Manitas Kitchen
- December 15, 2023
- darl
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Reviews
- The art style is adorable and features cute dinosaur characters, making the game visually appealing.
- The gameplay is relaxing and forgiving, making it suitable for casual players who enjoy time management games.
- The game offers a variety of recipes and character abilities, adding some depth to the cooking mechanics.
- Controls are janky and can be frustrating, with issues like slow character movement and unclear action prompts.
- The pacing of the game is slow, leading to repetitive gameplay and a lack of meaningful progression after a certain point.
- There are numerous bugs and quality of life issues that hinder the overall experience, such as audio problems and unclear tutorial instructions.
- story25 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story in the game is described as lacking depth and progression, with players feeling that it unfolds too slowly and often plateaus, leading to frustration. While some elements, such as humor and character representation, are appreciated, many reviewers express disappointment in the pacing and the abruptness of the ending. Overall, the narrative has potential but suffers from repetitive gameplay and insufficient development throughout the experience.
“The story is hilarious and very funny; I also value the positive LGBTQ+ representation and the courageous Spanish translation of this game, which is very well achieved.”
“A cute art style mixes with the front-facing story of a simple T-Rex that wants to cook pizza, which meshes with the background story of some shady dealings.”
“The story is pretty fun; Freckles is great, and the gameplay itself is really enjoyable to just chill with!”
“Simultaneously, the game progresses very slowly: I played through in-game day after in-game day of levels, and the story barely went anywhere and I had very little upgrades to select between.”
“So when the story was being played out, I was invested - but then days would go by and nothing would come of the story; it would just be another day, more hustling and grinding.”
“The story doesn't need to be stretched out so long to seem like the game is longer than it actually is; I would've preferred if we could at least get some sort of indication of how long it would take before the next cutscene.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Gameplay in the reviewed game is characterized by a unique stress mechanic that affects character movement, adding a layer of strategy, though some players find it frustrating and repetitive over time. While the art style and animations are praised for their cuteness, many feel the core gameplay loop lacks variety and fails to introduce new mechanics or plot developments to maintain engagement. Overall, the game is recommended for those seeking a relaxed experience, despite its limitations in single-player dynamics and repetitive tasks.
“Recommended to those with a fondness for a more chilled out gameplay experience.”
“The story is pretty fun, Freckles is great, and gameplay itself is really great to just chill with!”
“It's so good to see there's different abilities depending on the dinosaur to help you with, makes the gameplay more dynamic, and the animations are so cute.”
“Art style is cute, but the core gameplay loop isn't that fun.”
“I feel like after doing the same thing for 3 days in a row, the game should have introduced some new mechanic or plot development (or both!) to motivate the player to keep going.”
“Dino designs are cute, but man, the gameplay is just so frustrating and repetitive.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their cute and colorful art style, which features charming illustrations and a vibrant cast of characters. However, some players have noted issues with slow animations and bugs affecting the visual experience, particularly in cinematics. Overall, while the visuals are engaging and appealing, there are concerns about performance and gameplay integration.
“Such a cozy, fun, and engaging game with colorful and gorgeous visuals!”
“The art style is adorable and the game has a colorful cast of characters that each have their own abilities in the kitchen.”
“The art style of the game is super cute!”
“As cute as the visuals are, the animations are so slow.”
“I am hopeful that they will solve these bugs (the cinematics bugs, those about the audio options, the incoherent artwork of the Pangea pizza, even the bugs related to the use of skills).”
“The art style is cute, but the core gameplay loop isn't that fun.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have expressed frustration with the in-game music, citing it as excessively loud even at low volume settings, and some have noted that the music can be repetitive. Additionally, there are concerns about the audio quality on devices with subpar speakers.
“Devs, please for the love of all higher powers: apply volume control in-game. The music is way too loud, even at 30% without headphones on, and my laptop has absolutely horrid speakers that are usually too quiet!”
“- Repetitive music”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is widely praised for its hilarity and clever writing, with players also appreciating the positive LGBTQ+ representation and the effective Spanish translation that enhances the comedic experience.
“The story is hilarious and very funny. I also value the positive LGBTQ+ representation and the courageous Spanish translation of this game, which is very well done.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that while the story initially captivates them, it often becomes overshadowed by repetitive tasks that stall progress and diminish engagement.
“So when the story was being played out, I was invested, but then days would go by and nothing would come of the story. It would just be another day of more hustling and grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I found myself spending hours on grinding tasks that felt meaningless, which really took away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have reported issues with stability, particularly noting that certain achievements, such as completing a night shift, are currently experiencing bugs.
“The achievement for completing a night shift is currently buggy for me.”
