Developer RideonJapan has released its bar owner simulation RPG, Adventure Bar Story, coming to the Nintendo Switch in Japan on December 21, 2023. The Western release was announced at that time, and now we have a date attached to it. Fortunately, the wait is almost over, as the game launches on April 25, 2024 on the eShop. to know that the game is basic available on theeShop 3DS, but since its closure on March 27, 2023, it is no longer available. This release on Nintendo Switch is therefore good news.
Well, after that, the game is still not translated into French…
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“Adventure Bar Story” is a role-playing game developed by RideonJapan Inc. and initially released for mobile platforms in 2011. The game was later adapted for other platforms, including Nintendo 3DS, allowing it to reach a wider audience . It blends classic role-playing game elements with restaurant management, creating a unique and engaging gaming experience.
At the heart of “Adventure Bar Story,” players take on the role of Siela, a young woman determined to save her family restaurant from the clutches of a malicious competitor. To achieve this, Siela and her team embark on quests, explore dungeons and fight monsters to obtain rare and valuable ingredients.
One of the most interesting aspects of the game is restaurant management. Players must create dishes by combining different ingredients that they have collected during their adventures. Each dish has its own properties and effects, and restaurant customers are more likely to return if they are satisfied with the quality of the meals. Inventory management, finding new recipes and managing finances are therefore key elements of the gameplay.
When it comes to traditional role-playing gameplay, “Adventure Bar Story” features turn-based dungeon combat, where players battle monsters to gain experience and items. Characters can be equipped with weapons, armor and accessories to enhance their combat abilities.
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Graphically, “Adventure Bar Story” adopts a retro style inspired by classic role-playing games, with 2D sprites and colorful environments. Although the graphics are simple, they help create a warm and welcoming atmosphere that perfectly suits the mood of the game.
As for the soundtrack, “Adventure Bar Story” offers pleasant and catchy melodies that accompany the action of the game and reinforce the player's immersion in the game universe. The music often evokes a feeling of adventure and of discovery, which adds an extra touch to the gaming experience.
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“Adventure Bar Story” is a bar management RPG, in which your goal is to become the best restaurant in the kingdom. The story progresses as your bar rank increases. Your bar's ranking will increase based on your performance in the royal cooking competitions and your accumulated sales. Discover new towns and dungeons where you can find more materials and recipes!
★ Take your eating to the next level!
In this game, characters do not level up by fighting monsters. EXP is earned by eating! Various effects, such as increased disease resistance and temporal stat increases, can also be found in dishes. Materials are acquired by collecting them in dungeons, from monsters in battle, and through other methods.
★Obtain equipment in battle!
Fighting monsters provides a chance to acquire materials. Enjoy exciting battles, dealing massive damage and aiming for an Overkill that grants extra materials, while breathless monsters go berserk.
★ Loaded with challenges
Over 400 different recipes in total. Lead your party members through over 10 dungeons, filled with materials and monsters corresponding to the zones.