Coffee Talk

 Xbox One
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 39
  3. Negative: 3 out of 39

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  1. Whomstami
    Oct 21, 2020
    10
    This is definitely not for everyone, as most Visual Novels are. However, if you are one who is fascinated by fantasy, realism, beverage making, or even just people and how they interact and share experiences and feelings, then you should definitely try this game. The core mechanic of coffee making is great once you get a rhythm for it, the game welcomes experimentation as long as it's notThis is definitely not for everyone, as most Visual Novels are. However, if you are one who is fascinated by fantasy, realism, beverage making, or even just people and how they interact and share experiences and feelings, then you should definitely try this game. The core mechanic of coffee making is great once you get a rhythm for it, the game welcomes experimentation as long as it's not too drastic, the characters are likable and have charm, and the story is entertaining despite being just everyday problems and conversations. Please try this game, because you will more than likely not be disappointed. Also, the music is absolutely astounding and easily the best part of the game, combining lo-fi with jazz and a bit of techno. I quite love it.… Expand
  2. Xbox_Alive
    Jan 31, 2020
    8
    Coffee Talk is an Interactive Novel. Centered around an unseen barista (you) the game focuses on real-world issues, in a wild fantasy Seattle in 2020. You will watch and listen as a host of well-written characters go about their daily woes, and stop by your cafe to unwind and chat. your interactions with these characters is your making the drinks they've ordered, like any good barista. AsCoffee Talk is an Interactive Novel. Centered around an unseen barista (you) the game focuses on real-world issues, in a wild fantasy Seattle in 2020. You will watch and listen as a host of well-written characters go about their daily woes, and stop by your cafe to unwind and chat. your interactions with these characters is your making the drinks they've ordered, like any good barista. As you advance you gain access to more drink recipes. You will be asked to make drinks you don't know, with little hints as to how to make them. The drink crafting system utilizes a combination of three ingredients to make each drink. Getting a drink wrong, or serving an alternate drink can alter the flow of the game, enticing you to go back and try again, attempting to figure out what drinks you got wrong the first time. The story spans over two weeks, in which time you get to know most of your clientele quite well. The soundtrack is a smooth lo-fi set of tunes, enhancing the chill factor of the Cafe, and keeping the overall mood. Coffee Talk is an enriching game that touches on a lot of real-world issues, and touchy ones at that. It handles all of these issues well without becoming partial or pushing any agendas. This game was a great experience, and the stories are deep, granting you the feel of knowing these characters, personally relatable or not!… Expand
  3. JayLando22
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    The gameplay is meaningless. All you can do is make hot drinks but it has no bearing on the narrative. I looked it up, there are unlocks but no matter what you do the story is the story.

    So the story is PRETTY IMPORTANT! Too bad it is the laziest tropes and an offensive grafting of the "its about racism but it is orcs and elves as the minorities". It is just as lazy as that Will Smith    The gameplay is meaningless. All you can do is make hot drinks but it has no bearing on the narrative. I looked it up, there are unlocks but no matter what you do the story is the story.

    So the story is PRETTY IMPORTANT! Too bad it is the laziest tropes and an offensive grafting of the "its about racism but it is orcs and elves as the minorities". It is just as lazy as that Will Smith film everyone called ORC COP.

    I "played" this for an hour and got through a few in-game days and when it was not cringe-inducing or offensive it was BORING! I quit because I started to fall asleep playing and thought "what am I doing?!"    … Expand
  4. Sonicthereview
    Jun 28, 2020
    6
    Decent ok game nothing to bad but nothing outstanding. It is a pretty nice game.
  5. DemonicGaming
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    So I understand a lot of people are not into visual novels. and I can't say that I am much either , but coffee talks is really interested in the way it tell it story and I got to say that the soundtrack as well as pretty chilled and really enjoy most of the music. If you like visual novels I highly recommend this game again I understand that a lot of people might not be into these types ofSo I understand a lot of people are not into visual novels. and I can't say that I am much either , but coffee talks is really interested in the way it tell it story and I got to say that the soundtrack as well as pretty chilled and really enjoy most of the music. If you like visual novels I highly recommend this game again I understand that a lot of people might not be into these types of games but you will never know until you try… Expand
  6. meowyiii
    Sep 5, 2021
    8
    It”s an amaing game to relax, to play when you’re having brunch, or when you are feeling lonely with n one around.
  7. Karottedraak
    Jul 10, 2020
    8
    At first I will say I got this from games with gold which means I didn't really pay for it which will improve my rating. Second this game is an digital novel where you as the player don't really have any choices to influence the story. So this is more of an interactive book review than a game review.

    For the gameplay the only thing you can do is make coffee latté art, make some hot    At first I will say I got this from games with gold which means I didn't really pay for it which will improve my rating. Second this game is an digital novel where you as the player don't really have any choices to influence the story. So this is more of an interactive book review than a game review.

    For the gameplay the only thing you can do is make coffee latté art, make some hot drinks and pres a to see next line of text. There isn't really much besides that. But from the story and characters is where this game really shines. All the characters feel unique and always have something interesting to talk about. Its really amazing how good these characters are written and its just so hard to describe that thats the reason why you should check this game/novel out. Also the vibe of the place where the whole story is good that i often found myself so immersive in the place that I would make a cup of coffee or tea myself just to in the vibe with these characters. A big part of the vibe was also the amazing soundtrack that i also immediatly downloaded when finished. The last thing I need to say which makes this novel so special is that I never felt lonely in this entire game because their always was someone to talk with ingame which is crazy in my opinion!

    So I am going to rate this game a 8/10 for the amazing experience of 5 hours long (I am really bad at reading so you will finish it probably faster). But I have a final warning to people that don't like to read or don't seek for relaxing games i have to say: this may not be a game for you and if thats the case please skip this game. (unless you want to try it out of course but don't rate this game badly because it isn't for you.)    … Expand
  8. ehtaco
    Jul 8, 2023
    7
    Not for everyone, but a solid enough visual novel. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would.
  9. neomoonsevin
    May 21, 2023
    1
    Another garbage gold RPG I cannot stand the 1980s graphics if I wanted to play 1980s I'd play a super Nintendo or Sega console from the 80s
  10. Gornostai
    Oct 26, 2022
    7
    Красивая картинка, классная музыка, запоминающиеся персонажы, но геймплей подводит.
  11. persiaNerd
    Sep 7, 2022
    9
    I'm at the beginning of my writing career myself and I had the chance not to miss the game owing to the Xbox game pass. It has enchanting short stories along with the main story and it's my favorite part of the game. It's well written and I'm happy I didn't miss this fantastic game.
  12. Ulriken
    May 2, 2023
    7
    Coffee Talk gameplay is minimal but not less meaningful considering it's how you give certain inputs to get a reaction from your customers. After a while, everybody is like a big family, some of them a bit more present than the others. The game doesn't pretend to be something else, it's a visual novel so expect a lot of reading between serving your friends their favourite drinks. It's aCoffee Talk gameplay is minimal but not less meaningful considering it's how you give certain inputs to get a reaction from your customers. After a while, everybody is like a big family, some of them a bit more present than the others. The game doesn't pretend to be something else, it's a visual novel so expect a lot of reading between serving your friends their favourite drinks. It's a relaxing experience, unless you want to push it a bit further on Challenge Mode, where speed and accuracy are rewarded with some achievements.… Expand
  13. Sadra_The_Gamer
    Mar 21, 2023
    10
    Coffee Talk is a wonderful and relaxing experience with a very meaningful story that can teach you many lessons about life. This title is unique in every way and is a completely new experience. The characters introduced in this game are not necessarily some hollow characters, but in fact you can communicate with them like your close friend. I'm really glad to have experienced such aCoffee Talk is a wonderful and relaxing experience with a very meaningful story that can teach you many lessons about life. This title is unique in every way and is a completely new experience. The characters introduced in this game are not necessarily some hollow characters, but in fact you can communicate with them like your close friend. I'm really glad to have experienced such a title, and fortunately the 2nd episode called “Hibiscus & Butterfly” will be released soon! In the end, I can easily say that Coffee Talk is not just a game, it is a life lesson!… Expand
  14. 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
  15. TheuZ
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    O jogo é ótimo pra passar o tempo, tem uma história interessante principalmente no final do game, acredite você vai querer saber a bebida favorita de cada personagem, e principalmente a história de cada um deles

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. XBLA Fans
    Jul 31, 2020
    60
    Coffee Talk is an extremely pleasant experience from start to finish that tackles some difficult social issues in the process. The characters are extremely charming and the writing is very well done. I found myself rooting for these characters and looking forward to each day at the coffee shop to see who would show up and where those situations would leave them. I am happy to report that it did not disappoint.
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  2. AusGamers
    May 18, 2020
    85
    What you should be preparing yourself for is a game with massive dialogue and very little in the way of ‘gaming’. It’s not a detriment, as it helps the experience standout, and I couldn’t stop once I was fully invested in all the characters. Plus, it’s a quirky Indie and fringe developers need all the help we can give them. So pull up a stool and order something warm, this might just become your new favourite cafe.
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  3. Xbox Tavern
    Feb 3, 2020
    64
    Coffee Talk is far from a bad way to spend a few evenings, with some interesting characters and stories being told. For me though, the same sounding ‘voice’ to each character, lack of real weight behind the issues it tries to raise and the uninteresting coffee making aspects bring the whole package down. I applaud the Toge Productions for trying to create something different, and hope they can refine this into something a little more fleshed out down the line.
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