Pastry Lovers
- July 21, 2017
- 橙光游戏
- 11h median play time
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a variety of interesting cultural insights and descriptions about different customs, especially in the routes of the characters.
- The art style is appealing, and the characters are generally likable and relatable.
- The game offers a decent amount of gameplay time with multiple routes and endings to explore.
- The translation is poorly executed, with numerous grammatical errors and awkward phrasing that detracts from the overall experience.
- The story can feel disjointed and lacks depth in character development, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.
- Gameplay can become repetitive, especially with the stat-raising mechanics and the need to repeatedly visit characters for affection.
- story129 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story of "Pastry Lovers" follows an orphan aspiring to become a pastry chef, featuring relatable characters and multiple branching paths based on romantic interests. While the narrative has its charming moments and a cute premise, many reviewers criticized the execution, particularly the poor translation and shallow plot development, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, some players found the story engaging and enjoyable, especially for those seeking a light-hearted visual novel.
“I love the theme and the story of this game.”
“The story is sweet and silly with a cast of supporting characters, and multiple endings for each route.”
“The story is wonderful and moving, and you only get the whole picture after playing all routes, which makes the game even more interesting.”
“The story... I think the general idea is kind of cute and could be interesting, but god, the execution is horrible in so many ways.”
“Unfortunately, the translation for this game is horrendous, and it really ruined the story for me.”
“The story feels unfinished and the raising scores to do things is repetitive.”
- gameplay32 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Pastry Lovers" is a mixed bag, featuring a blend of stat management and dating simulation mechanics that can be engaging but also repetitive at times. While some players appreciate the variety in individual character routes and the strategic elements of stat building, others criticize the minimalistic gameplay and poor writing quality. Overall, the game offers a decent amount of content and mechanics for fans of the genre, but it may not meet the expectations of those seeking a more polished experience.
“The individual routes offer different styles of gameplay, from business management of a cafe to typical otome visual novel sequences.”
“I love the stat mechanics, as they make it feel like you can actually strategically work towards getting a good ending as opposed to hoping you click the right answers.”
“Though I would definitely not categorize this as the worst, sometimes gameplay can get repetitive, which is usually prevalent in stat-raisers.”
“This game has tons of alternative endings (12 alone between the 4 male love interest characters) which make the gameplay very long.”
“As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'.”
- music28 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it charming and soothing, perfectly complementing the visuals and storylines, while others describe it as limited or annoying, suggesting it can be distracting during gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is generally considered decent and fitting for the game's atmosphere, though opinions vary on its quality and appeal.
“The soundtrack is cute and magical, very special to me.”
“Not only does it consist of lovely storylines and plots that you can highly expect from an otome visual novel, the soundtracks are especially soothing and pleasing to the ears, which fit perfectly together with its beautiful illustrations and breathtaking scenery designs.”
“The graphics are beautiful, the pastries look positively delicious, and the music is charming.”
“The soundtrack was pretty limited, though charming in its own way.”
“The music left much to be desired as well.”
“I mostly switch off the music because it's so annoying that it disturbs the whole process of reading through the stories.”
- graphics23 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful artwork and appealing visuals that enhance the story, while others criticize the inconsistent art style due to contributions from multiple artists. Overall, many players appreciate the charming character designs and backgrounds, though some feel that the lack of cohesion detracts from the overall experience.
“This game is amazing, I love the artwork and the story.”
“The graphics are beautiful, the pastries look positively delicious, and the music is charming.”
“Graphics are pleasing to the eye and add to the cute and complex story.”
“It's like they just decided that they got bored with making this and just slapped any artwork for the endings.”
“The art style for the sprites is inconsistent.”
“It was quite odd and even off-putting to see how multiple characters could vary wildly in art style from each other.”
- grinding11 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it tedious and repetitive, particularly in the early stages. While some appreciate the depth of stat collection and attribute farming, others feel that the gameplay becomes monotonous, with limited interaction and rewards for the effort put in. Overall, it appeals primarily to those who enjoy grinding mechanics, but may frustrate players seeking a more engaging experience.
“I didn't hate it enough to want to rage-quit the game, but it did get pretty tedious.”
“Cons - it's very grindy at the beginning.”
“I also disliked the game grinding that takes you through the trouble of collecting stats (visit different locations and increase different stats, collect coins, increase favor with different characters, and purchase supplies with in-game earned coins).”
- character development7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
While the game features stunning character designs and visually appealing interactions, many users feel that the character development is lacking, with some stating it is virtually non-existent despite the effort put into the visuals.
“The character design and interaction are beautiful and entertaining.”
“It makes you think about how much work has been poured into drawing such poses and maintaining the extremely difficult character design.”
“This visual novel had beautiful backgrounds and lovely character designs.”
“Character development is non-existent.”
“When I say the character development isn't there, I mean it.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from its poor translation, which many players found amusing despite its inconsistencies and awkward phrasing. While some appreciated the comedic value of the odd plot and quirky character interactions, others felt that the humor was minimal and overshadowed by grammar and pacing issues. Overall, the game's humor is hit-or-miss, appealing to those who enjoy unintentional comedy but potentially disappointing for players seeking a more polished experience.
“The poor translation made me laugh a lot of times, and the weird plot was hilarious as well.”
“The translation to English wasn't always smooth, but I understood what it meant and found the odd sentences kind of funny.”
“Throw in a surprisingly feisty main character (you can get her to arrange beat-downs on her enemies!), some appealing love interests (the bad boy character is a special marvel and I love the 'conniving prince' as well), and some startling changes in gameplay... well, this game can entertain you for a good 4-10 hours, depending on how tolerant you are of a sometimes hilariously bad translation.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marred by numerous glitches and poor translations, with some players experiencing significant issues that hinder gameplay, such as freezing during key moments. While some users find these problems tolerable, others deem them severe enough to detract from the overall experience.
“It has a lot of glitches and the translation is very stiff.”
“But it's so buggy that I can't really play it.”
“A bug at one of the pastry tests 'freezes' the game.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of "Pastry Lovers" is characterized as wholesome, focusing on the uplifting journey of Sakura, an orphaned girl. While the game avoids darker themes often found in otome games, some players expressed discomfort with certain terminology used within the narrative.
“Pastry Lovers is a sweet and wholesome game about a girl, Sakura, who was abandoned by her family and raised at an orphanage in the West Isle.”
“It was wholesome.”
“- Simple and not dark or heart-breaking like some otomes.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its quirky charm, with some users appreciating the rough translation as a unique element that contributes to the overall experience.
“I didn't really take issue with the translation being rough in certain places; I thought it added some quirkiness to the atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere felt flat and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
“Despite the game's potential, the overall ambiance was dull and failed to engage me.”
“I found the atmosphere to be lifeless, making it hard to stay invested in the game.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
"Pastry Lovers" is noted for its short length and high replayability, offering a stress-free experience that encourages players to revisit the game multiple times.
“Pastry Lovers is a short and replayable otome that is stress-free.”
“The multiple endings and character routes make each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“I love how every choice I make leads to different outcomes, encouraging me to replay the game.”
“Pastry Lovers is a short game that lacks depth, making it difficult to find reasons to replay it.”
“The limited choices and predictable outcomes in Pastry Lovers significantly reduce its replayability.”
“While Pastry Lovers is enjoyable, it doesn't offer enough variety to warrant multiple playthroughs.”
