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Don't waste your time or money

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 18, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game from Iwin.com. The graphics were good. But it got really boring really fast plus it started freezing. If you have XP it won't work that good.

A good game, but....

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 21, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I really did enjoy playing this game when I had it (my disk broke when *someone* stepped on it), and I definately want to buy it again, but...
There are only two modes of play - a single scenario and sandbox mode. You can only compete in the cooking competitions (irritating mini-games, but still...) in the scenario. In sandbox, you have infinite money, can build restaurants in all 3 cities in the game, and all the recipes are unlocked. Now, I was enjoying the scenario very much, thank you, but occasionally I want to start up the game and actually have to build up a restaurant without being a multi-millionaire and without having to go through the tutorial part of the scenario. I think maybe I've been spoiled by games like Sim City and the like, where there are many scenarios, a separate tutorial, sandbox mode, and free play where you still have to unlock things. But, as I know of no better restaurant simulator, this is the game I will be buying again. Eventually.

In dept and clever!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 12, 2008
Author: Amazon User

- Very well thought out game. Covers all aspects of running a restaurant, at least as much as a video game possibly could.

- Little bit of micromanagement here and there, but it's relatively easy to pick up as long as you have common sense.

- Again, very clever game. Definitely for people who enjoy a bit of planning and micromanagement, mostly people with strategic minds. Not for those who only enjoy mindless shoot'em up kind of game and pretty graphics. And even though I too enjoy FPS games, I really enjoyed Restaurant Empire and play it almost on daily basis.

- If I was a video game magazine editor I would give it 4 stars out of 5. But with personal preference I give it 5 out of 5.

Overall, one of my all time favorite games.

Addicting, Staisfying, DELICIOUS!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 21, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Restaurant Empire is a FANTASTIC Game. I wish they would make a a sequel!

The Scenario Mode has a bunch of scenarios for you to complete as you try to put together your uncle's old business. You meet new merchants, find a little crush, and try to battle it out and beat the ultimate opponent.

You get to design 5-6 restauratns by the end of the game themed by Seafood, American, French, Italian, and one more I don't remember. You can choose decorations and what food you want to sell there.

Plus, you get to compete in Cooking Competitions which are probably the best part. You basically cook 1-3 different dishes depending on the specific competition's guidelines and then play fun little minigames to improve your chef's concentration, organization, etc.

This is a GREAT game, especially for peopele who like managment or 'create-your-own' games and like the idea of being a chef or restaurant manager. The Scenario Mode is great, so if a 'story mode' type thing is what you like, it's perfect, but there's also a sandbox mode for those who just like to build away!

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2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 16, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I got this game as I love the tycoon games like zoo tycoon, roller coaster tycoon, etc. also diner dash and that type. It loaded quickly but even after watching the tutorial I couldnt figure out how to play it.
I got to the first place you added stuff to the restaurant wall, and was stuck. I seen no way to figure it out, so I ended up unloading it. The graphics were okay. They werent cartoonlike they were more realistic and you could watch the restaurant from different angles and inside and outside. Supposedly you can build other restaurants but since I couldnt get past the first one, I guess I never will. Definitely would not recommend it for kids.

You wanted a challenge....

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 13, 2008
Author: Amazon User

You got a challenge. I had so much fun with this game that I almost didn't want to beat it. It was so realistic right down to the placement of the tables and lamps! If ever you wanted to know how to really run a restaurant, this game is as close as you get without running a credit check for the loan. Some really tough challenges but also super fun to create a game that really shows your personality. If you love a detail oriented game that doesn't bore you with details then this game is for you. I totally recommend it to anyone that loves to cook or pretend to cook.

Great Tycoon Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 04, 2008
Author: Amazon User

My very favorite game of all time is the original Zoo Tycoon, and I found Restaurant Tycoon to be along the same lines, really fun and challenging. The campaign mode has a very cute storyline. You eventually have to manage several restaurants at once, which is no easy task when you're training employees, entering chef competitions, and making sure your chairs are comfy for your customers. The free play mode is great for the detail-oriented Sim player who likes to build things from the ground up. A lot of fun!

Pretty good...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 31, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This game was pretty fun in general, but not awesome. I started with the campaign mode and had a hard time playing for any real length of time because of the detail that went into each step of the campaign. It would be much better if you could "auto" decorate, but you can't, you have to place every chair and every light fixture, and you don't really know if you did a good job until after you're done. I do like the competition aspect of the game. It's fun that they brought a little Iron Chef into the game play.

Trouble with XP

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: September 13, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Great fun!
That said, check out the creator's home page. It isn't actually compatible with XP.
But I loved it! I could have spent hours a day on it but my kids made me get off the computer.
It's easy enough for kids also.

FUN, FUN, FUN!!!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: May 26, 2007
Author: Amazon User

ever since i first saw this game on shop shelves, i knew right away that i wanted it. trust me, this game is really fun! i mean of course, i didnt have everything i expected but i still love it. it wasnt very hard to download ( and i have a very SLOW computer) so that was good. when i got it, i was like up till midnight playing it!! i started playing it everyday and i never got tired of it.
So here's the just of it. u can do a sanbox game or challenge mode. sandbox lets u pretty much to anything u want. u have a choice of 3 or 4 cuisenes( i forgot if it was 3 or 4), American, Italian, and French. u have a decent amount a cities to build ur resturants in. i mean, its very realistic. the costumers love and hate ur food. they ask u for the recepi (& pay u) or give u a better one for a price. u also get to choose the buildings, designs, furniture, and location. the graphics are pretty good and the sound is ok.
in my opinion, this is one of the best tycoon games i've played and trust me, i have a HUGE COLLECTION of tycoon games so i no wat im sayin. but after a while, i stopped playing it cuz everytime i get a new tycoon-type game, i usually get bored of it after a while (but thats me). anyways, the is a MUST HAVE game. enjoy!

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