Game is okay, received it in a timely fashion. Got bored with it pretty quickly, though, not a lot of replay value.

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.

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.

- 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.

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!