The Mystery of Caketropolis
- June 18, 2021
- Afiq Suradi
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"The Mystery of Caketropolis" is a first-person puzzle adventure game set in a vibrant, sugary city. As the player, you must navigate through various pastry-themed environments, solving puzzles to uncover the city's secrets. Along the way, collect hidden ingredients to unlock additional challenges and become the ultimate pastry detective.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features charming artwork and a well-crafted story that balances humor and emotional depth, making it engaging and memorable.
- Players enjoy the unique perspective of playing as a dragon, with interactive mechanics like licking and booping that add a fun element to the gameplay.
- The soundtrack is well-received, enhancing the overall experience and fitting the game's various moods and situations.
- The game suffers from plot inconsistencies and a lack of depth in world-building, leading to confusion about character motivations and societal dynamics.
- Some players find the multiple endings and replay requirements frustrating, as the second playthrough offers minimal new content and can feel like a chore.
- There are technical issues, such as blurry sprites and clunky menus, which detract from the overall polish of the game.
- story49 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its engaging narrative, well-developed characters, and emotional depth, exploring themes of dragon-human relations and trust. While some plot twists may feel predictable, the overall storytelling is described as heartfelt and enjoyable, with a mix of humor and serious undertones. Players appreciate the game's pacing and the effort put into its world-building, making it a memorable experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
“The story is engaging and the soundtrack is actually enjoyable for a cheap RPG.”
“Above all, it's a deeply touching story that makes you think.”
“The plot progression is also very well done; I never feel like the story gets rushed or lags behind with pacing.”
“The world building itself also feels off; on one hand the game tells us that humans are now superior to dragons by having guns only to go with the 'the villain’s family was killed by dragons' story which, according to the lore, wouldn’t work.”
“Only the fourth piece of exclusive evidence puts the previous storyline in more revealing context, meaning, the final... this is what really happened, reveal, feels forced and strained.”
“Some of the plot points and 'twists' were a little obvious, but maybe that will change on my second playthrough.”
- music21 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received a generally positive reception, with many players praising its fittingness for various situations and emotional moments. While some found it occasionally bland, others highlighted specific tracks as memorable and impactful, contributing to the overall experience. The soundtrack, crafted largely by a single developer, is noted for its cohesion and ability to enhance the game's narrative and atmosphere.
“The music is very enjoyable, and the writing is quite sensational; I haven't had a moment while playing where I felt bored, as the game keeps swinging your emotions from one side to the other, especially towards the end, with the bonus content and whatnot.”
“The sprite art is very nicely done and the music complements the tone of the game's events.”
“I think my favorite part of the game is the music, as I had a couple of tracks stuck in my head well after finishing it.”
“The music is a bit bland, and I lowered the sound often, but there are moments where it's acceptable.”
“It might not have a lot of music tracks to supplement the game, but they don't linger for long enough for me to get tired of hearing them.”
“The music, UI, controls, and save system are inoffensive.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The graphics of "The Mystery of Caketropolis" are characterized by a charming and original art style, featuring decent pixel art and beautifully drawn cutscenes, particularly of the dragons. While some users noted that the main character can appear blurry during cutscenes, the overall aesthetic is praised for its pleasantness and ability to complement the game's engaging story and soundtrack.
“The game, along with its bonus content available after you finish the main portion of the game, has a subjectively charming and pleasant art style in-game, and a gorgeous one in cutscenes with the way that the dragons are drawn, in my opinion.”
“The overall art style of the game is great.”
“It's very original and one of a kind, and it has pleasant music and charming graphics.”
“The graphics are, for the most part, decent pixel art, though for some reason, the main character can be blurry during cutscenes.”
“Complimenting the story is the artwork.”
- emotional9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its touching and wholesome ending, which balances humor with profound emotional depth. Players appreciate the charming writing and characters, noting the game's ability to evoke a range of feelings from joy to heart-wrenching sadness, making it a deeply engaging experience for dragon enthusiasts. Overall, it successfully navigates the complexities of comedy and tragedy, leaving a lasting impact on its audience.
“Above all, it's a deeply touching story that makes you think.”
“There is a great balance between humor and emotional depth.”
“Mystery of Caketropolis is cute and charmingly quirky; heart-wrenching at times, and uplifting at others.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "The Mystery of Caketropolis" offers a charming experience that lasts around 3-4 hours, focusing on engaging story elements rather than complex mechanics. While the gameplay is relatively light and could be likened to a visual novel, it features enjoyable interactions such as licking and booping mechanics, multiple endings, and fun achievements, all set in a richly built world.
“Charming game worth at least 3-4 hours of gameplay.”
“Now, I am a firm believer that a game doesn't need fancy, realistic graphics, but instead requires good storytelling and an enticing gameplay loop in order to be a good, fun game; and 'The Mystery of Caketropolis' achieves being classified as such with ease.”
“Two endings + bonus content, lick mechanics, boop mechanics, fun achievements, you can investigate and lick almost everything, and destroy doorbells.”
“With how limited the gameplay is, it feels like this should have been a visual novel.”
“The build of the world feels quite deep, though the gameplay is relatively light.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, featuring a ridiculous premise, witty dialogue, and amusing interactions, such as the ability to lick and boop characters. Reviewers highlight its blend of comedy with a compelling story, making it one of the best adventure games in terms of humor. Overall, it receives high recommendations for its entertaining and funny elements.
“Probably one of the best and funniest adventure games I've played, with a surprisingly good story that keeps you on the edge of your seat. 10/10, seriously recommend this game.”
“The goofy parts are there: a ridiculous premise, funny dialogue, and the ability to lick and boop everyone and everything around you.”
“There were some surprises in the game that I thought were really funny.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through multiple endings and various wearable trinkets that influence the morality meter, affecting interactions with characters rather than the story's conclusion. Additionally, the presence of numerous secrets and diverse approaches to gameplay further enhances the replay value.
“For replay value, there are not only two endings, but also different wearable 'trinkets' that affect the game's morality meter.”
“With many secrets and options on how to approach things, the story has a lot of replay value, as well as a morality meter that, while not affecting the endings, influences how the people of the world interact with you.”
“For replay value, there are not only two endings, but also different little wearable 'trinkets' that affect the game's morality meter.”
“With many secrets and options on how to approach things, the story has a lot of replay value, as well as a morality meter that, while not affecting the endings, instead affects how the people of the world interact with you.”
