Cook-Out
- April 20, 2021
- Resolution Games
- 7h median play time
Get on Steam"Cook-Out: A Sandwich Tale" is a simulation game that allows 2-4 players to cooperatively play in single-player or multiplayer mode. As chefs in a fairytale forest, players must prepare meals for enchanted creatures while fending off mischievous customers. Recent updates include customization options and new skins in the "House Party" feature. The game is known for its good graphics and challenging, hectic levels.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus Quest
Oculus VR
Reviews
- Incredibly fun and chaotic multiplayer experience, especially when played with friends.
- Well-made VR game with smooth mechanics and a good difficulty curve that scales with the number of players.
- Offers a variety of unlockable cosmetics and different food orders, making gameplay engaging and enjoyable.
- Repetitive gameplay with limited mechanics, leading to a lack of variety and replayability after a few levels.
- Issues with online play, including unmoderated lobbies filled with disruptive players, particularly children.
- Technical problems on certain VR platforms, such as controller issues and bugs that can hinder gameplay.
- gameplay38 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics that ramp up in difficulty, creating a chaotic and enjoyable experience, especially when played with friends. However, many players find the gameplay to be linear and repetitive, as the core mechanics remain largely unchanged despite different recipes and skins. While the game is accessible for newcomers, it may feel lackluster for those seeking variety and depth in gameplay mechanics.
“The mechanics are simple on paper, but the game ramps up in difficulty very well and makes for a hectic, fun time that requires effective teamwork.”
“Object interactions in general are well done and the gameplay loop is easy to get into and quite fun for a while.”
“The gameplay is simple enough that even non-gamers and little kids should be able to pick it up in seconds; however, if you are striving to get 3 stars on every level, you're in for an intense experience!”
“Unfortunately, then you realize that this one, single mechanic is the entire game.”
“Then when you realize that every new knife, cutting board, or fridge you earn is nothing but a skin that does nothing to change the mechanics, that's when the grind of the game becomes really obvious.”
“The issue is that, even though it's a VR game, the variety of mechanics is extremely poor.”
- story28 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story offers a solid 10-15 hours of gameplay through the main narrative, with additional depth found in endless mode and customization options unlocked via story progression. Players appreciate the inclusion of a helpful robot companion in solo play, while cross-platform multiplayer enhances the experience, reminiscent of games like Overcooked. However, some users have reported technical issues, such as black screens, and noted inconsistencies in mission difficulty that may affect overall enjoyment.
“The storyline and end game content can cause a serious loss of real time, which is great!”
“The game has wonderful customization, which has unlocks both from the story and the endless mode.”
“There's a little robot friend to help you when you decide to play solo in the story mode.”
“The storyline and end game content can cause a serious loss of real time, which is frustrating!”
“For quite a while on Quest, there was an issue for some players where they would just get a black screen and there was no way around it.”
“The mission difficulty is a bit all over the place, with very hard missions followed by something that is a breeze to 3 stars, but it's unclear if that's intentional or not.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 89 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and stylized design, contributing to an enjoyable and atmospheric experience. Reviewers highlight the art style, polish, and user interface as standout features, making the game visually appealing and fun for players. Overall, the graphics enhance the gameplay, providing a charming aesthetic that complements the simple mechanics.
“The graphics are beautiful, with a great style.”
“Great graphics, simple concept, and very fun :)”
“I was so looking forward to this game and I am really enjoying the art style, the polish, and the theme.”
“Sure, the 'recipes' may change, but they're literally nothing but the same mechanic, just with different graphics.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is generally well-polished, exhibiting minimal glitches; however, some users have experienced significant troubleshooting issues that have left them feeling stuck with the game in their library.
“I'm past the 2-hour point from troubleshooting this game, so now I'm stuck with it in my library.”
“The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I encountered multiple bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's music is characterized as upbeat and happy, contributing positively to the overall experience, and players appreciate the option to turn it off if desired. The soundtrack has received praise for its quality.
“The music in the game is upbeat, happy, and can be turned off when needed.”
“The soundtrack is great.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players have noted that the game's replayability is significantly lacking, which detracts from the overall experience. While the VR tracking is described as "okay," the limited content and repetitive gameplay contribute to a diminished incentive to return to the game.
“The VR tracking is 'okay' (the knives are held at an awkward angle, allowing for players to adjust the angle to suit their wrists), but where the game really hurts the most is in the replayability, or lack thereof.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently described as hilarious and fun, making it an enjoyable and challenging experience, particularly for group play with friends.
“Hilarious, fun, and challenging; definitely a great evening with friends!”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when it involves repetitively farming specific levels for rewards or progress. This can lead to frustration and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Grinding for specific levels becomes too tedious.”
“Grinding for specific levels becomes too tedious.”
“Grinding for specific levels becomes too tedious.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its impressive and immersive graphics, contributing to a captivating overall experience.
“The graphics are stunning and create a truly immersive atmosphere.”
“The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its beautiful graphics and sound design.”
“The overall ambiance of the game draws you in and makes you feel part of the world.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent art style and strong performance, indicating effective optimization.
“The art style is great, the performance is great.”
“The art style is great, the performance is great.”
