The Mystery of Caketropolis

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The Mystery of Caketropolis is a single player action game. It was developed by Afiq Suradi and was released on June 18, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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The game features a charming art style and well-written characters, particularly the dragons and a few human characters, which enhances the overall experience.
The soundtrack is enjoyable and fits well with the game's themes, contributing to the emotional impact of the story.
The narrative offers interesting plot twists and explores themes of trust and prejudice between dragons and humans, making it a thought-provoking experience.

The world-building has significant inconsistencies, particularly regarding the treatment of dragons by humans in a town founded by a dragon, leading to confusion about the story's logic.
The game employs a frustrating trope where the bad ending is considered canon, rendering the good ending and additional story content as a waste of time for players.
Some gameplay mechanics, such as the need for multiple playthroughs to achieve the good ending, feel thin and may not provide enough new content to justify the effort.

story
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The game's story is engaging and features a mix of surprising plot twists, character development, and themes of dragon-human relations, though some players found the world-building inconsistent and the bad ending trope disappointing. Despite these critiques, many reviewers praised the heartfelt narrative, likable characters, and the overall charm of the game, highlighting its emotional depth and the effort put into its creation. Overall, it is regarded as a fun and well-crafted adventure that resonates with players, particularly those who appreciate dragon-themed stories.
- “The story and endings behind this game are very well done and really cute when you figure everything out!”
- “But there's also a serious story about dragon/human distrust and mistreatment that makes it interesting, and gives it a lot more weight than I thought it would have.”
- “Absolutely adorable game, loved every minute of playing it, artwork was fantastic, the story was what really got me, though.”
- “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.”
- “Some of that could have been overlooked if the author would have decided to make the good ending canon (or at least having two timelines; one for the good ending and one for the bad ending) and making a convincing story to create a town based on equal rights for dragons and humans.”
- “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.”
music
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received a mixed response, with many praising the soundtrack for its emotional resonance and suitability for various situations, enhancing the overall experience. While some users found the music to be occasionally bland or repetitive, others appreciated its charm and the passion behind its creation, noting that it complements the game's narrative and artwork effectively. Overall, the soundtrack is considered enjoyable and fitting, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The music is very enjoyable, and the writing is quite sensational; I haven't had a moment whilst 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 only thing I can say about this game is I love it; the music and the story made me almost cry every moment. Searching for all the secrets was fascinating. This is, for my part, one of the best games about dragons I have found.”
- “The sprite art is very nicely done, and the music complements the tone of the game's events.”
- “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.”
graphics
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The graphics of "The Mystery of Caketropolis" are characterized by a charming and original art style, primarily 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 appeal, complementing the game's strong storytelling and engaging gameplay.
- “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 cut scenes.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of "The Mystery of Caketropolis" is described as charming and engaging, offering around 3-4 hours of playtime. While the game excels in storytelling and world-building, some reviewers feel that its limited gameplay mechanics suggest it would be better suited as a visual novel rather than a traditional game. Overall, it balances light gameplay with a compelling narrative.
- “Charming game worth at least 3-4 hours of gameplay.”
- “I am a firm believer that a game doesn't need fancy, realistic graphics, but instead requires good story-writing and an enticing gameplay loop to be a good, fun game; and 'The Mystery of Caketropolis' achieves this classification with ease.”
- “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.”
emotional
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The game is praised for its emotional depth, effectively balancing humor and tragedy, particularly in its touching ending. Players find it charming and heartwarming, with strong writing and character development that evoke a range of feelings, from joy to dread. Overall, it leaves a lasting emotional impact, especially for those with a fondness for dragons.
- “It offers an interesting take on this scenario and manages to walk the narrow path between goofy, innocent comedy and heartbreaking tragedy very well.”
- “Overall, I really enjoyed the game, and it gave me some of the most joy and dread I've felt from a game in a long time (though, I do tend to become far more emotional regarding anything with dragons).”
- “A very charming, sweet, and heartwarming game with some great writing and characters.”
humor
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The game is praised for its humor, featuring a ridiculous premise, witty dialogue, and playful interactions like licking and booping characters. Reviewers highlight the combination of a compelling story and unexpected comedic moments, 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.”
replayability
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The game offers strong replayability with multiple endings and various wearable "trinkets" that influence the morality meter, encouraging players to explore different choices and outcomes.
- “For replay value, there's not only two endings, but different little wearable 'trinkets' that affect the game's 'morality' meter.”

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The Mystery of Caketropolis is a action game.

The Mystery of Caketropolis is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing The Mystery of Caketropolis.

The Mystery of Caketropolis was released on June 18, 2021.

The Mystery of Caketropolis was developed by Afiq Suradi.

The Mystery of Caketropolis has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Mystery of Caketropolis is a single player game.

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