Coffee Talk

 Switch
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. FNintendo
    Jan 28, 2020
    100
    Coffee Talk, a simple title for a simple but rewarding game. Cozy, inviting, enveloping and heart-warming, Coffee Talk puts the player behind the counter of a popular coffee shop where all sorts of people (and even species) go to relax, to vent their frustrations, to get some work done, and where the player's performance as a barista will influence the plot and the ending. These words do the game no justice, Coffee Talk is the kind of experience that should be played anywhere and at any time.
  2. Nintendo Life
    Feb 8, 2020
    80
    Games in the 'visual novel' corner of the industry can often leave you a little cold unless you’re happy to watch an anime with a small amount of actual player interaction, but with its unique premise and interesting take on a fantasy world (think Netflix's Bright, but actually good), Coffee Talk serves up a refreshing brew of angst, introspection and coffee beans. Its hand-crafted story mode is a tad too short for our liking, but with Endless mode you’ll have plenty of fun getting in touch with your inner barista.
  3. NintendoWorldReport
    Jan 28, 2020
    80
    If you’re looking to curl up on the couch with a warm drink, Coffee Talk can set the mood and help you pass a few wonderful hours until closing time.
  5. GameCritics
    Mar 23, 2020
    75
    Coffee Talk might not be for everyone and the lack of overt gameplay will likely give some players pause – as it did with me — but my time in this faux-Seattle café was well-spent, and I genuinely hope that the cast returns for a sequel.
  6. DualShockers
    Feb 12, 2020
    75
    Coffee Talk is an absolute joy to play.
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  1. The Verge
    Feb 12, 2020
    Coffee Talk is a simple game. What makes it work is the way all of the elements — from the endearing writing to the soothing soundtrack — work together to create a supremely chill experience. The stories are serious, but the experience is mellow. There are no time limits or game over screens to deal with. I played it on the Switch, and the vibe was just about perfect: reclined, with headphones in, gripping my own hot mug of coffee. It’s almost as good as the real thing.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 27
  3. Negative: 5 out of 27
  1. AlexTrashiboi
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This has to be one of the most excruciating, boring, and obnoxious experience I have ever had to go through while playing a game. Coffee talkThis has to be one of the most excruciating, boring, and obnoxious experience I have ever had to go through while playing a game. Coffee talk is a game where you go through hundreds of dialogue before doing anything remotely interesting. When the coffee minigame came up I physically jolted up with excitement because I finally got to DO SOMETHING. The only thing this game has to offer is realism because it really feels like I'm a barista listening to dumb hipsters talk my ear off all day.

    Not worth anyone's time or money.    … Full Review »
  2. DarkWater
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Coffee Talk is a beautiful, slow game. It feels less like a game or a story, and more like checking in at your local coffee shop and catchingCoffee Talk is a beautiful, slow game. It feels less like a game or a story, and more like checking in at your local coffee shop and catching up with friends.… Full Review »
  3. AvgBlue
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    This game is something special, the characters, the music, the art everything just blend together to something really special, just give thisThis game is something special, the characters, the music, the art everything just blend together to something really special, just give this game a try it have a demo for it… Full Review »
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