Installation
The download is just over 12Mb in size. When installing the game you are given the option of installing one of Elefun’s desktop browser links. It’s innocuous, but if you don’t want it installed (it can easily be deleted with no repercussions) you must uncheck the third box from the ‘select additional tasks set up window because by default it’s already ticked. Once installed, the game takes up nearly five times the original download size at ~ 62Mb.
Introduction:
Unfortunately I don’t have time to write my usual review today, so have opted to post a link to a couple of reviews of the game; plus, I’ve quoted the introduction to the game taken from Elefuns site. Then I found a You Tube video of the game play which together should give you a good idea as to what to expect.
This is another time management game on the lines of Burger Rush, Jane’s Hotel, Cake Mania and Pam’s Parlor (to name just a few from the large number available), but this time you’re serving different cakes. If you like time management games then this is definitely a must have.
Quote
Would you like to try yourself in the role of a manager in the just opened cafe? Do you want to become a professional in this business and make this cafe the best one? Excellent! You can start your work right now!
In order to achieve these purposes, you will need skill, knack, attention and ability to serve your visitors quickly. Each order consists of one or more components depending on the assortment of products which you will be able to offer your visitors. You will need to prepare a cake, make a coffee and bring an ice-cream quickly. Besides there can be other items to prepare. The faster you will fulfill the order, the more tips the grateful customer will leave you.
The earned money can be spent on purchase of upgrades for the cafe. They will make its class higher and the cafe will become more popular. This will surely have a positive effect on your earnings. But if you will have a bad mood, the visitors will be less patient while waiting for their orders and there will appear a risk of staying without tips at all. However, there is a simple way to improve your mood! Just start building your own house and then you will greet each visitor with a smile.
Reference: http://www.elefun-games.com/html/products/elefun-games-cake-shop-game.html accessed 10th Oct 08
Reviews:
http://www.gamezebo.com/games/cake-shop/review
http://www.alawar.com/game/cake-shop/
http://www.gamextazy.com/games/arcade-action/cake-shop.html Not strictly a review but there is a link to some screenshots.
Video:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=BF6mU-t5OMM&feature=related
System Requirements:
Operating System------------ Windows XP/Vista
CPU---------------------------- Pentium 1000 or Highest
RAM---------------------------128 RAM
Hard Drive:-------------------------------66 MB
Music:
Unfortunately the music has been written directly into the games script, so for the average Joe/Jane out there there’s no way that you’ll be able to change the music, so if you don’t like it the only alternative is to either turn off the music via the options menu and play your media player in the background, which should be okay because the program only requires 128Mb of RAM. For those confident in editing script, all you need is an application such as Apt Edit Pro, a previous giveaway, or any other hex editor and you’ll probably be able to add something to your liking.
Conclusion:
After playing the demo yesterday I got the feeling that there was something missing from this game. Having beta tested a few time management games recently (Stand o food 2, Supermarket Mania and Pet Show Craze) I think this one is a little slower, which means it may suite those that found others of this genre too hard to play. Overall though it is playable so for that reason give this a 6 out of 10.
