Catch & Cook

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Catch & Cook is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Campfire Studio and was released on July 14, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Catch & Cook" is a game that combines fishing and cooking into one immersive experience. As a skilled fisherman and restaurant owner, players explore the ocean to catch fish and then cook them to perfection in their restaurant. With a variety of fish, recipes, and gameplay mechanics, the game offers a satisfying and engaging experience for all types of players.

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Single-Player

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73%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

The game features a charming art style and relaxing gameplay, making it a delightful experience for players looking for a low-key exploration and fishing adventure.
Players appreciate the variety of cooking mechanics and the satisfaction of creating dishes from their catches, adding depth to the fishing experience.
The developers are responsive and actively address issues, showing a commitment to improving the game and enhancing player experience.

Many players find the game design boring and lacking in content, with some comparing it unfavorably to older flash games.
The mechanics can be frustrating, particularly the fatigue system that forces players to return to the island to rest, which disrupts the flow of gameplay.
Technical issues, such as getting stuck in the environment and unclear upgrade mechanics, detract from the overall enjoyment and can lead to a feeling of being rushed.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
39%
17%
Gameplay is characterized by a mix of enjoyable boat mechanics and engaging cooking elements that add complexity and fun. However, frustrating mechanics, such as the fishing net that forces players to restart after a single mistake, detract from the overall experience. While the game offers a relaxing and addictive loop, technical issues and certain game mechanics can lead to an underwhelming experience for some players.
- “Boat mechanics are simple but enjoyable.”
- “The upgrades feel impactful and the mechanics are relatively intuitive.”
- “Cooking mechanics make the game more complex and fun, with recipes that you have to unlock randomly or find elsewhere.”
- “Unfortunately, some game mechanics and technical issues spoil the relaxing feeling of the game.”
- “I couldn't stand it for any more time than registered, the gameplay loop is so underwhelming that I've had more fun writing this review than playing the game.”
- “The gameplay is not tense and monotonous, but that's fine, because it's very addictive.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
36%
7%
The game's graphics are described as vibrant and beautifully executed, featuring a happy art style that is visually appealing and easy on the eyes. However, some reviews note that the current build is in an alpha state with placeholder graphics, indicating a need for significant polish and fixes before it can be considered release-ready. Overall, while the visuals leave a stunning impression, there are concerns about the game's graphical readiness.
- “Vibrant visuals leave a stunning impression and give literally a refreshing ocean breeze feel.”
- “I marveled at the stunning graphics and attention to detail.”
- “The art style is beautifully executed.”
- “This is barely an alpha build with placeholder graphics, and a mountain of fixes and polish needed, not something that can be called in a release ready state.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The music in the game is generally described as fun and well-designed, though it is short and tends to loop frequently. The background music is quiet and non-intrusive, with the option to turn it off separately from other sound effects.
- “The sound design and music are also good.”
- “The background music is fairly quiet and non-intrusive but can be turned off separately from other sounds.”
- “The musical soundtrack is fun, but short and loops often.”
- “The background music is fairly quiet and non-intrusive but can be turned off separately from other sounds (which I did).”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game lacks a compelling story or quests, offering no narrative incentives for players to engage in fishing or progress.
- “If you're looking for a game with a story or quests to give you incentives to fish/progress, you'll not find it here.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized as wholesome and entertaining, providing players with a feel-good experience that resonates positively.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, slow, and cumbersome, with many suggesting that there are superior fishing titles available on Steam that offer a more enjoyable experience.
- “Tedious, slow, and cumbersome to play; there are far better fishing titles on Steam that this game can't hold a candle to.”