Animal Restaurant is all about a heartwarming restaurant management game that starts with you as a stray cat.
Story (★★★★★)
✔️ Simple Mission: Manage a critter-filled restaurant from scratch
✔️ Every character has a little humorous/wholesome backstory attached to it
Gameplay (★★★★☆)
✔️ Business simulation game mechanics
✔️ Close resemblance to Clicker Heroes (Click to attract more guests)
✔️ Game moves at your own pace
✔️ Intuitive controls
✔️ Food is cooked and served automatically
✔️ An extensive variety of unlockable and upgradable recipes, facilities and staff
❌ Texts flying across the screen are very annoying
❌ Staffs have long countdown
❌ Dependence on ads
Graphics (★★★★★)
✔️ Simple and hand drawn art style
✔️ Cute and quirky character design
✔️ Cute and simple animations
✔️ Soft and warm colour palette
Audio (★★★★☆)
✔️ Soothing, zen-like soundscape
Verdict (★★★★★★★★★☆)
Much like those Nintendo-DS-ish business-based games, Animal Restaurant is an addictive piece of work that has surprised me thoroughly, for it has exceeded my expectations. For one, nothing gives me more joy than building a restaurant in a critter-filled world (with no humans).
Animal Restaurant stands out from the crowd thanks to the attention to detail and charm the developer has invested into the game. Speaking from experience, I'd say that the cosy feel-good game proves to be an excellent choice for anyone to invest hours in. After all, it is easy to play in spurts and doesn't keep one's attention for very long.