Papa's Donuteria

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Papa's Donuteria is a single player casual management game with a business theme. It was developed by Flipline Studios and was released on June 18, 2014. It received very positive reviews from players.

Papa's Donuteria is a casual restaurant game where players create delicious donuts for customers. The game involves slicing and frying dough, coating it in various glazes and sugars, and adding a variety of toppings. As the day get busier, players must work quickly and efficiently without sacrificing quality to keep customers happy.

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Single-Player

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 321 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game offers hours of enjoyable gameplay with a variety of customization options for characters and the restaurant.
It is a nostalgic experience that successfully translates the classic PC version to mobile, with smooth controls and no ads.
The game is fun and addictive, making it a great way to pass the time while also providing challenges through achievements and mini-games.

There are several bugs, including issues with order notifications and glitches when decorating donuts, which can disrupt gameplay.
Players have reported losing progress when switching devices or uninstalling the game, as there is no cloud save feature.
Some users find the gameplay repetitive after a while and suggest that the game could benefit from additional features or challenges.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its addictive nature, innovative mechanics, and extensive customization options, providing hours of engaging content. Players appreciate the blend of new features with nostalgic elements, although some express a desire for the reintroduction of older mechanics. However, there are minor technical issues, such as glitches affecting gameplay, which detract from the overall experience.
- “I love how it adds the new game mechanics like holidays, daily specials, and character customization.”
- “Gameplay is absolutely flawless and is progressively different.”
- “The art style, just like in any other Papa Louie game, is unique and colorful. The achievements are fun and sometimes challenging to obtain, and the time management gameplay is super fun!”
- “The gameplay mechanics are fine, but the game doesn't give the chance to really use them.”
- “Love the game, but I'd like it if some of the old mechanics were reimplemented.”
- “Unfortunately, I'm switching phones (from Samsung to Apple) and I'm sad that I'll lose all my gameplay.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics in the game are highly praised for their clarity, unique art style, and vibrant colors, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. Players appreciate the attention to detail and the smoothness of the visuals, although some have noted occasional glitches that can affect gameplay. The graphics are considered a standout feature, enhancing the overall appeal of the game.
- “Not only that but the graphics are well, and the gameplay is absolutely phenomenal!”
- “Graphics is crispy clear, tutorial is easy to understand, all in all I love this game!”
- “You outdid yourself excellent graphics, various donut shapes and specialties makes this game one of the best papas games.”
- “The graphics are less laggy and sometimes the donut spreading is a tad hard to deal with.”
- “One complaint though: in the topping station, the screen often glitches and it makes it so that if I poured something on the donut, it would go ahead and uncontrollably do that again a second time, which messes up my build score.”
- “Some of my favorite items, like the boombox and gramophone, just won't fit the aesthetics.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model is well-received, with users appreciating the low upfront cost of $2 for an ad-free experience, good graphics, and the ability to customize their gameplay. Players value the absence of ads and the option to progress without needing to purchase additional boosters, making it a fair investment for the quality provided. Overall, the pricing is seen as justified given the game's production value and user experience.
- “No ads, and the charge for the app is just the cost of producing it.”
- “Love that there aren't ads after you buy.”
- “No ads; you can level up without boosters or with them, and you can decorate the lobby and your avatar as you wish.”
- “To anyone who doesn't really want to pay for a game: just know you pay 2 dollars for one game that doesn't have any ads, good graphics, and is overall worth the money.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report mixed experiences with stability, noting occasional freezes that are easy to resolve. However, there are significant concerns about screen glitches, particularly in the topping station, which can disrupt gameplay and negatively impact scores.
- “The only complaint I have is that it sometimes freezes up, but it's easy to fix.”
- “In the topping station, the screen often glitches, causing my poured toppings to repeat uncontrollably, which messes up my build score.”
- “The game frequently experiences stability issues, leading to frustrating interruptions during gameplay.”