Cannibal Cuisine
- May 20, 2020
- Rocket Vulture
- 4h median play time
Cannibal Cuisine is a great little spin on the cooking genre, and it’s a blast with friends. While some UI and balance issues make for rough edges on the fun, the goofy and grisly nature make it a great addition for your cooperative craziness.
Get on SteamIn "Cannibal Cuisine," players assume the role of a cannibal chef, tasked with satisfying the God Hoochooboo by chopping up tourists and combining them with fruits and vegetables to create exotic dishes. The game features a campaign with various levels, including temples, jungles, and volcanic areas, where players must utilize their arcade reflexes and special powers, such as fire breathing and teleportation, to defeat enemies and progress. Additional activities include outrunning obstacles, battling bosses, and completing challenge levels to showcase culinary prowess.
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Reviews
- Fun and chaotic gameplay, especially enjoyable when played with friends.
- Offers a unique twist on the Overcooked formula with its cannibal theme and various character abilities.
- Challenging levels that provide a good mix of strategy and action, making it engaging for players.
- Controls can be clunky and sensitive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The difficulty curve is steep, with some levels being overly challenging, especially for new players.
- The game can be buggy at times, affecting overall enjoyment and gameplay fluidity.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its charming yet unconventional mechanics, offering a slower pace compared to similar titles like Overcooked, while incorporating unique elements such as cannibalism for a twist on traditional cooking games. While some players noted bugs and control issues, the overall experience is seen as enjoyable and has potential for further development, particularly in customization and level design.
“In short, the game takes full advantage of what's possible gameplay-wise.”
“It's oddly adorable for a game about cannibals, and it has a lot of charm in its mechanics.”
“Challenging gameplay!”
“Yeah, look, there's no gameplay here; it's pure trash.”
“This game has huge potential for a game mechanic similar to Overcooked, just needs a few adjustments related to controller UX (my friends are experiencing control-map reset every time they re-enter the game), and I also think it needs more level or character customization.”
“Despite some little bugs (dishes not delivered in order if the same dishes appear / dashing knocks wall / little movement bug / etc.), it did not actually impact gameplay as much as what other negative reviews suggest.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in this co-op game is characterized by a dark and quirky tone, particularly through its cannibal theme, which adds a unique twist to the genre. Players find it to be a fun and entertaining experience, especially for fans of games like Overcooked, making it ideal for lighthearted gaming sessions with friends.
“This is perfect for Overcooked players with a dark sense of humor!”
“It's pretty short, but it's a fun and humorous co-op game to play with a friend, Overcooked-style.”
“The cannibal aspect is a humorous and interesting take on the genre, being one of the only co-op multitask games to feature combat, albeit very basic.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report mixed experiences with stability, noting occasional bugs and control issues, particularly with map design affecting traversal. While some players experienced significant problems, others reported no issues, suggesting that stability may vary depending on the platform and individual gameplay conditions.
“It can be buggy sometimes.”
“If I had some criticisms, I would say the map design relies too heavily on rivers and pits that make traversal annoying to the point where, as the person serving food, I felt that the dash skill was essential. There were some moments where picking up and interacting with objects was funky and buggy, but that's just par for the course with this genre of games and expected at this point.”
“Currently too buggy to play.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received for their design and animations, but visibility issues arise with certain food items, such as tiny chili peppers that blend into the background, making them difficult to identify. Overall, while the aesthetic is appreciated, it suffers from practical visibility concerns.
“The graphic design is nice, but it is very hard to see what food item you're carrying; some of the items, like chili peppers, are tiny and blend into the background.”
“I relatively liked this game with its graphics and animations.”
“I relatively liked this game with its graphics and animations, but my praise ends there, though I did play an early version.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
“Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the story.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story features numerous challenges and revolves around a new narrative centered on a scarab, adding depth and intrigue to the gameplay experience.
“The game presents a rich narrative filled with intriguing challenges and a captivating story centered around the scarab.”
“The storyline is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
“I was pleasantly surprised by the depth of the story and how it intertwined with the gameplay.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc.”
“Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of Cannibal Cuisine has been criticized as a cash grab, with a price point of $13 USD that many users feel is unjustified given the availability of older AAA games for the same cost.
“Cannibal Cuisine has the greedy, cash grab price of $13 USD, for which you could easily get any number of older AAA games.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game features only one song that some players found repetitive and grating, though this is considered a minor issue overall.
“The soundtrack is absolutely mesmerizing, perfectly complementing the game's atmosphere.”
“Each track is beautifully composed, enhancing the emotional depth of the story.”
“The variety of music styles keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging throughout.”
“Only one song for the whole game got really grating, but it's a small nitpick.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the soundtrack to be forgettable and uninspired, which detracted from the overall experience.”
Critic Reviews
Cannibal Cuisine review
It's an absolute blast with friends, but dodgy controls and a lack of new ideas struggle to help Cannibal Cuisine stand out in the genre.
70%Cannibal Cuisine Review
With a concept that’s insensitive at best, Cannibal Cuisine has a rough first impression to overcome. The mechanics that are under it are fine, but the controls can feel too slippery for their own good. Add that with an average combat system and you’ve got a game that never shines beyond its sensationalistic pitch. If your mates crave some co-op chaos, there are far worse games to play. However, there are also far better games out there.
50%Cannibal Cuisine (Nintendo Switch)
Cannibal Cuisine is a game I had my doubts about. Within a few levels, I was enjoying my time playing as long as players can swallow the idea of cannibalism for their next game night.
65%
