Tokyo Coffee: Grinding in the Pandemic
- August 9, 2024
- Heaviside Creations
Get on SteamLooking back, what happened in the COVID-19 pandemic might be a nostalgic memory now… The suspense of not knowing how society will change day by day. The cynicism toward an indecisive country. The sense of urgency for action and the fear of catching the virus. Reminisce the pandemic with the fragrance of coffee by your side.SettingTokyo Coffee: Grinding in the Pandemic is set in 2020, during the C…
Reviews
- Great vibe - this is a coffee shop I'd like to visit in real life!
- You make pour over coffee by hand - unique and cool!
- Different coffee attributes are plausible and match expectations from reality
- Very short - only about ~3hrs to see end credits
- Gameplay ultimately involves nothing more than tapping or holding your spacebar at the right time
- COVID-19 pandemic nostalgia - really?? A bit hard to swallow, for me
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story is perceived as average, with some users suggesting that an "endless mode" featuring randomized drink requests from a broader array of customers could enhance the experience after completing the main narrative.
“The story felt sort of middling.”
“The narrative lacked depth and failed to engage me.”
“I found the plot twists predictable and uninspired.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily centered around simple mechanics, requiring players to tap or hold the spacebar at precise moments, which may limit depth and variety in the overall experience.
“Gameplay ultimately involves nothing more than tapping or holding your spacebar at the right time.”
“The mechanics feel repetitive and lack depth, making the experience dull.”
“There are too many instances where the gameplay feels unresponsive and frustrating.”
