Selera Nusantara: Chef Story
"Selera Nusantara: Chef Story" is a Simulation game that allows you to prepare, cook, and serve delicious Indonesian cuisine. With its intriguing story, good gameplay, and awesome visuals, it provides an immersive experience for players. However, the game is disturbed by ads, which can be frustrating for some. Overall, it's a great game for foodies and simulation enthusiasts alike.
Reviews
- The game features a charming storyline and beautiful graphics that showcase Indonesian cuisine, making it enjoyable and visually appealing.
- Gameplay is simple and addictive, allowing players to easily engage with the cooking mechanics without feeling overwhelmed.
- The game offers a variety of levels and cultural dishes, providing a fun way to learn about Indonesian food while playing.
- Many levels require the use of boosters to complete, which can feel forced and frustrating, especially when customer targets are not met.
- The game is plagued by frequent ads that interrupt gameplay, making the experience less enjoyable for players.
- There are issues with syncing progress and bugs that can cause players to lose their saved data, leading to disappointment.
- story99 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its charm and cultural relevance, particularly in showcasing Indonesian cuisine. While some find the narrative reminiscent of melodramatic soap operas, it adds an enjoyable layer to the gameplay, making it more engaging. However, a few players feel the storyline can be repetitive or overly dramatic, suggesting room for improvement in its depth and variety.
“I have just finished level 5 but I was already reeled in by the simple yet charming story, not to mention the fulfilling visuals.”
“The story is enjoyable too; most cooking games don't have stories, but this one does.”
“The art is mouth-watering, the game plays smoothly, and the story is charming.”
“The storyline is a bit cringe, but overall it's a great game. As an Indonesian myself, it's really cool to see our cuisine in a game like this.”
“I like it at first, but the storyline is too depressing and repetitive. I feel like I'm watching an extremely cliché soap opera.”
“I uninstall the game as Siska's story is so depressing.”
- monetization58 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized for its frequent and sometimes intrusive ads, with many players expressing frustration over forced advertisements after every level and long ad durations for rewards. While some users find the ads bearable given the game's free-to-play model, others suggest implementing a premium option to remove ads entirely. Overall, the consensus is that while the game is enjoyable, the ad experience detracts significantly from gameplay.
“There's in-game purchases but so far, no levels that require players to pay to win.”
“I think you should make a premium version for no ads and additional features.”
“I have already purchased no ads on another device, and I want to use it on my current device as well.”
“The ads duration for double the item or for free gems is way too long, and sometimes it shows 2 ads at once.”
“Wanted to play it, but got fed up by ads at the end of every level.”
“This game forces you to watch ads every single stage.”
- gameplay27 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and accessibility, making it enjoyable for players seeking a casual experience. While many appreciate the engaging storylines and appealing graphics, some users note that the gameplay can become repetitive over time. Technical issues like lag and force closures have been reported, but the majority find the mechanics easy to grasp and the overall experience fun and addictive.
“The mechanics are easy to understand, and it's just the perfect amount of difficulty I'm looking for.”
“The gameplay is simple; you just need to tap and there's no need to drag the food around.”
“I love the game, beautiful and delicious looking foods, a very nice story, and fun gameplay. Good job!”
“This is a great game, but it sometimes force closes in the middle of gameplay and lags too, although my other games work just fine.”
“The gameplay is quite repetitive and kind of boring, but I really love the storyline and the illustration.”
“The gameplay is okay to kill time, but the background story is nonsense and stupid.”
- graphics25 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their charm and quality, with many users highlighting the appealing artwork and vibrant visuals that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the simple yet effective design, which complements the engaging storyline and gameplay. Overall, the graphics are described as beautiful, well-executed, and integral to the game's enjoyment.
“I have just finished level 5 but I was already reeled in by the simple yet charming story, not to mention the fulfilling visuals.”
“Great & beautiful graphics, challenging sometimes, entertaining at next.”
“Love this game, graphics are real looking!”
“The pop-up ads are annoying and the graphics are so-so.”
“The graphics are just enough.”
“The graphics are decent, but not impressive.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users consistently highlight the humor in the game as a standout feature, noting that it keeps them entertained and engaged, preventing any feelings of boredom. The comedic elements are described as both funny and enjoyable, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“It's so funny, and I don't feel bored anymore.”
“This is so funny and cool.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a fun and heartwarming storyline that resonates emotionally with players, despite some familiar tropes, such as the typical "evil sister" character reminiscent of telenovelas. Overall, it successfully evokes a range of feelings while remaining accessible and enjoyable.
“The game features a heartwarming storyline that evokes a range of emotions, making it very easy to connect with the characters.”
“I found myself deeply invested in the characters' journeys, which added a layer of emotional depth to the gameplay.”
“The emotional moments in the game are beautifully crafted, leaving a lasting impact long after the credits roll.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others report issues such as frame rate drops and long loading times. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary significantly across different hardware configurations.
“The game's optimization is a complete mess; I experience constant frame drops and stuttering.”
“Despite having a high-end PC, the game runs poorly and feels unoptimized.”
“I was really disappointed with the optimization; it crashes frequently and takes forever to load.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's quality but express frustration over the excessive grinding required to experience its diverse food options, finding it tedious and time-consuming.
“The game itself is good, but it sucks that you need a tedious amount of time to experience the variety of food it offers.”
“Grinding feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report occasional freezes, indicating that stability issues are present in the game.
“Sometimes freezes.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable.”
“I experience constant lag and instability during gameplay.”