Coffee Talk

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 67 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 67
  3. Negative: 5 out of 67

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  1. AllNewSuperfake
    Jan 31, 2020
    5
    I don't really consider "Coffee Talk" a game. It's a visual novel that gets occasionally interrupted by a mini-game where you choose three ingredients for a hot drink. If you like you can draw a smiley face on it, or an eggplant, but just like the drink itself it's more or less inconsequential.

    The game doesn't even acknowledge when you find receipts on your own, and updates the ingame    I don't really consider "Coffee Talk" a game. It's a visual novel that gets occasionally interrupted by a mini-game where you choose three ingredients for a hot drink. If you like you can draw a smiley face on it, or an eggplant, but just like the drink itself it's more or less inconsequential.

    The game doesn't even acknowledge when you find receipts on your own, and updates the ingame version of their social media profiles of a customer if you get it right. Those profiles are, once more, mildly interesting at best. What would you expect from people who think of you as their best friend because you didn't screw up pressing three buttons on a machine and drew genitalia on their espresso?!

    At no point during the dialogue - that has no respect for anyone's time, especially not the player's - my general feelings towards "Coffee Talk" went beyond "mildy entertained". I enjoyed the artstyle and the music, but the animations were sparse and made some of the customers look like I put far too much caffeine into whatever they ordered. Especially the first customer you meet looks like she is constantly having seizures since the animation is just stretching her upper body, while her arms were left in place. Others have the same constant random hickups. It doesn't help that everything else is so serene and relaxed.

    The lackluster writing also damages the ambitions to grapple some heavy handed social issues. Can you really highlight racism in a scenario where people are actually different *species*? Species where "They are all bloodsuckers" is not a stereotype, because it's a fact? But never mind, since the stories themselves drown in endless smalltalk, and the nicest thing I can write about it that the experience is too short to become offensive.

    But it certainly didn't leave any lasting memories or even food for thought. If you have some time to waste and want to read some soap-style drama, combined with a decent ambiance and occasionally throw a drink together, this one won't fail you. But don't expect more from it.    … Expand
  2. BulgarianCritic
    Feb 14, 2020
    7
    Pretty relaxing and chill game if you just want to unwind, listen to some good stories and serve some drinks.
  3. ankayah
    May 4, 2020
    6
    This game is bland and superficial. Though it's a dialogue-heavy game, the script is not vividly portrayed characters' emotions and personalities. Background music playlist contains just a few songs which cannot satisfy my ears. I've expected bad reactions from the customers whenever I make wrong drink, however, nothing happens, what a disappointment! The only thing I appreciate about thisThis game is bland and superficial. Though it's a dialogue-heavy game, the script is not vividly portrayed characters' emotions and personalities. Background music playlist contains just a few songs which cannot satisfy my ears. I've expected bad reactions from the customers whenever I make wrong drink, however, nothing happens, what a disappointment! The only thing I appreciate about this game is that it build up an nearly authentic vibes of a coffee shop which means so much to me. Coffee Talks suits players who need to find peace during a short break while working.… Expand
  4. otterone
    May 21, 2020
    7
    Coffee Talk is a comfortable visual novel about, well, coffee and talking. You serve drinks to magical creatures and listen to their worries each night whilst chill music is playing on the background. That is basically it.

    I do feel like the game needs some more substance to be better. After unlocking every possible ingredient after a few in-game days I was left a little disappointed.    Coffee Talk is a comfortable visual novel about, well, coffee and talking. You serve drinks to magical creatures and listen to their worries each night whilst chill music is playing on the background. That is basically it.

    I do feel like the game needs some more substance to be better. After unlocking every possible ingredient after a few in-game days I was left a little disappointed. It would have been nice to maybe be able to upgrade the coffee shop or create custom drinks, just to have something more to do. Since this particular visual novel does not let you affect the dialogue in any way either, it becomes rather easy to feel like you're not actually doing anything.

    However, Coffee Talk looks and sounds very good, and everything from coffee making to creating latte art seems well thought out. Even the different phone apps are detailed despite not being an integral part of the game. Definitely one of the comfiest visual novel experiences out there!    … Expand
  5. Skyyfall
    Dec 27, 2022
    6
    A short but very interesting visual novel with minimal parts of the gameplay. There are only two downsides to this game. 1 - the game is very short, only by the end of the game you are already fully imbued with the atmosphere of a night cafe and communicating with visitors, and the game is already over. 2 - Whether you prepare the right drink affects the development of the plot, but thereA short but very interesting visual novel with minimal parts of the gameplay. There are only two downsides to this game. 1 - the game is very short, only by the end of the game you are already fully imbued with the atmosphere of a night cafe and communicating with visitors, and the game is already over. 2 - Whether you prepare the right drink affects the development of the plot, but there is no way to find out recipes for new drinks, except for tips before the start of a new day that are often repeated and can show the same thing that you do not need on a given day. In general, this is a very enjoyable, short visual novel with slightly non-linear gameplay that can be completed in one evening. There is not much gameplay, it is organically inserted into the game and it does not bother, but most of the recipes have to be taken from the Internet.… Expand
  6. HolyFoxx
    Oct 23, 2022
    6
    Coffee Talk is a relaxing visual novel, it is gentle and comfortable. But gameplay is a little boring, just make coffee with three ingredients. I want it to be more impressive, like more mini games. However, I like the Graphic and Sound, it is very good. I hope I will play a better game from Toge Productions.
  7. Seathate
    Aug 10, 2023
    6
    Bu tarz hikayeli oyunları seviyorsanız saracaktır. Ama ben bu türe doymuşum. Objektif olarak tavsiye ediyorum ancak subjektif olarak sıkıldım artık.

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. RPG Fan
    Jan 17, 2023
    90
    Coffee Talk is a pleasingly creative game with a lot of heart and hidden depth. During my playthrough, I felt like I was curling up with a good book under a blanket, sipping a warm beverage. Every once in a while, we could all do with that relaxing way to pass the time. While I was regrettably late in playing this delightful title, I’m eager to give Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly an earlier try! After all, if it is anything like its predecessor, it’ll be a title to talk about with a warm cup of coffee close at hand.
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  2. Gamer Escape
    Jun 10, 2020
    70
    If Coffee Talk was standing on its own in a void, I would call this game a must play, no questions asked. The need to grind out recipes to figure out how to unlock the full story is frustrating, a stain on everything else in the package, but by the time I got to this point I had already fallen in love with the characters and aesthetic. The problem is, everything here has been done before, and better. It does feel like Toge Productions wanted to craft a homage to Valhalla, but doing so puts them right up against a cult classic. I truly think that they should have done more to differentiate themselves, to stand out more in this burgeoning genre.
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  3. Vandal
    Mar 16, 2020
    75
    This is one of those unique games that we really enjoy. It’s perfect if you just want to enjoy a bunch of stories that feel human and real, even if they are part of a fantastic universe.
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