Real Cake Maker review

If you love basic mobile/tablet-style games, Real Cake Maker should be your next endeavour. This simple, colourful, and refined game is aimed at younger gamers or those who want a quick completion. Its rudimentary design is painfully underwhelming, but it is perfect if you have a computer-loving 5-8-year-old in your house.

QubicGames developed this single-player simulation-lite experience. It has a handful of cakes to bake and some minor tasks to take on. Other than this, it is remarkably basic, and you can leave your kids to it without worrying about curse words, gore, or any online interactions. In short, it is the perfect distraction if you want to read a book or get on with some housework.

Real Cake Maker tells no tale.

As far as I can see, Real Cake Maker has no plot. I’m not sure why you are running a business or designing new cakes. However, it doesn’t really matter. Instead, the focus is on replicating whatever is asked for and trying your best. I like this approach as there is no penalty for failure. Instead, you start from scratch, bake another cake, and hope for the best.

The simple and understated story will keep youngsters focused. Yet, older gamers will scoff as they fly through every level. Cracking eggs, mixing flour, and decorating cakes is the name of the game. Once you’ve completed your masterpiece, you must have it judged. This weird mini-game awards you up to 3 stars to spend on other recipes. While you await the verdict from the judges, you can vote for your favourite cakes. This element of the game was unnecessary and felt like horrible padding, but it worked, and my kids loved voting for their favourites.

Simple mechanics.

You’d think that a cake-making game would ask you to find ingredients, weigh them out, and complete every task. Sadly, Real Cake Maker didn’t take this approach. Instead, the ingredients are picked for you and weighing things out is as easy as pushing a button. This was unfortunate as it missed a trick.

Had there been a choice between automated and advanced controls, this would have still been a balanced game that appealed to a larger audience. Instead, older players will yawn as they tilt the analogue stick, press a few buttons, or twizzle the left stick to mix some batter.

Real Cake Maker has a cartoon edge.

I love this developer’s art style. They always use pleasant and vibrant colours alongside a cartoon finish. This makes Real Cake Maker an eye-catching, safe, and enjoyable game to look at. Moreover, it is ideal for its intended audience. With larger-than-life items, clear instructions, and interesting cakes, this will appeal to youngsters. The audio uses upbeat music and realistic sound effects to add a layer of energy and realism. This was great as none of the electrical items was too loud and the kitchen noises were just right.

The control system is easy to understand. Basic controls and a sense of simple automation make this ideal for children. Cracking eggs, weighing flour and cocoa powder, and mixing your batter was as easy as pushing a few buttons or nudging your analogue stick. I won’t return for more, but there is DLC, loads of cake customisation options, and plenty of extras to experience. Therefore, if you love it, you can keep playing for hours.

Real Cake Maker is good if you are under 10.

If you are a completionist or under 10, Real Cake Maker will make you smile. It is vibrant and enjoyable, and it is easy to follow. Moreover, it can be played casually or completed in one sitting. Either way, it is worth every penny if you love cakes or a refined baking challenge. Accordingly, I recommend getting a copy from the Xbox store!