Zipp's Café

92%
Game Brain Score Based on 65 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • music
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In "Zipp's Café" , manage a cozy café in a noir-like Wilderness world, interact with five eccentric characters, and engage in three diverse minigames focused on cooking, brewing, and dish-washing. Experience the game in either color or NOIR mode, and uncover the connections between the characters while exploring the overarching 'World of Wilderness' brand.

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 65 reviews
story15 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming noir atmosphere with beautiful visuals and relaxing jazz music, creating a cozy experience.
  • The coffee-making mechanics are simple yet satisfying, allowing players to enjoy the gameplay without pressure.
  • Despite its short length, the game offers an endearing story and serves as a nice introduction to the Chicken Police universe.
  • The game is very short, lasting only about two hours, which may not justify its price for some players.
  • There is a lack of depth in the story and gameplay, making it feel more like a proof of concept rather than a fully developed game.
  • The recipes can be unclear, leading to frustration during the cooking segments, which detracts from the overall relaxing experience.
  • story38 mentions

    The game's story is described as endearing yet fairly generic, set against a captivating noir atmosphere that enhances the experience. While some players appreciate its emotional depth and character development, others find it simplistic and wish for more complexity and length. Overall, it serves as a cozy backdrop for coffee-making mechanics, though some feel it lacks a solid narrative and leaves plot threads unresolved.

    • “The art and music are beautiful; the story is very simple and easy to follow but not without depth and emotional impact.”
    • “It's a lovely chill game with some really cool jazzy vibes, and a really enjoyable story that got me interested in the whole world.”
    • “The story is solid, the characters are well built, and the atmosphere is smooth.”
    • “The story is short, dated, and disappointing; Coffee Talk by Toge Productions is far better.”
    • “There are two endings depending on your choice on the last day (Day 3), and both let me down - it is not about good or bad or made believable; the plot just comes to an abrupt end, and the entire game only scratches the surface of some world perspective.”
    • “I felt the story kept poking me, asking me to act, but when I started thinking of ways how, it made the choice for me.”
  • gameplay16 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by simple yet satisfying mechanics centered around coffee and food preparation, set against an engaging noir atmosphere. While the experience is enjoyable and cozy, many players feel it lacks depth and interaction, leaving them wanting more from the narrative and gameplay integration. Overall, the game offers a pleasant, albeit brief, experience that balances repetitive tasks with a charming aesthetic.

    • “Amazing noir atmosphere with cool mechanics, and a fun story too!”
    • “The coffee and food making mechanic is well done.”
    • “Quite relaxing, with good gameplay, good music, good characters and dialogue.”
    • “I think there was a missed opportunity to make it bigger and add more gameplay interaction, but for the price I certainly can't complain.”
    • “Please, please, please redevelop this game and pursue all the tantalizing leads offered in the one hour of gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay is mostly clicking through dialogue, then preparing drinks and food according to recipes and customer requests.”
  • music8 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and cozy qualities, often described as jazzy and emotionally resonant. Reviewers appreciate the beautiful art that complements the music, creating an immersive experience. Additionally, the developers have shared some of the soundtrack on their YouTube channel, further enhancing the game's appeal.

    • “The art and music are beautiful; the story is very simple and easy to follow but not without depth and emotional impact.”
    • “Good music, lovely art, and a nice snapshot of the world that Chicken Police takes place in.”
    • “What a great game with relaxing jazzy music and mysterious characters.”
  • atmosphere7 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its captivating noir aesthetic, enhanced by effective art and sound design that immerses players in a charming coffee diner setting. Reviewers highlight the combination of smooth jazz, well-crafted characters, and engaging storytelling, creating a memorable experience that balances simplicity with depth. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as stunning and integral to its appeal.

    • “A gorgeous slice of 'coffee-shop noir' that absolutely stuns with the level of its writing and pitch perfect atmosphere.”
    • “Zipp's café is a really beautiful, atmospheric game with calm smooth jazz playing in the background.”
    • “The art and sound design really sell the atmosphere of a dingy little coffee diner as you go about your noir adventure.”
    • “The game fails to create a compelling atmosphere, leaving the world feeling empty and lifeless.”
    • “Despite the intriguing premise, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
  • graphics7 mentions

    The game's graphics are widely praised for their unique art style and beautifully illustrated visuals, creating a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. Players appreciate the attention to detail and the option to play in both color and noir, though some desire more flavor text to enhance the experience. Overall, the graphics, combined with calming music, contribute significantly to the game's charm.

    • “A lovely game with a unique art style, what's not to love.”
    • “A short and relaxing game with cozy visuals.”
    • “The beautifully illustrated visuals, small amount of voice acting, and calming smooth jazz is a relaxing backdrop to the story.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The game features beautiful art and music that enhance its simple yet profound story, which effectively delivers emotional impact, particularly through its unexpected twist.

    • “The art and music are beautiful; the story is very simple and easy to follow, but not without depth and emotional impact.”
    • “The story and its eventual twist definitely moved me emotionally.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players have mixed feelings about grinding; while some find repetitive tasks for achievements tedious, others appreciate the simplicity and quickness of cooking mechanics that enhance story progression without feeling burdensome.

    • “Having to go through that again and again just so you can get the last few achievements became tedious really quickly.”
    • “Grinding for resources feels like an endless chore that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the story and characters.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is positively highlighted through the amusing appearance of the Tibetan fox and the entertaining names of the drinks, complemented by appealing graphics. Overall, players appreciate the lighthearted elements that enhance their experience.

    • “I rate it positive only because the Tibetan fox looks so funny even though he is being serious.”
    • “I enjoyed serving the funny-named drinks and cool graphics!”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game offers limited replayability, lasting only around a hundred minutes, which diminishes the incentive for players to revisit it.

    • “The fact of the matter is this is a game that only lasts about a hundred minutes, with very little in the way of replayability.”
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