Shokudo Underworld
- September 15, 2024
- Miluku Inc.
Get on SteamRun Your Own Sushi RestaurantManage an otherworldly sushi shokudo in a mysterious world. Indulge the taste buds of your customers with strange sushi dishes, while getting upgrades to expand your business and make it more efficient and profitable. Turn cute monsters into appetizing dishes!The caves are home to a number of peculiar and charming creatures. Collect precious ingredients from these mon…
Reviews
- The game features adorable graphics and a charming art style, making it visually appealing.
- It's a fun and simple game that provides a cozy experience, perfect for relaxing after a long day.
- Players appreciate the unique and imaginative ingredients, as well as the ability to unlock various costumes and recipes.
- The game can feel grindy, especially at the start, with slow progress in unlocking upgrades and recipes.
- Movement controls can be sensitive and unintuitive, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- Many players felt the game ended too quickly and lacked a sense of closure or additional content to explore.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simple and repetitive mechanics, which some players find relaxing while others view as a drawback due to the short gameplay loop. While the adorable art style and low-stress environment make it appealing for casual play, the lack of variety and depth may not satisfy those seeking a more engaging experience. Overall, it caters well to players who enjoy a laid-back, repetitive gameplay style.
“The artwork is adorable, and the game mechanics aren't stress-inducing at all, making it a perfect game to play if you want to kick back, relax, and feed some little underworld ghosts.”
“Despite my cons for the game, I recommend it to others who enjoy this type of gameplay loop and don't mind the stress from a time crunch.”
“In other games, you might say they have shorter gameplay loops, but it doesn't take minutes to complete a single step in those games. In this game, it's just a few seconds: gather -> wait for chef -> serve -> repeat.”
“The gameplay loop is very short, which can be a downside depending on your preferences.”
“It's very simple gameplay and can feel repetitive, but I think that's the point.”
“Repeating the same actions over and over again, especially with a short gameplay loop, is a bad thing from a game design perspective.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistently praised for their adorable art style and creative design, making the game visually appealing and enjoyable to immerse oneself in. Players appreciate the relaxing atmosphere that complements the charming visuals, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“The graphics are lovely, as is the soundtrack, and it's something I can get lost in for hours playing.”
“The art style is adorable and the ingredients are very creative, so it's definitely different from other games in the category. Loved it.”
“The artwork is adorable, and the game mechanics aren't stress-inducing at all, making it a perfect game to play if you want to kick back, relax, and feed some little underworld ghosts.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance the immersive experience, though some players note that the limited soundtrack can become repetitive over time.
“The graphics are lovely, as is the soundtrack, and it's something I can get lost in for hours playing.”
“There is only one soundtrack to listen to, and it gets repetitive after a while.”
“The music lacks variety, making the gameplay feel monotonous.”
“I found the soundtrack to be quite dull and uninspiring.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be somewhat grindy, particularly in the early stages. However, as they progress and learn recipes, they can optimize their daily menus for either gold or experience, which helps alleviate the grind. Overall, while the game has a cute aesthetic, the grinding aspect may feel excessive for some.
“It is arguably rather grindy, especially at the start, but as you learn recipes you can tailor your daily menus towards either gold or experience returns, and that focus mitigates the feel of it.”
“It's a cute little sushi game, but it is a little grindy for what it's worth.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story is minimal, featuring a brief animated introduction that sets the goal of creating the legendary chawanmushi, but players express a desire for additional narrative elements to enhance the gameplay experience and provide more context between game loops.
“There is a short animated scene that shows the plot, and we are given a goal to create the legendary chawanmushi at the beginning of the game.”
“The story feels underdeveloped, lacking depth and engagement, making it hard to stay invested.”
“There is a short animated scene that shows the plot, but it doesn't provide enough context or motivation for the player.”
“The narrative seems to be just a means to an end, with minimal effort put into character development or world-building.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the exceptional character designs and overall game aesthetics, expressing a desire for deeper exploration and development of the characters.
“The character designs are so wonderful that they made me want to see more of them!”
“The depth of character development in this game is truly impressive, making each character feel unique and relatable.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, their growth feels natural and engaging.”
