Cooking Live: Restaurant diary Reviews

by Non- Repeat Offender

Why do we need to spend gems and coins for upgrades? I’ve played several other cooking games and have NEVER had to do this. Watch ads to increase rewards which is NECESSARY to upgrade. Then watch a forced ad after. The first 2 ads I had to watch were the same. We all hate ads but know they are necessary, unless you play Township, Monopoly Go, Monopoly Solitaire or Chef & Friends (which is an awesome cooking game btw), but to watch the same ads over and over plus one right after the other is so much worse. The tutorial does not allow you to opt out of selecting what it tells you to which is another thing I don’t like. The story isn’t anything interesting. The gameplay isn’t anything special either. Even though I just started playing having to use gems for upgrades, the fact that it is necessary to opt to watch ads to upgrade or advance and the fact that nothing has kept me interested is the reason I will be deleting this game after this review. I will say that it is not hard to land on the 5x rewards when opting to watch ads even though it really doesn’t feel like much of an option. Developers really should make coins enough to purchase upgrades and save the gems for boosts when they run out like most other games of this sort. Having the option to watch ads for boosts instead of making them necessary to get anywhere would be a great improvement as well.

by Sassytxgirl

1-8-24 Dropped a star they can’t be bothered to fix any of the issues and still no new levels. Seriously game is till jacked up now it doesn’t even register the leader board for the prestige points. Also if u play on multiple devices it doesn’t carry your progress over even though I have the same profile id. The weekly tasks never reset they stay completed week after week!!

Like the game but they have not added any new levels in a long time. They have levels for prestige points but those don’t add up or update correctly and these are just repeats of old restaurants which is so boring! then they still haven’t fixed the issue since the last updates where it gives u a chance to multiply your rewards but it doesn’t work correctly, this is a common occurrence for this company as u have the same issue w many of their games. They need to stop making new games and fix the multiple issues w their current games. Too bad as they are good games not that they seem to care cust service just blows u off!!!!

by Outlawlady5117

I absolutely cannot get past level 30. It’s very long and hard to even receive helpful booster to help me pass that level. All of the “helpful” boosters can only be received in parts of 16. I had high hopes for this game as I have many others so I feel I have the skills needed to play these time management games. I will give it until the end of the month and if I still cannot pass this dreaded level (level 30) I am saying bye to this dreadful game.

UPDATE 6-19

Your response from this date was you did not understand my issue. Now I don’t understand why it’s being asked? I will try again:

I am having major trouble passing level 30. I have been on that same level for 3 weeks already and I am going to be deleting. This game is obviously wanting the player to spend money to advance in the game. Without it, you will left with frustration. Thank you to whom responded but no thank you anymore. 😞

by Zulutrixi

This game starts out good: levels that are playable for even slow pokes like me. Ads are few in the beginning levels, but really ramp up. It’s to the point that they are between every short level, AND they are super annoying, in that they have to be clicked on like 4 times to make them go away. It’s a shame because this game is better than the usual restaurant games in that the levels are not impossible to reach given time and practice. And I don’t spend any money on games. I wouldn’t mind ads between levels but these annoying almost impossible to close ads are going to make me delete this game sooner than later.

by Tulugug

With the last update, it made it impossible for people with visual disabilities like myself have an impossible time the arrow goes back-and-forth so fast now for the bonuses that it is impossible to push the button if you have any visual disabilities. I have attempted in vain to contact the developer who has not responded to a single request for help, and it is very discouraging with the amount of money that I put into this game because I enjoyed it so much. I am ready to delete it because I cannot play it because it hurts my eyes that bad. At this point giving this game one star is overrated. This game is a rip off, especially since the developers do not bother to reply.

by Lolo012

This games deserve a 2 star. At first when I saw the game I’m like ok cooking and house renovations ok I like it but then the levels came and it got stupid because why in the world is little things like table decor 3 or 4 stars and then they be hard levels for no reason is it that difficult for the smallest of things then I feel like it purposely does this things where you 4 or 5 coins down and you have I don’t know 5 seconds left and you get that one dish out and it says you didn’t complete it because you only got 3 of the 5 coin you have left to get so basically what I’m saying the game algorithm is lowkey stupid to me

by あやコイヌ

This is a fun game but what is available to the player during some plays are unfair. Everyone should have a chance to beat the stage and the boosters should only be there to make the level easier, not required to complete the level at all.

The game forces the player to rely on boosters to even complete the level no matter how fast or well you do. You need to sever 50 costumers and you are only presented with 43. It almost seems it is about luck to complete a level than skill.

The ads also break the game usually.

by Moon.kim

I really like this game, have been playing nonstop since I downloaded it. This issue literally started today I couldnt play one of the side mission and I finished the first city and when It was sending me to the next city my screen went white and it never loaded. I reset my device and know when I click the play button at the beginning it’s not loading at all. Maybe it’s my addiction that’s gotten me so mad lol but I was really excited to start the next city and now it’s not working. What do I do plz help 🫠

by Whateverjxjdjsns

***I recommend playing with wifi off and on airplane mode. If you need wifi on, its much faster to close and reopen the game then it is to sit through and attempt to close the ads*** The gameplay itself is fun and the decorating is decent if basic. I’ve never lost a level, or even had an food burn. My gripe is that it is literally impossible to upgrade your restaurant resources unless you watch an absurd amount of ads to earn coins, at least in the first two “chapters” so far. The developers have made it literally impossible to complete the upgrades and unlock the puzzles at the end. I could *maybe* understand this as an incentive to watch ads voluntarily, if they didn’t play an ad after every single level. They also stunt your ability to earn coins in the levels, you can combo up to 5 but then it resets to 1?? Its literally easier to rack up gems, I’ve never run out, but I'm constantly out of regular coins. It baffles me that there’s just not the very basic ability to continue playing levels within the same restaurant even after you have all the stars for the level. It can’t be that difficult to program in more levels that generate orders within reasonable parameters without human input. “We know you don’t like ads but thats what enables us to keep the game free!” There are plenty of other similar games that have a *quarter* of the ads in this game, and they don’t deliberately handicap their users

by Hydrastxrk

Once you hit the “Sirene Movie Theater” section, for some reason… A LOT of the design options are taken away from you, most of the design choices for that theater were prechosen instead of letting me pick, which was really disappointing.

Also I’m starting to hit a point where with everything upgraded, I’m still struggling to beat levels without the “Double Coins” booster which seems to have a lower percentage of obtaining in events and watching ads for the booster pieces than the other two boosters.

I find myself voluntarily watching a lot of ads to prevent myself from spending money. If that’s okay with you, the game is actually very fun for the most part and I DO recommend it if you have patience.

It would also be nice to be able to replay levels, especially if the challenges are gonna depend on that. I’ve been staring at the “Serve Coffee” challenge for a LONG time but I’m way past that level.

by MzTeaBlu

Updated: 3/9/24
So I decided to pay for the ad removal (no biggie) but now, the game has just stopped. Only 10 cities?! Wow! I’ve been waiting for 2wks to see if they’ll add more levels, but nth. So after all of that, I’m forced to play the same levels over and over with the daily contest that are essentially pointless!

This game is really a joy to play. I like how you get a chance to double your winning after a level. I like the renovation feature and the story line. The only con, despite all the ads are when you play a city and complete that level, when you have to travel—they take all but $2000 of your coin earnings. Don’t get me wrong, I understand that the objective is for the developers to make money but that’s crazy! Games I like, I spend money on them anyway, especially to get rid of ads but, this feature I don’t like.

by Moscow Marshmallow

I do not suggest purchasing this bundle. You have to watch ad anyway, or you have to spend money. If you watch the ads, everything is free. Other than that, the game is pretty cool.

I did buy the I had removal however you still have to watch ads to get the Rubys and just now have to spend money when you run out of groceries or Or the skillets or the chef hat, you have to spend more money these days people don’t have money, but I digress it’s a fun game

by Eri1996

Love the game, I find it very fun to play. My only problem is that it lets players purchase upgrades after the level is complete that they don’t get to use. That’s a waste of the gems and I can’t complete the puzzle for that level because the only way to bring up that screen is by playing the levels. I would recommend that you initiate a separate screen to purchase the upgrades or add infinite level after the level is complete. Sometimes I struggle with the newer levels and would love to play the old levels for fun, especially after upgrading everything. Seems like a waste of gems and oof to anyone who actually purchases gems.

by Jordy1219

Love the storyline so far. Not to far ahead in the game, I’m curious to see if there is a love match… lol… so far the levels are fun and when I run to a hard one the bonuses come in handy.. love the colors and graphics. Keeps me engaged…. Oooo wish that some of the challenges would last just a tad longer…. Unfortunately I have to work and I missed one blogger. Y an hour… lol…. Oh well maybe next time…😂

by CQpreanna

I enjoy cooking games and this is by far my favorite. The storyline got me into the game the instant I started. The graphics look amazing and very top notch. Also I didn’t really experience many tech issues and that’s a great thing considering it’s a new game. I love that they’re also making updates and adding new levels - characters. My only main complaint is the ads and I can’t afford any in game purchases right now. Also, I think it would be nice to add social competitions in the game it can get boring playing offline - alone. Otherwise love it!

by SweetStrawberries

Like many games of this sort we get ads all the time, we even get ads after watching an ad and it can pretty frustrating to the point that they push us to buy the ad removers but that doesn’t count for the fact that we have to watch advertisements in order to duplicate our earnings regardless the game is super fun, not so repetitive, hold a storyline along renovating and is pretty entertaining as well.

by Mergemama

I love this game. In the past I’ve played games that you get to the point that you have to spend money or can not continue. I would hit hard rounds, but with the diamonds you can get I managed to upgrade everything everytime. I did hit a point after the theater where I don’t know if I have finished or what. The next story did not pop up, and I finished the round. ??? Good game, opportunity to advance, and fun.

by Dr.robin23

Super fun game. I love to play it so much I paid for no ads and I hardly ever spend $$ on a game. This is worth it though. I love that money and diamonds go to new restaurants with you and you’re not forced to start from $0. The game is challenging but very satisfying. Highly recommend. My absolute favorite game.

by Mxycg907

I’ve played a lot of time management cooking games and this one is my favorite. The graphics are great. You only have to watch ads if you choose to. And I have not gotten to the point where spending real money is the only way to progress in the game. You get to make design choices for the restaurant you are cooking in, and the choices you make appear in the background during gameplay. They really thought of everything.

by RamenForFree

The mix of cooking and decorating in this game is perfect, the cooking difficulty is manageable throughout the game and the upgrades are timed well with the coin accrual rate during each level. It’s definitely not a pay to win type of game, the graphics are great, the design components are nice, and the storyline is predictable but solid. When they run events, they sometimes give unlimited boosts over a time span which helps with completing difficult levels and earning coins.

I’ve been playing it consistently for a week and it’ll be a regular for me! I hope they continue to come out with new content!

by TinyMKS

Finally a game where the levels actually consist of you ... well, cooking things in order to complete them! And then you proceed with the interior decorating. I think this game will be a smashing success as players have waited for a game like this fir too long... where instead of having to pass pointless (and many times rigged!) match 3 games, or something similar, you actually get to do what you came to the game to do. I’m only 12 levels in, but I love it... the graphics, characters, design selections. Thanks so much to the developers for finally making an app people want! Can’t wait to play more! :)

by Lpf3345

It’s an amazing and fun game. Only wish is that you could revisit your previous restaurants to show them off to others playing the game or finish decorating since I missed putting down a decoration before going to the next area. Only thing I wanna see fixed

by Dessie.dessie

For quite some time now, I’ve been looking for a cooking game that separates itself from other games that all seem the same! This game is so fun & it’s very easy to win rewards! I love the graphics & you can tell they took their time developing this game to be good! I look forward to the future updates!

by Bernaeeeeee

I love the game very easy to play, I finished all the stories and all it’s levels. I still have a bunch of coins and rubies left though. Still overall a good game that makes you want to keep playing. You guys should definitely add more stories i would’ve loved to play longer.

by BoricuaSweet

I’ve downloaded and played countless cooking games and this one is by far the best one for me and I know it will be for you! Why?! Because if you’re a creator, like me, with different artistic tastes, you’ll LOVE THIS GAME TOO!! I love cooking, building, engaging, fast paced, colorful games that keep your attention! I just started playing and I’m all in!!