My Hotpot Story
Get on Play Store"My Hotpot Story" is a Simulation game that offers a beautiful story and spectacular gameplay, complete with fantastic graphics and music. The game is set in a kitchen and restaurant where you can cook and serve dishes, but be prepared for a lot of grinding and some bugs. Despite these issues, the game is wholesome and filled with humor, providing an enjoyable experience for players.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game has a cute art style and is very relaxing to play.
- There are minimal ads, allowing for a more enjoyable experience.
- The gameplay is engaging and allows for offline earnings.
- Progression can be slow, especially when trying to level up service ratings.
- There are issues with the game crashing after watching ads.
- The game lacks a save feature, making it difficult to transfer progress between devices.
- monetization518 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 66 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating the lack of intrusive ads and the option to watch ads voluntarily for in-game rewards. However, some users express frustration over the increasing reliance on ads for progression, particularly after reaching certain levels, and report issues with ad functionality, such as crashes and unresponsive ads. Overall, while the game avoids aggressive monetization tactics, players feel that the balance between ad viewing and gameplay could be improved.
“It's fun but lacking in content, you'll find a lot of different dishes that look actually very yummy. The art direction is very cute, and the shop doesn't look predatory (I hope they'll stay with this type of monetization).”
“While there are in-game purchases, you absolutely don't need them to still fully enjoy the game.”
“Best part about this is there are no ads every few minutes, so it's quite fun.”
“The game's a well-designed tycoon that feels fun and rewarding to play - until you reach a certain level (silver 3) after which leveling up has been made impossible without spending tens of euros or watching *hundreds* of ads.”
“This game required you to watch ads 40 times a day to claim the diamonds (you gonna need the diamonds for so many things if you don't want to spend money) and the price to open a new part of the restaurant is insane.”
“I paid for the in-app purchase 2 times, never once received any of it.”
- graphics230 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cuteness, detail, and aesthetic appeal, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable gameplay experience. Players appreciate the charming art style, smooth animations, and the overall visual design, which enhances the game's atmosphere. While some users noted occasional crashes or minor issues, the general consensus is that the graphics are a standout feature that adds to the game's charm and engagement.
“The graphics are cute and detailed.”
“The aesthetics are clean, especially the decorations for the different objects and furniture.”
“The graphics are calming and the gameplay is satisfying.”
“But the graphics could be cuter.”
“Maybe upgrade some menus and graphics on it.”
“Please add new game display for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, some graphics and buttons are blocked...”
- humor94 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting the cute graphics, amusing dialogue, and entertaining NPC conversations that add charm and levity to the experience. Many find the humor to be a key aspect of the game's appeal, making it both relaxing and enjoyable to play. Overall, the game is described as funny, cute, and engaging, with a lighthearted tone that keeps players entertained.
“The conversations the NPCs have are funny and amusing; though the English translation needs a little help sometimes, you can still understand it. I really like this game; I can see a lot of potential!”
“Nice art and funny dialogue to keep things interesting; I love it!”
“Hilariously entertaining with wonderful rich detail in itemized recipe details.”
- gameplay89 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its simplicity, addictiveness, and appealing graphics, making it enjoyable and relaxing for players. However, some users report issues with game freezing, high costs for upgrades, and a lack of progression-saving features, which can lead to frustration. Overall, while the game offers a fun and engaging experience, there are areas for improvement to enhance long-term playability.
“The gameplay is simple yet it's fun to play.”
“Amazing gameplay and the art style is just perfect, I love this game.”
“Very relaxing and once you get used to the mechanics, you're addicted.”
“The game started a bit rocky; I wasn't sure about how to play because of the slideshow pictures showing the basics, not the overall gameplay of developing dishes and such.”
“What makes it infuriating is that it does not auto-save. I'd have to log in, save it manually, then in the process of watching ads (because at some point you'll have to, waiting is useless), my game crashes, my restoration point is too far behind, and I lost basically 3-4 hours of gameplay.”
“Good game but needs updates to improve more gameplay; also needs to add a progress saver.”
- story57 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring a cute art style and endearing NPCs with their own narratives, though some players desire more depth and interaction in the storyline. While the quests and missions can become repetitive, the overall combination of gameplay and story elements is enjoyable, making it a relaxing experience for many. However, there are calls for additional quests and more engaging customer interactions to enhance the storytelling aspect further.
“This is one of the best story games I've ever played.”
“Great game and great storyline!”
“The customers have different storylines you can discover.”
“It was ok in the beginning, but needs more of a story and customer stories.”
“I do wish it had some sort of story line to follow, but other than that this is definitely one of the better food idle games I've played.”
“The story bits could be longer but overall a very good game that earns money while in and even out of the game.”
- music47 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players enjoying its relaxing and cute qualities, while others express disappointment over recent changes and glitches that disrupt the experience. Some users long for the return of the original soundtrack, feeling that the new music lacks the charm of its predecessor. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, there are calls for more variety and improvements to address technical issues.
“Lovely music and definitely keeps me wanting to play more and make my restaurant as good as it can be!”
“I love the music so much that I hope the company never changes it because it's so happy, cute, and just makes me feel relaxed.”
“So far since I've played, it's really cute and I like the music and the calmness to the game.”
“There are glitches involving the sound stopping, making it more boring without the background music.”
“One problem encountered though, when I switch between apps and come right back to the game, the sounds and music stop until I completely close and restart the game.”
“This new update with new music sucks.....”
- grinding28 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
Players generally find the game enjoyable but criticize it for becoming excessively grindy, especially in the later stages where progression requires significant time investment or monetary spending. Many express frustration with the slow accumulation of resources needed for upgrades, leading to a repetitive and tedious experience. While some appreciate the idle gameplay aspect, the consensus is that the grind can detract from overall enjoyment.
“It's not that grindy; you can also just AFK grind.”
“Fun sim, idle and not grindy.”
“The game is wonderful, the only problem I've found is with the training books. Once you reach silver 2/3, the service rating cap increases too much. It's difficult to get a good amount of books without paying, and every staff upgrade gives you only about 5 to 15 points, but you need like 700/800 more from one level to another. At the moment, I spend all my time on the game farming books, and after a couple of months, it's a little bit frustrating putting in effort to get like 20 points a day.”
“Only reason why not 5 stars is because at a certain point it's only offline grinding.”
“No point after silver 3. The barrier to gold 1 is next to impossible without spending cash, as the only way to increase service rating is by grinding training scrolls or gems for uniforms. Not fun.”
- stability18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezing and glitches, particularly during ad playback and gameplay. While some players enjoy a smooth experience without significant issues, others experience regular interruptions that detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the game shows potential but requires improvements to address the stability concerns highlighted by users.
“No glitches, or lag, or really any tech issues.”
“No glitches and easy/fun to play.”
“No glitches.”
“My only problem is that every once in a while, my game will freeze and then it glitches out, like all of my money and that will disappear, the times for things won't show, my ratings won't show, I can't see costs, and speech bubbles will pop up but there are no words.”
“It's extremely fun but freezes a lot :(”
“The game is good but too many glitches during watch ads.”
- optimization11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many users report smooth performance and no crashes, there are notable issues with text visibility and translation that need improvement. Some players experienced stuttering after a short period of play, and specific devices, like the zfold4, are not fully optimized. Despite these concerns, the game's graphics and user interface are generally well-received.
“Pretty good game, although I wish you all optimized some translations more.”
“Great graphics and steady performance (no lagging or freezing occurred).”
“Everything runs smoothly without any ads!”
“Just needs translation work and optimization.”
“The list needs to be more optimized.”
“Great game, but the text boxes are not optimized for English, so the text of most items is not visible.”
- emotional11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and heartwarming interactions, with players finding the customer conversations both touching and humorous. The overall experience is described as cozy and fun, making it an enjoyable escape without the interruptions of ads, which enhances its emotional appeal.
“The little customer conversations are touching and funny sometimes.”
“I normally don't play mobile games, but there's just something so wholesome about it.”
“Addicting game and heartwarming kind of game.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its relaxing and cozy qualities, with users highlighting the calming music and simple layout that encourage players to take their time and fully immerse themselves in the experience.
“Such a nice, atmospheric, and relaxing game.”
“I feel like I can take my time and soak in the atmosphere.”
“I enjoy the cozy atmosphere and how simple the layout is.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has limited replayability, with users indicating that there is not much incentive to play it multiple times.
“Not much replayability.”
