- April 21, 2023
- Jelle Booij
- 8h median play time
TasteMaker
Platforms
About
"TasteMaker is a single-player strategy game with stunning visuals and hilarious elements. Build, manage, and expand your restaurant, creating a menu and atmosphere that keeps customers happy. However, the game is grindy, has bugs, and requires constant upkeep to keep your restaurant clean and employees productive."











- The game has a charming art style and runs smoothly, making it enjoyable to play.
- It offers a fun and simple restaurant management experience, allowing players to design and run their own establishments.
- The developer is responsive to feedback and regularly updates the game, showing commitment to its improvement.
- The game currently lacks depth and variety, with a limited menu and few customization options for decor and furniture.
- Players often encounter bugs, such as employees getting stuck or not performing tasks, which can disrupt gameplay.
- The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with little incentive to continue once the initial scenarios are completed.
- gameplay230 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay is generally praised for its simplicity and accessibility, allowing players to quickly grasp the mechanics, which are reminiscent of tycoon-style games. However, many reviewers note that the gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, with calls for more complex mechanics and content to enhance long-term engagement. While the core gameplay loop is enjoyable and visually appealing, it is still considered unpolished and in need of refinement, particularly in balancing and additional features.
“The gameplay is very much a tycoon style - and I really appreciate how much personality the game has - it's very pretty to look at, detailed and a great visual style.”
“The core gameplay loop is great and I've enjoyed the one scenario I've played through so far - the challenges were just right for each difficulty level.”
“Gameplay is fluid, the graphic style is endearing, and I feel a sense of pride and accomplishment as my restaurant grows.”
“The gameplay gets repetitive very fast.”
“There are multiple issues as far as balance in the gameplay and frustrating ineptitude with the staff.”
“Just be aware of the fact that after ~10 hours of gameplay you will have seen pretty much all there is at its current state.”