I did something horrible. I told Jafar, the scheming vizier villain in Disneys Aladdin, about cryptocurrency, and now hes determined to get WyshCoin off the ground by selling the luxurious lifestyle associated with the brand. The problem is hes actually broke, so I need to brew him teleportation potion after teleportation potion so he can sneak into increasingly extravagant venues in order to sell the illusion of the WyshCoin lifestyle.Thats just a day in the life of a potionista (a portmanteau of potion maker and barista) at the Cursed Caf, the coffee shop at the center of Disney Villains Cursed Caf. The game is a partnership between Disney Studios and indie team Bloom Digital Media. In Disney Villains Cursed Caf, I spend time brewing potions, talking to my villainous clientele and helping them achieve their goals (or sometimes, very specifically not helping them). Its a modern setting, which means the villains all have fun, contemporary designs and contemporary problems.Yes, Jafars setting up a cryptocurrency, and Snow Whites Evil Queen is running her own pyramid scheme. Meanwhile, Gaston is trying to impress his new golf bros at the country club he just joined. Its hilarious to see what sorts of villainous shenanigans these iconic characters get up to in a modern, low-stakes setting. Theyre taking over the world in their own ways. And hey, in the year 2025, that does mean having huge social media followings!The writing is sharp and funny, with some particularly pointed dialogue options (you can tell the villains that in this modern world, the rulers are the 1%, for instance). Seeing the characters interact is also a highlight. Cruella and the Evil Queen roll their eyes at Gastons attempts at dating on the apps. Maleficent and Ursula reluctantly team up for a social media collaboration. And throughout it all, the art style is incredibly charming, an elevated rendering of the characters Disney movie counterparts with some painterly accents.With each in-game day, I have three chances to serve customers. Most of the time, this means picking between two villains to serve. But dont worry if its Cruella and Jafar at the counter and I pick Jafar, the rest of Cruellas storyline will still unfold. The brewing mechanic is pretty straightforward; I just look at the recipe list to find the requested potion and then select the ingredients in my cupboards.Occasionally, the villains will have bigger requests, and taking those on will continue the next big chapters of their plots. Theyll present me with their desired potion, often something malevolent and more complicated. My handy potion book will suggest a good option as well: Itll have the same outcome, but probably result in less property damage. If you want to try a different option or if you accidentally add the wrong ingredients youll have the choice at the end of the day to buy a re-do from Yzma. The branching is simple, but enjoyable.There is also an overarching mystery about the previous owner of the caf that continues to perplex me and is surprisingly complicated to figure out. One time, after I had messed up a day and intended to redo it, Yzma handed me a key that unlocked a secret room that held clues about this mysterious owner. But since I had fumbled the Evil Queens storyline, I erased the memories of that day to try again. The second time, though, I didnt get the key and a few in-game days later, I still havent! Im not sure what conditions trigger more information about this storyline, but Im determined to keep selling potions to find out.But even if Im still struggling at figuring out the grander mystery of the Cursed Caf, Im invested in the storylines of my customers. Even if Im not actually investing in WyshCoin, every time I see Jafar at the counter, I eagerly select him to serve because I just want to know what the heck hes scheming next. Maybe Im tapping into my own inner villain by enabling him, but hey, you dont become the favorite potion brewer of some of the best Disney villains by playing hero.Disney Villains Cursed Cafwas released March 27 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC. The game was reviewed on Nintendo Switch using a download code provided by Disney Games. Vox Media has affiliate partnerships. These do not influence editorial content, though Vox Media may earn commissions for products purchased via affiliate links. You can findadditional information about Polygons ethics policy here.