Katy & Bob: Cake Café
- December 7, 2018
- Workroom7
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamIn Katy & Bob: Cake Café, help Katy and John prepare for their wedding by starting a cake-baking business for special occasions. With 60 exciting levels, various locations, and upgrades, transform a wedding plan into a successful bakery. Enjoy simple gameplay, pleasant music, and jolly characters in this captivating adventure.
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Reviews
- The game has a nostalgic feel, reminiscent of classic time management games like Cake Mania and Diner Dash.
- It's a fun and addictive time management game that can provide hours of casual gameplay.
- The art style is cute and appealing, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate simple graphics.
- The game is very easy, lacking challenge and depth, which may lead to boredom for experienced players.
- There are technical issues, including bugs that can disrupt gameplay and a lack of customization options.
- The game is criticized for being a low-effort asset flip, with many reviewers feeling it doesn't justify its price.
- graphics9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as simplistic and reminiscent of old flash games, with a cartoony 2D style typical of low-effort mobile apps. While some users appreciate the cute aesthetic, many criticize the lack of customization options, resolution settings, and overall depth, leading to a perception of the visuals as underwhelming for a PC game. Overall, the graphics are seen as lacking the quality and complexity expected by PC gamers.
“Good game, the art style reminds me of old flash games.”
“Cute graphics and sounds, definitely modernized.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“The mobile app features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort mobile apps.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as a fun yet repetitive experience, reminiscent of Cake Mania, where players engage in routine tasks to satisfy customers. While the low price point is appealing, a significant bug on level 21 disrupts the experience, and the game’s insistence on prompting reviews detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“Well, it was actually fun, with a similar aesthetic and mechanics to Cake Mania until I hit a bug on level 21 where I couldn't deliver a snack to a customer.”
“The price is so cheap as well; I got it on sale for 64p, which is great for the hours of gameplay you get.”
“It also borrows heavily from the Cake Mania games, including the theme and some of the cake-baking game mechanics.”
“As featured in hundreds of mobile apps, gameplay here is a woeful routine of plate-spinning... that is to say, you need to tap on your iPhone screen to satisfy various customers as they come in and take care of other little busywork jobs.”
“I probably would have given it a thumbs up instead of a thumbs down if it hadn't interrupted my gameplay and begged me to review it.”
“If you think around an hour of gameplay is worth £0.69, then this is the game for you.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability with no significant bugs or glitches reported by users, except for a specific mini-game and a cake decorating segment that are noted to be buggy. While these issues have been communicated to the developers, players should not expect timely fixes due to the game's age.
“The only negative I can say is that there is a small mini-game, which you will encounter about five times during your playthrough that is frustrating and a bit buggy.”
“I've sent a video to the developer and publisher to show that it is buggy, so it might get fixed, but it is already an older game, so I don't expect it to be fixed anytime soon.”
“It's also very short; you can easily finish it in a few hours, and the part where you decorate the cake is very buggy.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story in the game is criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with players noting that it fails to deliver the engaging narrative and strategic elements found in its predecessor, Cake Mania. While the gameplay is enjoyable, it becomes repetitive and lacks a compelling storyline as it progresses.
“It also lacks the story and heart of Cake Mania.”
“You get the bakery, serving customers, the little story, but none of the strategy.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the player's experience and evoke positive emotions, with many noting that the catchy tunes are likely to linger in their minds long after playing.
“The music and soundtrack were there to help you feel better.”
“You will definitely get the music stuck in your head.”
“The music is repetitive and quickly becomes annoying.”
“The soundtrack lacks variety and feels uninspired.”
“The audio quality is subpar, making it hard to enjoy the music.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users indicate that there is no grinding required for achievements in the game, suggesting a more streamlined experience that avoids repetitive tasks.
“Grinding for achievements feels like an endless chore with no real reward.”
“The grind is tedious and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
“I find the grinding mechanics to be overly repetitive and frustrating.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing antics of a dog character, which not only moonwalks but also vibrates, adding a quirky and entertaining element to the gameplay.
“Speaking of the dog, it is hilarious what it actually does: it not only moonwalks, it also vibrates!”
“The dialogue is filled with clever puns and witty one-liners that had me laughing out loud.”
“The absurd situations the characters find themselves in are pure comedic gold!”
