Bear and Breakfast

 Switch
User Score
4.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 6 out of 10

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  1. Tortor
    Jul 28, 2023
    8
    18 hours to nearly 100% everything. Didn't experience crashes like the other reviews on here indicated. Maybe their was an update by the time I started playing and it's no longer an issue. This is an asolutely adorable game. Seriously when i started like 10 hours just flew by like it was nothing because I could not get away.

    The writing and humor in this game just took it to the next    18 hours to nearly 100% everything. Didn't experience crashes like the other reviews on here indicated. Maybe their was an update by the time I started playing and it's no longer an issue. This is an asolutely adorable game. Seriously when i started like 10 hours just flew by like it was nothing because I could not get away.

    The writing and humor in this game just took it to the next level for me. It was adorably witty, dry and fit with the theme really well of being a bumbling bear trying to run a business that they are not at all qualified to do. The premise is nonsense and I love that the writers acknowledged it and made some good consistent jokes. The Cruel shark character was probably my favorite. The shark consistently would read you to filth in such a high camp way, I definitely giggled a ton.

    The management aspect of this has such a good loop too. The game design was clever with how they eased you into harder things. For example you start your first area just making room, don't have to worry about bathrooms because there's an outhouse already and don't have to stress about anything else just rooms. The 2nd area they then ask for rooms and bathrooms, don't have to worry about dining though since there is a diner in the area. The 3rd area you then have to worry bout all 3 with the addition of cooking. Etc. Etc. Etc.
    The design behind this was fun and felt like meaningful progression to manage more and more. Right when you're in you're way to the 4th area the game does a great thing too and opens up hiring a concierge so the stress of managing all the properties don't tie you down too much either so I never felt overwhelmed. Just superb job with pacing, it just felt so fluid ! Designing, Building and making guests happy was fun to try and maximize what I can do with each space given. The currency starts flowing in easily so it's fun to go back and make upgrades periodically and really mid max.

    Only thing I didn't like about the game were the UI was a bit difficult with a controller. It felt like it used touch screen logic but there is no touch screen enabled. Very weird UI use that in the beginning made me feel a bit cluttered navigating, by the time I'm on to building area 3 though was right around when I hardly noticed anymore. The cooking part I think trained my brain with where they were going with control. It was complicated wrapping my head around it but you get used to it.

    Overall this game is quirky, adorable and excellently paced. As long as you're patient with learning the controls and UI awkwardness then this game is totally rewarding. It made me smile and feel fuzzy inside with its campy writing combined with a great management sim.    … Expand
  2. Lother
    Oct 26, 2022
    8
    They finally fixed the crashes on Switch. Thank you developer, it's a fun and quirky game.

Awards & Rankings

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#70 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2022

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Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Nintenderos
    Dec 13, 2022
    75
    Undoubtedly, the most remarkable aspect from the beginning is the artistic section of Bear and Breakfast, really beautiful and very consistent with this game. Highly recommend on Nintendo Switch.
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  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Nov 9, 2022
    70
    Bear & Breakfast has its share of issues, but it's filled with great characters, wonderful visuals and pretty sweet music. Hopefully it's a little more stable by the time this issue goes to print, and the devs implement some more U.I. improvements. My 3-star review: It's OK, but would be better with some extra polish. [Issue #62 – November/December 2022, p. 28]
  3. Switch Player
    Oct 17, 2022
    70
    Bear and Breakfast is a cosy and relaxing management sim that offers players rewarding gameplay and an exciting story. The game does suffer with some janky controls and a HUD system that needs tweaking for Nintendo Switch systems, but if you want a management sim that isn’t the run-of-the-mill, this one’s for you.
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