VR The Diner Duo

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VR The Diner Duo is a single player and multiplayer casual simulation game with a business theme. It was developed by Whirlybird Games and was released on November 2, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

Your goal as a chef is to cook the food your customers want, in a very limited amount of time. You snooze - you lose! Multiplayer mode is extremely fun! Let your partner, kid or sibling take the role as a waiter and take orders, fetch drinks and pie to your always hungry customers to keep them satisfied. The more you communicate - the better! The chef is played in the VR-headset, while in multip…

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Audience ScoreBased on 370 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

Highly enjoyable local co-op experience, allowing one player to use VR while the other plays on a PC, fostering communication and teamwork.
The game features a fun and chaotic gameplay loop that ramps up in difficulty, providing a challenge that keeps players engaged.
Great for all ages, making it a perfect choice for family game nights or gatherings with friends.

Achievements are broken, which can be frustrating for players who enjoy completing challenges.
The game suffers from a lack of content and variety, with repetitive gameplay that may lead to boredom over time.
Technical issues such as glitches and control difficulties can detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging and polished mechanics, particularly in the asymmetrical co-op format where one player cooks in VR while the other manages orders. While some find the gameplay loop simple and occasionally repetitive, the charm and fun factor, especially in multiplayer settings, make it a standout experience. The chaotic nature of the kitchen and the gradual increase in difficulty add to the excitement, making it accessible yet challenging for players.
- “Love the asymmetrical gameplay and use of that diner dash style gameplay in VR working so well.”
- “The mechanics of cooking and constructing burgers works very well and feels perfectly natural after just a couple of minutes.”
- “All in all, I absolutely love Diner Duo's relatively simple but engaging gameplay, and it's an even more incredible experience when bringing a friend along.”
- “Repetitive gameplay with no tutorial that makes me rather work at a minimum wage fast food restaurant.”
- “The gameplay reminded me a lot of Job Simulator, but since you have an actual time limit aspect, it is more involved.”
- “The levels start off fairly easy, which lets you get comfortable with the mechanics, but it quickly gets chaotic in the kitchen.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
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The graphics of the game are generally described as simple and cartoonish, with some reviewers noting that they feel outdated compared to "next-gen" standards. However, many players appreciate the polished art style and optimization, emphasizing that the gameplay experience remains enjoyable despite the graphics not being a standout feature. Overall, while the visuals may not impress everyone, they are deemed adequate and do not detract from the game's fun and immersive qualities.
- “The graphics are cartoonish but the immersion is fantastic!”
- “The graphics are simple but polished, and optimized well, though for some reason the victory balloons cause my framerate to chug a bit.”
- “The art style is simple and effective.”
- “The graphics make this game look less exciting to most 'next gen' gamers but the gameplay is 10/10.”
- “Graphics are outdated.”
- “Graphics are cartoony, could be better to be honest, but certainly don't ruin the game.”
humor
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in this game is a standout feature, with players frequently laughing out loud during chaotic and stressful moments, especially in cooperative play. The combination of silly interactions, like launching burnt patties and miscommunication, creates a hilarious atmosphere that enhances the overall experience, making it a great choice for parties and gatherings. Players consistently highlight the game's ability to generate laughter and fun, particularly when enjoyed with friends and family.
- “It's funny because it looks like it would be boring but holy crap so addicting.”
- “Tiny details, like being able to put different music tapes in the radio and launching burnt patties at your waiter in frustration, make the game hilarious and fun.”
- “Then we got people over and it got hilarious, watching people try to cope with this is pretty much as much fun, although more relaxing, as actually playing it :) it was a laughter feast as communication broke down and confusion ran rampant :d great party game for sure.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it catchy and enjoyable, while others feel it could be improved or expanded. Many appreciate the sound design and the ability to change music cassettes, adding a fun element to gameplay. However, a common suggestion is for a larger collection of songs to enhance the overall experience.
- “The music is pretty catchy too.”
- “Simple intuitive controls, perfect art style for this type of game, challenging levels, endless mode for high score chasers, and a wicked catchy soundtrack.”
- “Only downside I've found so far is that the music is quite catchy and makes you dance like a fool.”
- “Music is lame.”
- “The only thing I would change is the music choice.”
- “More music is a must.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story features a whimsical narrative involving beloved characters like SpongeBob and Squidward, set against a backdrop of quirky missions, including winter-themed and cupcake-related tasks. Players appreciate the developer's commitment to expanding the game's content for free, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users note that gameplay mechanics, such as item grabbing, vary significantly between VR platforms.
- “Love the story of SpongeBob and Squidward, but they serve robots, and one of them is a robot, and they are on the surface... again.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players feel that the game's replayability is solid, primarily due to the potential for future DLCs or sequels featuring different cuisines, which could enhance the experience. While the current content focuses on variations of burgers, many agree that it offers enough value to justify its price and keep players engaged.
- “Definitely adds some more replayability and new content to keep it interesting.”
- “All in all, this game is worth a buy and has enough replay value to justify the price.”
- “If the devs can release new DLC content or sequels featuring other cuisines like pizza, sushi, etc., that would increase replayability considerably.”
- “While the game is enjoyable, I found the lack of diverse gameplay options limits its replayability.”
- “After completing the main story, I felt there was little incentive to play again, as the experience didn't change much.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its fluid controls and well-paced environment, which fosters natural roleplay among players. The setting, particularly the diner, encourages interactions like greeting regulars and engaging in local gossip, enhancing the immersive experience.
- “The controls feel fluid, and the game has very nice pacing and atmosphere to it.”
- “The atmosphere and the fact that you both exist in the diner together naturally leads to some very easy roleplay, where we'll greet the regulars, nickname order #, and make up local gossip.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with users noting excellent performance and recent fixes to previous issues. However, some players experienced minor challenges, such as difficulty in precise interactions, which may require multiple attempts.
- “Excellent performance.”
- “Nothing major - sometimes it takes a few attempts to hit the right spot with a knife to cut fish or mushrooms; there were performance issues, but I don't experience them lately, so I suppose it was fixed.”
- “Sometimes it takes a few attempts to hit the right spot with a knife to cut fish or mushrooms; there were performance issues, but I don't experience them lately, so I suppose it was fixed.”
- “Unfortunately, I had to fire my wife from her role as a waitress due to poor performance.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the satisfaction of crafting precise burgers and the whimsical act of throwing them at customers, fulfilling a long-held fantasy. However, some find that the gameplay can become tedious, especially when complexity increases.
- “At some points, the game might feel a bit tedious when things get too complicated.”
- “Grinding in this game feels like a never-ending chore rather than an engaging experience.”
- “The repetitive tasks required to progress can become frustrating and detract from the overall enjoyment.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users find the game to be polished and largely bug-free, although some acknowledge minor bugs. Despite these issues, the enjoyment experienced by players, particularly children, seems to overshadow any stability concerns.
- “It's also quite polished and bug-free.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted gameplay and made it frustrating.”
- “The stability issues are a major drawback; I often find myself restarting the game.”