Latte Stand Tycoon
- July 21, 2023
- Inner Realm Studios
Get on SteamIn "Latte Stand Tycoon +," help Maya and Mia revive their inherited café in the town of Falling Leaves, beset by chaotic weather and a tight deadline. This updated version of the original game aims to improve on its predecessor's issues, offering an engaging blend of resource management and barista simulation. Your goal: transform a humble latte stand into a thriving café while catering to customer preferences and navigating the challenges of unpredictable weather.
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Reviews
- The game has a neat concept and can be fun for casual play, especially for those who enjoy tycoon-style games.
- The retro pixel graphics and music are charming, appealing to fans of old-school games.
- There is some depth in the tycoon mechanics, such as adjusting recipes based on weather conditions and upgrading the coffee stand.
- The gameplay lacks clear instructions, making it difficult for players to understand how to succeed, leading to frustration.
- Technical issues, such as low-quality graphics and bugs, detract from the overall experience and make the game feel unfinished.
- The game becomes repetitive quickly, with limited content and no significant challenges after the initial learning phase.
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are predominantly retro pixel art, which some players appreciate for its charm, while others criticize it for being outdated and low-resolution, making it difficult to discern images. There are no options to customize graphics settings or improve quality, leading to mixed feelings about the overall visual experience. While some find the pixelated style cute and enjoyable, others feel it detracts from the gameplay.
“The 8-bit graphics are a nice touch, though the resolution is way too small.”
“Graphics are cute pixelated people.”
“I enjoy the graphics and music of this game.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“There's no option to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“Not sure if the terrible calculator-like graphics are meant to be a 'designer' thing, but it is almost impossible to make out any of the images at all.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story in "Latte Stand Tycoon" is criticized for being weak and lacking depth, with minimal interactions and a disappointing lack of payoff by the end of the game. While it incorporates visual novel elements, the narrative fails to engage players meaningfully within the gameplay mechanics.
“Latte Stand Tycoon is a 2D retro pixel coffee-making business tycoon game heavy with visual novel elements. What's rule #0 of game design? That's right, if you can't tell the story interactively through the game mechanics themselves, don't!”
“Latte Stand Tycoon is a 2D retro pixel coffee-making business tycoon game heavy with visual novel elements. However, it fails to tell the story interactively through the game mechanics, which is a fundamental rule of game design.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to engage with the characters or care about their outcomes.”
“Despite the potential for an interesting premise, the story is poorly executed and often feels like an afterthought rather than a central element of the game.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its quality and integration with the overall experience, often highlighting it alongside the game's graphics.
“I enjoy the graphics and music of this game.”
“Music is nice.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay revolves around players guessing the correct proportions of coffee, milk, and spice, creating a unique and engaging challenge.
“The gameplay consists of guessing the right amounts of coffee, milk, and spice.”
“The mechanics are intuitive and engaging, making each round feel fresh and exciting.”
“I love how the gameplay encourages strategic thinking and quick decision-making.”
“Apparently, the gameplay consists of guessing the right amounts of coffee, milk, and spice.”
“The controls are unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute even the simplest actions.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks any real challenge or variety.”
