Cooking Dash

About

Cooking Dash is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Aliasworlds Entertainment and was released on August 12, 2009. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

When Cookie the Chef leaves Flo's Diner to pursue a career on a popular reality cooking TV show, there is a shortage of chefs in DinerTown as Cookie invites them all to appear as guest stars. Flo, with her grandmother, help out at all four DinerTown restaurants and ends up hosting with Cookie on a Hollywood set of Flo's Diner!

Genres & Tags

Simulation

Play Modes

Single-Player

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 111 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is a nostalgic favorite, bringing back fond memories of childhood and providing a fun way to pass the time.
It offers a good balance of challenge, with various types of customers and upgrades that keep gameplay engaging.
The fast-paced nature of the game is addictive, making it easy to lose track of time while playing.

The game suffers from significant bugs and glitches, especially in full-screen mode, which can hinder gameplay.
Navigating between levels requires unnecessary steps, as players must return to the main menu to access different levels.
The endless mode is not functional, and the game can be completed quickly, leading to concerns about its value for the price.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as basic and takes about four hours to complete, with some players expressing disappointment over its limitations and technical issues, particularly in full-screen mode. While the comic book illustrations and graphics are praised, the overall experience is marred by glitches that detract from both the story mode and the desired endless mode.
- “The gameplay is fast and it has cool comic book illustrations to tell the storyline.”
- “I love the graphics and the story.”
- “The story mode has a few issues, but it is possible to play it.”
- “I played it to finish the story mode, but I won't be playing it further.”
- “I had really been hoping to be able to play it past the story mode for endless mode, which is one of the best parts of this series.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is reported to be quite buggy, with numerous glitches and performance issues, particularly in endless mode. However, players have found that running the game in windowed mode can significantly improve stability, reducing the frequency of bugs. Overall, while there are notable stability concerns, some users have identified workarounds for specific issues.
- “It's super buggy, but if you play in windowed mode, the game runs much better with little to no bugs.”
- “The glitches are ridiculous.”
- “It's buggy and looks like garbage.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the aesthetic upgrades in the restaurant environments, many report significant issues such as graphic artifacts, glitches, and crashes that detract from the overall experience. Full-screen mode is particularly problematic, with cursor issues and blacked-out areas in gameplay.
- “I love the graphics and the story.”
- “As you advance through the game, you move through several different restaurants, upgrading the restaurants aesthetically and the equipment.”
- “This version is playable, but the graphics could really use some work.”
- “Frequent graphic artifacts, occasional crashes.”
- “Originally, I gave this game a big thumbs up... I took a break and when I returned to the game, I played the 'story mode'... right away the full screen mode is glitchy on the cursor, so I have to play in windowed mode, except the window is tiny and I'm finding no way to increase the size... then I tried playing the 'endless mode' and most of the restaurant is blacked out and the graphics are glitching everywhere in both full screen and windowed mode.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its nostalgic appeal and gradual difficulty progression, particularly in "Cooking Dash," which features engaging mechanics and comic book-style storytelling. However, some players experience frustration due to glitches and cursor mispositioning, impacting their overall enjoyment.
- “Cooking Dash is super easy to get into, slowly eases you in to let you get the hang of the mechanics and the type of people you're serving, and then by Darla's Cafe, it ups the difficulty.”
- “The gameplay is fast and it has cool comic book illustrations to tell the storyline.”
- “On various occasions, misclicking because of cursor mispositioning makes the gameplay frustrating.”
- “The gameplay can feel repetitive after a while, lacking the depth needed to keep players engaged.”
- “The controls are unresponsive at times, leading to a frustrating experience during critical moments.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music adds a playful element, with players enjoying the ability to speed up the jukebox, reminiscent of chipmunk-style tunes. This feature enhances the overall experience, making the gameplay feel more dynamic and entertaining.
- “Upgrades within the game include speeding up Grandma - give her a Red Bull and watch her fly - and speeding up the grills and cookers. In fact, you can speed up the jukebox; I like to think they play the songs at double speed - chipmunk style!”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
- “The audio quality is poor, which detracts from the overall experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is enjoyable but suffers from significant optimization issues, including mouse stuttering and glitches. Despite its nostalgic value as an older title, it requires major updates to enhance performance and align with modern standards.
- “I know this is an older game brought to Steam (and I loved that older game!), but major updates need to be made to make it run smoothly and bring it into today's standards.”
- “It's a fun diversion, but it's quite glitchy, with the mouse stuttering.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and lag.”
- “Despite its potential, the optimization is lacking, making it frustrating to play at times.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is derived from the quirky behavior of characters, such as arriving in pairs but leaving solo, and the absurdity of their meal choices and timing, like prioritizing ice cream over traditional breakfast items. This creates a lighthearted and amusing atmosphere as players navigate the comical interactions and unexpected departures of guests.
- “One of the funniest aspects of this game is how players arrive in groups but often leave solo. It's hilarious to see a duo split up just because one of them wants ice cream or cake right away, even if it's 9 AM! Who orders ice cream for breakfast? And then there's the breakfast guest who orders chicken wings and bacon, which takes forever to cook. Sometimes, their lunch or dinner guest just leaves without them—who does that?!”