Cook, Serve, Delicious!

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7.6

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  1. arleas
    Jan 3, 2014
    7
    If you've ever wanted the thrill of running a restaurant, well this is a game so you're not going to get any thrills like that. However if you've ever wanted the thrill of pretending you run a restarant with tasks done in the form of minigames, then there are lots of thrills to be had here.

    First off, you start out with 4 menu slots and enough cash to buy some stuff. You can buy a    If you've ever wanted the thrill of running a restaurant, well this is a game so you're not going to get any thrills like that. However if you've ever wanted the thrill of pretending you run a restarant with tasks done in the form of minigames, then there are lots of thrills to be had here.

    First off, you start out with 4 menu slots and enough cash to buy some stuff. You can buy a grill, a fryer, an industrial stove for making soups and stuff, etc. You also get to pick food ranging from simple to complicated, and quick to "needs lots of prep time". Food can also be upgraded to allow you more options and more money.

    A typical day goes like this: you choose your menu items, you start the day and people stop in and give you orders. It could be "I need a large water with flavor blast and no ice" or "one corn dog with nothing on it" or maybe even "3 meat patties, cheese bacon and tomato" or whatever. As long as you don't make any mistakes and don't take too long, the customer is happy and you get some extra "buzz" from it. Make a few mistakes and the customer walks away unsatisfied but otherwise ok (no buzz). REALLY screw things up and he gets mad and you lose buzz.

    Oh and while you're doing all of this, there's dishes to be done, there's trash to throw out, rat traps to reset, toilets to flush, and the occasional blog post that needs thumbing up because it could raise your buzz.

    The game is relatively simple, but yet it's just challenging enough to make you feel like you accomplished something when you go a full day with no bad orders, or if you made a really good streak of perfect orders. It takes some practice to get used to it, and sometimes adding a new item to the menu can throw you off your game, but you really have to keep changing up the menu to keep it fresh and interesting (both for you and for the customers in game).

    The game is very charming with jazzy music that plays at various times of the day, for various weather conditions, and during rush hour (among other events). The art style is kinda like a childrens book, but it doesn't detract from the game and maybe adds a little flavor to it (since the customers you get depend on how good your restaurant is).

    If you dislike minigames or QTE style games, you should probably pass on CSD, but if you like trying to multitask and you don't mind the physical challenge of having to hit certain keys (sometimes in a certain order) then this is worth a look. I've enjoyed CSD... maybe you will too?    … Expand
  2. dprkforum
    Oct 9, 2013
    7
    This game is a mindless time waster. Simplistic interface, very grindy, and lots of impatient people. Just like real life! I looked forward to the next "food upgrade" while my cash and buzz drop to nothing as I am the only employee doing everything from cleaning the toilets only to rush back and make a pizza. It reminds me of Lucille Ball runs a restaurant. It can get really funny.
  3. Jounk33
    Oct 30, 2013
    6
    Fun for one or two hours, between big Downloads. Nice flash game for PC. Motivation about reward. But after the first two or three stages (Level) I lost interest to go one. Negative, you can not create own dine. That and the huge "Stress-factor" makes the game even a "Fill the Gap" and is mostly waste of time.
  4. PrincessRose
    Jan 30, 2016
    6
    Rather hectic and fast paced restaurant management game which reminds me of when I worked in cafes and lunch bars.

    Dislike that there is no option to have other staff, just 1 person, serving, cooking and cleaning. Bit too crazy as most places have at least 4 staff. Not just one person to do everything. As a manager I would rather not do the cleaning and pay someone to do it. Wish    Rather hectic and fast paced restaurant management game which reminds me of when I worked in cafes and lunch bars.

    Dislike that there is no option to have other staff, just 1 person, serving, cooking and cleaning.
    Bit too crazy as most places have at least 4 staff. Not just one person to do everything.

    As a manager I would rather not do the cleaning and pay someone to do it. Wish the game allowed you to hire staff, at least a cleaner.

    Dislike how I have to do iron cook show challenges to get 3 stars. Don't think I can pass it. I can't do 5 fast paced rounds and not make more than 2 mistakes.

    This is not a true restaurant sim as you're the only one working in a restaurant which is insane. You can't hire staff, you can't choose prices for the food.

    Lack of realism aside I enjoy the game mostly, it's very addictive despite being stressful, frustrating and fast paced I like the challenge up to a point.

    6/10. doesn't get higher as the fun eventually wears off and gets too fast, stressful, no longer fun and eventually feels worse than a real job.    … Expand
  5. mimida21
    Sep 6, 2018
    7
    only three words would say everything about this game : DO, IT, PERFECTLY !

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  1. Hooked Gamers
    Oct 22, 2013
    74
    Cook, Serve, Delicious! isn’t trying to impress you that much, it is just all serving up a healthy dose of fun with a side helping of frenzied action.
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