If you've been diving into the Roblox universe lately, you'll have noticed the incredible craze for anomaly detection games. Anomaly Cafe is the latest gem in this trend, where you go from being a simple player to managing an adorable establishment full of cute little animals that, while seemingly cuddly, might be hiding monstrous, rotten natures capable of splitting their heads in two to reveal terrifying teeth.
The gameplay is very similar to what we saw in Animal Hospital: your mission is to fulfill orders and survive the work shifts, but with the added condition of identifying the imposters and banning them from the premises. To avoid being caught off guard and becoming dinner for some freak, we've prepared a comprehensive guide to each of the anomalies that can appear in the restaurant.
Irregularities in environment and behavior
It's not all about the customer's appearance; strange situations can occur in the establishment that you need to resolve immediately to prevent your reputation from plummeting. For example, when reviewing the security camera footage, you might notice a customer staring directly into your eyes through the screen or transforming into a ghost. In either case, the solution is simple: close the shutters immediately.
You might also encounter someone striking a T-pose while rotating 360 degrees in front of the camera; another clear sign that you should close the door. Be wary of urgent orders as well, since they can sometimes be traps. If the customer says anything unsettling or the order on the chalkboard seems absurd (like a pancake being listed simply as "flour" ), don't even think about cooking anything for them.
If you notice the customer making creepy remarks, like mentioning they want to try "human food" or speaking in the plural when alone, don't hesitate and close the blinds. On the other hand, there are technical issues you'll need to fix: if a freezer valve bursts and floods the room, interact with it to trigger the repair minigame. If there's a power outage, rush to the back of the shop to remove the creature destroying the fuse box and restore power.
Finally, don't neglect kitchen hygiene. Every now and then, a fly will appear buzzing around and contaminating your dishes with its disgusting juices. The only way to get rid of this bug is to smack it with the pan.
Suspicious customers and physical appearance
There are certain physical traits that are an immediate red flag. If you see someone approaching the counter with hyper-realistic human eyes in tiny sockets, close the shutter. The same goes if the customer is basically a walking mass of flesh , which, besides being an anomaly, would be a blatant violation of health regulations.
There are some curious references, such as a mask vendor with an exaggerated smile and slanted eyes (very similar to the character from Majora's Mask); if you see him, don't sell him anything and block his path. Other telltale features include a huge smile with white eyes , a single giant eye in the middle of the face (cyclops), or a permanently open mouth with sunken eyes.
To top off the list of horrors, be on the lookout for any customer sporting deep black eyes and a wide mouth full of sharp fangs. The moment you spot either of these deformities, the only right thing to do is block the entrance to keep the establishment safe and preserve your own sanity.
Mastering the detection of these creatures and reacting quickly to malfunctions is key to success in Anomaly Cafe. Whether swatting flies , repairing fuses, or closing the shutters on monsters disguised as animals, staying focused is the only thing that will prevent your cafe from turning into a nightmare scenario.