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It has been announced that Pokemon Cafe Mix will be both a free to start switch and mobile game. Who's going to be playing the mobile version?
Spinoff/Mobile Pokemon Cafe Mix
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Awwww, you beat me to it...
Me probably
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It's not that bad really. I mean its essentially just another puzzle game but its quite interesting. As of right now I've only played it on my phone. I'm kinda hoping that if I were to play it on my Switch I can move everything over but I highly doubt it will be THAT easy.
EDIT: As I expected it doesn't seem to be possible to play the same account on both at the same time. You either do it on one or the other. Better off started it on the Switch and move to the phone because I had issues moving it from my phone to the Switch.
They would be better off letting you play on either or at the same time per say as long as the game is refreshed on which ever one you play. So if you start on the Switch and get so far and then want to play on your phone as long as you're logged in on the same account you can keep playing where you left off.
EDIT: As I expected it doesn't seem to be possible to play the same account on both at the same time. You either do it on one or the other. Better off started it on the Switch and move to the phone because I had issues moving it from my phone to the Switch.
They would be better off letting you play on either or at the same time per say as long as the game is refreshed on which ever one you play. So if you start on the Switch and get so far and then want to play on your phone as long as you're logged in on the same account you can keep playing where you left off.
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I might test it on Switch depending on how much it will be a P2W game.
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Since this was like the only think that caught my interest, I decided to try it. And it was crashing on launch for most of the day. But after few hours, the patch was released and I could try it.
Let me say right from the start that this game looks beautiful. Pokémon are adorable and cute and the dishes are just the best. And really smart. Like there is a Dugtrio made out of three sandwiches. Or Buneary shaped out of Freppé.
But gameplay-wise, it's weird. I don't know how else to describe it. It's the "Connect 3" type of game, but it just plays weird. As you try to connect Pokémon, they will move with your movement. Which destroys any strategy you can prepare to beat the stage. And because of it, you can just randomly circle around the screen to fulfill majority of the objectives. And the rest can be finish off with Pokémon skills. So it's easy and got repetitive extremally quickly. Game also sometimes register different Pokémon from the one you wanted to touch and sometimes it jsut lags and refuse to move, whic can cost you some turns. But I have to say that some levels have fine design
As for the P2W aspect, you can only buy acorns (in-game currency), special powers (like destroy whole row, swap two Pokémon, ...) and new characters so far. The only character put behind the paywall right now is Pikachu. It costs 100 CZK (which is around 3.70 €) in my country and I think this deal is pretty okay, since you also get few acorns and special powers. But I hate the fact that it's only available through paying. Other deals look awful. Acorns packs are in my opinion useless, as you can only buy lifes or turns with acorns. But as I said, stages are easy and you can get acorns just by playing and as daily reward. Item packs that contain special powers and acorns are overpriced and special powers are also pretty useless. Overall, I don't care about this, since I don't play on spending a dime on this game.
So, this game is in my opinion really mediocre mobile game. I don't think many casual players will stick with it, since there are far better alternatives on the market and core Pokémon fanbase isn't really the target audience for this game. I think I'll give it couple more days, to see if there is something interesting later in the game.
Let me say right from the start that this game looks beautiful. Pokémon are adorable and cute and the dishes are just the best. And really smart. Like there is a Dugtrio made out of three sandwiches. Or Buneary shaped out of Freppé.
But gameplay-wise, it's weird. I don't know how else to describe it. It's the "Connect 3" type of game, but it just plays weird. As you try to connect Pokémon, they will move with your movement. Which destroys any strategy you can prepare to beat the stage. And because of it, you can just randomly circle around the screen to fulfill majority of the objectives. And the rest can be finish off with Pokémon skills. So it's easy and got repetitive extremally quickly. Game also sometimes register different Pokémon from the one you wanted to touch and sometimes it jsut lags and refuse to move, whic can cost you some turns. But I have to say that some levels have fine design
As for the P2W aspect, you can only buy acorns (in-game currency), special powers (like destroy whole row, swap two Pokémon, ...) and new characters so far. The only character put behind the paywall right now is Pikachu. It costs 100 CZK (which is around 3.70 €) in my country and I think this deal is pretty okay, since you also get few acorns and special powers. But I hate the fact that it's only available through paying. Other deals look awful. Acorns packs are in my opinion useless, as you can only buy lifes or turns with acorns. But as I said, stages are easy and you can get acorns just by playing and as daily reward. Item packs that contain special powers and acorns are overpriced and special powers are also pretty useless. Overall, I don't care about this, since I don't play on spending a dime on this game.
So, this game is in my opinion really mediocre mobile game. I don't think many casual players will stick with it, since there are far better alternatives on the market and core Pokémon fanbase isn't really the target audience for this game. I think I'll give it couple more days, to see if there is something interesting later in the game.
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There seems to be two different Pikachus, one is available for free(?) and one is behind the paywall: https://serebii.net/cafemix/pokemon.shtml
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Oh thanks, I had no idea Serebii has a page up for the game. The one behind paywall is called Sweets Pikachu. Based on the description on the page, it's a little better version of Stoutland.
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I gave the game a go and I like it, but I don't like the fact you only get 5 hearts that take a half hour to recharge. :x That's the thing abt Pokemon Shuffle I found annoying. I'm reminded of Tsum Tsum like games when playing this. I do hope this game does well, but we'll see.
I've played Shuffle and Trozei before this, so I do wonder how many stages there are going to be. Idk how often I'll play though since 5 hearts is not a lot. =/
I've played Shuffle and Trozei before this, so I do wonder how many stages there are going to be. Idk how often I'll play though since 5 hearts is not a lot. =/
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I like this game so far, it's cute and all, and I love the Dugtrio sandwiches, but I get annoyed when I try to clear out the whipped cream blobs because they go everywhere you don't want them to go.
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Hello newbie here 0_0
I think that the game is really cute but I agree with the fact that the game gets repetitive. The gameplay was fun but I didn't like some of the gimmicks. The Tomato gimmick in particular because it was difficult to push it into the baskets (might just be me tho)
But maybe the game will be patched in the future? idk its a cool time waster
I think that the game is really cute but I agree with the fact that the game gets repetitive. The gameplay was fun but I didn't like some of the gimmicks. The Tomato gimmick in particular because it was difficult to push it into the baskets (might just be me tho)
But maybe the game will be patched in the future? idk its a cool time waster
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still only at the beginning with 4 mons unlocked atm! the art style is adorable and I hope the game doesn't shut down like several of the other pokémon titles :<
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I haven't played yet
I've watched a friend play & i adore the art style
EDIT: There are friend codes in game!!
I've watched a friend play & i adore the art style
EDIT: There are friend codes in game!!
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I gave the game few more days and I have to say that it slowly grows on me. But I also suspect that if it wasn't for the Pokémon theme, I would probably uninstall it long time ago. After beating around 75 levels, I don't think I've found a hard level yet. Or a level that couldn't be beaten just by randomly circling around the screen. Pretty much all the levels so far were build around abilities of few first Pokémon, so I didn't even got to properly use some of the later Pokémon. I also got used to controls. I love little details like Munchlax being heavier than other Pokémon.
But I think I'll stick to it some more, at least until I beat all the levels in the game so far.
But I think I'll stick to it some more, at least until I beat all the levels in the game so far.
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How's everyone been doing with it?
Right now I'm working on getting my orders up and it seems like they're adding more tomorrow.
Right now I'm working on getting my orders up and it seems like they're adding more tomorrow.
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I'm not sure I want to continue :< it's a cute game and I loove the art but...playing for a bit more reminded me of how predatory free-to-play puzzle games like these can be. It took me many attempts to clear certain levels and I'm not even that far into the game yet. they clearly want to tempt you into purchasing powerups. going to leave it for now and try again later to see how I feel!
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welp, i tried it for a bit /months late
the graphics are adorable but honestly i was bored to death within half an hour :( and no way am i willing to spend money on it
the graphics are adorable but honestly i was bored to death within half an hour :( and no way am i willing to spend money on it
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Yeah, at first, it's really cute, but then, after ~1 hr it just gets wayyy too repetitive...
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I ended up deleting it :< the art is so cute and all but I'm just not a fan of match puzzle games like these since they're so repetitive, and it became apparently really early on how much they want you to use power-ups. frustrated me to constantly lose levels over and over.