Cook For Love

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Cook For Love is a single player action game. It was developed by RedDeer.Games and was released on November 21, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Cook For Love is a cozy cooking game where you’ll be in the shoes of Clement – a young Frenchman, who gets hired at a popular Parisian restaurant. With the help of a recipe book, you will be able to cook unique dishes of varying complexity and conquer the world’s taste buds! Clement starts his mentorship under Jean-Luc Chatillone – a culinary legend… currently onboard the Orient Express. Even t…

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Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a cute and cozy art style that enhances the overall experience.
The narrative and character interactions add a charming touch to the gameplay, making it enjoyable for a casual audience.
It's a simple and relaxing cooking game that can be a good introduction for younger players or those new to the genre.

The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with many recipes feeling overly simplified and similar.
The price point is considered too high for the amount of content and gameplay offered, leading to dissatisfaction among players.
There are issues with buggy achievements and a lack of engaging mechanics, making the experience feel mundane.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and intuitiveness, involving straightforward tasks like picking up ingredients and following a series of steps to prepare dishes. However, many users find it repetitive and lacking depth, leading to a perception of boredom, especially given the game's price point. While the cozy art style and overall aesthetic are appreciated, the gameplay itself is seen as a major drawback, with some players suggesting it would be more enjoyable at a lower cost.
- “The gameplay is very simple; pick up and drag your ingredients onto your plates or in your bowl and go from station to station prepping your items or cooking them before eventually serving them.”
- “As for the gameplay, you follow a series of steps from grabbing ingredients to mixing and cooking them to finally plating the finished dishes.”
- “The gameplay is pretty simple and intuitive, and the game is easy to play.”
- “The gameplay is a bit too boring and unimaginative.”
- “While it is a cozy game and the graphics are really cute, the gameplay is just too boring to enjoy it.”
- “I was expecting more gameplay focused on the deeper aspects of cooking, or even some slicing with skill required.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is described as sweet and charming, featuring cute side narratives that enhance the main plot of Clement's culinary journey. While some players appreciated the delightful writing and visuals, others felt the story was minimal and loosely connected to the "Tell Me Your Story" universe, leading to a tendency to skip through narrative sections. Overall, the game seems best suited for fans of the original series, as newcomers may find the story lacking in depth.
- “I enjoyed reading these cute side stories that are additional to the main story of Clement becoming a talented chef.”
- “It was such a delight to play the game and cook all those wonderful dishes while following a lovely story.”
- “It's a casual point-and-click cooking game with amazing story, characters, and visuals/art style.”
- “It's straight-up a cooking game with a teeny bit of story that loosely ties into the 'Tell Me Your Story' universe.”
- “I found myself mostly skipping through the story as well.”
- “While I wasn't expecting Shakespeare, the biggest part of the story sequences that throws me off is the writing.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are consistently praised for their cozy and cute art style, creating a relaxing atmosphere that complements the gameplay. While the visuals are appealing and enhance the overall experience, some players feel that the simplicity of the recipes detracts from the enjoyment. Overall, the charming graphics are a highlight, though they may not fully compensate for the repetitive gameplay.
- “The art style is very cozy, and if you're looking for something that you can just turn your brain off for a while, then this is a perfect fit.”
- “Very cozy and cute art style, and a chill gameplay makes a perfect duo and is a great way to spend your time with joy!”
- “It's a casual point-and-click cooking game with amazing story, characters, and visuals/art style.”
- “While it is a cozy game and the graphics are really cute, the gameplay is just too boring to enjoy it.”
- “The toppings and garnishes appear in the artwork once served, but we do not get to actually embellish the dishes ourselves.”
- “Do you like cozy-cute graphics?”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and enjoyable, evoking nostalgic vibes reminiscent of classic titles like SimCity on SNES. However, some users speculate that the tracks may be royalty-free and note that they are not looped, which could affect the overall experience.
- “In regards to the music, the tracks are relaxing and fun to listen to.”
- “It gave me SimCity from SNES type of vibes, so well including that soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack after that was a good one though.”
- “While I'm not positive, the music seems to be royalty-free music, and it's not looped.”
- “While I'm not positive, the music seems to be royalty-free music, and it's not looped.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when managing multiple stations, which can lead to repetitive gameplay. However, some are willing to endure this grind for the sake of unlocking hidden achievements, appreciating the game's artistic design despite the monotony.
- “Scrolling back and forth when you have 8 stations gets tedious.”
- “However, I went through two playthroughs since I was missing a few hidden achievements that required a bit of grinding.”
- “Gameplay sometimes tends to be tedious and repetitive, but the cool art and graphic design.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant issues with buggy achievements, which detracts from the overall experience. Many feel that improved stability in this area, along with a lower price point, could enhance their enjoyment of the game despite its lackluster gameplay.
- “The achievements are extremely buggy.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game "[i]cook for love[/i]" combines light cooking mechanics with a heartwarming narrative, creating an emotionally engaging experience that emphasizes warmth and coziness. Players are drawn into a charming story that enhances the overall emotional impact of the gameplay.
- “Cook for Love is a blend of a light cooking game mixed with a wholesome and cozy narrative.”