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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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 280 reviews

story5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of cooking simulation and psychological horror, creating an immersive and unsettling experience.
Players have reported feeling a sense of accomplishment and enjoyment from making pancakes, with some even claiming it changed their lives.
It's a free game that provides a humorous and bizarre take on the IKEA experience, making it entertaining for those who appreciate absurdity.

Many players experienced technical issues, including crashes, black screens, and poor optimization, making the game unplayable for some.
The gameplay is often described as linear and lacking in creative freedom, leading to a feeling of being guided rather than truly engaging with the cooking process.
The game has been criticized for its bizarre and inappropriate content, which may not be suitable for all audiences.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The game's story is described as in-depth and engaging, featuring a unique narrative that intertwines cooking pancakes with historical contexts, such as the Iraq War and Vietnam. While some players found the initial slideshow cutscenes confusing, they later contributed to a deeper understanding of the plot. Additionally, the story mode includes a spooky twist, appealing to those who enjoy mild horror elements.
- “It is a beautiful game with a very in-depth story.”
- “Great story mode with a spooky twist at the end; if you are not interested in mild horror, don't play the story mode.”
- “The incredibly gripping plot will lead you on a roller coaster of emotions that sadly has to end at some point.”
- “☐ no story”
- “☐ story?”
- “The one problem with the game is where you have these weird slideshow cutscenes at the start which seem ultimately meaningless in the first few missions, but later on when you're cooking pancakes for the Iraqi soldiers in Iraq during the war against terror, the slideshow cutscenes come back but they're a lot clearer.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The gameplay is characterized by intense and unpredictable mechanics that enhance the overall sense of dread, keeping players on edge. While some reviews express a lack of depth in their analysis, others highlight the game's exceptional quality and immersive experience, making it a standout title of the year.
- “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
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
49%
13%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their magnificence and immersive quality, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Many users highlight the exceptional visual design, with some noting the need for customizable graphic settings to enhance gameplay further. Overall, the game's visuals are considered a standout feature, elevating it to one of the best of the year.
- “The graphics are absolutely magnificent; this helps a lot with how immersive the game is.”
- “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 it can be painful at the same time... please add graphic settings!”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized for being primarily an advertisement for Ikea's products, with users feeling that it wastes resources and fails to deliver a compelling gaming experience. While some acknowledge that the game functions effectively as an advertising tool, many believe it misses the opportunity to be entertaining or engaging.
- “It's an advertisement for Swedish flat-packed furniture.”
- “Ikea wants you to waste your hard drive space and bandwidth downloading an advertisement for their products.”
- “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%
Players find grinding to be somewhat tedious yet enjoyable, particularly when shared with friends. However, many agree that it can be time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A bit tedious but fun, especially with friends.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users noting severe bugs and performance issues, suggesting that it may require high-end hardware to run smoothly. Despite its shortcomings, some players find the experience entertaining, likening it more to an advertisement than a fully realized game.
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth performance even on mid-range hardware.”
- “I was amazed at how well the game runs after the latest optimization patch; it really enhances the overall experience.”
- “The developers have done a fantastic job optimizing the game, making it accessible for a wider range of systems without sacrificing quality.”
- “Besides being a demonstrably shallow 'game', the optimization of said 'game' is terrible.”
- “Try it if you dare, you may need 4 GTX 1080 Ti in SLI to get smooth performance!”
- “This has got to be the least optimized, kind of buggy VR game in the short history of VR.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a strong emotional impact from the game, with some expressing feelings of sadness and frustration, particularly in response to beautifully rendered elements that evoke a sense of longing or loss.
- “This game made me cry.”
- “The pancakes looked so perfect that I had an emotional breakdown after I discovered I could not eat them.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players find it hilariously entertaining despite its bugs and optimization issues, others feel it falls short of its potential as a comedic advertising tool for Ikea. Overall, the humor is a standout feature for many, earning high praise despite the game's flaws.
- “This has got to be the least optimized, kind of 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.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers praise the game for its amazing character development, highlighting the depth and complexity of the characters as they evolve throughout the story.
- “Amazing character development.”
- “The depth of each character's backstory adds layers to the overall narrative.”
- “I love how the characters evolve based on the choices I make throughout the game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is criticized for being poorly optimized and buggy, making it one of the least stable VR experiences to date. Despite these issues, players find it entertaining, leading to a mixed reception regarding its stability.
- “This has got to be the least optimized and most buggy VR game in the short history of VR. It's clearly nothing more than an ad for IKEA furniture.”

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IKEA VR Pancake Kitchen is a action game.

IKEA VR Pancake Kitchen is available on PC 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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