# Cooking Bride to Primrose Lake — user reviews > 41 indexed App Store user reviews of Cooking Bride to Primrose Lake by Gamehouse LLC, rated 4.74/5 from 603 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooking-bride-to-primrose-lake/id6745026912/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooking-bride-to-primrose-lake/id6745026912.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 521 · 4★ 42 · 3★ 7 · 2★ 7 · 1★ 19 ## What do users think of Cooking Bride to Primrose Lake? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - ⭐ Enjoyable gameplay **Cons** - 🤖 Subscription-only model - 💸 Expensive subscription - 📺 Excessive ads - 🐛 Frequent freezing/glitches **Commonly reported bugs** - Game freezes at level 8 - Character gets stuck during gameplay **Most requested features** - Option to purchase game outright - Improved game stability ## Newest reviews (13 of 41) ### 2/5 — Trava toda hora *2026-03-26* Ou trava o Jogo ou não abre a fase **Developer response:** Que pena que você está com problemas! Tente reiniciar o dispositivo, liberar espaço de armazenamento e verificar se tem as atualizações mais recentes. Se o problema continuar, fale conosco pelo app ou em mobilesupport@gamehouse.com com os detalhes do seu dispositivo. Estamos felizes em ajudar! 😊 ### 2/5 — Quantity over Quality 😭 *2025-10-05, version 1.0* There are way too many levels — 90 of them — and each feels unnecessarily long and repetitive. It’s like the focus was on quantity, not quality. The story is weak and barely engaging (I could sum it up in a few sentences, not worth going thru all 90 levels at all), nothing like the charm of the original Welcome to Primrose Lake series. I had to force myself through the whole game just for the story’s sake. Also, nowhere in the description does it mention this is a PREQUEL, which makes the plot confusing as I thought this was a sequel to Welcome to Primrose Lake 5. To make things worse, there’s a bug in one of the restaurant levels — the woman chef on the right keeps asking for her order even after the green checkmark appears, and she keeps requesting the same set of items repeatedly. The lack of variety makes it even more tedious. And where’s the Match-3 gameplay? I didn’t see it anywhere. Even after finishing all 90 levels with 3 stars and every raccoons spotted, I couldn’t even unlock any outfits for Jessica or Jennifer (which cost the Star currency). Overall, a tedious and exhausting experience that sadly doesn’t live up to the quality of the previous Primrose Lake games. ### 2/5 — Boooo *2025-09-10, version 1.0* When you can buy every other game in this series, but are now forced to buy a subscription? Don’t you guys make enough money off of us? So disappointing…. ### 2/5 — Peccato *2025-08-14, version 1.0* Non è più possibile comprare il gioco completo, sei obbligato a vedere montagne di pubblicità o iscriversi pagando un mensile… ### 2/5 — Where do I play Match 3? *2025-08-09* This is a fun game like all the other gamehouse time management games, but I don’t see the option to play Match 3. **Developer response:** Thanks for letting us know! We’d love to take a closer look. Could you reach out through the app or at gamehousestories.zendesk.com with details about the issue and your device? The more info, the better! Looking forward to helping you out. 😊 ### 2/5 — Bug with Match 3 *2025-07-20* I can’t play the match 3 portion of the game. The “play” button does not pop up. Please fix. Thank you! **Developer response:** Thanks for letting us know! We’d love to take a closer look. Could you reach out through the app or at gamehousestories.zendesk.com with details about the issue and your device? The more info, the better! Looking forward to helping you out. 😊 ### 2/5 — VERY UPSET WITH YOUR FORCED SUBSCRIPTION, VERY *2025-07-17* I have been a loyal fan since WAY back with the first Emily etc. I own all your games. I do not need or want a subscription. CHANGE IT BACK to letting us buy the games straight out please. Otherwise you are taking your loyal fans for granted, which would be super uncool. Let the people that just discovered your wonderful games get the subscription because it would be worth it for sure. But it’s not worth it to those of us that already bought it all. I refuse to play when I have to watch an ad at the end of EVERY level. It’s too annoying. Let us buy the darn game like normal **Developer response:** We get that this change is frustrating. Our goal is to offer the best value with a subscription: full access to 70+ games, no ads, offline play for many titles, and exclusive perks. While most games are now subscription-only, Delicious Emily titles can still be bought individually. ### 2/5 — Subscription only option, tray glitches *2025-07-06* I’ve been enjoying the game so far, but echo the other reviewers in that having the only buying option be to buy the Game House subscription is ridiculous. I’ve been a Game House customer for years and years and have bought numerous games and planned on doing the same with this one. Besides not dealing with ads, I primarily buy the games so I can play them anytime and not have to depend on internet connection. Like many others noted, buying the subscription makes zero economic sense considering the rate of new games that come out per year. On the game itself, I’ve enjoyed playing it and the story line so far. However there seems to be a glitch with the tray where you can’t always see how it will fill up as you work ahead to fill orders. It’s especially noticeable on the restaurant levels where there also seems to be a glitch where items will stay on your tray even after you deliver them. I hope this will be addressed and fixed soon and that you’ll offer a “buy game” option. I hope this isn’t a precedent you’re planning to set for future games. **Developer response:** We get that this change is frustrating. Our goal is to offer the best value with a subscription: full access to 70+ games, no ads, offline play for many titles, and exclusive perks. While most games are now subscription-only, Delicious Emily titles can still be bought individually. Also, thanks for letting us know about your issue! We’d love to take a closer look. Could you reach out through the app or at gamehousestories.zendesk.com with details about the issue and your device? The more info, the better! Looking forward to helping you out. 😊 ### 2/5 — Cooking bride *2025-07-03* I am at loss of what is happening! I have almost all the game and pd for them why not give the choice,if the price was not right think of a price that would be right for you.i love the game but can pd that much. It was $15. Make it $20 **Developer response:** We get that this change is frustrating. Our goal is to offer the best value with a subscription: full access to 70+ games, no ads, offline play for many titles, and exclusive perks. While most games are now subscription-only, Delicious Emily titles can still be bought individually. ### 1/5 — Please give option to buy *2025-06-30* I don't like the monthly/annual subscription. Please change to buy the full game. If updated I would then rate this game a 5 **Developer response:** We get that this change is frustrating. Our goal is to offer the best value with a subscription: full access to 70+ games, no ads, offline play for many titles, and exclusive perks. While most games are now subscription-only, Delicious Emily titles can still be bought individually. ### 1/5 — No option to buy. Come on!! Really??? *2025-06-30* Gamehouse doesn’t make enough games to have a subscription. No thanks. 👎 **Developer response:** We get that this change is frustrating. Our goal is to offer the best value with a subscription: full access to 70+ games, no ads, offline play for many titles, and exclusive perks. While most games are now subscription-only, Delicious Emily titles can still be bought individually. ### 1/5 — Annoying Ads/Bring Back Option to Purchase Game! *2025-06-29* It’s difficult to rate a game that has so many stupid ads popping up. I own Primrose lake 1-5, and would love the opportunity to own this one, unfortunately with so many ads I see myself deleting this game. No way am I going to be forced into subscribing 😡 **Developer response:** We get that this change is frustrating. Our goal is to offer the best value with a subscription: full access to 70+ games, no ads, offline play for many titles, and exclusive perks. While most games are now subscription-only, Delicious Emily titles can still be bought individually. ### 1/5 — Subscription *2025-06-29, version 1.0* I am happy to pay to unlock but do not want to pay for a subscription . deleted .. disappointing ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Subscription only and same cut/paste response from developer *2025-10-12* Like so many others have said, it does not make sense to have subscription only when some people have bought so many games over the years and just do not need that. I don’t care that I can still buy Delicious Emily games individually. There should still be a model to purchase games individually as well. Now I’m sure the developer will respond with the same cut/paste that it’s been giving everyone else for months - a non-answer. Surprise, surprise. **Developer response:** We get that this change is frustrating. Our goal is to offer the best value with a subscription: full access to a large catalog of games, no ads, offline play for many titles, and exclusive perks. While most games are now subscription-only, Delicious Emily titles can still be bought individually. ### 1/5 — Can’t progress past level 12 *2025-08-16, version 1.0* Have subscribed to this but the game is stuck at level 12 once girl answers phone she gets stuck you can’t progress ### 1/5 — Subscription Only? *2025-08-05* I am a huge fan of Gamehouse Time management games. I have them all and am happy to buy them, but I do not want a subscription! So unfair, go back to purchase options please! **Developer response:** We get that this change is frustrating. Our goal is to offer the best value with a subscription: full access to 70+ games, no ads, offline play for many titles, and exclusive perks. While most games are now subscription-only, Delicious Emily titles can still be bought individually. ### 1/5 — Can’t afford subscription *2025-07-22, version 1.0* Hello. I’ve been a fan since the first Emily game. I loved being able to buy each game separately. I can’t afford your subscription price because a time management game only comes out every blue moon. Please offer your loyal fans one time purchases again. Thank you! ### 1/5 — Forced to buy a subscription ? *2025-07-19, version 1.0* There doesn’t appear to be an option to just buy the game? You are forced to buy a subscription or watch ads to play. Game deleted. Too bad, looks fun. Very disappointed in Gamehouse over this. EDIT: I wish I could lower my rating after the developer stock response. It is not “frustrating”, it is infuriating and insulting to your long time fans to hold this game hostage to buy a subscription. ### 1/5 — Tedious. Poor play, worse story. *2025-07-18* Even on “hard” mode, boring gameplay. Make a point of *not* making combos and still have a dozen customers after reaching 3 stars. 4 versions of the same sandwich differentiated by a few pixels isn’t challenging, it’s tedious. Like everything else in this game. The story isn’t internally consistent, let alone with the series it’s supposed to be a prequel for. Many contradictions. Hard pass. **Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback! We’re always looking for ways to improve, and we appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Your input helps us make the experience even better. If there’s anything specific you’d like to see, feel free to let us know. Happy gaming! 😊 ### 1/5 — Hi *2025-07-08* I thing I don't like is you can’t just buy out te game you like. Like you could before. That shucks. I will not be buying games from you anymore. ### 1/5 — Freezing *2025-07-03, version 1.0* When I get to level 8 the game freezes ### 1/5 — Subscription really? *2025-07-02* Ads are impossibly long and no option to buy it…but make you subscribe? No thanks! **Developer response:** We get that this change is frustrating. Our goal is to offer the best value with a subscription: full access to 70+ games, no ads, offline play for many titles, and exclusive perks. While most games are now subscription-only, Delicious Emily titles can still be bought individually. ### 1/5 — Have to subscribe to play game *2025-06-30, version 1.0* Ridiculous that you have to subscribe to play a game. Sorry can’t do it. It’s a shame. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Love it *2026-05-23, version 1.0* Great game ### 5/5 — Great Game *2025-09-26* I do wish that you guys made a game strictly just the diner feel. Where we can update your diners business. The one game that has a diner that looks exactly like the one in my neighborhood. I loved the booths and the shake area anyway that would be cool **Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback! We’re always looking for ways to improve, and we appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Your input helps us make the experience even better. If there’s anything specific you’d like to see, feel free to let us know. Happy gaming! 😊 ### 5/5 — Primrose Lake *2025-07-29* OMGOODNESS!!! I have now played it twice! This game is PERFECT, in every single way!!! From the happy colors of the game, to the length and tasks… I also am low key obsessed with the match game! Best one I’ve EVER played!!! I enjoyed it just as much as the main game! I’ve been a loyal customer since the very beginning. As in the very first “Emily” game. I absolutely LOVE her. I must say that I’ve really taken a liking to the Primrose series as well. Love all the characters and overall storyline. I just want to thank this particular Team, for all the creative thought and work that was put into making this release. You all are absolutely AMAZING!!! 10/10 **Developer response:** Thanks for the love! 💙 We're so happy you're enjoying GameHouse and our games. If you're having fun, spread the word and share your favorites with friends! We'd love to see your thoughts on social media too. Happy gaming, and stay tuned for more exciting challenges and fun adventures! 😊 ### 5/5 — Cómo puedo comprar el juego? *2025-07-24, version 1.0* Cómo puedo comprar este juego? , tengo comprados todos los juegos anteriores, por lo cual la suscripción no me interesa para nada. Si no se puede adquirir sin suscripción tendré que (sintiéndolo mucho)dejar de jugar a estos juegos, porque lo que es insoportable es estar viendo anuncios todo el rato….. ### 5/5 — Cooking bride yo primrose lake *2025-06-17, version 0.4* Está bien el juego ### 4/5 — Love the added matching game with the cooking and extras! *2025-08-07* It was way better than the last primrose lake stories. It was fun with the added things to strive for. Again I really wish you’d go back to the fun endings. We try hard to get all of the diamonds etc in hopes that the finale will have what we earned on the last day be part of it, like a big party or the whole wedding. Your endings used to be so sentimental and creative I loved them. Also somehow make the match 3 etc be a part too somehow, then we’ll want to get every bonus if the story changed because of what we earned. Graphics were great too thanks. Can’t wait for more! **Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback! We’re always looking for ways to improve, and we appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Your input helps us make the experience even better. If there’s anything specific you’d like to see, feel free to let us know. Happy gaming! 😊 ### 4/5 — Fix *2025-06-29* On the office level he keeps getting stuck on when he is going over the invoices **Developer response:** Thanks for letting us know! We’d love to take a closer look. Could you reach out through the app or at gamehousestories.zendesk.com with details about the issue and your device? The more info, the better! Looking forward to helping you out. 😊 ### 3/5 — I’m running into glitches *2025-08-14* I love these type of games and this series, but I can’t continue with the game because there’s glitches which freezes the game **Developer response:** Sorry to hear you're having trouble! Try restarting your device, clearing some storage space, and ensuring you have the latest updates installed. If the issue continues, reach out to us through the app or at ghos@gamehouse.com with your device details. We’re happy to help! 😊 ### 3/5 — Too much ads ! *2025-06-26, version 1.0* The game is fine but ads are too long and not much new things to play ### 3/5 — Love it … but disapointed *2025-06-18, version 0.4* If you are a fan of this type of game, it’s perfect! As someone who has more than 60 of your games … yeah I know, I LOVE THEM 😅 The fact that I have to pay for a monthly fee or more than 100$ a year to stop the ads…. Disappointing 🥺 I wish I could just buy it like the others I have and loooove. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-04.*