Internet Cafe Evolution
- April 19, 2024
- Tiny Flame Games
- 20h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- 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 variety.
- The game evokes nostalgia for players who have fond memories of internet cafes, making it a charming experience.
- The translation quality is poor, leading to confusion and unclear instructions throughout the game.
- Gameplay can become repetitive and boring after unlocking everything, with limited options for expansion and customization.
- There are several bugs and issues, including unskippable cutscenes and a lack of clear explanations for game mechanics.
- story21 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story mode combines elements of visual novels and management gameplay, offering an engaging narrative that explores internet cafe culture and includes romantic themes. While the initial translation is decent, it deteriorates over time, leading to confusion and detracting from the overall experience. Despite some bugs and unskippable cutscenes, players appreciate the unique blend of genres, though the execution could benefit from further refinement.
“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 story in story mode is quite fun and interesting; I loved experiencing it since the culture is so different from mine.”
“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.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally regarded as fun and interesting, featuring a variety of engaging mechanics, though it suffers from poor translation, unclear instructions, and a lack of information in the UI. While some elements may feel limiting or overly simplistic, the overall experience remains enjoyable and deep.
“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 provide enough information.”
“Although the story has some cringe-worthy writing and AI art, some gameplay mechanics are a bit lacking, too gamey, and limiting. This game is still a lot of fun to play through.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a mixed bag, with some players finding it amusing, particularly in moments of unexpected failure, while others feel it relies on common tropes like disclaimers for comedic effect. The sandbox mode offers a fun, albeit repetitive experience, but the overall humor does not significantly enhance the gameplay. Players appreciate the lighthearted elements, but they also note that the game could benefit from more engaging content to maintain interest.
“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.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistently praised for their beauty, with users describing them as lovely and visually appealing.
“The graphics are absolutely stunning.”
“The visuals are breathtaking and incredibly detailed.”
“The art style is beautiful and enhances the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the high variety in gameplay, which significantly enhances 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.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different choices and paths you can take.”
“The game offers multiple endings and side quests, making you want to dive back in for more.”
