The Ramen Sensei

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The Ramen Sensei is a single player casual role playing game with a business theme. It was developed by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd and was released on September 4, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"The Ramen Sensei" is a cooking simulation game where players craft their own ramen bowls using various noodles, soups, and toppings to satisfy customers and build their ramen reputation. By entering contests and expanding their shop, players aim to become a renowned ramen sensei and potentially even open their own ramen theme park. The game encourages creativity and strategy in crafting recipes to appeal to customers and stand out from competitors.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 105 reviews

story2 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and complex experience with detailed customization options for creating ramen dishes.
Players appreciate the lack of monetization, making it a more enjoyable experience compared to other mobile games.
The game has a charming aesthetic and engaging gameplay that keeps players coming back for more.

The game suffers from heavy reliance on RNG, leading to frustrating losses despite high stats.
Navigation and controls are often confusing and unintuitive, making it difficult for new players to understand the game.
Many players feel the game is repetitive and lacks innovation compared to previous Kairosoft titles.

music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with several users expressing frustration over the inability to turn it off or adjust its volume, leading to uninstallation for some. However, others noted that the gameplay is enjoyable and that there are options to lower the music volume. Overall, the music is described as loud and annoying by many, detracting from the gaming experience.
- “Fun, addictive gameplay (by the way, you can turn the music off)”
- “Solid experience (you can turn down the music)”
- “Dat intro music”
- “Literally cannot play the game because of the music. I uninstalled because there is no way to turn it off, and it looks like a game I would really enjoy, so it's a shame. Please fix this so I can play the game!”
- “Just started the game and can't find a way to turn off the music!”
- “No sound controls and ridiculously loud music from the start.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has mixed reviews, with some players expressing frustration over facility building elements, likening them to less enjoyable experiences from previous titles. However, many still find the overall narrative and gameplay engaging enough to overlook these shortcomings, especially in comparison to earlier games in the series. Overall, while the story may not be universally appealing, it remains a strong point for fans of the genre.
- “Having just come from Game Dev Story, I can easily say this tops it with no hesitation.”
- “I've been a fan of Kairosoft games since Game Dev Story, and have bought almost every single game after that.”
- “Honestly though, I kind of hate doing facility building stuff (never did like Hot Spring Story or World Cruise Story, for example), but the rest of the game is so good I don't even care.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback; while the artwork is praised for its charm and cutesy aesthetics reminiscent of Kairosoft titles, the font choice is criticized for clashing with the pixel graphics. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's appeal.
- “The graphics are great, and the game in general is good too.”
- “This, combined with the cutesy aesthetics of the Kairosoft games, really makes this an overall gem in the Play Store.”
- “Nice artwork.”
- “What I really dislike is the font: the vectored font against pixel graphics looks awful.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as fun and addictive, maintaining the familiar charm of Kairosoft games while introducing a variety of new mechanics that enhance the experience without overwhelming players. Fans of the genre will likely enjoy this title, especially if they appreciate previous Kairosoft offerings.
- “Fun, addictive gameplay (by the way, you can turn the music off).”
- “Along with having a familiar feel that all Kairosoft games have, this game expands upon the already extremely solid gameplay that this caliber of games is known for by adding a plethora of mechanics and factors into the gameplay while not feeling overwhelming.”
- “I like the gameplay; I have played every Kairosoft game and would recommend this if you like the sushi game.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks the depth needed to keep players engaged for long periods.”
- “There are too many mechanics that complicate the gameplay instead of enhancing it, making it overwhelming.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall gaming experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences performance issues, particularly when placing toppings, on the Android 13 Poco X3 NFC device.
- “This game has performance issues when placing toppings on the Android 13 Poco X3 NFC.”
- “The optimization is lacking, causing significant lag during gameplay.”
- “I frequently experience frame drops and stuttering, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's high replayability due to its variability and engaging repetitive gameplay, making it enjoyable to revisit multiple times.
- “This game offers so much variability and encourages repetitive play, providing great replay value. I love it!”
- “The different choices and outcomes make each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple paths and endings, I find myself coming back for more every time!”