The Sushi Spinnery

About

The Sushi Spinnery is a single player tactical role playing game with a business theme. It was developed by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd and was released on May 22, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

"The Sushi Spinnery" is a restaurant management simulation game where you build and run your own sushi restaurant. The unique twist is that you must raise and care for the fish that will be used as ingredients for your sushi dishes. Use various tools and equipment to create a variety of sushi and delight your customers. Strive to become the most successful sushi restaurant in the city.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 310 reviews

replayability7 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game is incredibly addictive and offers a lot of replayability with various sushi combinations and competitions.
Players appreciate the nostalgic feel of the game, likening it to classic tycoon games and enjoying the art style and music.
The game provides a fun and engaging experience, allowing players to customize their sushi restaurant and create unique dishes.

The game has frustrating navigation issues, including a lack of ability to rearrange items and a confusing pathing system.
Many players experience performance issues, such as freezing, crashing, and battery drain, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
The game lacks clear instructions on mechanics and recipes, leading to confusion and requiring players to look up information externally.

replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
12%
The game is praised for its high replayability, offering a fun and engaging experience without the need for additional in-app purchases. Players appreciate the variety and the ability to remain engrossed for hours, making it a worthwhile investment. Overall, the replay value is consistently highlighted as a strong point.
- “This game has awesome replay possibilities, has kept me engrossed for hours.”
- “Incredible variety and replayability with the same quirky Kairosoft feel.”
- “Great replayability, totally worth $5.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is described as addictive and engaging, with a deep and challenging mechanics that encourage exploration and management, despite some initial confusion due to a lack of explanations. Players appreciate the absence of a cash store and the infinite gameplay potential, although some feel the price is a bit high for a game that can be completed in about five hours. Overall, it appeals to fans of management games looking for a fun and humorous experience.
- “The gameplay loop is still as addicting as ever, and there's very little downtime—too bad I know nothing about sushi and had to look up all the combination recipes, lol.”
- “No cash store ever, infinite gameplay, fun and funny without being too simple or repetitive, except maybe in late game.”
- “Gameplay is deep and challenging with many upgrades for your food and environment.”
- “I have an issue with the price, as I think it's a little expensive since it can be completed in about 5 hours of straight gameplay.”
- “I couldn't get enough once I figured out all the mechanics they didn't explain.”
- “Surprisingly deep gameplay with so much to salivate over.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
Players appreciate the simplicity and creativity of the storylines in Kairosoft games, particularly enjoying the fantasy of game creation in "Game Dev Story" and the engaging mechanics of "Sushi Spinnery." Many users express a preference for the variety of themes and gameplay options offered by Kairosoft, highlighting their enjoyment of the narrative choices and the lack of intrusive monetization strategies. Overall, the storytelling aspect is seen as a strong point that keeps players invested in the games.
- “Just like Game Dev Story, you can make your own choices and see how the combos work (this game it's sushi). Keep them coming, Kairosoft, and you'll have me as a customer forever!”
- “Game Dev Story and Pocket Academy were my favorites, but Sushi Spinnery is my new favorite.”
- “Love all the games from this dev, especially Game Dev Story.”
- “Text is shifted to the left like on Grand Prix Story.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Players appreciate the monetization model of the games, highlighting the absence of in-app purchases and microtransactions, which enhances the overall enjoyment and replayability. Many users express loyalty to the developer, Kairosoft, for creating engaging games that do not rely on constant internet connectivity or social media sharing.
- “Fun, and has replayability value with no extra added in-app purchases.”
- “The most memorable game of theirs and no in-app purchases, must have.”
- “Thank you for making games that don't require internet and constant sharing on Facebook and microtransactions!”
- “The monetization model is frustrating, as it feels like the game is designed to push players towards spending money rather than enjoying the gameplay.”
- “I find the in-app purchases to be excessive and intrusive, making it hard to progress without spending real money.”
- “The game is enjoyable, but the constant prompts for microtransactions really detract from the overall experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, with frequent freezes occurring every five minutes and bugs related to extending the conveyor belt. These problems often lead to force closures on devices, indicating a need for urgent fixes.
- “Great game, but it freezes every 5 minutes.”
- “I find extending the conveyor belt kind of buggy.”
- “It freezes and force closes on my phone; please fix it.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is praised for being fun and engaging without becoming overly simplistic or repetitive, even in the late game. Players appreciate the depth and challenge it offers, contributing to an overall rewarding experience.
- “No cash store ever, infinite gameplay, fun and funny without being too simple or repetitive, except maybe in the late game.”
- “It's deep, funny, challenging, and rewarding.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics evoke a nostalgic charm reminiscent of classic games like Roller Coaster Tycoon and Zoo Tycoon, featuring a beloved art style that enhances the overall experience, complemented by enjoyable music.
- “It's like the ones I remember as a child (RollerCoaster Tycoon, Zoo Tycoon, etc.). I love the art style, and I really enjoy the music.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game evokes a sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of classic titles like Roller Coaster Tycoon and Zoo Tycoon, and is well-received for its enjoyable and fitting art style.
- “It's like the ones I remember from my childhood (Roller Coaster Tycoon, Zoo Tycoon, etc.). I love the art style, and I really enjoy the music.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect to be repetitive and lacking the usual charm associated with Kairosoft games, making the experience feel more tedious than enjoyable.
- “Repetitive and grindy, but without the usual charm that Kairosoft games bring.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players have reported significant performance improvements, indicating that the game's optimization has been notably enhanced.
- “Massive performance improvement!”
- “The game runs smoother than ever after the latest optimization update.”
- “I've noticed a significant reduction in load times, making the gameplay experience much more enjoyable.”