Diner DASH Adventures 4+

I mean, I only got this game about 1hr ago, so I can’t REALLY say too much. I’ve read lots of other reviews, and there complaints are all about later on the game. But, for me, one thing that’s annoying me, even one hr in, is the fact that you have to wait to get these little bags that are required to play. I’ve played a different game that requires these kinda things, and you have to spend a LOT of these things to play in those games, but the thing I love about this game, is that you only have to use 10, instead of 30-40 in those other ones, which ALWAYS annoys me. But I think it takes too long for them to load. Like, 1 every minute would probably be good, because then you only have to wait 10 mins till you can keep on playing and having SO much fun! I mean, the only reason why I didn’t give this 5 stars was because of that TINY issue, which is really only a half-star issue, but I can’t DO half stars, so if your reading this game people, please note that your game is awesome, and I’ve already recommended it to about 5 people.

Speaking from a lot of months experience, when i first opened it, I thought, man this isn’t like the original at all. After a few days of playing, I knew I wasn’t going to be able to get the original but I got something even better. More and improved gameplay, scenarios, characters and storyline! It’s a sequel storyline to the original! ‘What happens after Flo’s success in the big cities and she goes back to her hometown?’ I’m hooked! It’s playable without paying for anything. It’s got an ad reward system where players can get gems and coins by watching ads. There’s a limit per day so I only click watch when it offers gems. There’s also a lot of different time-based event games you can play. Similar to how clash of clans has clan games, Diner Dash has Shakes food truck, Grandma’s Thorns (? Can’t remember proper title), VIP challenge that everyone can participate in, and the seasonal events like halloween! Or whatever they choose to do! The more extensive gem reward system (the one that you have to complete surveys) does need work but seeing that I have played extensive hours without having to even click on that option, I’d still give this game a 5/5.

This game with its different worlds and characters has depth. I like the nostalgia of what I enjoyed playing Diner Dash 10 years ago.

You constantly need to upgrade EVERYTHING in order to progress though. Fine, there’s a challenge to earn coins through normal game play. But you also need “supplies” just to play - which you receive one of every 2 minutes (capped at 50) - so you can’t do more than 5 rounds without having to wait or purchase more.

Upgrading appliances with gems & coins I can sort of accept as a necessary evil, or at least one that has become the norm in these games. But you also have to upgrade characters, not just on a basic level but again in every new venue.

So all in all, you have to pay or wait to earn supplies, gems, coins, stars and hearts that will allow you to keep playing. Oh, and when there’s a special event on - you need to wait to get “lightning bolts”. *eye roll*

The makers should definitely choose where to monetize, and not create more and more places where they can. Those who want to pay still will (especially for gems!). But everything else is excessive.