Coffee Talk

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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
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  1. Dominance90
    Feb 21, 2020
    9
    Being my own personal Opinion and having rated it based on my enjoyment of it, i have to say that this game is a delight to play. The characters are interesting, there is some references to our own world, the plot made me care for the characters, and the overall tone / mood the game presented was just what i needed. To better enjoy this game, i’d suggest playing it patiently, relaxing andBeing my own personal Opinion and having rated it based on my enjoyment of it, i have to say that this game is a delight to play. The characters are interesting, there is some references to our own world, the plot made me care for the characters, and the overall tone / mood the game presented was just what i needed. To better enjoy this game, i’d suggest playing it patiently, relaxing and trying to feel like you were actually be the barista. For an old school rating method :

    Graphics : 9 ( I really enjoyed the art style and even though there isn’t much animation to look at, which is normal for visual novels, the mood the art style sets fits the game )

    Sound : 7 ( no voice acting but just sound effects you’d hear at a coffee brewery, such as pouring, cutting ingredients, etc. The music fits the mood, but there aren’t many tracks available, even though none get repetitive )

    Gameplay : 5 (In terms of Actual gameplay you just need to choose the right ingredients and talk to people. There are buttons to go on your phone to check various things, but other than that it’s pretty normal even for visual novel standards. you do get some liberty with how you do latte art, which is optional, and there is some fun to be had here if you want )

    Story : 8 ( witout spoiling, it’s set in a fictional Seattle, which is stated in the synopsis, where many different races exist, from werewolves to vampires and they all coexist as a society. The game explores some of the hardships regarding this )

    Overall enjoyment : 9 (due to everything stated above and the fact that the game was quite different from the usual game you’d play, even amongst visual novels. If the concept is to your liking, please go download the Demo and give this a go. The devs created a really unique gem of a game :) .

    P:S : if you read this far , thank you
    And I know that the individual ratings don’t add up to a 9 as my review stated but that rating was regarding my overall enjoyment of the game :)

    Have a good one    … Expand
  2. 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 this game a try it have a demo for it
  3. 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 catching up with friends.
  4. 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 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 isThis 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.    … Expand
  5. Tortor
    Oct 26, 2021
    8
    This is such a cozy and relaxing story.

    I loved my time with this. Its all simple, you can tell it's mostly focused about characters and world building. I think the casual nature of this plot did such a perfect job at telling the story it was trying to tell and getting me to fall in love with these characters. The characters are the star of the show and the relaxing laid back way you    This is such a cozy and relaxing story.

    I loved my time with this.

    Its all simple, you can tell it's mostly focused about characters and world building. I think the casual nature of this plot did such a perfect job at telling the story it was trying to tell and getting me to fall in love with these characters.

    The characters are the star of the show and the relaxing laid back way you get to know them.

    Wish it was a tad longer though and implemented more characters/plot. By the end I was sorta feeling 'that's it'? But it was a budget title so I guess I sorta expected it. Fantastic time with this though overall.    … Expand
  6. Wencly
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    I'm so in love with the atmosphere and deep dialogues of this game. The best game for quarantine.
  7. swampthings
    Dec 30, 2020
    10
    So, for what it is, it's perfect. It's basically a bunch of animated people sitting around a Seattle coffee shop, having various conversations. So, it's more of a visual story with very light game play elements in it. With some of the writing, I'm not sure that any of the developers actually ever set foot in Seattle, but it's a pretty cool tribute. If you like reading a lot ofSo, for what it is, it's perfect. It's basically a bunch of animated people sitting around a Seattle coffee shop, having various conversations. So, it's more of a visual story with very light game play elements in it. With some of the writing, I'm not sure that any of the developers actually ever set foot in Seattle, but it's a pretty cool tribute. If you like reading a lot of interpersonal dialogue, this is the game for you. If you want games that are actually games, you may hate this.… Expand
  8. LastResource
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    A great pixel art game with relaxing music and visual. It really drew me back to pixel art style. Love it for every single moment of this game
  9. tynelson
    May 26, 2023
    6
    Casual dialogue based story game, with a unique premise of being a late-night barista. The dialogues you get to hear did feel immersive, but the 2D nature & simplicity of the coffee brewing weren’t enough to fully hook me

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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
  1. Nintenderos
    Aug 16, 2020
    65
    This copy of VA-11 Hall-A doesn't go deep enough. It swaps the cocktails for coffees and cyberpunk aspects for fantastic contents but without adding new mechanics. The title also doesn't stand out in its representation of society.
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  2. 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.
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  3. Nintendo Enthusiast
    Mar 20, 2020
    70
    Coffee Talk is a game well worth experiencing. The music and art are exceptional, as well as little things like an app that displays more details on clients the more they connect with you. And when the credits rolled, I was saddened there weren’t more nights to complete. (There is a secret ending you can unlock by replaying certain days, though.) As it happened, I grew attached to every single entity that entered my shop, no matter how disparate they were from each other. Making sure everyone ended up happy was my primary goal while playing. If all that sounds as heavenly as hot cocoa, give this hidden gem a try.
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