The Tale of Food

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The Tale of Food is a single player casual role playing game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Collect over 100 interactive characters personified by food and fight together.

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 630 reviews

story66 positive mentions

grinding26 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and character designs, making it visually appealing.
The gameplay is engaging and offers a variety of activities, keeping players entertained.
The story is interesting and well-written, with unique character backgrounds.

The game is grindy, requiring a lot of time to gather resources and upgrade characters.
There are issues with the English voice acting, which some players find unappealing.
The lack of a skip feature for battles makes farming tedious and time-consuming.

story
130 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
46%
3%
The story of the game has received generally positive feedback, with many players praising its originality, character development, and engaging plotlines. However, some users noted issues with translation errors, pacing, and occasional glitches that detracted from the experience. Overall, the combination of beautiful artwork and well-crafted narratives has resonated with players, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “The art is so pretty, all the characters are awesome, the story is greatly written and battles are fun.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous, the story is incredibly original and well thought through, making this a game you can easily complete without the use of payment which I highly appreciate!”
- “You can tell each of them are made with love and this game teaches you about the origins of different dishes + implements that into the story, which is interesting as it delves into the relationship between different characters.”
- “There are no voice lines for the story.”
- “The story is too draggy, so boring and very un-engaging; I downloaded for the story and yet that is the most disappointing.”
- “I love otome games; I've played hundreds and a lot had their flaws. This one, to me, was that I didn't like how the characters had bizarre and difficult-to-pronounce names. It made it difficult to read and get into the story when they had names like that, and the story didn't seem interesting to me.”
gameplay
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
38%
4%
The gameplay is generally well-received, with many players enjoying its strategic turn-based mechanics and diverse character interactions. However, some users express frustration with the slow pace of autobattles and the lack of a skip option, which can make farming tedious. Overall, the game combines beautiful art and engaging gameplay, though some players find it can become repetitive over time.
- “The gameplay is amazing!”
- “The gameplay is enjoyable and the character designs are very good!”
- “Love the gameplay, characters, and story!”
- “I think the biggest issue in the game would probably be the materials you have to get to progress, because the autobattles take so long and get so tedious over time. I think an addition of a skip button would make the gameplay more bearable at least.”
- “The gameplay is pretty basic.”
- “Great graphics, but the gameplay is boring; it's not even funny. Cute characters and cute art, but so boring otherwise.”
graphics
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
16%
4%
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their beauty and artistic style, with many players praising the character designs and vibrant visuals. The artwork is described as stunning and well-crafted, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment of the game. However, some users noted issues with visibility in darker areas and expressed a desire for more audio language options, but these concerns did not overshadow the positive reception of the graphics.
- “I love the art style and care put into the game.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous, the story is incredibly original and well thought through, and all items are easily accessible, making this a game you can easily complete without the use of payment, which I highly appreciate!”
- “Beautiful graphics, very pretty characters, and I love the scenery used in the battles.”
- “Graphics are so slick, but sometimes playing in a dark area makes my eyes hurt because of the colors used, and I can't choose the eternal day/night setting for the game.”
- “Rating 1 star just for the art style; too bad because the game's art is so good.”
- “The aesthetics, story, and theme are alright, but the UI is so bad it's hard to keep playing.”
grinding
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and time-consuming, often expressing frustration over the lack of features like a skip button for battles and the slow accumulation of necessary materials. While the auto-play feature offers some relief, many feel that the grinding process detracts from the overall enjoyment, especially for new players who struggle to progress. Despite these issues, the game's visuals and character design are praised, but the grind remains a significant hurdle for many users.
- “I think the biggest issue in the game would probably be the materials you have to get to progress, because the autobattles take so long and get so tedious over time. I think an addition of a skip button would make the gameplay more bearable at least.”
- “Too tedious, no blitz option on all past fights except 2 unimportant areas, too expensive, the rewards are not even worth it; they don't even make a dent on your requirements to get stronger even if you grind hourly.”
- “Grinding for materials is very time-consuming though, especially since we have to rely on RNG most of the time.”
character development
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
10%
16%
Overall, players praise the game's character development, highlighting the beautiful and detailed character designs as a standout feature. The lore and variety of activities enhance the experience, although some users note issues with voice acting and translation accuracy. While the story progression is still being explored by many, the combination of engaging gameplay and appealing character aesthetics has left a positive impression.
- “Soft, detailed character designs with a wide expanse of activities to do.”
- “Beautiful character design and addicting gameplay... just gacha rate seems to be a bit low?”
- “Great character designs, love the broad range of activities you can do within the game.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful growth for the characters throughout the game.”
- “The characters seem one-dimensional, and their arcs don't evolve in a satisfying way.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers highlighting specific tracks like the "moonlit confession" event theme. Players appreciate the combination of stunning visuals and soothing soundtracks, although some express a desire for more audio language options. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.
- “The lil opening for the game's 'moonlit confession' event is really enjoyable, so is the music in the game.”
- “Music and visuals are stunning.”
- “Good story, well designed characters, soothing music.”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
12%
75%
Overall, players appreciate that the game is free to play and features minimal ads, enhancing the experience. However, there are concerns about a significant difficulty spike that feels like a cash grab, as well as misleading advertisements that do not accurately represent the game. While the game is visually appealing and enjoyable, some users feel that the microtransactions may not provide sufficient value.
- “4.75 stars - I love this game - no ads!”
- “Difficulty spike is insane, such a cash grab and the developers don't care.”
- “An absolute monster sized application, not worth the microtransactions it's guaranteed to require.”
- “A very beautiful game, interesting and fun, but quite a few of the ads that made me download this game were lies, and some aspects were not noticeable so I wasted in-game currency because of it.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as a mix of charming and random elements, particularly in character designs and names inspired by Chinese food, which many players find amusing. However, there are criticisms regarding the storyline's lack of comedic potential and the flatness of the English voice acting, which detracts from the overall experience. While some hidden achievements provide laughs, the gameplay itself is often deemed tedious, overshadowing the humor.
- “I like the character designs and how funny and random it is; it's like a breath of fresh air!”
- “Am also having fun with the hidden achievements they are funny.”
- “I love food and the fact that all the guys are named after Chinese food dishes like Buddha's Temptation and Dumpling made me laugh and also enjoy it that much more!”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that the game has improved stability with some glitches being fixed, but issues persist, including freezing dialogues, grammar errors, and game freezes when accessing the album. While the game is enjoyable, it is still considered buggy, and customer service has been described as unresponsive.
- “The only problems are the glitchiness in terms of a story not working (dialogue gets frozen in chapter 1 stage 3 'Have we met before'), there are grammar issues in the English version, and when I go to the album to replay a story, the entire game freezes.”
- “Very nice game, but sadly awfully buggy, and the customer service is not very responsive or helpful.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a heartbreaking and well-crafted story that effectively addresses heavy subjects, resonating emotionally with players.
- “A heartbreaking yet well-written story; I appreciate how they tackle heavy subjects and execute them with care.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me, making their struggles feel real and relatable.”
- “I was moved to tears by the narrative; it beautifully captures the complexities of human emotions.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally praised for running smoothly on devices like the Samsung S20 FE, but some users report issues with performance and data downloading, indicating a lack of consistency in optimization across different devices.
- “I like the game mechanics too, and it runs smoothly on my Samsung S20 FE.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the appealing art style and music as key elements that enhance the overall experience. Many players express their enjoyment of the immersive environment, contributing to their positive impressions of the game.
- “The atmosphere, art, and music are so nice.”
- “I've been playing for a few days and I'm liking it so far. I love the art style, atmosphere, game mechanics, everything!”