Papa's Mocharia To Go!
- March 1, 2021
- Flipline Studios
Papa's Mocharia To Go! is the latest addition to the Papa Louie restaurant time-management series, now in its fifteenth gameria. This single-player strategy game offers good mechanics, where you manage a coffee shop, take orders, and create custom drinks while ensuring quality and speed to satisfy your customers' caffeine cravings. As with other To Go! games, it is designed for mobile devices, allowing you to manage your coffee shop on the go.
Reviews
- The game is a great addition to the Papa's series, offering a fun and challenging experience with beautiful graphics and smooth gameplay.
- Players appreciate the nostalgic elements and the ability to see what went wrong in their orders, making it easier to improve and enjoy the game.
- The complexity of the game is well-received, as it provides a satisfying challenge for long-time fans of the series.
- Many players find the game too complicated and confusing, especially for newcomers, with unclear ticket layouts and difficult mechanics.
- There are complaints about the lack of a cloud save feature, making it frustrating for players who switch devices or uninstall the game.
- Some users experience technical issues, such as lag, glitches, and problems with downloading or installing the game.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness, ease of control, and fun mechanics, making it enjoyable and accessible after an initial learning curve. While some players appreciate the complexity and variety introduced in this installment, others find certain mechanics poorly designed, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, it maintains the familiar charm of the series while offering new challenges and endless levels.
“The gameplay is very smooth, and it's one of the harder games in the series.”
“Very much feels like an updated version of Freezeria with all the holidays and new toppings! While some of the mechanics are more complicated, they are very easy to learn, and by the second holiday season, I had it figured out!”
“Easy to learn instructions and really fun and colorful gameplay! :) Thanks, flipping!”
“I'm not just being bad at the game; some functions and mechanics are just poorly made and don't allow you to have a great experience.”
“They interfere with the gameplay after a certain point.”
“It's pretty hard at first, but easy to get used to the mechanics.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and detail, with many users noting the cleaner and more complex visuals compared to other titles. The artwork effectively captures the essence of a real coffee shop, enhancing the overall experience and engagement. Overall, players find the graphics to be a standout feature, contributing significantly to their enjoyment of the game.
“Graphically, the game is beautiful.”
“The graphics and artwork are great; the preparation of the coffee accurately reflects how it's done in a real coffee shop, and I'm always wondering which new ingredient or secret recipe I'll unlock!”
“Other than that, it's a very detailed game with beautiful graphics!”
“The graphics are much cleaner compared to the other games, but they still feel outdated and lack detail.”
“The character models look stiff and lifeless, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
“While the environments are colorful, they lack depth and realism, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- stability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a stable experience with no significant lags or glitches, highlighting complete seasons and customizable features as positive aspects. However, a few users have noted the presence of minor glitches.
“No lags, no glitches, complete seasons, customizable shop and player, worth the price.”
“No glitches nor bugs.”
“There seems to be a few glitches.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the music in the game, noting it enhances the experience with good quality, but they desire more control over audio settings, such as the ability to adjust volume levels for music and sound effects instead of just turning them off.
“Worth it, great for time-killing, graphics and music are good!”
“I would like for the next game to allow changing the volume of the music or sound effects instead of just completely shutting them off.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization model is well-received, with players appreciating the low price of £1.50 and the absence of intrusive ads or forced microtransactions, allowing for a fun and grindable experience.
“It's a grindable game that doesn't force microtransactions.”
“The monetization system is fair and allows players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
“I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content, making it accessible for everyone.”
“It's a grindable game, but the microtransactions feel excessive.”
“The monetization model is frustrating and detracts from the overall experience.”
“While the game is enjoyable, the constant push for in-game purchases is annoying.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, annoying, and overly complex, leading to frustration and a negative experience.
“This is totally ridiculous, tedious, annoying, and unnecessarily complex.”
“The grinding feels endless and lacks any real reward.”
“I find myself doing the same repetitive tasks over and over without any sense of progress.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The storyline of the mobile fooderia series is well-received, with fans appreciating its refreshing approach and expressing hope for additional upgrade options in gameplay.
“I've been a fan of fooderies for years, and this mobile-only series is such a breath of fresh air. I love the storyline so far, and I hope you guys will add more upgrade options for the build station and topping station.”