World Chef

World Chef is a popular cooking game that allows you to open and decorate your own restaurant, serving dishes from over 20 international cuisines. As your restaurant gains popularity, you can expand it and hire chefs from around the world to add new menu items. Take your time to slow-cook your recipes and work your way up to catering special events and welcoming VIP diners.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 11,147 reviews

graphics170 positive mentions

monetization86 negative mentions

graphics
221 mentions
77 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their quality, cuteness, and realism, particularly in food and character design, making the overall aesthetic appealing. However, some users have noted issues such as slow loading times, occasional glitches, and a desire for further improvements, especially regarding customization options. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's enjoyment, with many considering them among the best in simulation games.
- “The graphics are clean, the concept is interesting and it's not difficult to pick up.”
- “Best graphics I've seen in a simulation game.”
- “It has amazing graphics compared to other cooking games.”
- “I played this game before but now the graphics keep loading and I can't see anything.”
- “Its horrible graphics and imaging, nothing but blue circles everywhere.”
- “Lowest quality and low graphics game.”
monetization
105 mentions
10 % positive mentions
9 % neutral mentions
82 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players feeling overwhelmed by the frequency and length of ads, which often disrupt gameplay and fail to provide promised rewards. In-app purchases are perceived as expensive and predatory, leading to frustration among users who feel pressured to spend real money to progress. Overall, the game is seen as a cash grab, with misleading advertising practices further aggravating the player experience.
- “I love this game, it's the best you get to sell stuff, get stuff, and it's really awesome no ads pop up on it.”
- “There are no ads in this game and I love it because of the new chefs you get when you upgrade to a new level 😄”
- “Awesome game, no ads, great graphics.”
- “You can speed up the process by watching ads, but when you are spending more time watching ads than actually playing, something is wrong.”
- “Very bad experience.. you can not move 3 steps without paying real money, despite they could use free ads to satisfy their money craving.. another very greedy money seeking game.. I could only reach level 7 and never beyond.... why?”
- “Watching ads for a reward is broken and doesn't work sometimes, as well as it is so focused on you using real money in the game.”
stability
59 mentions
3 % positive mentions
2 % neutral mentions
95 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with numerous users reporting persistent glitches and frequent freezes that disrupt gameplay. While some players still find enjoyment in the game, the overwhelming presence of technical issues, especially after recent updates, has led to frustration and dissatisfaction. Overall, many feel that the game's stability significantly detracts from the overall experience.
- “Easy ways to obtain gems in the game, and virtually no glitches the entire time I have played.”
- “Very fun, no glitches or ads.”
- “With a sub-par tech team, glitches galore, being manipulated to buy things with real money, this game just proves itself to be a drain on time and money!”
- “The gem jar has a mandatory tutorial, but it freezes the game, and when you rejoin it does it all over again.”
- “This game is really fun, I enjoy playing a lot, however whenever I try to expand the restaurant the game completely freezes; it only happens when I try to expand.”
gameplay
54 mentions
56 % positive mentions
39 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its graphics and controls, with many players finding it fun and addictive. However, there are significant complaints about the difficulty in earning coins, the high costs associated with upgrades, and the perceived greediness of the game's monetization strategies, which detract from the overall experience. While some updates have improved gameplay, issues like the reliance on social media for friend interactions and the impact of in-game purchases remain contentious points among users.
- “Gameplay, graphics, controls etc. are excellent.”
- “It looks amazing, has great gameplay, and is just overall amazing!”
- “I love this game, fantastic gameplay and concept.”
- “The cards given for gameplay and expansion are very hard to get.”
- “I used to like this game but the gem jar entirely spoiled the gameplay.”
- “Can't buy walls with the update; must pay for gems which is important for gameplay, especially when it takes so much to earn gold.”
story
33 mentions
30 % positive mentions
61 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging narrative and character development, particularly the grandfather figure guiding them through the gameplay. However, many users express frustration over the game's monetization strategies and quest limitations, which detract from the overall experience and hinder progression. While the story adds charm and depth, players desire more opportunities to earn resources and complete quests without the pressure of in-game purchases.
- “The storyline is good, and the grandfather walks you through most everything.”
- “Great story and many challenges that we can play.”
- “I love all the food they give and the story in the beginning was so cute!”
- “If only it had a little story to it...”
- “At this point I think it's just a plot to have me buy gems to get the chef!”
- “Can't play after the intro of the story.”
humor
24 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it hilarious and entertaining, particularly enjoying the quirky characters and absurd scenarios, such as unrealistic cooking times. Many reviews highlight the game's funny elements, including the tip jar and the amusing actions of customers, contributing to an overall lighthearted and enjoyable experience. However, some users suggest that while the humor is a strong point, the game could benefit from better balance and realism in its mechanics.
- “It's such a fun game full of funny chefs and it's really creative.”
- “Great game with many different funny parts...really enjoyable!”
- “And also like the little characters and the customers are funny with their little actions!”
music
23 mentions
17 % positive mentions
70 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its relaxing and calming qualities, with many players finding it enjoyable and helpful for reducing anxiety. However, users express frustration over the app's interference with their own music playback, as it lowers the volume of other audio when the game is opened, leading to a less enjoyable experience. Overall, while the game's music is appreciated, there are significant concerns regarding its integration with personal audio.
- “The music is relaxing, the chefs' cooking skills are amazing; World Chef should be World Star Chef.”
- “Pitch-perfect relaxing music to melt away anxiety and excellent graphics.”
- “I'm only saying this game because the music helps put me to bed at night.”
- “Can you please fix the damn music option?”
- “Every time I want to listen to my own music in the game, I have to turn it up too high just to hear it.”
- “Why does this app (with sound and music off) lower the volume of whatever I'm playing on my phone?”
grinding
9 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and slow, often leading to boredom, especially when returning after a break. Many express frustration with the repetitive nature of gameplay and the necessity to pay for in-game resources, which further contributes to the grind. Overall, the experience is described as generic and lacking in engaging content, with technical issues compounding the dissatisfaction.
- “This game should be fun but it's actually pretty boring and tedious.”
- “The game is turning into a long and tedious grind that is starting to bore me anyway.”
- “Makes you pay for diamonds and you need diamonds for everything; gameplay is slow and grinding while you sit for an hour and watch everything work.”
optimization
6 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game receives mixed feedback; while some users report smooth performance and good graphics, others experience significant stuttering and issues with the game not opening. Suggestions for improvement include implementing a chef upgrade system to enhance speed and performance. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary widely among different devices.
- “I love cooking games, and this one is one of the best that is optimized for my tablet.”
- “The game runs smoothly, and the graphics are good.”
- “No word can describe the brilliant performance of this game.”
- “It's stuttering a lot; it's not even opening.”
- “The optimization is so poor that it makes the game unplayable.”
- “I experience constant frame drops and lag, which ruins the experience.”
emotional
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express deep emotional connections to the game, often reflecting on nostalgic memories from childhood and the disappointment of losing progress or functionality. Many describe feelings of heartbreak and sadness when faced with issues that affect their long-term engagement with the game.
- “I have failed to recover my restaurant 😭😭..after playing for almost 4 years this is so heartbreaking💔”
- “My mom deleted this app after I got to level 23 and I cried for days.”
- “Even three stars is too much for this game, but I'm disappointed in this game because my sibling and I grew up with it, and now a childhood game doesn't work. It's a bit heartbreaking.”