Automachef

 Switch
  • Publisher: Team17
  • Release Date: Jul 23, 2019
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Sep 10, 2019
    45
    Automachef fails to really shine in any particular regard, and the control issues push an overall all right game towards mediocre territory. There’s so little depth to the puzzle solving that even now I struggle to really say anything about it that I haven’t already said. The best solution is too often to just brute force your way through the puzzles with little finesse or cleverness. Perhaps there’s an intentional meta-joke at play commenting on automation being able to push its way into jobs that humans could handle with more artistry, but all it leads to is a game that’s as rote and monotonous as the average job that could be done by a robot.

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. WiredMonk
    Dec 11, 2022
    3
    This game is a lesson in guess-what-a-developer wanted you to do. This isn't fun. It's not creative. It's a hash of what comes out of theThis game is a lesson in guess-what-a-developer wanted you to do. This isn't fun. It's not creative. It's a hash of what comes out of the brain of a guy who sits in front of a screen for 18 hours a day. I get the overall concept. A unique puzzler with different solutions to the same problem. Be creative and inventive. It falls flat because the solution is locked behind EXACTLY what ONE person wanted as the solution. Sure, you can come up with minor variances, but they aren't really different at all. Just google your solution. I'm sure sado-masochists will love this, otherwise, steer clear.… Full Review »
  2. marliec
    Nov 16, 2021
    8
    It fits certain type of audience. This is great if you only have fraction of time to play and would like to be able to turn it off at anyIt fits certain type of audience. This is great if you only have fraction of time to play and would like to be able to turn it off at any seconds while still being able to feel engaging and challenged, this is it. The game focus on logic and problem solving, especially if you're aiming for perfect score. I lose interests in games quickly, and this is one of a few that I'd stay.… Full Review »
  3. Santanilla
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Awesome game, It takes 2 hours to get used to but after this time the game becomes an addictive jewel ,every level is different and restrictedAwesome game, It takes 2 hours to get used to but after this time the game becomes an addictive jewel ,every level is different and restricted in a certain way, 100 % recommended, this game makes you think a lot, the only con I be found till now is that there is no way to know what are the demand percentage for each dish, sometimes you over prepare your line for a product with low demand and the opposite.… Full Review »
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