Magical Bakery
- November 6, 2024
- SUPERLUMEN
- 10h median play time
Get on SteamMagical Bakery is a cooking and management, single-player game, set in an enchanted bakery that sells all sorts of sweets and pastries with a twist — they may contain traces of magic! Experience a life full of magic, challenges, and the joy of creating sweets that will leave a spellbinding impression on your customers. Become the ultimate magical baker and prove yourself worthy to inherit …
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features cute graphics and a whimsical atmosphere, making it enjoyable for players who love cozy experiences.
- The blend of magic and baking, along with the storyline and character interactions, adds charm and engagement to the gameplay.
- Many players found the game fun and entertaining, with some expressing a desire for more content and future updates.
- The game is considered overpriced for the amount of content and playtime it offers, with many suggesting a lower price point would be more appropriate.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with character interactions and game progression.
- The gameplay lacks challenge and replayability, leading to a repetitive experience that diminishes enjoyment after completing the main storyline.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers around 10 hours of content, primarily structured around weekly exams that become too easy, diminishing the intended challenge. While the inclusion of elementals adds a fun farming aspect, players feel that the overall experience lacks depth and meaningful rewards as they progress.
“Another aspect of the gameplay are the elementals, cute creatures that when hugged will release spices.”
“The gameplay was fun the first couple of weeks.”
“Gameplay: good”
“The idea of taking the exams is nice, but it is too easy: by week 3 I had every recipe prepared on the first day, kind of ruining the 'exam anxiety' part of the gameplay.”
“That part of the gameplay is a bit too farmy for me.”
“I feel like the orc should at least acknowledge that she has nothing else to offer, or Baba should tell my character that 'oh wow, you completed the exam table already?', etc. Nothing that changes the gameplay, but just a little reward.”
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story is generally perceived as cute and engaging, with some players appreciating the backstory and character development through dialogues. However, it is criticized for being short and repetitive, leading to a lack of content after the main storyline concludes. Overall, while the narrative has potential, its execution leaves some players wanting more.
“The exams added a good touch to the story, and figuring out the backstory of the people in the game.”
“I was not expecting a storyline, but it was there.”
“The dialogues are nice; they reveal the backstory and some information about species.”
“The story was cute but short.”
“There's a cute storyline, but I don't think it was executed well enough to make up for the rest.”
“After the storyline ends, there's nothing else.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's 3D graphics are praised for their cuteness and vibrant artwork, creating a whimsical atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. The attention to detail in the bakery's decoration contributes to a charming aesthetic that resonates with players. Overall, the graphics are considered very good.
“This game reeled me in from the start, not just due to the cute graphics, but also because it's mainly about baking, and about a magical bakery that gives me some severe déjà vu of a certain baking game I played long ago as a kid.”
“The 3D graphics are really cute.”
“The vibrant artwork and attention to detail and decoration of the shop sets a perfect whimsical tone.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is perceived as lacking significant replayability, with most players able to achieve all accomplishments in a single playthrough. While enjoyable, many reviewers express a desire for more content to enhance the game's longevity and value.
“Overall though, I enjoyed my playthrough and wish there was more replayability involved or more content in general.”
“I think overall it's a little overpriced for the amount of playtime you should expect. There's not really any replay value other than to get the achievements, but you can easily get them all in one playthrough anyway.”
“Overall, I enjoyed my playthrough, but I wish there was more replayability involved or more content in general.”
- humor2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users find that humor in games often stems from the challenge and the thrill of near-failure, suggesting that the tension of losing enhances the comedic experience. One reviewer specifically noted that this dynamic made them laugh, highlighting the connection between challenge and humor in gameplay.
“If it's not challenging, it's not funny. If I don't lose or get close to losing at least once, it's not entertaining.”
“The jokes feel forced and often fall flat, making the humor feel more like a chore than a source of enjoyment.”
“I expected clever wit, but instead, the humor is repetitive and lacks originality, which makes it dull.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, including frequent bugs and glitches such as dialogue freezes, crashes, and erratic character behavior, which detract from the overall experience.
“Unfortunately, it is suffering from lots of bugs and glitches (getting stuck in dialogue, the game crashing, the cat gaslighting you about bringing it the wrong order, etc).”
