Cafe Crush (2019)

Developer: Michael Emerson
Publisher: Drunk Bunny Games
Genres: Casual
Rating: 3.7 of 5, 31 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A light, playful visual novel with casual minigames and romantic undertones, punctuated by mildly cheeky humor.

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What players say

Players say Cafe Crush is a very short visual novel with cute art and English voice acting, but the story feels rushed and all three routes end similarly. The minigames are a nice touch, though some find them simple. Many see it as a promising debut despite the lack of depth.

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