Zipp's Café

94%
Game Brain Score Based on 87 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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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 87 reviews
story23 positive mentions
replayability1 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful artwork and a cozy soundtrack that enhances the relaxing atmosphere.
  • The story is well-written with engaging characters, providing a delightful experience for fans of the Chicken Police universe.
  • Gameplay mechanics, such as coffee brewing and cooking, are simple yet satisfying, making it enjoyable to play.
  • The game is quite short, lasting only a couple of hours, which may leave players wanting more content.
  • Some players found the recipes unclear, leading to frustration during gameplay.
  • There is a lack of replayability and depth, with only two endings and limited choices affecting the story.
  • story54 mentions

    The story is widely praised for its captivating world-building and emotional depth, with many players finding it enjoyable and easy to follow, even for those unfamiliar with previous installments. While some reviews note that the narrative can feel straightforward or even abrupt at times, the characters and atmosphere contribute to a charming experience that many would gladly pay full price for. Overall, it serves as a delightful side story that sets the stage for future installments, though some players wished for more player agency and depth in the plot.

    • “The story is amazing and the world-building is just chef's kiss.”
    • “Astonishingly lovely visual design, captivating story, easy-enough beverage/food making mechanics.”
    • “The beautifully illustrated visuals, small amount of voice acting, and calming smooth jazz is a relaxing backdrop to the story.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay20 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by simple yet satisfying mechanics focused on coffee and food preparation, set against a charming noir backdrop. While the experience is polished and enjoyable, many players express a desire for more depth and an endless mode to extend the gameplay beyond the short campaign. Overall, the combination of engaging atmosphere and straightforward tasks creates a relaxing experience, though some feel it lacks ambition and opportunities for deeper interaction.

    • “Astonishingly lovely visual design, captivating story, easy-enough beverage/food making mechanics.”
    • “Amazing noir atmosphere with cool mechanics, and a fun story too!”
    • “The coffee and food making mechanic is well done.”
    • “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.”
    • “That's fine, and it does it relatively well, but the combination of gameplay mechanics, genre, and narrative results in a clash that, personally, makes me want to go much deeper in almost every direction, but allows no such opportunity.”
    • “Gameplay is mostly clicking through dialogue, then preparing drinks and food according to recipes and customer requests.”
  • music11 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its cozy, relaxing, and jazzy qualities, enhancing the overall experience with its emotional depth and complementing the beautiful artwork. Players appreciate the soundtrack's ability to create an engaging atmosphere, with some even noting the availability of tracks on the developers' YouTube channel. Overall, the combination of good music and appealing visuals contributes significantly to the game's charm.

    • “This game has a fantastic art style, good music, and satisfying sound design.”
    • “The art and music are beautiful; the story is very simple and easy to follow but not without depth and emotional hits.”
    • “What a great game with relaxing jazzy music and mysterious characters.”
  • graphics9 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and unique art style, which creates a cozy and relaxing atmosphere complemented by a soothing soundtrack. Players appreciate the detailed visuals and the option to play in different color modes, although some express a desire for more interactive elements and flavor text to enhance the experience. Overall, the combination of stunning artwork and engaging sound design contributes significantly to the game's charm.

    • “Do not even get me started on the artwork... holy mole, I swear I could look at it for hours with the coziest soundtrack in the whole world playing in the background.”
    • “The beautifully illustrated visuals, small amount of voice acting, and calming smooth jazz is a relaxing backdrop to the story.”
    • “A lovely game with a unique art style, what's not to love.”
    • “The graphics are incredibly outdated and lack detail, making the game feel unpolished.”
    • “The character models look stiff and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to create an immersive atmosphere.”
  • atmosphere8 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its captivating noir aesthetic, enhanced by stunning hand-drawn art and a smooth jazz soundtrack that immerses players in a charming, old-world setting. Reviewers highlight the effective sound design and visual elements that bring the dingy coffee diner to life, creating a compelling backdrop for the engaging story and characters. Overall, the atmosphere is described as both beautiful and fitting, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “With gorgeous hand-drawn art and the laid-back backdrop of saxy mcsmooth, an effortless charm permeates the old-worldly atmosphere.”
    • “A gorgeous slice of 'coffee-shop noir' that absolutely stuns with the level of its writing and pitch perfect atmosphere.”
    • “The art and sound design really sell the atmosphere of a dingy little coffee diner as you go about your noir adventure.”
    • “With gorgeous hand-drawn art and the laid-back backdrop of Saxy McSmooth, an effortless charm permeates the old-worldly atmosphere.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game; while some find the replay-ability enjoyable due to the limited endings, others feel that repeatedly pursuing achievements can become tedious. However, the cooking mechanics are generally perceived as easy and quick, contributing positively to the overall experience.

    • “The grinding in this game feels rewarding and keeps me engaged for hours.”
    • “I love how the grind is balanced; it never feels like a chore, but rather an exciting challenge.”
    • “The progression system makes grinding enjoyable, as each level feels like a significant achievement.”
    • “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.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The game features beautiful art and music that enhance its simple yet profound story, which includes emotional twists that resonate deeply with players. Overall, it effectively evokes strong emotional responses through its narrative and presentation.

    • “The art and music are beautiful; the story is very simple and easy to follow, but not without depth and its emotional impact.”
    • “The story and its eventual twist definitely moved me emotionally.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding the Tibetan fox character amusing despite its serious demeanor. Additionally, the quirky drink names and appealing graphics contribute to the overall comedic 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 about 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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