SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off
- May 12, 2020
- Illogika Studios
- 2h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off" is a Kids Arcade game that allows for both single-player and massively multiplayer gameplay. Join SpongeBob as he helps Mr. Krabs expand their fast-food restaurant empire, with humorous cooking action and time management challenges. However, the game can be quite grindy, with annoying ads, and contains bugs, although it does offer hilarious moments and visually appealing graphics.
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Reviews
- Fun and engaging gameplay with nostalgic Spongebob characters.
- Great graphics and animations that capture the essence of the show.
- Challenging levels that keep players entertained.
- Frequent crashes and glitches that disrupt gameplay.
- High reliance on gems for upgrades, making it difficult to progress without spending real money.
- Excessive ads after every level, which can be frustrating for players.
- monetization1,674 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 89 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay, often appearing after every level. Many users report that even after making in-app purchases to remove ads, they continue to encounter them, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab. Additionally, the reliance on premium currency for upgrades and the frequent prompts for real-money purchases contribute to a feeling of being pressured to spend money to progress, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Love how when you first start playing, there are almost no ads.”
“This game is amazing; there are no ads at all.”
“Very fun and addicting with little to no ads.”
“It's a pity because I have made in-app purchases as well.”
“The numerous ads you must watch just to play the game is pretty frustrating. I understand watching ads to gain gems, but I shouldn't have to watch an ad after clearing a board.”
“This game is relentless with ads and fake money you have to buy or wait more than 24 hours just in order to continue playing the game.”
- stability634 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with numerous reports of frequent glitches, crashes, and freezing issues that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience the game freezing after completing levels or during loading screens, often requiring them to restart the app to continue. While the game is praised for its fun mechanics and engaging content, the overwhelming number of technical issues has led to frustration and dissatisfaction among players.
“No glitches and I've been playing this game for a while with barely any ads, only ads for new outfits and stuff.”
“To me, there are no glitches; just a perfectly running game.”
“No glitches, no freezing, and it warns you before showing ads.”
“It's a genuinely fun game and the stories feel like a Spongebob episode, but the glitches are getting so bad.”
“My biggest issue was the constant glitches and freezing, among other technical issues.”
“I love the game but the glitches and crashes are extremely annoying!!!”
- graphics388 mentions
- 77 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their quality, cuteness, and consistency with the Spongebob series. Players appreciate the vibrant art style and smooth animations, which enhance the overall gaming experience. However, some users have reported issues with loading times, glitches, and the need for improvements in certain graphical aspects.
“The graphics are amazing, I love the game so much and it's a big step up from the last restaurant game from SpongeBob where you had to buy other worlds.”
“The graphics are fantastic and I enjoy the game if I could progress.”
“The graphics are absolutely beautiful.”
“The graphics and animations are poorly done.”
“The graphics do not load correctly, and at times I have very slow performance and slow loading times.”
“The app crashes a lot, the jokes are not funny, and the graphics could be improved considerably, especially since this is not the first nor the only cooking game available.”
- gameplay314 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, with a mix of solid mechanics and enjoyable challenges, particularly for fans of the Spongebob franchise. However, many players express frustration with the game's reliance on ads and a complicated upgrade system that requires gems, making progression feel slow and often necessitating real-money purchases. While the core gameplay loop is praised for its addictiveness and nostalgic elements, issues such as bugs, crashes, and invasive monetization practices detract from the overall experience.
“The gameplay is fairly solid, and I'm actually having a blast with it.”
“The gameplay experience is what is advertised: it's a service game where you try to please customers quickly and efficiently.”
“The gameplay is simple yet quite addictive once you get started, and the decorating feature is a nice touch, but would like to see more customization options in the future.”
“However, when you are in the middle of gameplay and you leave the app intentionally or unintentionally, the game does not start back up from where you left off; it reloads the entire game.”
“It's too bad that gameplay isn't everything in a game.”
“The game is fun for the first few minutes but is bloated with ads and pay-to-win mechanics that suck out all the fun out of it.”
- story282 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players enjoying its humor and nostalgic references to the Spongebob series. However, numerous reports of glitches and bugs hinder the storytelling experience, causing players to become stuck or miss out on rewards. While the graphics and character interactions are praised, the progression often feels hampered by paywalls and the need for in-game purchases, leading to frustration among users.
“The storylines, the graphics, and the characters are amazing!”
“The story makes it feel like I'm watching an actual episode.”
“This game combines the nostalgic SpongeBob SquarePants characters, time-management skills, and an interesting plot line - which both keeps you playing to see what will happen next and keeps it challenging.”
“The story is poorly made and is hard to have that childhood memory of these characters.”
“The story does not continue with game progress being stuck.”
“I'm currently stuck at the weenie hut where Spongebob talks, it would not let me move past this part of the story.”
- music82 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its relaxing and nostalgic qualities, reminiscent of the Spongebob cartoon. However, some users expressed disappointment over the absence of iconic tracks from the show and noted that the music can become repetitive or dull. Additionally, technical issues such as game freezes and glitches have detracted from the overall experience, often leaving players stuck with only the music playing in the background.
“I absolutely love this game, but what got me most was the music.”
“The music is so very relaxing and enjoyable!”
“Great game for Spongebob fans and has some of the best music I've ever heard in a Spongebob game.”
“Regardless if it was an ad for a bonus or an obtrusive post-level ad, the game goes to a black screen with the theme music playing till the system asks to force close the app after closing the ad.”
“I thought this game would bring the nostalgia of the Spongebob cartoon, but unfortunately everything from the background music to character drawing style is 'apart' from the main Nickelodeon theme.”
“I'm extremely disappointed it has Spongebob's face but has poor animation, no voiced dialogue, none of the music I love from Spongebob, and gems are used to the extreme in this game needing to be used to get anything.”
- humor62 mentions
- 97 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players enjoying the funny dialogue, amusing character interactions, and references to the beloved SpongeBob series. While the graphics and animations are generally appreciated, some users suggest adding more creative costumes and humorous elements. However, a few reviews mention that the humor can be overshadowed by gameplay issues and monetization concerns, impacting the overall experience.
“Funny, I've enjoyed the jokes in the storyline.”
“The gameplay is nice, the graphics are exactly how SpongeBob should look, the game is funny.”
“The story is absolutely filled with drama, humor, and love.”
“The app crashes a lot, the jokes are not funny, and the graphics could be improved considerably, especially since this is not the first nor the only cooking game available.”
“It stops moving very slowly and logs me out of the game after I finish a level. It's very annoying, but I love SpongeBob and how I make him look. It's very fun but not funny; it makes you laugh, happy, and enjoyable overall.”
- grinding45 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and frustrating, particularly due to the slow accumulation of gems needed for upgrades. Players often feel compelled to either spend real money or endure long hours of repetitive gameplay to progress, leading to a sense of burnout and dissatisfaction. While some enjoy the game initially, many report that the grind becomes overwhelming, especially as they advance to higher levels.
“Quite a bit of grinding is required to unlock upgrades, but the most annoying part is the gems.”
“Good game for a couple of days but soon becomes tedious as it is too difficult to upgrade items as you need too many gems.”
“It's very grindy from the start; as soon as you open the second restaurant, it becomes very annoying. Gems are low, and coins must be farmed from the previous restaurant, and the difficulty on the previous restaurant is getting ridiculous.”
- optimization16 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Overall, user reviews indicate that while the game runs smoothly on some devices and features satisfying graphics, there are significant concerns regarding optimization. Many players report issues such as slow performance, long loading times, overheating, and crashes, particularly on lower-end devices. Users express a strong desire for improved battery optimization and overall performance enhancements to enhance their gaming experience.
“It runs smoothly on my phone and the graphics are so satisfying!”
“Great graphics and very optimized for low-end devices, but my device will overheat after playing for like 10 minutes or more.”
“All in all, it's a good simple game so far and it brings back memories of the old PC games; it just needs optimization to not be so laggy.”
“And when you buy something from the store to better your performance, you have to wait a ridiculous amount to receive it or watch 3 30-second ads and then still wait 30 minutes to receive it.”
“Not a very optimized app.”
“Many in-game elements are blacked out and the game frequently crashes and runs slowly.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is polarizing; while some players find it nostalgic and heartwarming, evoking fond memories of childhood and providing a sense of happiness, others feel that the gameplay's repetitiveness and intrusive ads detract from the overall experience, leading to boredom and frustration.
“The game is very wholesome and fun.”
“SpongeBob is obviously very nostalgic when it comes to my childhood, and playing this game made me feel very happy and relaxed.”
“Just began and it's already addicting; it is very heart touching when I play it, and it reminds me of watching SpongeBob as a little kid.”
“The emotional depth is lacking, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“I felt no attachment to the story; it was predictable and uninspiring.”
“The game failed to evoke any real feelings, leaving me indifferent throughout.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users appreciating its unique style and engaging character design, even in the context of a SpongeBob game. The overall ambiance contributes to a fun and challenging experience, enhancing the enjoyment of gameplay.
“100% my kind of game, the style and atmosphere are fantastic, and even the characters fit well, which is impressive for a Spongebob game.”
“Fun game with a great atmosphere and challenging difficulty.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the game's replayability promising, particularly due to the inclusion of different playable characters like Patrick and Squidward, which adds variety to the gameplay. However, there is a desire for more character options and frequent updates to enhance the experience further. Microtransactions are acknowledged but seen as a standard aspect of modern gaming.
“I feel this game has a big amount of potential as long as it is frequently updated. The fact that Patrick and Squidward are playable characters encourages players to use crane drops. I was fortunate enough to get Squidward in my third drop, and the gameplay of a different character does change things up.”
“I just want to say that I think there should be more playable characters.”
“I feel this game has a big amount of potential as long as it is frequently updated. Obviously, there are microtransactions at this point, which is to be expected. The fact that Patrick and Squidward are playable characters encourages players to use crane drops. I was fortunate enough to get Squidward in my third drop, and the gameplay of a different character does change things up.”
