Lost Abroad Café: A Language Learning Management Sim
- December 30, 2022
- Lost Abroad
"Lost Abroad Café" is a language learning management simulation game where you run and grow a café in one of seven foreign cities. By interacting with customers, you'll authentically learn new languages while receiving instant feedback. This immersive and customizable experience allows you to learn practical phrases in a fun and engaging way without the need for travel.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging way to learn languages through real-life scenarios and practical tasks.
- It has a strong potential for language learning, with effective teaching methods that emphasize context and comprehension.
- The developers are responsive to feedback and actively working on improvements, making it a promising early access title.
- The game is still in early access and has several bugs, including issues with voice playback and overlapping text.
- Content is currently limited, with only a few items to learn, which may not provide enough variety for some players.
- Achievements do not count towards 100% completion on Steam, which can be frustrating for completionists.
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics and style of the game are generally well-received, with many players expressing love for its aesthetic. However, some users note that the graphics and user interface could be improved, describing them as somewhat rough. Overall, the visuals are a highlight, despite minor criticisms.
“Love the graphics and style of this game.”
“The graphics and UI are a bit rough, but that's literally the only reasonable complaint.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is enhanced by a tutorial mission that players find enjoyable, featuring "fun facts" that provide engaging background information and helpful tips for learning. This combination enriches the overall narrative experience while aiding in vocabulary retention.
“It also comes with some 'fun facts' that give you a cool background story and some tips to remember the word.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have stability issues, including bugs such as audio not playing and overlapping text. Additionally, players note that the content is quite limited, featuring only a few drink and snack options, although it is priced affordably.
“It's a bit buggy (voice sometimes doesn't play, text can overlap), and very limited (just a few drinks and snacks) but it's cheap.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as a standout feature, with many users finding the videos to be genuinely hilarious and worth experiencing.
“It's worth checking out actually as some of the videos are hilarious!”