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Internet Cafe Evolution

58%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
77% User Score Based on 26 reviews

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"Internet Cafe Evolution" is a business simulation game where you build and manage your own internet cafe. You'll need to have a strategic mind to allocate spaces, configure computer systems, and develop a pricing strategy that meets the needs of customers and maximizes profits. With a range of customization options for the layout, hardware, and services, it's up to you to create the perfect internet cafe and attract a loyal customer base.

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77%
Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews
story12 positive mentions

  • The game features a fun and interesting gameplay loop with deep mechanics and lovely graphics.
  • It offers three different game modes (story, challenges, and sandbox) that provide high replayability and a unique blend of management and visual novel elements.
  • Players appreciate the nostalgic connection to internet cafe culture and the ability to create and manage their own cafes in sandbox mode.
  • The game suffers from poor translation and unclear instructions, which can lead to confusion and frustration during gameplay.
  • Some gameplay mechanics can become repetitive and boring after a while, particularly in the sandbox mode where there are limited challenges and options.
  • There are technical issues such as freezing, unskippable cutscenes, and a lack of explanations for certain game features, which detract from the overall experience.
  • story
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story mode combines elements of visual novels and management gameplay, offering a unique narrative experience centered around internet cafe culture and romance. While some players appreciate the cultural insights and character development, issues with translation quality and unskippable cutscenes detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the story is seen as engaging but could benefit from improvements in clarity and accessibility.

    • “The game has options to play in story mode, where you learn to manage the internet cafe and experience the stories of the characters and their lives. Story mode is quite easygoing; it's more intended for people who are interested in experiencing the story and drama.”
    • “I liked certain aspects of the story in story mode, seeing how internet cafe culture evolved over time is nice, and you can tell that whoever made this game had a personal connection to the topic.”
    • “The visual novel/romance aspect of story mode is an unusual mix with a management game, and while it won't be for everyone, I personally find it really interesting that they chose to mix these two genres.”
    • “But while story mode's first level was doing fine on translation, the longer the story went, the translation got worse and less understandable.”
    • “By the end, I had trouble understanding what any of the characters were even saying anymore, which took me out of the story.”
    • “- none of the voice acting is translated to English, which would be fine for the story, but my problem is that they also didn't translate the announcements you hear through the game.”
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally regarded as fun and interesting, featuring deep mechanics that many players enjoy. However, it is hindered by poor translation, unclear instructions, and a user interface that lacks sufficient information, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite some limitations and criticisms, players still find the game enjoyable.

    • “This is a very, very good game with a fun and interesting gameplay loop.”
    • “Very, very fun, interesting, and deep gameplay mechanics.”
    • “I could make a long list of just the different gameplay mechanics I enjoyed.”
    • “This is a very, very good game with a fun and interesting gameplay loop, held back by very poor translation, some unclear instructions, and a UI that doesn't give you enough information.”
    • “Although the story has cringe writing and AI art, some gameplay mechanics are a bit lacking, too gamey and limiting.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as a mixed bag, with some players finding moments of unexpected hilarity, particularly in the absurdity of sudden failures and quirky gameplay elements. The inclusion of a humorous disclaimer is noted as a lighthearted touch, although the overall comedic impact may not be consistent throughout the experience. While the sandbox mode offers fun and creativity, the humor does not seem to be a central focus, often overshadowed by gameplay challenges.

    • “It was annoying because I had no way of knowing that it was a support pillar (I assume it says so in Chinese but not in English), and it was annoying that I failed so suddenly without warning, but also it was kind of really funny and the game autosaves every day so it wasn't too big of a loss.”
    • “The disclaimer has probably been added for a humorous tactic since everyone does it from children to elders.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are consistently praised as lovely, highlighting their appealing visual quality.

    • “The graphics are absolutely lovely.”
    • “The visuals are stunning and beautifully crafted.”
    • “The art style is vibrant and captivating.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users highlight that the game offers a high level of variety, significantly enhancing its replayability, especially for those who enjoy engaging campaigns.

    • “The variety is very high and allows for a lot of replayability if you enjoy a good campaign like I do.”
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