Space Food Truck

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Space Food Truck is a single player and multiplayer turn-based strategy game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by One Man Left Studios and was released on March 25, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Space Food Truck is a cooperative, culinary scifi adventure. 1-4 players take on unique roles aboard the Galaxy Gourmet. Their mission: explore a vast, procedurally-generated galaxy in search of exotic ingredients, craft delicious recipes, and withstand the untold dangers of deep space.

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Audience ScoreBased on 393 reviews

gameplay30 positive mentions

stability31 negative mentions

The game features a charming art style and humorous writing, making for an enjoyable experience.
Each character has unique abilities that encourage teamwork and strategic planning.
The game offers a challenging deck-building experience with high replayability due to its random events and character interactions.

The game suffers from significant RNG elements, leading to frustrating and often unwinnable scenarios.
Multiplayer functionality is plagued by desynchronization issues and bugs that disrupt gameplay.
The forced card purchase mechanic can lead to deck bloat, making it difficult to maintain an effective strategy.

gameplay
132 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
68%
9%
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, featuring strong deck-building mechanics and unique player abilities, but marred by an unclear UI, a lack of tutorial guidance, and punishing mechanics like forced purchases that dilute deck effectiveness. Many players find the gameplay loop unsatisfying due to high difficulty and poor luck mitigation, leading to frustrating experiences, while others appreciate the strategic depth and charming visuals. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant adjustments to improve player experience and accessibility.
- “The art is cute, the humor is family friendly, the co-op is innovative, and the mechanics are easy to learn while still allowing for a surprising amount of depth in strategy.”
- “Space Food Truck's innovative blend of cooperative gameplay, strategic decision-making, and whimsical storytelling makes it an excellent choice for fans of unique and fun multiplayer experiences.”
- “Wonderful theme and colorful styling aside, the mechanics force difficult decisions early on and there's a real sense of achievement and development as you equip your crew and hunt down elusive ingredients.”
- “There are tons of elements that are not explained and a tutorial gameplay scenario is lacking.”
- “The gameplay often leaves you helpless with draws of all action cards in your hand with no resource cards to play for the actions, and follows up with all-of-your-resources-you-don't-have-anyway-because-of-draws-or-die events, so building up decks doesn't help you much - you either find out how to game the game into giving you easier events or pray to RNG gods.”
- “The card game mechanic has very little bad luck mitigation (especially before endgame), meaning a couple of bad hands can ruin a few hours of gameplay.”
graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
36%
7%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their vibrant, cartoonish style and cohesive design, contributing to a lighthearted atmosphere. While some users find the visuals charming and well-polished, others describe them as average, with a few noting issues like an obscure UI and occasional technical glitches. Overall, the artwork, sound effects, and humor enhance the gaming experience, making it appealing for fans of deck-building games.
- “The music and visuals are excellent, with a fun, colorful, cartoony look and appropriate music.”
- “The game's vibrant art style and humorous writing make for a lighthearted journey through the cosmos.”
- “Despite being a decent-looking deck-builder with graphics and mechanics more similar to Monster Train than Slay the Spire, the obscure UI makes it quite difficult.”
- “The graphics are average, but there isn't much more to say.”
- “The graphics are very endearing, the setting is pretty fun and the animations are well polished.”
humor
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its humor, featuring clever and cheeky sci-fi references in its descriptions and dialogue, which contribute to a lighthearted and enjoyable experience. Players find the humor charming and family-friendly, with vibrant art and colorful characters enhancing the comedic elements. However, some reviewers note that while the game is fun with friends, it can become repetitive once the initial novelty wears off.
- “The game's vibrant art style and humorous writing make for a lighthearted journey through the cosmos.”
- “Funny, light-hearted humor, colorful characters, every bit of text is peppered with media references, and the antagonist is a sadistic RNG that wants to cook you alive, where your job is to collect the ingredients.”
- “This game is a refreshing change of pace, and if the cool game mechanics and adorable graphics aren't enough, the game has a fantastic sense of humor regarding everything from the planet names/descriptions to the cards themselves.”
stability
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, particularly in multiplayer mode, where users report frequent bugs, freezes, and connection problems that can disrupt gameplay. While some players find workarounds by restarting the game, the overall experience remains frustrating and unreliable, leading to a general consensus that the game is a "buggy mess." Despite these issues, some players still see potential in the game, especially when on sale.
- “It's a buggy, unreliable mess.”
- “Unfortunately, it appears to be buggy as hell; playing it online with friends, it kept desynchronizing until finally it stopped allowing any of us to rejoin.”
- “The game is a buggy mess that creates more frustration than it does enjoyment.”
replayability
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
57%
14%
The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players noting high potential due to random elements like recipes and locations, while others criticize its limited depth and predictability after a few playthroughs. Many feel that the lack of side-quests and varied storylines detracts from long-term engagement, leading to a consensus that replayability is generally low to moderate. Overall, while some aspects encourage replay, the experience may become repetitive over time.
- “The replayability is very high, also with random recipes, locations, and maps being generated every time.”
- “Each play-through offers new adventures and encounters, ensuring a high replayability factor.”
- “Getting the basics is quick and easy; mastering the game will take a long time - there is high replayability in this one.”
- “I really wish the game had side-quests and varying story-driven sequences to improve replayability; that's my biggest gripe with an otherwise solid game.”
- “I'm not sure how much replayability this game has because it's really only the locations and random events that change each time, so you can use similar strategies every time you play.”
- “Replayability: 2/5, it's likely that you will see everything in one run, so I'd say it's not very interesting to replay unless you are playing with friends.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is characterized by a lighthearted and whimsical tone, set against the backdrop of a chef's space delivery mission that fosters a cohesive experience through its music, graphics, and characters. While players enjoy the amusing narrative and cooperative gameplay, there is a desire for more side-quests and varied story-driven sequences to enhance replayability. Overall, the story is engaging and fun, making it a solid choice for multiplayer fans, despite some frustrations with quest clarity and completion.
- “The feel of the game really comes through: the music, the graphics, the characters, the story, everything feels really cohesive and applies a kind of lighthearted, amusing touch to the perilous journey you're about to take.”
- “But if you do find that balance, you'll find a funny and enjoyable story at such a wonderful and sweet price.”
- “Space Food Truck's innovative blend of cooperative gameplay, strategic decision-making, and whimsical storytelling makes it an excellent choice for fans of unique and fun multiplayer experiences.”
- “If not for us being on Discord and updating each other every single player turn, we never would have known that quests were either complete or incomplete.”
- “I really wish the game had side-quests and varying story-driven sequences to improve replayability; that's my biggest gripe with an otherwise solid game.”
- “All have been horrible failures to the point where we consider it a 'win' if we can even get 1/3 of the cooking quests completed.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, contributing to a cohesive and lighthearted atmosphere. While some users note that the music is somewhat limited, its engaging and colorful style, combined with the game's visuals and humor, keeps players returning for more. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant asset to the game's appeal.
- “The feel of the game really comes through: the music, the graphics, the characters, the story, everything feels really cohesive and applies a kind of lighthearted, amusing touch to the perilous journey you're about to take.”
- “The music and visuals are excellent, with a fun, colorful, cartoony look and appropriate music.”
- “The artwork, music, sound effects, and humor in this game keep me coming back for more.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that grinding in the game can be tedious and time-consuming, often requiring hours to compensate for missed opportunities. However, the absence of a time limit allows for a more strategic approach, enabling players to win even in lengthy matches.
- “Even if a player or group is strategic, they're bound to spend literal hours grinding turns to make up for one missed repair opportunity.”
- “Grinding can turn what could be an engaging experience into a long, tedious game.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its engaging optimization challenges that require strategic thinking and tactical planning, making it enjoyable for players looking to improve their skills. However, some users note that the harder modes can introduce frustrating randomness, which may detract from the overall experience.
- “The game functions quite well as a challenging optimization problem, and it's fun to get better, although on the harder modes it can still be frustratingly random.”
- “This game hits a space I have been searching to fill: challenging, requiring good strategy and tactical optimization, playable at a relaxed pace, and fitting into an hour or two.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for being breathtaking, creating an immersive experience that captivates players.
- “Not because I'm a glutton for punishment, but because the atmosphere is really breathtaking.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is praised for its exceptional quality, with top-notch sound effects, aesthetics, character design, and writing contributing to a rich and immersive experience.
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is characterized by a strong emphasis on truth in advertising, suggesting that players feel the promotional materials accurately represent the game's content and features.