Have you ever dreamed of opening your own café at some point in your life? Well, here’s the perfect opportunity to make that dream a reality – the much-anticipated mobile game “Good Coffee, Great Coffee” is finally out. The game is a follow-up to the 2014 sensation “Good Pizza, Great Pizza”, which allowed players to run their own pizza place and serve customers with quirky orders. It was developed by Los Angeles-based game producer TapBlaze.
The only difference from the previous game is the menu being served. Instead of pizzas, you – as a barista – are now preparing cups of coffee for customers with picky preferences, all within a limited time. The mechanics of this game are what make it feel more “real”. After a brief introduction to the game, you’ll meet your neighbours, who will teach you how to make various types of coffee with your virtual espresso machine.
Making an espresso shot is exactly like you would do in real life. You take the portafilter out, place it under the coffee grinder to gather some coffee grounds, tamp it down, and brew the shot. As you progress, you’ll encounter customers who ask for more than just an espresso shot. You may have to froth some milk and add various condiments to meet their specific preferences.
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They may also leave a negative review of your café or even request a full refund, depending on the accuracy of their orders – like this one here. While the simulation game offers a wide variety of recipes to experiment with, it can become a bit repetitive unless you unlock new upgrades through microtransactions. Its user rating on Google Play is currently 3.0 out of 5, with some players questioning the accuracy of the in-game recipe book and how challenging the mechanics are on mobile devices.
Despite this, the cosy game has already sparked a variety of memes worldwide. For example, its feature allowing users to create their own latte art has been a hit, with players sharing their creations on social media. Did the game quench people’s thirst to fulfil their dream of opening a café? Yes, offering plenty of entertainment elements. But did it also demonstrate that running a café is not as easy as it seems, even in a virtual setting? Absolutely.
