Star Chef™: Restaurant Cooking

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"Star Chef™: Restaurant Cooking" is a simulation game with marvelous gameplay and perfect graphics, allowing you to cook, serve, and manage your way to building your dream restaurant. Despite its humor and potential, the game can be frustrating due to bugs and annoying ads. Follow the game's tagline and "Cook. Serve. Manage" as you continuously improve and expand your culinary empire.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Star Chef™: Restaurant Cooking screenshot

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,839 reviews

graphics112 positive mentions

monetization94 negative mentions

The gameplay is fun and engaging, allowing players to manage their own restaurant and cook various dishes.
The graphics are visually appealing, with beautiful food designs and a charming restaurant environment.
The game offers a relaxing experience without time pressure, making it enjoyable for casual play.

The game has long cooking times and slow progression, making it frustrating for players to advance.
There are frequent ads that interrupt gameplay, which can be annoying and disrupt the flow of the game.
Players often experience glitches and crashes, leading to lost progress and a less enjoyable experience.

graphics
146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
18%
5%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their quality, detail, and overall appeal, describing them as "awesome" and "great." However, some users note issues such as slow loading times, glitchiness, and a desire for further improvements. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, there are calls for enhancements to elevate the gaming experience.
- “The graphics are great, it's just that it's a bit long before you finish cooking.. but I guess it will improve, I've just started anyway.”
- “Awesome, just love this game, it's so addictive, love the graphics and everything about this game.”
- “Very detailed and fun graphics.”
- “One dimensional graphics and glitchy gameplay.”
- “Those graphics are horrible.”
- “Graphics are not that good.”
monetization
115 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
16%
82%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to an overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay and slow down loading times. While some players appreciate the option to watch ads for in-game rewards, many feel that the frequency and intrusiveness of ads have made the game frustrating and nearly unplayable, especially after recent updates. Additionally, players express disappointment over the necessity of in-app purchases to progress effectively, leading to a perception that the game prioritizes monetization over user experience.
- “I love it so much because it's not just cooking dishes; it has so much more you can do and achieve. I spend a lot of money on a few different games, but I love how this game rewards you for that in-app purchase with special in-game extras and cash back.”
- “Great game, love how you can progress without making in-app purchases.”
- “Love this game but very hard to do without in-app purchases.”
- “The last update of the game has made it almost impossible to play or enjoy, from the ads popping up every time you do something, to the very slow loading time.”
- “You will have my 5-star rating back once you remove the ridiculous 5-second gap ads.”
- “Game was fun, but the recent update added full-screen ads... game takes a few minutes to load, then ad, game reloads, another ad... almost impossible to play anymore.”
stability
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of crashes, slow loading times, and persistent freezing issues that hinder gameplay. Many players experience glitches that disrupt their ability to collect rewards or navigate the game effectively, leading to frustration and a diminished overall experience. While some users note minor glitches, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game requires urgent fixes to improve its stability and performance.
- “No bugs and no glitches; the best game to play for those who like cooking.”
- “No glitches or a bunch of ad pop-ups.”
- “Crashes a lot, slow loading, freezes up, loaded with ads that seem to get worse each week.”
- “The game freezes couldn't play properly, no proper response from developer side.”
- “This is a really nice game to play, however I have been facing a lot of glitches while playing the game...the most important being that the game just stops or closes whenever it wants to and I have to restart what I was doing.”
gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
41%
11%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its overall concept and management mechanics, while others criticize it for being slow, laggy, and clunky. Some users appreciate the graphics and controls, but express frustration over the lack of intuitive mechanics and the need for continuous tapping to register actions. Overall, while there are elements of enjoyment, the gameplay experience is hindered by performance issues and pacing concerns.
- “I love the gameplay, and just the entire concept of this game.”
- “Wonderful gameplay, in love with this game.”
- “Very smooth gameplay.”
- “Slow gameplay.”
- “Mechanics aren't very intuitive and the controls are laggy.”
- “Gameplay is clunky; I think I'd run back and forth less in a real kitchen!”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
59%
24%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players finding it irritating and reminiscent of horror themes, leading to requests for changes. However, some users appreciate the captivating seasonal and thematic elements of the music, describing it as relaxing and enjoyable. Overall, the music seems to be a divisive aspect, with a significant number of players expressing a desire for more options or the ability to turn it off.
- “The music and the colors are very captivating.”
- “Fun and beautiful music.”
- “I love this game and it's so relaxing with that good music too.”
- “The game music is not good and very irritating.”
- “The music is so annoying it makes me wanna kill myself, so I uninstalled it.”
- “The music is very annoying.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both entertaining and engaging. Many users appreciate the comedic elements that keep them amused and prevent boredom, while also enjoying the lighthearted take on culinary themes, even for those who may not be skilled in cooking. Overall, the game is described as consistently funny and addictive.
- “It's funny to pretend to be a chef even if you can't cook in real life.”
- “It's very funny.”
- “Its funny and addictive.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The game's story is described as engaging yet lacking depth, with some players finding it overly complicated and filled with unnecessary instructions. While the creative design is appreciated, frustrations arise from the high costs associated with progressing in the plot, detracting from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the narrative elements are seen as a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the storyline while others find it underwhelming.
- “I love this game because it's just so fun, but I get frustrated when I want to buy a plot and I don't have enough money. Despite that, I'm giving this game 5 stars!”
- “Good story line.”
- “Very engaging, the story line doesn't have much to it either.”
- “Too many instructions, story, and unnecessary items.”
- “Too complicated and more like a farming game with quests, etc.”
- “The missions are boring; it's just a very, very lame game.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, with some suggesting a reduction in grinding times for a more enjoyable experience. While the game combines cooking, farming, and restaurant building in an addictive way, the lengthy grinding process can detract from the overall fun.
- “Nice game, but please reduce the time for grinding. Machine spices are being grinded in just minutes, while no spice in the world for a dish takes 2 hours. Also, give something that benefits in-game from the mystery box. Thank you, guys; your game is awesome.”
- “Works well but is tedious.”
- “Tedious.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game has received criticism for its alien-like character designs and lackluster backgrounds, leading to a perception of poor aesthetic quality. While the music may initially seem off-putting, it has the potential to become more appealing over time. Overall, the character development appears to be overshadowed by the game's freemium mobile cooking app mechanics and aesthetic choices.
- “The character design makes everyone look alien, and the music seemed weird at first. It grows on you, but I wish they had a selection. I got this game to get clams for Family Guy, but now I'm hesitating to uninstall. It's like any other freemium mobile cooking app; it all depends on your aesthetic taste.”
- “Very poor character designs and backgrounds.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players report that the game evokes strong emotions, with many stating that it brought them to tears, highlighting its impactful storytelling and character development.
- “It made me cry.”
- “The story touched my heart in ways I never expected.”
- “I felt a deep connection to the characters and their struggles.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized, with users reporting that it does not run smoothly, indicating performance issues that affect gameplay experience.