Restaurant Rush
| 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 Bandung, Indonesia-based[2] studio Menara Games and published by Big Fish Games.[3] Originally released on August 16, 2008, the game is a sequel to Burger Rush[1][4] and follows the protagonist, Heidi, as she evolves from a burger flipper into a professional chef.[3][5]
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.[3][6]
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][5][6]
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.[7]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Restaurant Rush for PC (2008) – MobyGames". MobyGames. MobyGames. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ↑ "Menara Games". Menara Games. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
- 1 2 3 "Restaurant Rush". Big Fish Games. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ↑ "Burger Rush". Big Fish Games. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- 1 2 "Burger Rush". GameHouse. GameHouse. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- 1 2 "Restaurant Rush". Metacritic. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ↑ "Restaurant Rush Review". GameZebo. GameZebo. August 19, 2008. Retrieved 22 February 2026.