't hit the mark.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Grinding is considered somewhat tedious but enjoyable, particularly when shared with friends. Additionally, having a second live session is recommended to facilitate the grinding process.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is extremely poorly optimized, requiring exceptionally high-end hardware for smooth performance, and is plagued by numerous bugs. Despite this, some users find its flaws amusing, but overall optimization is widely criticized.
- “This has got to be the least optimized, kinda buggy VR game in the short history of VR and it's clearly nothing more than an ad for Ikea furniture, but it's hilarious so 10/10.”
- “Besides being a demonstrably shallow 'game', the optimization of said 'game' is terrible.”
- “Try it if you dare, you may need 4 GTX 1080ti in SLI to get smooth performance!”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is divisive, with some users finding it hilariously absurd despite technical issues, while others feel the comedic potential tied to IKEA advertising was missed. Overall, the humor is seen as either a funny highlight or a missed opportunity.
- “This has got to be the least optimized, kinda buggy VR game in the short history of VR, and it's clearly nothing more than an ad for IKEA furniture, but it's absolutely hilarious, so 10/10.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users praise the game for its amazing character development, highlighting well-crafted and engaging growth throughout the story.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a strong emotional reaction to the game's visuals, with moments so impactful they provoke genuine feelings, such as disappointment or frustration when certain desires—like enjoying the depicted pancakes—cannot be fulfilled.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is notably unoptimized and prone to bugs, impacting its overall stability. However, some players find its humorous nature makes these issues more tolerable.

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IKEA VR Pancake Kitchen is a action game.

IKEA VR Pancake Kitchen is available on PC, Virtual Reality and Windows.

IKEA VR Pancake Kitchen was released on May 29, 2017.

IKEA VR Pancake Kitchen was developed by IKEA Communications AB.

IKEA VR Pancake Kitchen has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

IKEA VR Pancake Kitchen is a single player game.

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