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| Restaurant Rush | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Menara Games[1] |
| Publisher | Gamenauts[1] |
| Programmers | Christian Senjaya Heru Kurniawan Ade Anom Arimbowo[1] |
| Composer | Tony Sugianto[1] |
| Series | Burger Rush series |
| Engine | GDevelop Unity Construct 3 |
| Platforms | |
| Release | Microsoft Windows: August 16, 2008 iOS: May 22, 2013 |
| Genres | Puzzle video game Matching |
| Mode | Single-player |
Restaurant Rush is a casual matching puzzle and time-management video game developed by Gamenauts and Menara Games and published by Big Fish Games.[2] Originally released on August 16, 2008, the game is a sequel to Burger Rush[1][3] and follows the protagonist, Heidi, as she evolves from a burger flipper into a professional chef.[2][4]
Gameplay
[edit]The game combines match‑3 puzzle mechanics with time-management strategy across 80 levels. Additional gameplay elements include sourcing fresh ingredients from the in-game Farmer's Market and using interactive features like a jukebox to enhance the player's restaurant environment.[2][5]
Plot
[edit]Restaurant Rush follows the protagonist, Heidi, who has graduated from Burger Rush and now aspires to become a professional chef. Players manage a cooking school, preparing over 50 international recipes—including Filet Mignon, Dim Sum, and Pizza Marinara—while serving customers and maintaining their satisfaction.[1][4][5]
Reception
[edit]Restaurant Rush received generally positive reviews from critics. Gamezebo gave the Windows version an 80% rating (4 out of 5 stars), praising the game for retaining the successful elements of its predecessor, Burger Rush, while introducing new gameplay features and additional recipes. The review noted that the game offered fans a familiar yet refreshed time-management and match-3 experience.[6]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Restaurant Rush for PC (2008) – MobyGames". MobyGames. Archived from the original on April 24, 2025. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Restaurant Rush". Big Fish Games. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Burger Rush". Big Fish Games. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
- 1 2 "Burger Rush". GameHouse. Archived from the original on May 18, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
- 1 2 "Restaurant Rush". Metacritic. Archived from the original on September 25, 2026. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
- ↑ Bell, Erin (August 19, 2008). "Restaurant Rush Review". Gamezebo. Archived from the original on February 5, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2026.