Kitchen Simulator 2015

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"Kitchen Simulator 2015" is a game where you run your own restaurant, from keeping it clean and serving customers to upgrading your kitchen and perfecting meals. With various customization options and the challenge of impressing high-class customers, it's a plasma-themed experience with cooking mechanics that include grilling and preparing various dishes. Keep your customers happy and watch your restaurant thrive.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

39%

Audience ScoreBased on 128 reviews

story2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and humorous experience that can be entertaining for short periods.
Some players found joy in the chaotic gameplay, likening it to a comedic take on cooking simulations.
The graphics, while criticized, have been noted by some as having a certain charm.

The game is plagued by severe lag, bugs, and unresponsive controls, making it nearly unplayable.
Many players reported that the tutorial is inadequate and can lead to confusion and frustration.
Overall, the game feels unfinished and lacks proper optimization, leading to a disappointing experience.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful animation and artwork, while others criticize the performance issues, including lag and glitches. Despite being released in 2015, some users feel the graphics are reminiscent of older titles from the 2000s, leading to a polarized reception overall.
- “Really good graphics :)”
- “This was a forerunner in graphics, AI, controls, etc. I have never been so impressed with a single piece of media in my whole life.”
- “I love the beautiful animation and the artwork.”
- “And this is in a game where the graphics are from the 2000s, and the game itself is released in 2015... well, either the miner was sewn into the game, since the video card was loaded by 40-45% when the game was minimized.”
- “The game is glitchy and laggy and the graphics are horrible.”
- “The graphics are so bad that your eyes start to cry.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with users describing it as boring, too quiet, and accompanied by irritating sound effects. Many found the single music track insufficient for immersion, leading to frustration rather than relaxation. Overall, the audio experience detracts from the gameplay.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The music creates a calming atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The sound and music design significantly contribute to the game's immersive quality.”
- “Boring music and lack of sounds.”
- “A single music track can't calm your growing rage.”
- “So the music is way too quiet; turning it up leads to excruciating beeps and boops that I guess serve as a notification.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being poorly designed and frustrating, with distracting special effects that quickly become annoying. Players find it broken and unrewarding, leading to a lack of motivation to engage with the game despite initial curiosity. Overall, the experience is deemed unsatisfactory and not worth the effort.
- “The gameplay is filled with some highlights, special effects that are completely out of place and begin to annoy after a few minutes.”
- “I tried getting past the horrific gameplay and actually complete an order, but it's really way too broken to bother, and I don't believe there will be any suitable reward for the huge amount of effort that would be involved.”
- “And I didn't think graphics or gameplay could get worse...”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is polarizing; some players find it hilarious and enjoy the clumsy, chaotic physics, while others feel it falls flat and lacks originality, turning simple tasks into frustrating experiences rather than comedic ones.
- “And they were not ashamed to roll it out for sale, hilarious :D”
- “Tags: simulator - clumsy/humor”
- “Otherwise, it's you against crazy physics that will turn any simple task into an unfunny, unoriginal wrestling match.”
- “The attempts at humor feel forced and often fall flat, leaving me more confused than amused.”
- “I expected some clever jokes, but instead, I was met with tired clichés that just didn't land.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. Players appreciate the narrative's integrity and find it compelling, describing it as having a jaw-dropping quality.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Once again, thank you Greenlight users for voting for a game with great integrity and a jaw-dropping storyline.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance, particularly on older hardware, and issues like character clipping. While there are interesting gameplay ideas, the overall execution in terms of optimization appears lacking.
- “Optimization has clearly missed something.”
- “Unoptimized.”
- “The game had poor performance on my old computer; there was also a lot of clipping from my character around walls and whatnot. There seems to be a lot of ideas in here. I've read a news post by the dev saying you have to keep the generator powered with a fuel can, and the menu opens up the character's cell phone with a bunch of intriguing looking options like ordering different spatulas or calling in a cow tipper.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches that severely hinder gameplay. Users report that the controls are unreliable and often fail, making the experience frustrating and nearly unplayable. Overall, the game's stability is a major drawback, overshadowing any potential enjoyment.
- “The game is really buggy and clunky, and doesn't work very well, to the point it's really not possible to play (even Goat Simulator has some playability despite the comical physics engine).”
- “It's buggy as hell, and the controls seem to fail all of the time.”
- “Making the controls bad isn't a challenge; it's just bad controls. Another very bad thing about this is the glitches; allow me to list some of them.”